Seasonal Professional Development Specialist (Core)

Description

Position at Imagine Learning

**Apply today for consideration! This is a great opportunity for those with education experience looking for a flexible schedule or supplemental income. Experience with core curriculum programs including Illustrative Mathematics (IM), StudySync, Twig Science, EL Education, Traverse, or similar programs is strongly preferred!**

At Imagine Learning, we Empower Potential - in students, educators, and each other. As the leading provider of digital-first K–12 curriculum solutions, we’re committed to igniting learning breakthroughs that spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Every day, our team designs innovative tools that help educators personalize instruction and engage students in meaningful ways. We’re shaping the future of learning through our Curriculum-Informed AI™ approach - technology that understands instructional context, respects educator judgment, and transforms how teachers personalize learning at scale to unlock each student’s potential. Together, we’re reimagining what’s possible and transforming education.

That same spirit of innovation and purpose drives our team culture. At Imagine Learning, you’ll find opportunities for meaningful work, continuous growth, and connection with passionate colleagues who care deeply about making a difference. We celebrate collaboration, embrace change, and believe in lifelong learning - for our students and ourselves.

As a remote-friendly company, Imagine Learning offers flexible work arrangements across the U.S. and internationally. Most of our U.S.-based employees work from home or on a hybrid schedule at one of our office locations in Tempe, AZ (HQ), Austin, TX, Petaluma, CA, Rock Rapids, IA, or Bloomington, MN.

Imagine Your Impact. Are you an experienced K–12 educator with a background in a core subject area looking for a flexible, seasonal opportunity to continue supporting teachers and students? As a Seasonal Professional Development Specialist, you’ll use your content-area expertise to support educators implementing our Core curriculum solutions. You’ll facilitate engaging virtual and onsite professional learning sessions, providing content-specific training and guidance to help teachers effectively use our solutions within their curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.

For more information on what it’s like to work at Imagine Learning, including our culture, benefits, and products, visit us HERE.

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Position Information: This is a regular, part-time hourly position, reporting to the Professional Learning Solutions Director.

Compensation: Base pay is anticipated to be $550/full-day session, $150/half-day virtual session, and $25/hour for hourly activities. Compensation may vary based on factors such as, but not limited to, individual skills, experience, training, education/certifications, geographic location, internal equity, and local market conditions.

Location: In this US-based position you will work from your home office and at K-12 district school sites. Geographic hiring need may vary based on business and sales needs.

Travel: You can expect travel up to approximately 60% of the time for assignments you accept, (which will increase to up to 90% during seasonal peaks), so be sure you have a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and a clean driving record for at least the preceding 39 months.

Benefits: Imagine Learning provides a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including:

• 401k plan with a company match
• Paid sick leave
• Access to on-demand mental health resources
• Employee and social media referral bonuses
• A wide variety of professional development programs
• Work from home opportunities that foster work/life balance

Envision Your Experience.

This mission-critical role provides you with maximum flexibility to work during normal business days/hours, as your schedule allows. You’ll deliver and support a variety of professional learning experiences, which may include workshops, account-based professional learning, lesson labs, learning walks, and other ongoing district support. You’ll also partner closely with Professional Learning Specialists to support continuity and deliver consistent, high-quality professional learning experiences for district partners. Hours fluctuate based on business demands, with peak times being July through October. During these months, our Seasonal Professional Development Specialists are highly engaged and busy working. In the off-season, November through June, hours are minimal. In this role, you are free to decline assignments that conflict with other plans you have, provided you have some availability during the peak season. Please note that no minimum number of hours per week can be guaranteed for these positions. This role is best suited for you if you want to earn extra money, particularly over the summer, but don’t require a set minimum earnings level each week or month. This is a part-time position with a highly variable/customizable schedule and is based out of your home office in the US with travel to school sites for professional development delivery, as needed.

Share Your Expertise.

Experience, education, and qualifications essential for success in this role, include:

• A bachelor’s degree (graduate degree preferred) and at least 2 years of experience delivering successful professional development, training, and/ or consulting services (5 or more years preferred).
• K–12 experience in at least one core subject area, including Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, or Social Studies
• Current or past teaching certification and experience in an educational environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience with core curriculum programs is strongly preferred, including Illustrative Mathematics (IM), StudySync, Twig Science, EL Education, Traverse, or similar programs.
• Ability to work remotely and independently.
• Highly motivated, with demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills, self-directed and able to handle multiple priorities with demanding timeframes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and staff to create a high-quality results-driven, team-oriented environment.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and overnight travel is expected.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, online meeting platform (Zoom, Teams, etc.) and database software.
• Ability to provide a current Fingerprint Clearance Card or provide proof of application within 7 days (upon hire).

Imagine Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, transgender status (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned), sexual orientation, marital status, religion (including religion dress and grooming practices), age 40 and over, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information (including results of genetic testing and characteristics), veteran and/or military status, or service in the military, and any other basis or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

At Imagine Learning, we believe our work is strongest when people feel respected, supported, and encouraged to contribute their unique perspectives. We strive to create a welcoming workplace where employees can learn from one another, grow together, and build educational experiences that reflect the world of our learners.

To all recruitment agencies: Imagine Learning does not accept agency resumes. Please do not submit candidates for consideration via our online application system, to Imagine Learning employees, or to any other organization location. Imagine Learning is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.