Senior Learning Manager

Summary

Join the Raspberry Pi Foundation's US team as a Senior Learning Manager, based remotely in Minnesota or Georgia with regular US travel. Lead the adaptation and development of curriculum, teacher professional development, and learning experiences for young people. You will identify and develop partnerships, design and deliver curricula and professional development, and engage with policymakers. This role requires a background in computing science education and experience creating curricula and resources. A good understanding of the Minnesota or Georgia education system is essential. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including paid time off, retirement savings, and comprehensive health insurance.

Requirements

• A thorough understanding of computing, with a degree or equivalent qualification in computer science or a related subject
• A teaching qualification or significant experience of teaching computing or a related subject
• Experience of developing and delivering curricula, teacher professional development, and learning experiences for students in a variety of different settings and contexts
• A good understanding of the education system in Minnesota or Georgia, ideally with experience of teaching in one of these states
• Eligibility to work in the US

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and manage partnerships to increase access to computer science education in the US
• Lead the adaptation, development, and delivery of curriculum, teacher professional development, and learning experiences for young people, ensuring that they address the needs of teachers and students
• Ensure that all of our activities reflect evidence-based and culturally responsive pedagogy and the Foundation's agreed approaches to teaching and learning
• Contribute to the development of the Foundation's teaching and learning strategy and approaches. Actively engage with research and best practice, and identify areas for improvement and innovation
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization and with partner organizations
• Ensure that capacity and resources are planned and managed effectively to deliver the agreed priorities
• Take responsibility for proactively gathering user feedback and data, and use that to drive improvement. Ensure that user feedback and data are reported internally and externally as required
• Represent the Raspberry Pi Foundation to external audiences and stakeholders as required
• Contribute to the Foundation's thought leadership through writing articles and blogs, public speaking, and contributing to research and evaluation

Preferred Qualifications

• Comfortable with a broad range of technologies, including hardware and software platforms, and the ability and willingness to learn new technologies as required
• An understanding of computing pedagogy within formal education and non-formal learning, including an understanding of culturally responsive pedagogy and experience with developing culturally responsive curricula
• A commitment to the Foundation's mission and values, including on diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Experience of managing a team, with a collaborative and supportive approach to leadership and the ability to plan and manage resource allocation effectively across multiple projects and priorities
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and external partners
• Experience of the collection, management, and analysis of feedback and data, and the ability to use that to drive improvement
• The ability to travel within the USA and internationally

Benefits

• 15 days annual leave plus public holidays (prorated for part-time employees)
• Option of buying up to 2 working weeks extra annual leave per year
• Company-wide close down for 3 days at the end of the year
• Paid sabbatical leave (after 7 years of service)
• Retirement savings plan (401(k))
• Workers’ compensation cover
• Group term life and AD&D insurance
• Medical cover (including dental and vision)
• Family leave policies