Professional Learning Manager

About the Role

The Professional Learning Manager directs the development, implementation, and facilitation of professional development offerings that help educators and other audiences strengthen their capacity to teach civics content and skills. This role is part of the Civic Learning Institute (CLI), an initiative at the Democratic Knowledge Project (DKP) that develops and delivers civics-focused professional learning for educators at all levels (early childhood, K-12, and higher education) and other audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize the content, format, and pedagogy of professional development offerings to achieve desired learning outcomes for target audiences (20%).
• Adapt existing learning designs and supporting materials for new audiences and contexts (20%).
• Guide the tech development team on the content and pedagogical intentions of the learning design as they build and revise online offerings (10%).
• Evaluate the effectiveness of professional learning offerings; suggest revisions to scope, content, pedagogy, and resources based on evaluation (10%).
• Connect with and develop networks of educators and other potential audiences to grow engagement with CLI offerings and the EAD framework (20%).
• Deliver DKP and EAD-aligned civics professional learning for educators in various contexts around the country, as requested by schools or organizations (10%).
• Provide guidance, feedback, and support for teachers working with DKP to design and facilitate professional learning offerings (10%).

Requirements

• M.Ed.
• Teaching experience in a US public school.
• Experience designing and delivering professional development for educators.
• 5+ years of teaching and designing experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Facility with MS Word and Google Suite.
• Experience teaching with and providing professional learning related to the Educating for American Democracy framework.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid position with a work schedule of 35 hours per week. The appointment ends on June 30, 2027. Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including parental leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement plans with university contributions.
• Wellbeing and mental health resources.
• Support for families and caregivers.
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition assistance and reimbursement.
• Commuter benefits, discounts, and campus perks.