Professional Development Specialist – Early Childhood through Elementary (Remote)

We are currently searching for a knowledgeable and experienced Trainer/Professional Development Specialist who is passionate about early childhood/elementary education to join our team. In this role you will create and deliver original customized content on a wide range of topics across the education landscape to industry leaders families and educators. The position also involves presenting engaging in-field and virtual training sessions to support customer needs as well as developing product alignments and other content-based assignments for our customers and colleagues.

The successful candidate will have deep knowledge of education best practices and extensive experience with various assessments and curricula. You must also be fluent in early learning education standards and initiatives such as the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework CLASS Environment Rating Scales and QRIS. Additional knowledge of elementary standards RTI/MTSS or additional intervention frameworks is preferred. The ideal candidate will hold certifications recognized in the BirthAge 8 field including K5. Real-world classroom experience and a background in presenting and delivering professional learning and keynotes is essential. Excellent interpersonal skills are a must. Youll work closely with company executives and a variety of colleagues and customersfrom parents and teachers to high-level administrators at the district and state levels. This position will require a minimum of 50% travel within the United States pending CDC and internal travel guidelines. The ideal candidate will be located near a major national airport such as ATL ORD DFW DEN LAX SFO JFK MCO CLT PHX MIA EWR SEA PHL IAD MSP DTW or SLC.

A day on the job looks like this:

• Creating and delivering original customized content on a wide range of topics across the education landscape to industry leaders families and educators
• Presenting engaging in-field and virtual training sessions to support customer needs
• Developing product alignments and other content-based assignments for our customers and colleagues

Qualifications :

Got the skills and experience Heres what were looking for:

• Strong background in creating designing and delivering professional development content and keynotes
• Classroom experience required: Elementary; EC/Infant/Toddler is a plus
• Strong knowledge of current education mandates and initiatives at the elementary (K6) levels; early childhood knowledge preferred
• CLASS reliability preferred (Pre-K) Infant/Toddler also preferred
• Fluency in Head Start and Early Head Start preferred
• Familiarity with Social-Emotional curricula and programs (e.g. Conscious Discipline Second Step Pyramid Model)
• Superb communication skills
• Ability to travel at least 50% within the U.S. to provide professional development training
• Teaching/administrative credentials and/or academic coaching expertise preferred
• Strong professional work ethic
• Exceptional organizational and operational skills including managing multiple simultaneous projects tight deadlines calendars and various forms of communication (email phone Microsoft Teams)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and familiar with online presentation platforms

Additional Information :

And heres our end of the bargain!

• Salary: $65000-$80000
• Uncapped commission structure
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverageEPO PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefit optionschoose what you like ignore the rest
• Generous employee discount on products

At Lakeshore we know our diversity makes us stronger and when everyone feels included and valued we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers families and children we serve.

We know we couldnt do the extraordinary things were doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group Lakeshore is more than a great place to workits a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out we give everything weve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success were constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if youre a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference wed love to hear from you. 
 
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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time