Director of Professional Development

Empowered Math aims to attract and retain experienced and certified math educators to fill teacher vacancies at public, charter and private schools in the Kansas City metro area. Our founding principle is that the teacher is the driving force of student success, hence schools should focus resources on premier educators . We offer perks that a traditional teaching contract can’t, starting with higher pay. Additionally, we offer growth paths for teachers that allow them to capitalize on their expertise in and out of the classroom.

The Job

  • Responsible for overseeing and enhancing the ongoing education of teachers at Empowered Math

  • Identify areas for improvement and create plans to address skill gaps within the organization

  • Assess the impact and effectiveness of programs through feedback, evaluations, and performance metrics

  • Make adjustments and improvements based on evaluation results to enhance the overall training experience

  • Develop and manage the budget for professional development activities, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficiency

  • Continuously research innovative teaching methods to improve the effectiveness of teaching practices

The Requirements

  • Minimum bachelor’s degree, masters preferred

  • Strong understanding of instructional design

  • Demonstrated success in designing and implementing effective professional development programs

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve organizational goals

  • Proficiency in data analysis to measure the impact of professional development initiatives

  • Current experience as a teacher or educator

  • Experience working in diverse educational settings

  • All leaders within Empowered Math are required to instruct a minimum of two math sections. This practice is founded on the belief that our leaders must maintain a presence in the classroom to guarantee that their leadership remains hands-on and relevant for our teachers.

To Apply

Send your resume to teach@empoweredmath.co with “Director of Professional Development” as the subject line.

Include why you’re interested in the position and tell us about your unique strengths as a leader and a teacher.