Professional Learning Manager

Company Description

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Job Description

HGSE is a diverse community of learners, teachers, and employees who are passionate about changing the world through education and striving for maximum impact in the field of education. 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. The work will be performed as 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. Using content knowledge, teaching skills and experience, knowledge of and experience using the Educating for American Democracy (EAD) framework, and professional development design and facilitation experience, the role will: 1) lead the focused development of professional development offerings for K-12 educators and other targeted audiences, 2) adapt existing offerings to make them effective and relevant for all levels, 3) train, guide, and support teachers who facilitate professional development offerings for the CLI, 4) conceptualize new learning offerings, and 5) lead network outreach and development for targeted audiences across the country.

Job-specific Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize the content, format, and pedagogy of professional development offerings to achieve desired learning outcomes for the 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 a variety of 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%)

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

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

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

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

Additional Information

• Appointment End Date: 6/30/27
• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Compensation Range/Rate (including Shift Differential if applicable):
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity and Education

Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit  Harvard’s Salary Ranges  to view the corresponding salary range and related information. 

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• 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 

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. 

EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement

Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes.

Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy. Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination.