Professional Learning Specialist Jobs
Professional learning specialist jobs are open across K-12 education, higher education, corporate learning and development, and nonprofit sectors, from entry-level instructional coach roles to senior curriculum designer and director of professional development positions, with specializations in adult learning, instructional design, and coaching. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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AlphaBEST Education - Kemp, TX - Kemp ISD
Pay: $15.00/hr
Hours: 3:15 pm - 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday (No weekends! Part-time)
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AlphaBEST Education provides extended day, summer, and enrichment programs that are designed to inspire and engage students while they discover and learn beyond the school day in a fun, safe environment.
As an AlphaBEST Group Leader, you'll help shape meaningful after-school moments that help kids learn, grow, and thrive.
We're looking for an early learning professional who:
- Enjoys working with children in a structured, high-energy environment
- Takes child safety seriously and follows procedures closely
- Is flexible, reliable, and ready to jump in wherever needed
In this role, you will:
- Lead a group of students through daily curriculum activities (World Languages, STEAM, Fitness, Maker, and Arts)
- Make child safety the top priority at all times
- Keep the space clean and organized
- Help create an environment where kids feel supported and included
- Build strong relationships with teammates, kids, families, and school staff
Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Ability to work in a classroom setting with regular bending and lifting (up to 25 pounds)
- Must be able to successfully complete a background check as required by the state childcare licensing agency
Why Join Us?
This isn't just a job - it's your next step forward.
At AlphaBEST, we believe in boosting your potential. Whether you're exploring a future in education, leadership, or something entirely different, you'll gain real experience, hands-on training, and the tools to take your next step with confidence.
Visit alphabest.org/careers to learn more about our benefits.
AlphaBEST Education - Kemp, TX - Kemp ISD
Pay: $15.00/hr
Hours: 3:15 pm - 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday (No weekends! Part-time)
Looking for experience that matters?
AlphaBEST Education provides extended day, summer, and enrichment programs that are designed to inspire and engage students while they discover and learn beyond the school day in a fun, safe environment.
As an AlphaBEST Group Leader, you'll help shape meaningful after-school moments that help kids learn, grow, and thrive.
We're looking for an early learning professional who:
- Enjoys working with children in a structured, high-energy environment
- Takes child safety seriously and follows procedures closely
- Is flexible, reliable, and ready to jump in wherever needed
In this role, you will:
- Lead a group of students through daily curriculum activities (World Languages, STEAM, Fitness, Maker, and Arts)
- Make child safety the top priority at all times
- Keep the space clean and organized
- Help create an environment where kids feel supported and included
- Build strong relationships with teammates, kids, families, and school staff
Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Ability to work in a classroom setting with regular bending and lifting (up to 25 pounds)
- Must be able to successfully complete a background check as required by the state childcare licensing agency
Why Join Us?
This isn't just a job - it's your next step forward.
At AlphaBEST, we believe in boosting your potential. Whether you're exploring a future in education, leadership, or something entirely different, you'll gain real experience, hands-on training, and the tools to take your next step with confidence.
Visit alphabest.org/careers to learn more about our benefits.
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Who's Hiring
- AlphaBEST Education23
- Carnegie Learning3
- CAMBA1
- TikTok1
- Edmentum1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Education
- Government & Public Sector
- Non-Profit & Social Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in professional learning specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in education, instructional design, or a related field
- Three or more years of classroom teaching or direct instructional coaching experience
- Demonstrated expertise in adult learning theory and evidence-based instructional frameworks
- Experience designing and facilitating professional development workshops, PLCs, or coaching cycles
- Proficiency with learning management systems and virtual facilitation platforms
- Strong data analysis skills to assess program effectiveness and inform instructional decisions
Tips for Your Professional Learning Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to learning frameworks
Hiring managers screen for fluency with adult learning theory, instructional design models like ADDIE or Understanding by Design, and data-driven coaching cycles. Name the specific frameworks you've implemented and the measurable outcomes they produced, not just the titles of programs you delivered.
Quantify facilitation reach and impact
Vague claims about 'supporting teacher growth' won't move your resume forward. Replace them with concrete outputs: number of educators coached, cycle lengths, proficiency shifts on rubrics, or student outcome data tied to your work. Reviewers in this field know what real coaching evidence looks like.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists professional learning specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Read job postings for theory signals
Postings that mention 'coaching cycles,' 'PLCs,' 'job-embedded learning,' or 'instructional rounds' signal a district or organization with a defined professional learning model. Prioritize these over generic 'trainer' postings, and mirror that language precisely in your cover letter to show alignment.
Prepare a portfolio of facilitation artifacts
Many hiring panels ask for work samples before the interview stage. Assemble a short portfolio with a workshop agenda, a coaching observation tool, and one example of participant feedback or follow-up data. Keep it to three artifacts so reviewers can actually read it.
Turn the demo lesson into a coaching conversation
Demo lessons or mock facilitation rounds are common in final-round interviews. Most candidates over-prepare the content and under-prepare the debrief. Practice narrating your design decisions out loud and asking reflective questions of your 'participants,' because that is what the panel is actually evaluating.
Professional Learning Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most professional learning specialists?
The companies hiring the most professional learning specialists right now include AlphaBEST Education, Carnegie Learning, and CAMBA, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Ohio, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. School districts, charter management organizations, and corporate learning and development departments consistently account for the largest volume of postings.
How many professional learning specialist jobs are remote?
About 89% of professional learning specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how much professional development has moved to virtual delivery since the expansion of online learning. Roles focused on curriculum design, e-learning content development, and corporate L&D tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions centered on in-classroom instructional coaching are typically on-site.
How do you become a professional learning specialist?
Start with classroom teaching experience, since most employers require direct instructional background before moving into a coaching or specialist role. Build expertise in a specific instructional framework such as Understanding by Design or a structured literacy model. Pursue a master's degree in curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, or instructional design to strengthen your candidacy for district-level or corporate roles. Document your impact with coaching data and participant outcomes before applying.
Can you get hired as a professional learning specialist with little experience?
Entry points exist, but they almost always require prior teaching or training experience rather than substituting for it. Roles at education technology companies, nonprofit professional development organizations, and corporate learning departments sometimes hire candidates with fewer years if they bring strong facilitation skills, a relevant master's degree, or a portfolio showing curriculum design work. Framing your classroom experience as adult learning facilitation and leading professional development sessions in your current role can close the gap quickly.
What does the professional learning specialist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial screening call, a structured panel interview with curriculum or instructional leadership staff, and a performance task such as a mock workshop facilitation, a coaching debrief simulation, or a written curriculum design exercise. Panels typically probe your knowledge of adult learning theory, how you use data to adjust coaching, and your approach to working with resistant or disengaged educators. Final rounds at district employers often include a cabinet-level or superintendent interview.
Where can I find and apply to professional learning specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to professional learning specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level, subject area, or sector, and apply directly to each position that fits. There's no need to go anywhere else to complete your application.
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