Professional Development and Training Specialist (Contractor)

Position Overview

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• Salary: Competitive virtual per session and daily onsite rates for training delivery and preparation.

Seesaw is seeking an exceptional educator to join the Professional Learning team. This customer-facing role involves being a Seesaw expert, supporting teachers and administrators, and leading professional development sessions to drive success with the Seesaw platform.

About Seesaw

Trusted and loved by 25 million educators, students, and families worldwide, Seesaw is the only primary learning experience company. They offer a platform with award-winning tools, resources, and supplemental content for teachers to deliver joyful, inclusive instruction. Seesaw's mission is 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:

• Facilitate interactive, impactful Seesaw product training and professional development opportunities for customers.
• Deliver training virtually or occasionally onsite as needed.
• Lead Professional Development sessions for groups of teachers and administrators of varying sizes.
• Deliver virtual or onsite professional development and training to support the effective use of Seesaw.
• Check calendar, Slack, and email daily for updates and booked sessions.
• Maintain pre and post-session documentation and notes in designated systems, including sending follow-up resources to customers via email.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of the latest features in Seesaw and relevant support resources.
• Raise and help resolve customer issues with speed and urgency, communicating back to the customer as needed.

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, able to think critically, and a quick learner.
• Positive, upbeat, proactive, and professional attitude.
• Collaborative teammate who is values-driven and supportive.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable using technology to present and demonstrate.
• Ability to travel if needed, especially during peak season.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule when customer demands require it (evenings, early mornings, as needed).
• Comfortable with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Pacific Time Zone preferred.
• 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 is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team to better advocate for the needs of its incredibly diverse users.