Professional Learning Consultant (Per Diem/Contract Position) - PowerMyLearning

Position: Professional Learning Consultant (Per Diem/Contract Position)

Location: Greater Los Angeles (on-site)

ABOUT PowerMyLearning

PowerMyLearning is a nonprofit that advances educational equity and accelerates student success. Our programs promote culturally relevant teaching practices, foster social-emotional learning, and accelerate learning. We offer school- and district-level packages that include professional development for teachers and capacity-building workshops for families. We also offer an award-winning education technology innovation, Family Playlists®. What sets us apart from other organizations is our focus on activating the power of collaboration between students, teachers, and families. Now more than ever, our collective efforts to accelerate learning must address the needs of the whole child and include families so we can reverse the systematic denial of educational opportunity based on race, class, language, and learning differences.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Professional Learning Consultant will play a crucial role in implementing the professional development component of PowerMyLearning's services to schools and districts within the Greater Los Angeles region. This role reports to the regional Managing Director, LA Programs or the Program Implementation Manager. The primary place of work for this role will be on-site within PowerMyLearning's partner schools across the Greater Los Angeles Area.

The Professional Learning Consultant will manage partnerships and deliver on-site professional learning and program training services to schools. This work will include facilitation of professional development workshops and professional learning communities as well as one-on-one and small group coaching on instructional best practices identified in the PowerMyLearning Framework for Teachers. They will support additional professional learning team efforts as outlined below. This work occurs throughout the calendar year, including during the summer. Contracts are assigned to consultants, contingent on availability and matching skills with school needs.

During the summer, the Professional Learning Consultant will manage partnerships and deliver on-site professional learning and coaching to summer enrichment program leaders throughout Los Angeles county. This is a unique opportunity to positively impact students' experiences outside of the formal classroom setting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead program implementation for a caseload of partnerships, including both in-person and remote support as determined in collaboration with the schools and districts
  • Manage relationships with school and district-based project managers and school leaders, including providing regular progress updates as determined for each partnership
  • Collaborate with administrators and teachers at partner schools to develop goals to increase student achievement related to the programming sold to their schools
  • Deliver high-quality professional development services grounded in the PowerMyLearning Framework for Teachers (including coaching and workshops) to schools and districts in their region
  • Provide on-site guided support to teachers (demonstration teaching, classroom observation, feedback discussions, etc.) as they explore different ways they can strengthen learning relationships with students and families to support student success
  • Work with teachers to set professional goals aligned to PowerMyLearning's Framework for Teachers and collect data and evidence of progress towards those goals
  • Ensure proper tracking and documentation of all partnerships, including of lessons learned to inform program improvement and evidence of progress toward student achievement and improved teacher instruction
• Communicate experiences and feedback from the field to inform program and partnership development
• Understand and communicate PowerMyLearning's mission and approach to staff, constituents, and other stakeholders

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Passion for PowerMyLearning's mission.
• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field
• 3+ years of K-12 teaching experience
• Experience coaching/mentoring teachers
• Experience working with youth and low-income communities
• Experience with leveraging technology to support instruction
• Experience with Culturally Responsive Teaching principles and practices
• Experience with Social Emotional Learning principles and practices
• Demonstrated experience leading presentations and/or training sessions
• Proven organizational and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage a complex schedule
• Capacity to thrive under pressure while working on multiple tasks and projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated flexibility when priorities change

Preferred

• Experience managing school partnerships
• Experience working with an English Language Learner population
• Experience writing or developing lesson plans and curriculum
• Experience overseeing or leading professional development
• Master's degree or above in relevant education field

COMPENSATION

This position offers a competitive per-diem range of $650-750 based on coaching or school leadership experience.

OUR VALUES AND HIRING PHILOSOPHY

PowerMyLearning strives to embody our core values: Strengthen Relationships, Embrace Learning, Advance Equity, and Embody Humility.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization in which we give voice to, and meet the needs of, the teachers, families, and students we serve. PowerMyLearning encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially people of color and members of other historically marginalized groups.

PowerMyLearning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate on any basis prohibited by applicable law.

We encourage applications from people with unusual career paths and diverse experiences. Even if you haven't had a similar role before, we welcome you to apply!

TO APPLY

Qualified candidates can apply by visiting https://powermylearning.applicantpro.com/jobs/. You will need to submit a resume and cover letter.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.