Senior Director of Professional Development

DREAM (formerly Harlem RBI)

. Oversee the design and facilitation of all professional learning experiences for DREAM’s Innovation partner schools .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and facilitating professional learning experiences, particularly in AI fluency and education technology implementation. Strong ability to adapt content for diverse audiences and evaluate the effectiveness of professional development materials.

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Professional Development DesignAI FluencyAdult Learning TheorySchool Leadership ExperienceData-Driven Decision Making

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentTraining FacilitationContent AdaptationWriting Professional Development MaterialsAudience Engagement

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailInfluence SkillsCoaching and Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Education Technology ToolsAI Tools DemonstrationWebinar PlatformsOnline Learning Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree in Education or School Administration

Industry Keywords

Professional LearningChange ManagementEducation ConsultingInstructional LeadershipTeaching and Learning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the design and facilitation of all professional learning experiences for DREAM’s Innovation partner schools
Design and facilitate monthly online cohort learning, webinars, and trainings for the broader education sector
Develop professional learning on AI fluency, change management, education technology implementation, and AI-native programming
Write scopes and sequences, professional development slides, participant materials, one-pagers, and reference guides
Gather data from partner schools and adapt content to audience needs and context
Translate evolving content into practical learning experiences grounded in adult learning principles
Review professionally produced video content and select exemplar clips to support learning
Evaluate and refine professional development materials to ensure outcomes are met
Facilitate cohort sessions, webinars, and trainings for audiences of 100+ virtually and in person
Demonstrate AI and education technology tools and connect them to practical educator applications
Support participants in applying new tools and approaches to teaching, school leadership, and technology implementation
Coach and lead other Professional Development facilitators at scale
Work closely with the Head of Program Implementation to implement DREAM’s AI model

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree in Education or School Administration preferred
3+ years of full-time school teaching experience with a record of strong student achievement and exemplary classroom culture, required
4+ years of experience in school leadership, school network leadership, education consulting, or education curriculum with extensive responsibilities in designing and leading professional development sessions for large groups, required
Extensive experience writing and facilitating professional development sessions grounded in adult learning theory and across varied content areas or contexts
Experience engaging live audiences of 50 or more participants
Knowledge of AI and technical fluency to demonstrate tools confidently in live learning environments
Ability to learn unfamiliar content and translate it into effective learning modules for adults
Ability to connect emerging ideas and technologies to the practical needs of school leaders, teachers, and staff
Strong understanding of teaching, learning, and instructional leadership
Ability to adapt professional development sessions across different systems and contexts
Strong relationship-building, communication, and influence skills
Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce polished, high-quality written products
Ability to use a variety of data sources to drive decision-making
Strong belief in DREAM’s mission and values

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children
Variety of medical plans
Dental and vision plans
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Up to 12 weeks fully paid Parental Leave
Flexible spending account options
Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit)
Fitness and entertainment discounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment
Professional development fund
Referral bonuses
Approximately 48 days off throughout the year including holidays, sick days, personal days and summer Fridays for full-time Network Support employees
Annual performance-based increases
Flexible hybrid work arrangement: minimum 3 days on-site and up to 2 days remote