SmartLab K-12 STEM Trainer- Contract

Location

Longmont, CO | United States

Job description

The Position:

Creative Learning Systems (CLS) is committed to providing our schools with practical, pedagogically sound, and up-to-date onsite and virtual/remote training for SmartLab HQ and SmartLab Studio. The SmartLab Trainer directly supports our mission by providing virtual and in-person training to schools around the country. The SmartLab Trainer is a contract position that reports to the Professional Development Manager.

Requirements

Duties  

• Conduct collaborative and flexible on-site and remote training for new and existing SmartLab Facilitators (teachers), that embody best practices and SmartLab principles.
• Use formative assessment techniques to determine and deliver the specific professional learning needs for SmartLab Facilitators.
• Maintain and complete paperwork related to professional development activities.
• Participate in SmartLab team meetings and internal training.
• Travel required (50-75%); typical training schedule includes 2-3 consecutive days of onsite training per week. Possibly up to 2 trainings per week using Wednesday as a travel day during peak season (June-September).

Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in K-12 teaching with emphasis in project-based learning
• 2-4 years of experience in professional development and/or coaching
• Proven experience working with in-service educators to deliver synchronous and asynchronous professional development
• Excellent communications skills
• Ability to work independently and to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Desired Personal Characteristics  

• Trustworthy; personal and professional integrity in all that they do
• Ability to buy into the mission of CLS to help learners throughout the United States
• Viewed as a team player and partner to the business, with open door availability to its people
• Intelligent and driven to succeed with a high energy level
• Understanding of education curriculum and pedagogies
• Demonstrates confidence and credibility
• A natural command of the details and ability to provide accurate information to leadership
• Develops strong relationships with customers
• Enjoys and has time to travel on a regular basis

Pay Rate

• $22- $44 an hour

Job tags

Salary