Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Instructional Strategist role is responsible for delivering expert-level instructional leadership, professional learning, and adoption support for Wayside programs. Instructional Strategists demonstrate exceptional pedagogical expertise, deep product knowledge, and consistent high performance. They contribute to the refinement of professional learning resources, instructional strategies, and customer experience enhancements. 

Who We Are

Wayside Publishing is a progressive developer of world language programs, resources, and materials for middle and high schools across the United States. We partner with educators to craft transformative texts and digital tools that engage students and foster successful communication and understanding across cultures.

Primary Responsibilities

Advanced Instructional Leadership & Professional Learning

• Serve as the primary facilitator for high-complexity or high-impact professional development sessions (virtual and in-person).
• Design and deliver advanced training that models best practices in proficiency-based and Comprehensible Input (CI)-informed language teaching.
• Differentiate sessions for diverse district contexts, teacher experience levels, and instructional goals.
• Act as a trusted resource for educators seeking to strengthen proficiency-based instruction, regardless of adoption status.

Expert Pre-Sales Instructional Support

• Partner with Sales to deliver instructionally grounded presentations and product demonstrations for key district stakeholders.
• Prepare for engagements by aligning with Sales on district priorities, instructional goals, and decision-making criteria.
• Support RFPs, pilot programs, and adoption committee presentations by articulating the instructional value of Wayside programs.

Advanced Implementation & Adoption Support

• Lead onboarding and implementation training for large or complex districts to ensure successful program adoption.
• Identify and resolve implementation challenges early, collaborating with internal teams as needed.
• Contribute to customer satisfaction, retention, and renewal readiness through consistent, high-quality instructional support.

Thought Leadership & Resource Development

• Represent Wayside at local, regional, and national conferences as an instructional thought leader.
• Contribute to the development of advanced PD resources, including presentations, guides, videos, and asynchronous learning modules.
• Share insights with Product, Marketing, and Professional Learning leadership to inform messaging and product development.

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

• Collect and analyze educator feedback to improve training quality and instructional strategies.
• Stay current on research, trends in language acquisition, and competitor approaches.
• Model professionalism, collaboration, and continuous growth in all interactions.

Other Duties

• Participate in special projects, seasonal initiatives, or organizational improvement efforts.
• Complete additional responsibilities assigned to enhance team or organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

 Skills, Knowledge & Key Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Second Language Acquisition, Linguistics, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5-7 years of successful world language teaching experience with strong proficiency-based instructional background.
• Demonstrated expertise in Comprehensible Input (CI) methodologies.
• High proficiency in Spanish or French (spoken and written).
• Proven experience delivering advanced professional learning and product demonstrations.
• Exceptional facilitation, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple district-facing commitments with precision and professionalism.
• Comfortable with frequent travel (up to ~50%) and thrives as an independent contributor and subject-matter expert.
• Familiarity with LMS platforms, digital tools, and virtual PD delivery systems.
• Remote or onsite work requiring reliable connectivity and a suitable workspace.
• Frequent travel (up to ~50%) for district engagements, conferences, and professional learning events.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: base salary, uncapped potential.
• Health insurance with options for dental, vision, life insurance, and more.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Employer-paid STD and LTD policies.
• Paid holidays.
• Work/life balance as a company value.

We believe that traditional hiring policies can hurt the most marginalized people in society, including people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQ people. Because we believe that these communities must be centered in the work we do, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Wayside Publishing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

When submitting your application, please include a concise cover letter that speaks to your experience and why this role is the next best step in your career. 

No Phone Calls Or Recruiters Please.  

Salary Description

$87,000 – $96,000