K-12 Science Curriculum & Professional Development Specialist

The K-12 Science Curriculum and Professional Learning Specialist provides the instructional expertise needed to develop and sustain high-quality science curriculum and professional learning. The role focuses on curriculum quality, educator learning, instructional coaching, and technical consultation. Working in coordination with the Partnership Manager, the specialist joins district conversations when curriculum, standards, pedagogy, or professional learning expertise is needed.

• Research and evaluate curriculum, materials, kit components, and vendors for standards alignment, instructional quality, cost, availability, durability, safety, and classroom usability.
• Design, test, and document prototype kits and implementation resources, including bills of materials, assembly and quality specifications, teacher guides, videos, digital supports, and standards-alignment information.
• Monitor curriculum and kit quality; identify and document substitutions or revisions when materials, standards, or educator needs change.
• Collaborate with curriculum, warehouse, and marketing staff to keep product, kit, pricing, availability, website, and educator-resource information accurate and accessible.

• Design, pilot, facilitate, and continuously improve curriculum-based professional learning aligned with science standards, evidence-based practice, educator needs, and Einstein Project offerings.
• Create clear learning objectives, session plans, presentations, participant materials, assessments, and follow-up resources; manage session materials, technology, time, and the learning environment.
• Model phenomena-driven, three-dimensional, student-centered instruction through hands-on learning, discussion, reflection, collaborative sense making, and attention to equitable participation.
• Provide implementation support through coaching, classroom observation, video analysis, modeling, co-teaching, and actionable feedback; document support and maintain confidentiality.

• Partner with the Partnership Manager to understand the instructional needs, curriculum context, and professional learning goals of schools and districts.
• Join partner conversations when subject-matter expertise is needed; evaluate curriculum and implementation needs and recommend appropriate resources, professional learning, coaching, and support.
• Provide the instructional content needed for proposals, implementation plans, and partner follow-up; communicate technical findings, recommendations, and emerging support needs to the Partnership Manager and internal team.
• Use educator feedback, implementation evidence, and program evaluation data to improve curriculum resources, professional learning, and instructional support.

• Maintain current knowledge of K-12 science education, high-quality instructional materials, curriculum implementation, professional learning, and instructional coaching.
• Collaborate with staff, contracted facilitators, vendors, and external partners; contribute instructional insights to planning and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties aligned with the position and organizational priorities.

• Deep knowledge of K-12 science content, standards, three-dimensional learning, and student-centered science pedagogy.
• Strong curriculum analysis, professional learning design, facilitation, coaching, and consultation skills.
• Ability to analyze instructional needs and data, manage projects, solve problems, and translate complex ideas into practical supports.
• Excellent communication, organization, follow-through, attention to detail, collaboration, and independent initiative.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Google Apps and ability to learn curriculum, inventory, registration, customer relationship, and digital content systems.
• Commitment to the Einstein Project mission and high-quality, equitable science learning.

• Bachelor's degree in science education, science, education, curriculum and instruction, or a related field.
• K-12 science teaching experience and experience designing, facilitating, or supporting professional learning for educators.
• Demonstrated knowledge of science standards, curriculum, and effective instructional practice.
• Ability to travel regularly; occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

• Master's degree in science education,…