Professional Development Specialist
Why you’ll love Teq
Teq is an educational technology company that is championing the evolution of the modern classroom by fostering innovation for the 21st century. Our Professional Development (PD) team consults with schools to identify needs and deliver engaging product demos & PD services. We believe in investing in the future. That means meeting the needs of schools and investing in our employees. When you succeed, we succeed as a company, and schools succeed in providing the best for students.
Why you’ll love the position
At Teq, we sell and support cutting-edge edtech and have a true passion for hands-on learning. You’ll work with a team to support schools with product demos (pre-sale) and training (post-sale). Teq provides in-depth training that enables you to become the go-to expert. As a PD Specialist, you will provide PD workshops, implementation training, and on-site coaching/mentoring to schools on the Long Island. You will also provide internal training to our sales, PD, and technical support teams.
What you’ll do
In the first week...
- Learn Teq’s product and service offerings; practice demo techniques
- Meet with different Teq departments to understand processes & systems
- Observe sales calls, online presentations, and trainings
In the first month...
- Learn PD course offerings; continue to build product expertise
- Participate in sales calls and presentations; understand needs & challenges of customers
- Develop understanding of local school and curriculum issues to inform effective communication with customers and build client trust
- Communicate with clients before scheduled services to determine needs
- Begin demos to school boards, administrators, teachers, and students
Second month and beyond...
- Be the expert on Teq PD courses and associated technology for pre-sales and post-sales support
- Continue cultivating and nurturing relationships; use product and territory expertise to suggest and demo appropriate products and services
- Increase teacher effectiveness and student outcomes through customized PD training and mentoring
- Create and deliver live, online workshops that reflect understanding of current issues and trends in education and give educators practical strategies to use in the classroom
- Participate in on-going educational and training opportunities
What you’ll bring to the table
- Ability to travel in the region
- A passion for instructional technology and its effective use in K-12 classrooms
- K-12 classroom teaching experience
- Understanding market dynamics; ability to speak knowledgeably to educators about industry-specific topics
- Excellent computer skills; tech-savvy and a quick learner (coding ability a big plus)
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organization, time management, and presentation skills
- Bachelor’s or master's in education, edtech, or related field preferred
- Experience providing PD designed to effectively integrate technology into curriculum and instruction preferred
- Familiarity with NGSS and/or Common Core a plus
Compensation and perks
- $60,000+ starting salary
- Generous PTO plus 14 paid holidays
- Annual vehicle maintenance allowance and gas card provided for travel
- Comprehensive insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, disability
- 401k savings plan with company matching
- Regular in-depth training and support with frequent PD opportunities
Not sure if you qualify? Apply anyway!
At Teq, we understand that success can take many forms. Whether you’re just starting out, a career changer, or looking to take the next step, we want to hear from you.
Teq is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, belonging and inclusion. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veterans' status, or any other characteristics protected by law.