Manager, PD Content Development

Manager Of Pd Content Development

The purpose of Zearn is the nonprofit educational organization whose mission is to inspire all kids to love learning math. Everything we do is driven by our belief that every kid is a math kid. Our top-rated learning platform is designed to catch kids up and move them forward in grade-level math. And it works. Large-scale efficacy research shows students who use Zearn make significant gains in math proficiency, including the students who start multiple grade levels behind. As a nonprofit, all of our work is driven by what is best for kids. At the same time, we operate as an intense and fast-moving technology company, inclusively solving hard problems that will impact current and future generations. The problems we solve require expertise in teaching, learning science, software development, design, video production, and countless other disciplines. As an organization that is always stretching to get to the next level of impact, every single person owns mission critical work. If you're ready to join our team of problem solvers, and own work that will drive us to achieve impact at scale, we are looking for you.

The manager of pd content development brings Zearn's professional learning strategy to life by creating and maintaining high-quality, facilitator-ready materials that help teachers and leaders succeed with Zearn. This role ensures that every professional development experience, whether delivered nationally or customized for partners, reflects our instructional vision, aligns with product updates, and models the best of adult learning practices. By managing the systems, processes, and continuous improvement cycles for pd content, this role ensures our materials remain clear, current, and deeply connected to the realities of the classroom. Working across pd delivery, product, and partnerships, the manager of pd content development keeps Zearn's professional learning both grounded in educator experience and scaled for impact. This is achieved by :

• Developing and evolving pd content to ensure clarity, alignment, and impact.
• Managing continuous pd content systems and collaboration to deliver quality at scale.
• Synthesizing insights from the field to drive continuous content improvement.

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We aim to create a numeracy movement. This is no easy feat, and no one of us can solve this on our own. Given that, Zearn is a transparent, collaborative, and open-to-feedback culture. This team has to work in close collaboration and partnership with the other academics teams. One of which focuses on delivery, and the other on the tools that help fit Zearn within existing contexts and curricula. As a result, our work is often collaborative in nature :

Location : This role is remote and can be performed in any of the following states / locations : CA, CT, FL, IL, LA, MA, MD, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI and Washington D.C.

Compensation and benefits : The compensation range for this role is $90,000 - $100,000 per year. We offer a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 401k matching, parental leave, a generous holiday policy and a flexible pto policy. We also offer a collegial and passionate culture and the potential to positively impact the lives of millions of children.