About the role
Director of Professional Development (Remote) Department: Content Employment Type: Full Time Location: Denton, Texas Description Be a Part of our Team! Join a working team that is dedicated to the mission of the work we do! Teaching Strategies is an innovative edtech organization focused on connecting teachers, children, and families. As front runners in the early childhood education market, we build dynamic, top-quality digital products that integrate all of the essential elements of a high-quality solution: curriculum, assessment, professional development, and family engagement. We are building a team of results-oriented individuals who will thrive in a collaborative, work-hard/play-hard culture. We pride ourselves on the impact we have on the early childhood field through supporting teachers who are doing the most important work there is, teaching children to become creative, confident thinkers. Position Overview The Director of Professional Development Quality and Delivery is responsible for driving PD revenue by ensuring the highest level of quality in training experiences. The primary focus of this role is to manage the PD delivery team and to make sure our network of contractor trainers are prepared and to represent Teaching Strategies as subject matter experts across all solutions. This role requires a strategic thinker who is collaborative, inspirational, passionate about our mission, and committed to measurable results. Specific Roles & Responsibilities: Manages the PDN Managers and supports them to fulfill their individual goals Works closely with PDN Managers to ensure that PDN are observed, receive support, feedback and coaching Maintains a system which tracks session evaluation results to establish continuous improvement plans for PDN Regularly evaluates onboarding experience of new PDN through surveys and interviews to make necessary adjustments and provide targeted support Regularly reviews PDN session evaluations to determine areas of need for professional development Works collaboratively with the PDN Managers and other internal teams to recruit and onboard new training contractors Facilitates ongoing feedback loop with customers, business partners and PDN to encourage constructive dialogue and reflection to support continuous cycle of improvement on training effectiveness and identifying innovative methods to meet evolving training needs Along with PDN Managers, develops and manages the execution of Professional Development policies and procedures to support and increase effective training and coaching practices Collaborates with internal teams to ensure "special teams" are prepared and successful in supporting long-term strategic account PD plans Gathers, analyzes, evaluates, action plans and reports monthly on training surveys and PD pipe planning Serves as subject matter expert across all Teaching Strategies Solutions Continuously measures the effectiveness of professional development content and delivery through content reviews, observations, assessment of competencies and of trainers, through analysis of evaluations of sessions, customer feedback, trainer self-evaluations and planning forms Partner with PD content team on the creation of new PD sessions and PD products/solutions Builds systems and processes that help proactively identify challenges and opportunities Qualifications: Master’s degree in early childhood education or related field 10 years' experience managing customer facing teams and/or educators At least 5 years experience in early childhood Excellent presentation skills that demonstrate the ability to present information while also delighting the audience Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate team members and create a culture of excellence Demonstrated success in strategic planning, vision setting, culture building, and delivering quantifiable results Experience establishing and communicating performance and quality metrics aligned with organizational goals Ability to travel 25% of time Self-directed and strong drive for success Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to learn new technology applications Expert knowledge of Teaching Strategies products Proficiency in Microsoft Office products is required Why Teaching Strategies At Teaching Strategies, our solutions and services are only as strong as the teams that create them. By bringing passion, dedication, and creativity to your job every day, there's no telling what you can do and where you can go! We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, flexible work schedules, opportunities to engage with co-workers, access to career advancement and professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a difference in the communities we serve. Let's open the door to your career at Teaching Strategies! Some additional benefits & perks while working with Teaching Strategies Teaching Strategies offers our employees a robust suite of benefits and other perks which include: Competitive compensation package Employee Equity Appreciation Program Health and wellness insurance benefits 401k with employer match Flexible work environment Unlimited paid time off (which includes paid holidays and Winter Break) Paid parental leave Tuition assistance, professional development, and opportunities for career growth Best in class technology equipment for every employee Penthouse suite in downtown DC seconds away from Washington Nationals Stadium and Audi Field Teaching Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)