Professional Learning Manager

Who We Are CPM Educational Program’s mission is to empower mathematics students and teachers through exemplary curriculum, professional development, and leadership. Our teacher-supporting, student-centered, problem-based classroom solutions for grades 6–12 foster engagement and equity in the classroom, while we strive to cultivate these same values within our workplace culture. Your Role at a Glance The Professional Learning Manager is a full-time, exempt role that reports to the Director of Professional Learning in the Professional Learning department. The Professional Learning Manager leads the development and delivery of high-quality professional learning experiences that support educators implementing CPM’s mathematics curriculum and instructional resources. This role ensures that professional learning is grounded in research-based mathematics pedagogy, aligned with the organization’s mission, and responsive to the needs of teachers, instructional leaders, and school systems. The Manager collaborates across department teams to translate curriculum materials into effective classroom practice. They oversee professional learning programs—including learning events, coaching, webinars, and implementation support—to help educators deepen mathematical understanding, strengthen instructional practice, and successfully implement the organization’s commitment to bringing a classroom solution. This role carries supervisory responsibilities. Requirements Essential Duties and Responsibilities Professional Learning Strategy Develop and implement a comprehensive professional learning strategy that supports effective use of CPM’s mathematics curriculum. Ensure professional learning aligns with research-based math instruction and adult learning principles, equitable teaching practices, and the organization’s mission. Ensure professional learning reflects the intent of instructional materials. Establish frameworks for ongoing learning, coaching, and professional growth for customers. Team Leadership and Collaboration Manage a leadership team and support a larger team of professional learning facilitators, consultants, or coaches. Identify professional learning priorities across teams and projects. Collaborate with multiple teams to align messaging and educator support. Contribute educator insights to improve curriculum revisions and future publications. Foster a culture of continuous learning and implement a strategy for professional growth for the Professional Learning department. Collaborate with Customer Success Managers to support districts and schools implementing the organization’s math curriculum through onboarding and follow-up learning opportunities. Develop and maintain a deep understanding of team members’ strengths, skills, and growth areas in order to strategically deploy talent, optimize support strategies, and drive successful execution of key professional learning initiatives. Program Evaluation and Continuous Improvement Develop systems to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of professional learning programs. Analyze and respond to educator feedback, classroom implementation data, and survey responses to refine professional learning design and delivery. Ensure there are systems to track participation, learning outcomes, and organizational impact. Ensure alignment with strategic goals and coherence across professional learning initiatives. Maintain current knowledge of effective mathematics teaching practices and how to support educators in translating curriculum design into classroom instruction. Program Operations Collaborate with the Customer Success team to coordinate scheduling, logistics, and budgeting for professional learning programs. Manage external facilitators, consultants, and partnerships as needed. Ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations. Support conference presentations, educator institutes, and outreach events. Additional responsibilities aligned with the needs of the organization. Your Background and Expertise To thrive in this role, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Proven experience as a learning and development manager, trainer, or educator, with a focus on motivating high-performing teams to exceed delivery goals. Exceptional presentation, communication, and project management skills. Deep understanding of instructional design principles and adult learning techniques. Experience with monitoring data and facilitating change adjusting to the results provided. Experience designing and implementing strategies to manage complex change while supporting team engagement and development. Key Competencies: High level of integrity, industriousness, and passion for transforming education. Exceptional time management, prioritization, and organizational skills. Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. Language Skills: Fluency in English. Ability to communicate successfully when collaborating with coworkers. Ability to take written and/or verbal instruction. Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic mathematics. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Computer Skills: An individual should have knowledge of Google Workspace. Knowledge of basic office equipment should include: Internet, email, telephone, and computers. Ability to learn to use unfamiliar software. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: A current driver’s license and proof of auto insurance are required if driving for work. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required throughout the workday to sit or stand at a computer; use legs to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, and crouch. Additionally, this position requires a component of travel, which may include operating a motor vehicle and navigating airports or transit stations. Your Well-Being at Work Benefits Overview: CPM offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being and financial security, including: Medical: Covers full premiums for employees and partial for dependent(s). Includes a High-Deductible Health Plan paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA), featuring fixed contributions per pay period into employee HSA accounts. Dental and Vision: Covers part of dental and vision premiums for employees. Life and Disability Insurance: Fully covers term life insurance and long-term disability insurance. Employees may opt for short-term disability coverage through post‑tax payroll deductions. Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity: We offer multiple plans that employees can choose from to fit their needs, including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans offered by Cigna. Health and Flexible Savings Accounts (HSA/FSA): Includes employer contributions to HSA, with voluntary employee funding options. FSA provides pre‑tax deduction benefits for eligible expenses funded by the employee. Paid Leave: Generous sick leave is provided to all employees; personal leave provided to full‑time employees only. Volunteerism leave is accessible to full‑time employees after completing one year of service. Paid Parental Leave: This benefit provides generous paid leave to eligible employees following the birth, adoption, or placement of a child. Holidays: Includes office closures for major holidays and includes a winter break from December 22 to January 4. Retirement Savings: Matches employee 401(k) contributions up to 5% once eligibility requirements are met. Phone/Internet Reimbursement: Offers a flat reimbursement for employee phone/internet expenses. The Extras: Provides additional perks, such as discounts and services for laser vision correction, hearing aids, EAP, teeth whitening, travel assistance, will preparation, legal document drafting, and identity theft awareness and prevention. #J-18808-Ljbffr CPM Educational Program