• Liaise between Educators Rising state-level staff and the PDK national office to coordinate and implement common goals for success
• Onboard regionally based staff through providing programmatic training and ensuring understanding of local context and policy
• Coordinate expansion of partnerships with schools and districts to establish Educators Rising chapters that introduce high school students to the teaching profession
• Identify and facilitate connections with potential revenue or fundraising sources so that PDK national can coordinate with said partners to keep district and student costs down
• Work with the National Implementation General Manager to create and develop training guidance for curriculum implementation and serve as a trainer for other curriculum trainers
• Facilitate professional learning for teacher leaders in states that don’t have appointed Educators Rising staff as they implement the Educators Rising standards through curriculum, competitions, and programming to support students in their journey to become meaningful and effective educators in their communities
• Conduct Educators Rising Curriculum Trainings for teacher leaders at the district, state, regional, and national level as needed
• Support data collection in tracking program structure and efficacy
• Travel to local states and/or districts to support professional learning and outreach as needed
• Attend the annual Educators Rising National Conference as a regional representative
• Additional duties as needed or assigned

• The ideal candidate would be located in the New England region.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence, compassion, and self-awareness combined with strength of conviction, and “steel” in the face of adversity. Oh, and humor too.
• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred OR commensurate work experience
• 3+ years of experience in K12 education
• Experience in district administration or state education department administration a plus
• Demonstrated understanding of school, district, and state education agency sales cycle, budget process, and purchasing process
• Experience with the consultative communication process
• A demonstrated ability to mediate discussions by recognizing underlying hesitations and overcoming concerns
• Proven track record of excelling in a fast-paced work environment and managing time effectively.
• Ability to execute but not be limited to linear thinking and a willingness to lead and innovate.
• Confident, assertive, and goal oriented with ability to learn quickly and effectively apply learned processes into practice
• Exceptional communicator – verbal and written
• Experience with education technology including but not limited to learning management systems (LMS) and contact records management (CRM) preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive)

Established in 1906, PDK International supports P-20 educators, researchers, and policy makers by strengthening their commitment to the profession throughout the entire arc of their careers. We are committed to elevating the profession through the intersection of research and practice. At PDK, we strive to embrace the complexities of public education, be intellectually honest, and ask the right questions. And through our core values of social justice, engagement, excellence and results, we encourage educators and stakeholders to elevate the discourse and change the narrative around teaching & learning to ensure that every student has a high-quality equitable education. Educators Rising is transforming how America develops aspiring teachers. Starting with high school students, we provide passionate young people with hands-on teaching experience, sustain their interest in the profession, and help them cultivate the skills they need to be successful educators. Every teacher should enter the profession with the necessary skills. Educators Rising is a powerful way to help communities grow the next generation of well-prepared teachers.