Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from MagicSchool AI
Job overview
The Professional Development Specialist at MagicSchool AI designs and delivers professional learning experiences for K-12 educators and fosters community engagement in the Texas/South Central US region to support the company's mission in education technology.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves facilitating onsite and virtual professional development sessions, developing training content, engaging with educators at events, activating the Pioneer program, collaborating on regional strategy with sales and customer experience teams, and coordinating cross-functional efforts to align regional and national initiatives.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $80K to $95K, employer-paid health insurance plans including dental and vision at low premiums, generous stock options vested over 4 years, a 401k match, monthly wellness stipend, unlimited time off, and flexibility to work from home.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in education, instructional coaching, or edtech PD/community roles, dynamic facilitation and public speaking skills, passion for educator engagement, experience with edtech tools and school implementation, and willingness to travel regionally up to 75%. Preferred qualifications include classroom teaching experience, community marketing experience, familiarity with AI in education, cross-functional collaboration skills, and digital tool competency.
Work environment and culture
MagicSchool AI promotes a culture of trust, communication, collaboration, and flexibility with a mission-driven team focused on making education more efficient and equitable, emphasizing joy, community, innovation, responsibility, diversity, and excellence.
Company information
MagicSchool AI is a fast-growing generative AI platform for teachers with over 5.5 million users worldwide, focused on social impact and innovation in education technology.
Team overview
The specialist will work closely with the Professional Learning function and collaborate with Customer Experience, Sales, Marketing teams, and the Pioneer & Community Lead.
Job location and travel
This role is based in Texas and the broader Central US region, requiring residence there with preference for Texas, and involves significant regional travel up to 75% during peak seasons.
Application process
Applications are accepted until July 6, 2025, with priority given to early submissions; all applications received by the deadline receive equal consideration.
Unique job features
The role offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technology impacting educators and students, with a flexible work-from-home arrangement and a focus on community engagement and grassroots brand-building.
Company overview
MagicSchool AI is a rapidly expanding educational technology company founded by former educator Adeel Khan in 2023. The company provides an AI-powered platform designed to alleviate teacher burnout and enhance educational experiences by offering tools for lesson planning and AI literacy for both educators and students. MagicSchool AI has garnered significant attention, raising $15 million in Series A funding and attracting over 2 million educators worldwide. The platform is committed to helping teachers save time, with features that can reduce workload by up to 10 hours per week, and it emphasizes responsible and productive AI usage in educational settings.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your 5+ years of experience in education, instructional coaching, or edtech professional development and community roles, emphasizing dynamic facilitation and public speaking skills tailored for educators and district leaders.
Focus on showcasing your ability to design and deliver professional learning experiences, develop training content, and engage communities through storytelling and grassroots brand-building, aligning with MagicSchool AI's mission and values.
Apply through multiple channels including MagicSchool AI's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and ensure your application reaches the right hands.
Connect with current employees in the Professional Learning or Community Engagement teams at MagicSchool AI on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on their recent community initiatives or expressing enthusiasm for their innovative use of AI in education to start meaningful conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'professional learning development,' 'community engagement,' 'educator storytelling,' 'edtech implementation,' and 'cross-functional collaboration' to pass initial screenings.
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