SmartLab Trainer (Contract role)

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Contract
• Salary: Competitive per-cohort rate (Flexible hours, <10 hours/week)
• Description: The SmartLab Trainer directly supports Creative Learning Systems’ (CLS)/SmartLab mission of empowering and growing a diverse STEM educator workforce through active, collaborative, ongoing, authentic, and evidence-driven learning opportunities. This role focuses on providing virtual training for new SmartLab teachers, covering all aspects of the SmartLab approach and facilitating the adoption of best practices.

Requirements

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Current or past SmartLab Facilitator, Trainer, or Instructional Coach
  • Currently implementing SmartLab Explorer and/or Pathfinder
• Experience:
  • 2-4 years of delivering professional development and/or coaching experiences to educators in Science or STEM.
  • Experience in K-8 teaching with emphasis in problem-based learning and/or STEM.
• Skills:
  • Experience with virtual presentation tools
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills (especially in a virtual setting)
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Conduct collaborative and comprehensive virtual training for new SmartLab teachers.
• Offer mentorship and share expertise in PBL.
• Facilitate the adoption of best practices with cohort participants.
• Follow training facilitation guides to create engaging and appropriate learning experiences.
• Guide teachers in understanding and applying the SmartLab Design Process.
• Assist teachers in aligning SmartLab curricula with their school’s/state’s standards and objectives.
• Guide teachers in the effective use of SmartLab technologies.
• Maintain and complete administrative tasks and communications supporting the cohort.
• Commit to a training schedule spanning multiple weeks, including evenings and/or weekend meeting times (cohorts meet virtually once per week for 5 weeks).

Application Instructions

• Details on how to apply are not provided in the job description.

Company Information

• Company: Creative Learning Systems (CLS)/SmartLab
• Department: Product & Academics
• Published: 2025-05-06
• Remote: Yes
• Language: en