Director, Professional Learning

Newsela

Remote regions

US

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Team Leadership & Development:

  • Build and scale the Professional Learning team with a focus on developing future leaders and aligning team structure to support company growth.
  • Define and own the metrics framework for the PL function, including team performance, content effectiveness, and customer outcomes.
  • Lead organizational change initiatives that improve scalability, operational effectiveness, and customer impact.

Content Strategy & Quality:

  • Define and own the strategic framework for all Professional Learning content, grounded in proven educational research and adult-learning best practices.
  • Ensure PL offerings directly drive measurable customer ROI, teacher engagement, and product adoption.
  • Partner with Product and Marketing to align Professional Learning strategy with evolving product capabilities and customer needs.

Customer Journey & Revenue Impact:

  • Establish a multi-year content delivery strategy that integrates Professional Learning into the broader customer journey.
  • Partner with Customer Success and Sales to position PL as a driver of expansion and renewal, connecting learning outcomes to commercial results.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of PL resources across educator, administrator, and student outcomes and adapt content accordingly.

Vendor & Budget Management:

  • Own all PL vendor relationships, contracts, and budget planning, ensuring spend aligns with quarterly targets.
  • Deliver maximum return on investment through strategic vendor partnerships and financial oversight.

Newsela

Newsela is a leading education technology company delivering integrated, AI-powered solutions for K-12 classrooms to unlock student engagement and drive meaningful learning outcomes. As a fully remote company, it focuses on employee well-being, professional growth, and inclusive benefits.

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