Teacher Professional Development Manager (Computer Science & AI)
Company: Kira Learning
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: September 19, 2024
Job Description:
About Kira LearningKira Learning is creating curriculum and
learning tools that empower teachers and prepare students for a
world in which technology and science play pivotal roles in
everyone's lives. By way of our expert-backed content and
intuitive, integrated teaching platform, Kira is intent on
transforming the way computer science and artificial intelligence
is taught and learned.We are backed by top-tier Venture Capital
funds including New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and Andrew Ng's AI
Fund.We're looking for a strong Teacher Professional Development
Manager who will lead and own the creation of professional
development materials and resources for educators using Kira
Learning. For many of the teachers using our platform, this is
their first time teaching Computer Science. We need someone who
understands the content and pedagogy, and can create instructional
materials, design and deliver professional learning sessions, and
provide ongoing support as needed to educators. The ideal candidate
has a background in teaching Computer Science, knows how to build
educator-centric professional development curriculum, communicate
with district and site leaders, and is interested in making a
lasting impact with the way Computer Science is
taught.Responsibilities & Duties
- Develop high-quality and engaging professional development
materials and resources for teachers and partner with Curriculum
Developers to ensure all content is aligned with student course
content.
- Craft educator-centered trainings and professional development
sessions, both virtual and in-person, that align with pedagogical
best practices.
- Collaborate with Curriculum Development and Product teams to
ensure student content and teacher tools on the Kira platform align
with teacher needs.
- Interact regularly with teachers in various regions to
understand student, teacher, and school needs.
- Co-manage and contribute to Kira Teachers Facebook group, an
online professional support community for Kira teachers.
- Manage a team of part-time Kira Ambassadors who are generally
full-time teachers of Kira courses. These Ambassadors participate
in leading PD sessions, contribute to Kira teacher resources, serve
as moderators for our Kira Teachers Facebook Group, and post
content and answer questions in that forum.
- Hire to expand the Kira Teachers Ambassadors group as we add
teacher communities in new regions.
- Travel to lead in-person professional development sessions as
is desirable.
- Participate in developing conference proposals, and travel to
conferences to deliver presentations.Experience & Skills
- Experience designing and facilitating meetings, and leading
teams.
- A strong understanding of adult learning principles and how to
best support the professional development of teachers.
- Experience teaching Computer Science or AI / Machine Learning
courses at the high school level and with teaching strategies
needed for strong student outcomes.
- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; you can
patiently, professionally and effectively communicate with a
diverse and multicultural group of peers across time zones and
continents.
- Nimble and adaptable. Can roll with the punches and thrive in a
fast-paced, early-stage startup environment.
- A positive, can-do attitude. You're not deterred by minor
setbacks and are able to swiftly overcome ambiguity.
- You believe feedback is a gift. You can thoughtfully share
feedback to others as needed, and you can receive feedback and grow
from it.
- Will consistently cultivate a culture of inclusion where all
team members feel a sense of belonging and can bring their
authentic selves to work.
- Empathy for students, teachers, and other team members.
- Strong proficiency in Google Workspace programs.$100,000 -
$130,000 a yearCompetitive salary ($100,000 to $130,000) and equity
package in a well-funded, high growth company.Compensation is based
on a number of relevant factors such as location, professional
experience and related skill sets.Flexible PTOPaid parental
leaveTop-notch medical, dental, and vision coverageCompany 401(k)
planBackground Check: Kira Learning will make a conditional job
offer in line with local, state and federal laws, and a subsequent
criminal, education, and employment history background check will
then be issued.Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: At Kira
Learning, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual
respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all
applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy
(including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions),
national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
genetic information (including characteristics and testing),
military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected
by applicable law. Kira believes that diversity and inclusion among
our employees are critical to our success as a company, and we seek
to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a
diverse candidate pool. Selection for employment is decided on the
basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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