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DREAM will develop and scale AI-enabled teaching and learning models designed to expand opportunity for students across the Bronx. Over the next three years, we will partner with 15 schools in the Bronx to help them implement an AI fluency curriculum, use AI tools to accelerate learning, and pursue new school models that prioritize real-world learning and future-ready skills. We will recruit partner schools, provide training and embedded coaching to leaders and teachers, and help educators implement and adapt these practices, curriculum, and tools in their own classrooms. Through rigorous evaluation and continuous improvement, this new initiative aims to improve academic outcomes while creating more time for collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and other future-ready skills.
About this Role
Reporting to the Head of Program Implementation, the Senior Director of Professional Development will oversee the design and facilitation of all professional learning experiences for DREAM’s Innovation partner schools. Working closely with the Head of Program Implementation, this leader will enable engaging learning experiences that support school leaders, teachers, and staff to successfully implement DREAM’s AI model.
The Senior Director will personally design and facilitate much of the programming, including monthly online cohort learning, webinars, and trainings for the broader education sector. Content will focus on AI literacy, change management, education technology implementation, and AI-native programming.
Responsibilities
- Develop all components of professional learning for DREAM’s Innovation work to be delivered to our Partner schools, including on the topics of AI fluency, change management, education technology implementation, and AI-native programming;
- Design and write all professional learning collateral including scopes and sequences, PD slides, participant materials, one-pagers, reference guides, etc.;
- Gather data from each Partner school and adapt content to the needs and context of each audience;
- Translate new and evolving content into clear, practical learning experiences grounded in clear adult learning principles;
- Design monthly online cohort learning experiences, webinars, and trainings for the broader education sector;
- Review professionally produced video content and select exemplar clips to support learning;
- Continually evaluate and refine professional development materials to ensure outcomes are being met.
- Facilitate professional development across all cohort sessions, webinars, and trainings, including to audiences of 100+ both virtually and in-person, ensuring our partner schools can easily and confidently implement all aspects of DREAM’s Innovation program;
- Differentiate facilitation practices based on the needs of each audience to ensure strong outcomes;
- Demonstrate AI and education technology tools live, connecting their capabilities to practical applications for educators and school teams;
- Support participants in applying new tools and approaches to teaching, school leadership, and technology implementation;
- At scale, coach and lead other Professional Development facilitators.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree in Education or School Administration preferred;
- 3+ years of full-time school teaching experience with a record of strong student achievement and exemplary classroom culture, required;
- 4+ years of experience in school leadership, school network leadership, education consulting, or education curriculum with extensive responsibilities in designing and leading professional development sessions for large groups, required;
- Extensive experience writing and facilitating professional development sessions grounded in adult learning theory and across varied content areas or contexts, with experience engaging live audiences of 50 or more participants;
- Knowledge of AI and the technical fluency to demonstrate tools confidently in live learning environments;
- Curiosity, including demonstrated ability to learn unfamiliar content and translate it into effective learning modules for adults;
- Ability to connect emerging ideas and technologies to the practical needs of school leaders, teachers, staff;
- Strong understanding of teaching, learning, and instructional leadership, with the ability to connect program goals to discrete educator practices;
- Ability to adapt professional development sessions across different systems and contexts while maintaining clear expectations and excellent service delivery;
- Strong relationship-building, communication, and influence skills, with the ability to build trust and support changes in practice across organizations;
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce polished, high-quality written products;
- Ability to use a variety of data sources to drive decision-making;
- A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.
Benefits and Paid Time Off
- Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children;
- The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee’s needs;
- Dental and vision plans;
- Disability benefits;
- Life insurance;
- Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave;
- Flexible spending account options;
- Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);
- Fitness and entertainment discounts;
- A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);
- A 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment;
- Access to a professional development fund;
- Referral bonuses;
- All full-time Network Support employees are eligible for approximately 48 days off throughout the year including holidays, sick days, personal days and summer Fridays;
- Benefits are subject to change.
Compensation
- DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience with the potential for an annual performance-based increase. The incoming salary range for this position is $150,000 to $160,000 per year. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. All staff are eligible for annual performance-based increases. Because we value staff tenure in each role, we do not currently cap salary ranges.
Working Expectations
- Ideal Start Date: Immediate
- The Senior Director of Professional Development is part of the Implementation Team, which works a minimum of 3 days a week on-site and up to 2 days a week remote, with some weeks requiring more days on-site at a variety of locations including DREAM’s offices in East Harlem and the South Bronx, and our partner schools in the South Bronx.
At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.
From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters—it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream—along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.
Come dream with us.
DREAM Maxims
All Kids Can. This Kid Can.
Applying to DREAM
We know applying for a new job can be a daunting process. In addition, studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all applications! You may be just the person we need. If you have any questions about your application or interview process, do not hesitate to ask your recruiter; we are here to help!
DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
DREAM will develop and scale AI-enabled teaching and learning models designed to expand opportunity for students across the Bronx. Over the next three years, we will partner with 15 schools in the Bronx to help them implement an AI fluency curriculum, use AI tools to accelerate learning, and pursue new school models that prioritize real-world learning and future-ready skills. We will recruit partner schools, provide training and embedded coaching to leaders and teachers, and help educators implement and adapt these practices, curriculum, and tools in their own classrooms. Through rigorous evaluation and continuous improvement, this new initiative aims to improve academic outcomes while creating more time for collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and other future-ready skills.
About this Role
Reporting to the Head of Program Implementation, the Senior Director of Professional Development will oversee the design and facilitation of all professional learning experiences for DREAM’s Innovation partner schools. Working closely with the Head of Program Implementation, this leader will enable engaging learning experiences that support school leaders, teachers, and staff to successfully implement DREAM’s AI model.
The Senior Director will personally design and facilitate much of the programming, including monthly online cohort learning, webinars, and trainings for the broader education sector. Content will focus on AI literacy, change management, education technology implementation, and AI-native programming.
Responsibilities
- Develop all components of professional learning for DREAM’s Innovation work to be delivered to our Partner schools, including on the topics of AI fluency, change management, education technology implementation, and AI-native programming;
- Design and write all professional learning collateral including scopes and sequences, PD slides, participant materials, one-pagers, reference guides, etc.;
- Gather data from each Partner school and adapt content to the needs and context of each audience;
- Translate new and evolving content into clear, practical learning experiences grounded in clear adult learning principles;
- Design monthly online cohort learning experiences, webinars, and trainings for the broader education sector;
- Review professionally produced video content and select exemplar clips to support learning;
- Continually evaluate and refine professional development materials to ensure outcomes are being met.
- Facilitate professional development across all cohort sessions, webinars, and trainings, including to audiences of 100+ both virtually and in-person, ensuring our partner schools can easily and confidently implement all aspects of DREAM’s Innovation program;
- Differentiate facilitation practices based on the needs of each audience to ensure strong outcomes;
- Demonstrate AI and education technology tools live, connecting their capabilities to practical applications for educators and school teams;
- Support participants in applying new tools and approaches to teaching, school leadership, and technology implementation;
- At scale, coach and lead other Professional Development facilitators.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree in Education or School Administration preferred;
- 3+ years of full-time school teaching experience with a record of strong student achievement and exemplary classroom culture, required;
- 4+ years of experience in school leadership, school network leadership, education consulting, or education curriculum with extensive responsibilities in designing and leading professional development sessions for large groups, required;
- Extensive experience writing and facilitating professional development sessions grounded in adult learning theory and across varied content areas or contexts, with experience engaging live audiences of 50 or more participants;
- Knowledge of AI and the technical fluency to demonstrate tools confidently in live learning environments;
- Curiosity, including demonstrated ability to learn unfamiliar content and translate it into effective learning modules for adults;
- Ability to connect emerging ideas and technologies to the practical needs of school leaders, teachers, staff;
- Strong understanding of teaching, learning, and instructional leadership, with the ability to connect program goals to discrete educator practices;
- Ability to adapt professional development sessions across different systems and contexts while maintaining clear expectations and excellent service delivery;
- Strong relationship-building, communication, and influence skills, with the ability to build trust and support changes in practice across organizations;
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce polished, high-quality written products;
- Ability to use a variety of data sources to drive decision-making;
- A strong belief in the mission and values of DREAM, including the desire to make a difference in the lives of our students, families, and community.
Benefits and Paid Time Off
- Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children;
- The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee’s needs;
- Dental and vision plans;
- Disability benefits;
- Life insurance;
- Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave;
- Flexible spending account options;
- Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);
- Fitness and entertainment discounts;
- A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);
- A 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching up to 4% after one year of employment;
- Access to a professional development fund;
- Referral bonuses;
- All full-time Network Support employees are eligible for approximately 48 days off throughout the year including holidays, sick days, personal days and summer Fridays;
- Benefits are subject to change.
Compensation
- DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience with the potential for an annual performance-based increase. The incoming salary range for this position is $150,000 to $160,000 per year. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. All staff are eligible for annual performance-based increases. Because we value staff tenure in each role, we do not currently cap salary ranges.
Working Expectations
- Ideal Start Date: Immediate
- The Senior Director of Professional Development is part of the Implementation Team, which works a minimum of 3 days a week on-site and up to 2 days a week remote, with some weeks requiring more days on-site at a variety of locations including DREAM’s offices in East Harlem and the South Bronx, and our partner schools in the South Bronx.
At DREAM, diversity, equity, and inclusion are a matter of mission.
From our schools to our playing fields, DREAM is committed to building a team where each individual can bring their full identity and experience to work because representation matters—it enriches our team culture, enhances our ability to innovate, and strengthens our impact in and out of the classroom. DREAM engages staff that represent and appreciate the diversity of our majority Black and Hispanic student body, while working to ensure that our practices are equitable, welcoming, and productive. We are dedicated to creating a world where youth, especially youth of color, have permission to dream—along with the tools and opportunities to make their dreams reality.
Come dream with us.
DREAM Maxims
All Kids Can. This Kid Can.
Applying to DREAM
We know applying for a new job can be a daunting process. In addition, studies have shown that historically underrepresented individuals often only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage all applications! You may be just the person we need. If you have any questions about your application or interview process, do not hesitate to ask your recruiter; we are here to help!
DREAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact your recruiter.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of professional development jobs.
- Master's degree in education, organizational development, or a related field
- 5 or more years of experience designing and leading professional development programs
- Demonstrated ability to manage staff, facilitators, or instructional coaches
- Proficiency with learning management systems and instructional design tools
- Experience conducting needs assessments and using data to evaluate program effectiveness
- Strong facilitation and presentation skills for adult learners across all levels
Tips for Your Director of Professional Development Job Search
Quantify learning program outcomes on your resume
Directors of professional development are hired on results, not activity. Replace phrases like 'managed training programs' with concrete outcomes: completion rates, post-training performance shifts, or the number of employees reached across a given year.
Align your credentials with the sector
K-12 districts often require a state administrator license or a master's in education leadership. Corporate and healthcare roles weight certifications like ATD's CPTD differently. Check the job posting's preferred credentials before you apply and lead with the ones that match.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of professional development openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target organizations undergoing workforce shifts
Employers rebuilding after turnover, launching new compliance mandates, or scaling a frontline workforce are actively hiring professional development leaders. Filter your search by industry news and hiring surges, not just open postings, to identify where demand is highest right now.
Prepare a portfolio of program blueprints
Hiring panels for this role often ask you to present a program design in the final round. Bring a one- or two-page framework showing how you diagnosed a learning gap, structured an intervention, and measured its effect. It differentiates you from candidates who can only describe past work verbally.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
In the offer stage, clarify reporting structure, budget authority, and whether you'll have direct reports before accepting. Directors of professional development hired without budget ownership or staff often find the title doesn't match the actual decision-making power, which affects both impact and career trajectory.
Director of Professional Development Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of professional developments?
UB Greensfelder LLP, MedStar Health, and AABR are hiring the most director of professional developments right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. School districts, hospital systems, and large nonprofits consistently account for the highest volume of active postings.
How many director of professional development jobs are remote?
About 60% of director of professional development openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability highest in corporate learning and development, instructional design leadership, and nonprofit program roles. K-12 and higher education positions are more likely to require on-site presence due to direct coaching and facilitation responsibilities.
How do you become a director of professional development?
Start by building direct experience designing and facilitating professional learning, either as an instructional coach, training specialist, or curriculum developer. Earning a master's degree in education leadership, organizational development, or a related discipline strengthens your candidacy. Progress into program management roles that give you budget responsibility and staff supervision, then document measurable outcomes from every initiative you lead before applying at the director level.
Can you get a director of professional development job without prior director experience?
Yes, candidates who move into the role from senior coordinator, manager, or coach positions can compete effectively if they demonstrate leadership scope in their current work. Focus on examples where you led a team, owned a program end-to-end, or influenced organizational learning strategy. Some sectors, particularly nonprofits and growing charter networks, promote from within and prioritize demonstrated impact over formal title history.
What does the director of professional development interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening, a panel interview with HR and senior leadership, and a final-round presentation or case study where you design or critique a professional learning program. Expect questions about how you assess organizational learning needs, build stakeholder buy-in, and measure the effectiveness of training over time. Some employers also ask for work samples or references from program participants.
Where can I find and apply to director of professional development jobs?
You can find and apply to director of professional development jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your sector and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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