About BAM!:

Brains & Motion Education (BAM!) transforms learning into an adventure through hands-on, student-centered programming in STEM, sports, and the arts. Operating in over 350 schools and impacting 93,000+ students nationwide, we deliver after-school and summer experiences that spark curiosity and creativity while promoting holistic development.

About the Role:

The Training & Development Lead will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evolving BAM!’s training strategy and materials for both full-time and seasonal program staff. This role is crucial in equipping Program Managers, Coordinators, Instructors, and Site Leaders with the tools, knowledge, and confidence they need to deliver high-quality, consistent, and inclusive learning experiences across all BAM! Sites.

While supporting company-wide training initiatives, this role also integrates foundational elements of classroom management, social-emotional learning (SEL), and behavioral support in alignment with best practices in youth development. Additionally, it contributes to regional quality initiatives, including California’s ELO-P standards and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Training Strategy & Content Development
  • Design and manage the full training lifecycle for seasonal instructors, camp directors, and year-round program management staff.
  • Develop onboarding modules, instructional guides, coaching videos, job aids, and asynchronous eLearning experiences.
  • Launch a foundational “Basic Teacher 101” track focused on classroom management, behavioral strategies, relationship-building, and inclusive teaching.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Curriculum, and Sales to identify role-specific skill gaps and address them through targeted training.
  • Ensure training materials align with BAM!’s values of safety, inclusion, engagement, and growth.
  • Incorporate knowledge of youth development and evidence-based instructional practices into all content.
  • Utilize AI to generate meaningful, informative content, including training scripts, videos, and podcast-style content.
• Delivery & Facilitation
  • Facilitate engaging live virtual and in-person training sessions for new and returning staff.
  • Implement and support a “train-the-trainer” model to scale training delivery and empower internal leaders.
  • Support regional teams in customizing training delivery while maintaining consistent standards.
  • Develop role-based certification and tracking systems to monitor staff readiness and training completion.
• Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
  • Create tools to assess training effectiveness through surveys, quizzes, observation rubrics, and feedback loops.
  • Collect and analyze training data to refine instructional approaches and improve onboarding and retention.
  • Align training initiatives with state and local quality standards (e.g., ELO-P in California) as part of strategic compliance.
• Cross-Team Collaboration
  • Partner with Curriculum Developers to align training with content-specific teaching strategies.
  • Collaborate with Program Managers and Directors to gather field data and continuously close performance gaps.
  • Work with hiring teams to align onboarding and evaluation with the BAM Program Staff Hiring Rubric.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• 4+ years in staff development, instructional design, or training within K-12 education, camps, or youth programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in classroom management, youth development, and behavioral support.
• Experience creating inclusive and culturally responsive training content.
• Strong understanding of adult learning principles and coaching techniques.
• Familiarity with tools such as Google Workspace, LMS platforms (e.g., TalentLMS, Moodle).
• Passion & excitement for utilizing AI to generate content (training videos, scripts, podcast style audio, etc.)
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Passion for inspiring educators and nurturing youth through joyful learning.

Why Join BAM?

Make a Measurable Impact on Students’ Lives 

Contribute to a mission that prioritizes not just academic success, but the emotional, social, and creative development of young learners, especially those from historically underserved communities.

Be Part of an Equity-Focused Educational Movement 

At BAM!, we believe every child deserves access to joyful, high-quality learning. Your work will help close opportunity gaps by preparing instructors to meet students where they are, with empathy, skill, and care.

Join a Collaborative, Learning-Centered Culture 

Work alongside passionate educators, curriculum designers, and program leaders who value reflection, dialogue, and continuous improvement. Your insights and experiences are not just welcomed, they shape the future of our programs. 

Compensation: $65,000 – $90,000

Job Type: Full-Time Exempt

Work Location: Remote (with occasional travel)

Reports to: COO

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Brains and Motion Education is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range: $65,000 – $90,000 per year

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