Manager, Professional Learning (Remote, US)

5 hours, 5 minutes ago
Full-time
Senior
Customer and Technical Support
Newsela

Newsela

Newsela is an Instructional Content Platform that supercharges reading engagement and learning in every subject. They provide engaging, relevant instructional content for teachers that both educates and inspires. With a focus on meaningful classroom le...

Diversified Consumer Services
251-1K
Founded 2013
$172M raised

Description

  • Lead and coach a team of Professional Learning Managers to deliver high-quality professional learning experiences.
  • Conduct regular 1:1s and observations to provide actionable feedback on facilitation and presentation style.
  • Design and execute onboarding for new Professional Learning Managers.
  • Manage team capacity and project assignments to ensure equitable workload distribution and timely delivery.
  • Oversee the design, build, and iteration of professional learning content using educator feedback, NPS scores, and internal data.
  • Collaborate with Customer Success, Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to keep materials aligned with customer needs and product updates.
  • Develop innovative professional learning formats, including asynchronous modules and hybrid workshops.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of professional development resources and adapt content to improve engagement and adoption.
  • Manage the external partner program by sourcing, vetting, onboarding, and coaching educational partners and independent consultants.
  • Forecast, budget, and oversee the partner budget while optimizing vendor spend and ROI.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in professional learning, instructional design, or educational leadership.
  • Experience managing direct reports and coaching them toward measurable performance goals.
  • Availability to travel up to 30% of the time year-round and up to 50% during high-volume delivery seasons.
  • Strong understanding of adult learning theory, literacy instruction, and the current K-12 landscape.
  • Proficiency with Salesforce, G-Suite, and modern LMS education platforms.
  • A master’s degree related to education is a plus.
  • Data-driven decision-maker with a preference for using pedagogical knowledge to inform strategy.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $88,000 to $100,000 USD.
  • Total compensation includes incentive stock options.
  • Comprehensive medical benefits with employer contributions to premiums and HSA accounts.
  • Fully remote work with a monthly tech stipend.
  • Inclusive family benefits including parental leave, fertility support, and adoption support.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Flexible PTO, 10 company holidays, and winter break from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1.
  • Annual learning and development allowance for training, classes, workshops, conferences, and educational materials.

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