Codehs
Director of Professional Development
Chicago, IL · Director
Sponsorship not specified$100k-$120kDetected 16 days ago
Project ManagementCustomer SuccessCommunicationAdaptability
About the role
- About CodeHS CodeHS is a comprehensive platform helping K-12 schools teach computer science. We provide curriculum, professional development, and a full software platform. CodeHS is used by millions of students and thousands of schools and districts around the US and the world. Mission The mission of CodeHS is to empower all students to meaningfully impact
- the future. We believe that in the 21st century, coding is a foundational skill, just like reading and writing. That's why we say: Read, Write, Code. Coding and computer science are essential skills for students to learn and schools to teach.
Responsibilities
- You'll support professional development programs that support teacher success, district adoption, and company growth.
- Manage and coach the PD team, fostering strong performance and collaboration.
- Lead the design and continuous improvement of PD offerings, including workshops, virtual sessions, cohorts, and certification programs.
- Monitor feedback and performance metrics to drive ongoing improvements in PD quality and impact.
- Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Success, Curriculum, and Marketing to support district success and company growth.
- We work directly with students, teachers, schools and districts to implement computer science classes.
Nice to have
- Read, Write, Code.
- Coding and computer science are essential skills for students to learn and schools to teach.
- In this role, you'll oversee the programs and team responsible for delivering high-quality professional development experiences to teachers and districts across the country.
- Over the last few years the CodeHS PD team has trained around 4,000 teachers each year.
- Ensure high-quality, consistent PD content aligned with curriculum updates and new course offerings.
- Plan and execute PD events (workshops, webinars, conferences, bootcamps), ensuring strong participant experience and outcomes.
Skills
- About CodeHS CodeHS is a comprehensive platform helping K-12 schools teach computer science.
- CodeHS is used by millions of students and thousands of schools and districts around the US and the world.
- Mission The mission of CodeHS is to empower all students to meaningfully impact the future.
- Improve systems, tools, and reporting to enhance efficiency, visibility, and decision-making.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Compensation
- Create a Direct Positive Impact At CodeHS we value creating a direct positive social impact with our work.
- We work directly with students, teachers, schools and districts to implement computer science classes.
- Make It Fun and Creative Bringing fun and creativity to every aspect of our work is a main focus for us at CodeHS.
- It starts with a fun, friendly and accessible curriculum, that allows students the opportunity to build creatively and engage in thoughtful problem solving.
- We also focus on developing a creative and fun environment to work in, and think that this allows us to bring novel approaches to challenging problems.
- Computing is about logic--but it's also about creativity--and we hope to share that excitement with teachers and students through CodeHS.
Benefits
- This role will manage the PD team and ensure that CodeHS delivers consistent, high-quality learning experiences through workshops, certification programs, and statewide partnerships.
- Develop and support statewide partnerships, RFPs, and district-level professional learning initiatives.
- We value creating fun, accessible and creative learning experiences for teachers, for students, and for team members at CodeHS.
- We believe that education--and specifically coding--within the formal K-12 system, the higher-education system, and beyond has the power to allow everyone to unlock their full potential.
- Through building great curriculum, tools and resources to allow high schools to teach computer science, we can create a direct educational benefit to students to help explore the limitless world of computing.
- We believe that expanding access to computer science education will empower students to take an active role in creating the future.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid parental leave * Strong vacation policy (22 days off + 16 company holidays)
- Short-term and long-term disability
Equal opportunity
- CodeHS is an equal opportunity employer.
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