Professional Development Specialist (DMV Area)

WHO WE ARE: MagicSchool is the premier generative AI platform for teachers. We're just over 2 years old, and more than 7 million teachers from all over the world have joined our platform. Join a top team at a fast growing company that is working towards real social impact. Make an account and try us out at our website and connect with our passionate community on our Wall of Love.

Professional Learning & Community Engagement Specialist (DMV Area)

Role Description: As a Professional Learning & Community Engagement Specialist, you will split your time between two high-impact areas:

1. Designing & delivering exceptional professional learning experiences for K–12 educators,

2. Serving as a regional face of our Pioneers and educator community - driving in-person engagement, social connection, and educator joy.

This is a field-forward role for an experienced educator, PD leader, and community builder who’s energized by meeting people where they are—literally. You’ll work in close collaboration with the CX, Sales, and Marketing teams, and report into the Professional Learning function, with day-to-day prioritization supported by our Pioneer & Community Lead.

This role is based out of the DMV Metro Area, with special preference given to Fairfax, VA, and Prince George's County, MD.

Responsibilities:

In this role, you will be responsible for driving to the following outcomes:

Professional Learning Development & Delivery (50%)

• Facilitate engaging onsite and virtual PD sessions tailored to district needs.

• Develop and refine training content, including live and asynchronous materials.

Community Field Engagement & Pioneer Program Activation (30%)

• Execute surprise-and-delight field moments and represent MagicSchool at events.

• Support educator engagement, storytelling, and Pioneer program activation regionally.

Consultative Solutioning & Regional Strategy (10%)

• Collaborate on pilots and adoption plans with Sales, CX, and Solution Architects.

• Capture local insights to shape product, PD, and campaign strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration (10%)

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align regional and national efforts.

• Track field feedback to support voice-of-customer and strategic initiatives.

Experience & Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring the following experience and qualifications:

Required:

• Based in DMV area.

• 5+ years experience in education, instructional coaching, or edtech PD/community roles.

• Dynamic facilitation and public speaking skills—comfortable with both educators and district leaders.

• Demonstrated passion for educator engagement, storytelling, and grassroots brand-building.

• Experience supporting edtech tools and navigating school or district implementation processes.

• Excited to travel regionally up to 75% during peak seasons and 50% year-round.
  

Preferred:

• Prior classroom teaching experience.

• Experience with educator ambassador, community, or grassroots marketing programs.

• Familiarity with the AI-in-education space and local curriculum standards.

• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, CX, or Marketing teams.

• Competency with digital collaboration tools (Google Workspace, Zoom, etc.).

Application Notice: 

Notice: Priority Deadline and Review Start Date

Please note that applications for this position will be accepted until 1/4/25 - applications received after this date will be reviewed on an intermittent basis. While we encourage early submissions, all applications received by the priority deadline will receive equal consideration. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to reviewing your application.

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge AI technology that directly impacts educators and students.

• Join a mission-driven team passionate about making education more efficient and equitable.

• Flexibility of working from home, while fostering a unique culture built on relationships, trust, communication, and collaboration with our team - no matter where they live.

• For full time employees:

• Unlimited time off to empower our employees to manage their work-life balance. We work hard for our teachers and users, and encourage our employees to rest and take the time they need.

• Choice of employer-paid health insurance plans so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Dental and vision are also offered at very low premiums.

• Every employee is offered generous stock options, vested over 4 years.

• 401k match & monthly wellness stipend.

Our Values:

• Educators are Magic: Educators are the most important ingredient in the educational process - they are the magic, not the AI. Trust them, empower them, and put them at the center of leading change in service of students and families.

• Joy and Magic: Bring joy and magic into every learning experience - push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI.

• Community: Foster community that supports one another during a time of rapid technological change. Listen to them and serve their needs.

• Innovation: The education system is outdated and in need of innovation and change - AI is an opportunity to bring equity, access, and serve the individual needs of students better than we ever have before.

• Responsibility: Put responsibility and safety at the forefront of the technological change that AI is bringing to education.

• Diversity: Diversity of thought, perspectives, and backgrounds helps us serve the wide audience of educators and students around the world.

• Excellence: Educators and students deserve the best - and we strive for the highest quality in everything we do.