Professional Learning Facilitator - Southeast
Zearn · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $72,500 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Deliver engaging math professional development nationwide.
- Empower teachers with Zearn implementation strategies.
- Manage all training logistics and travel.
- Analyze feedback to improve facilitation.
- Become a Zearn product and research expert.
About the role
About Zearn
Zearn is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to inspiring a love of math in all children. Our mission is to ensure every child is a math kid. We achieve this through our top-rated learning platform, which helps students catch up and advance in grade-level math, demonstrating significant proficiency gains. Operating as a fast-moving technology company, we tackle complex challenges in teaching, learning science, software development, and design, aiming for a large-scale impact on current and future generations. We are seeking problem solvers ready to own mission-critical work and drive our impact. Learn more at https://about.zearn.org/.Role Overview
The Professional Learning Facilitator at Zearn is pivotal in driving improvements in math education nationwide. This role empowers thousands of teachers and school leaders to effectively implement Zearn's programs through engaging, evidence-based professional learning experiences. The goal is to equip educators with the skills to maximize student success and foster a passion for math.Key Responsibilities
- Deliver outstanding professional learning sessions, both in-person and virtually, in an engaging and approachable manner to ensure partner schools and districts master Zearn Math implementation.
- Facilitate high-impact professional learning sessions nationwide, requiring national travel and flexibility for varied session times (early morning, evening, weekend, holiday) based on partner needs.
- Manage all training logistics, including coordinating travel, setting up demo accounts and materials, and reviewing prior session notes for thorough preparation.
- Utilize strategic questioning to engage participants, elicit insights, and deepen learning.
- Share Zearn's research and results to demonstrate how our approach accelerates learning and closes foundational skill gaps.
- Ensure all participant questions are answered clearly, leveraging Zearn resources during and after sessions, and collaborating with the Partnerships Team for follow-up.
- Capture and share detailed session outcome summaries to inform future partner engagements.
- Analyze feedback and survey data to continuously refine facilitation practices.
Developing Expertise
- Continuously build knowledge of Zearn's products, research foundation, and implementation model to serve as a trusted
Skills & topics
- Professional Learning Facilitator
- Math Education
- Teacher Training
- K-8 Math
- Curriculum Implementation
- Adult Education
- Professional Development
- Educational Facilitator
- Nonprofit
- Zearn Math
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight K-8 math teaching, professional learning facilitation, and adult education experience.
- Showcase communication skills: Emphasize written, verbal, and presentation abilities in your application.
- Demonstrate problem-solving: Provide examples of troubleshooting and generating insights from feedback.
- Express passion for Zearn's mission: Clearly articulate your commitment to improving math education.
- Prepare for travel: Confirm your ability and willingness to meet the 90% travel requirement.
Technical preparation
Master Zearn's product and PD content.,Practice adult education and facilitation techniques.,Study Zearn's research and implementation model.,Prepare to demonstrate Zearn's logic and efficacy.
Behavioral questions
Build trust with diverse educator needs.,Internalize new products and implementation steps.,Prepare materials effectively for partners.,Effectively answer 'in the moment' questions.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key qualifications for a Professional Learning Facilitator at Zearn?
- Key qualifications include 5+ years of K-8 math teaching experience, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and experience leading professional learning for teachers and/or leaders. Strong personal organization, communication, problem-solving, and teaching/persuading skills are also highly valued for this Professional Learning Facilitator role.
- What is the expected travel commitment for this role?
- This Professional Learning Facilitator position requires up to 90% travel weekly, year-round, to conduct in-person professional development sessions across the nation. You will also travel for an annual team-building meeting. Candidates must reside within a one-hour drive of a major U.S. airport.
- What is the salary range for the Professional Learning Facilitator position at Zearn?
- The compensation range for this Professional Learning Facilitator role is $65,000 to $80,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
- What benefits does Zearn offer to its employees?
- Zearn offers a competitive benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, disability and life insurance, 401K matching, parental leave, a generous holiday policy, and flexible PTO. Employees also benefit from a passionate culture focused on impacting children's lives.
- What is the required geographic location for this role?
- Candidates for the Professional Learning Facilitator position must be located within the Eastern Time Zone in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, Virginia, or the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Candidates must reside within a one-hour drive of a major U.S. airport.
- How does Zearn ensure the quality of its professional learning sessions?
- Zearn ensures quality through continuous facilitator training, mastering PD content and delivery, and internalizing content through study and practice. Success is measured by strong partner feedback, high preparedness and satisfaction scores, and meeting readiness benchmarks for solo delivery of training.
- What is Zearn's approach to professional development for its facilitators?
- Zearn provides ongoing facilitator training to master Zearn's PD content, delivery approach, and new product updates. Facilitators also engage in regular study, practice, and feedback sessions, individually and with the team, to refine their delivery and maintain consistency.
- How does Zearn foster collaboration within the Professional Learning Facilitator team?
- Zearn fosters a transparent, collaborative, and feedback-open culture. The Professional Learning Facilitator team works closely with other Academics teams, maintains strategy boards, shares early thinking, and collaborates to support various parts of Zearn.