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Head of Teacher Professional Development (Computer Science)
Curriculum
hybrid: New York City
Salary range $100,000 - $130,000
added Thu Sep 21, 2023
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We’re looking for a strong Head of Teacher Professional Development 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 not only understands the content knowledge, but also pedagogy and can create instructional materials, own content and training 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 other Curriculum Developers to ensure all content is aligned with course planning for students.
  • Craft educator-centered trainings and professional development sessions that align with pedagogical best practices.
  • Interact with teachers to understand student, teacher and classroom needs

Experiences & Skills

  • Extensive experience designing, implementing & evaluating development, facilitation and dialogue for educators
  • A strong understanding of Computer Science Principles and how to best support the professional development of teachers
  • Experience teaching Computer Science and STEM classes at the high school level and familiarity with with teaching strategies needed for strong student outcomes, as well as an understanding of the professional learning needs of educators in a middle & high school environment
  • Preferred experience in K-12 Classroom teacher in Computer Science
  • Undergraduate 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, scrappy 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, Microsoft Office Suite
$100,000 - $130,000 a year
Competitive salary ($100,00 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 PTO
Paid parental leave
Top-notch medical, dental and vision coverage
Company 401(k) plan
Background 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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Kira 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), Andrew Ng’s AI Fund, and Primavera.
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