Seesaw

Professional Development and Training Specialist - Central (Contractor)

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
EducationIndustries

Job Description

Position Overview

Seesaw is seeking an exceptional educator to join the Professional Learning team as a Seesaw expert. This customer-facing role involves facilitating interactive and impactful Seesaw product training and professional development opportunities for educators and administrators. You will be responsible for delivering training virtually or occasionally onsite, ensuring customers effectively utilize Seesaw.

About Seesaw

Trusted and loved by 25 million educators, students, and families worldwide, Seesaw is the leading primary learning experience company. We offer a platform with award-winning tools, resources, and supplemental content designed to empower teachers with joyful and inclusive instruction. Through interactive lessons, digital portfolios, and two-way communication, Seesaw keeps teachers, administrators, and families connected, providing continuous visibility into student learning to support and celebrate success.

Our Mission: To provide every primary student with joyful and connected learning experiences that lay the foundation for success in life.

Your Role & Responsibilities

As a member of the Professional Learning team, you will:

  • Deliver virtual or onsite professional development and training to support the effective use of Seesaw.
  • Check your calendar, Slack, and email daily for updates and session bookings.
  • Maintain pre and post-session documentation and notes in designated systems.
  • Send follow-up resources to customers via email.
  • Maintain a strong knowledge of the latest Seesaw features and support resources.
  • Raise customer issues with speed and urgency, assisting in resolution and communication with customers.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of primary teaching experience.
  • Prior experience with educator coaching and/or delivering professional development is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Seesaw and/or use of Seesaw in the classroom is strongly preferred.
  • Exceptional presentation skills.
  • Highly organized, flexible, critical thinker, and a quick learner.
  • Positive, upbeat, proactive, and professional attitude.
  • Collaborative teammate who is values-driven and supportive.
  • Tech-savvy and comfortable using technology for presentations and demonstrations.
  • Ability to travel if needed, especially during peak seasons.
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule based on customer demands (evenings, early mornings, as needed).
  • Comfortable with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
  • Preferred Location: Central Time Zone (Chicago, Minnesota, Texas) with close proximity to a major airport.

Compensation & Reimbursement

  • Compensation: Competitive virtual per-session and daily onsite rates for training delivery and preparation.
  • Reimbursement: Travel and lodging expenses are reimbursed within 15 days of invoice submission when required.

Company Culture

Seesaw cares about building a diverse and inclusive team to better advocate for the needs of our community.

Skills

Professional Development
Teacher Training
Virtual and Onsite Facilitation
Educational Technology
Customer Support
Public Speaking

Seesaw

Interactive learning platform for PreK-5 education

About Seesaw

Seesaw is an interactive learning platform designed for PreK-5 students, offering tools like drawing, video, and voice recording to capture their learning experiences. It enhances family engagement through messaging features and aligns with core curricula, providing ready-to-assign lessons that integrate with popular Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Student Information Systems (SIS). Seesaw's freemium model allows schools to access basic features for free while offering advanced functionalities through paid subscriptions. The company's goal is to improve student learning outcomes and foster strong connections between home and school.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$12.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
EducationIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) matching
Paid family leave
Additional remote working benefits

Risks

Emerging edtech platforms with lower costs threaten Seesaw's market share.
Privacy concerns and regulatory scrutiny could erode user trust in Seesaw.
Economic downturns may reduce school budgets, impacting Seesaw's subscription revenue.

Differentiation

Seesaw offers multimodal tools like drawing, video, and voice recording for learning.
The platform integrates seamlessly with popular LMS and SIS, enhancing usability.
Seesaw provides free training and expert-led professional development for educators.

Upsides

Increased demand for remote learning tools boosts Seesaw's adoption in schools.
The rise of personalized learning aligns with Seesaw's customizable learning paths.
Hybrid learning models post-pandemic offer Seesaw opportunities to support diverse environments.

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