Professional Development Specialist

Summary

Join MagicSchool, a leading generative AI platform for teachers, as a Professional Learning & Community Engagement Consultant. This field-based role blends professional development (PD) design and delivery with regional community engagement. You will facilitate engaging PD sessions, develop training content, and represent MagicSchool at events. The position requires collaboration with various teams and involves significant regional travel. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in education, instructional coaching, or edtech PD, strong facilitation skills, and a passion for educator engagement. The role is based in the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic US.

Requirements

• Based in the Northeast / Mid-Atlantic (or willing to relocate)
• 5+ years experience in education, instructional coaching, or edtech PD/community roles
• Dynamic facilitation and public speaking skills—comfortable with both educators and district leaders
• Demonstrated passion for educator engagement, storytelling, and grassroots brand-building
• Experience supporting edtech tools and navigating school or district implementation processes
• Excited to travel regionally up to 75% during peak seasons and 50% year-round

Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging onsite and virtual PD sessions tailored to district needs
• Develop and refine training content, including live and asynchronous materials
• Execute surprise-and-delight field moments and represent MagicSchool at events
• Support educator engagement, storytelling, and Pioneer program activation regionally
• Collaborate on pilots and adoption plans with Sales, CX, and Solution Architects
• Capture local insights to shape product, PD, and campaign strategies
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align regional and national efforts
• Track field feedback to support voice-of-customer and strategic initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior classroom teaching experience
• Experience with educator ambassador, community, or grassroots marketing programs
• Familiarity with the AI-in-education space and local curriculum standards
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, CX, or Marketing teams
• Competency with digital collaboration tools (Google Workspace, Zoom, etc.)

Benefits

• Choice of employer-paid health insurance plans so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Dental and vision are also offered at very low premiums
• Every employee is offered generous stock options, vested over 4 years
• Plus a 401k match & monthly wellness stipend
• Unlimited time off to empower our employees to manage their work-life balance. We work hard for our teachers and users, and encourage our employees to rest and take the time they need
• Flexibility of working from home, while fostering a unique culture built on relationships, trust, communication, and collaboration with our team - no matter where they live