Professional Development Trainer, Current and Former Teachers

Job Description

Job Description

Maybe you left the classroom a few years ago and still think about the lessons that worked. Maybe you're teaching now and want work that uses what you know, on a schedule you set. Either way, if you live in or around Boston, Cambridge, Quincy, Newton, or Somerville, this role is worth a look.

We train K-12 teachers in classroom management, and we need more trainers to lead those sessions for schools. The Center for Teacher Effectiveness has done this work since 1993. More than 400,000 educators in all 50 states have taken part in our training.

The role is 1099 independent contract work. There are no guaranteed hours, and how many trainings you lead depends on the schools you book, so it changes from year to year. Trainers typically earn $1,000 or more for each training day, paid every Friday.

Most of the work comes from schools you get in touch with yourself. Certification teaches a straightforward way to reach out, and once a school says yes, a National Director writes the contract and handles the negotiation for you. There are no territories. You can train in your own district, elsewhere in Massachusetts, or in another state, in person or over video.

Everyone starts with the Weekend Certification. It runs online across two weekends, three days and 36 hours in total, and it can earn 4 graduate credits through UMass Global. Orientation, the training materials, and ongoing support come with it.

Current and former K-12 teachers make up much of our team, along with coaches, counselors, and principals. Most trainers are still working educators, so they train on evenings, weekends, personal days, and in the summer. If you're a student, you're welcome to apply as long as you plan to complete certification.

Send your resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com and put K12 PD in the subject line. You can also begin the steps at