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Stile is hiring a Head of US Professional Development to lead and innovate its professional learning programs for science educators in the United States. This role involves driving strategy, building and managing a team of facilitators, and expanding Stile's impact on science teaching through engaging, research-backed professional development offerings.

Highlights

Lead the strategy, execution, and innovation of Stile's US Professional Development program for science educators.
Recruit, train, and manage a network of facilitators to deliver high-quality, engaging professional learning sessions.
Design and continuously refine synchronous and asynchronous PD offerings aligned with Stile’s instructional philosophy and customer needs.
Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and customer success to embed PD into broader implementation strategies.
Represent Stile nationally through keynotes and district partnerships to enhance brand visibility in science education PD.
Require extensive science education experience, expertise in pedagogy, professional learning design, and a passion for teacher development.
Demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to build confident, aligned teams and expand PD reach significantly.
Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $130,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid leave, 401(k) matching, and professional development stipend.
The role demands frequent domestic travel to lead in-person PD sessions and partnerships.
Strong emphasis on data-driven customer feedback integration and championing teacher and district voices for program relevance and impact.

Head of US Professional Development (PD) Full Description

Young people deserve to graduate from school scientifically literate and ready to tackle tomorrow’s problems. With students set to enter a world and a workforce deeply infused with AI, their abilities to discern fact from fiction, make sense of data, and think critically are more important than ever.

Stile is committed to making the best science lessons in the known universe. We equip teachers with everything they need — from PL to lab kits — to deliver relevant, engaging and impactful lessons for their students. Stile’s complete science curriculum for middle school, housed on our award-winning teaching platform, is continually kept up to date with the latest science and is deeply and easily customized by teachers. Hear what educators have to say about Stile.

We are incredibly proud that over 2,000,000 students have learnt with Stile so far, and we’re on track for that number to reach 10,000,000 by 2030.

We’re looking for passionate, driven education nerds that want to extend their impact.

That’s where you come in.

The opportunity:
We’re seeking an inspiring leader and visionary to head up our US Professional Development program.

You’ll drive strategy, execution, and innovation to ensure Stile becomes the go-to professional learning partner for science educators in the United States. Your leadership will shape the professional learning landscape, influence pedagogical practice at scale, and impact the learning of tens of thousands of students.

Why this role rocks:

Lead a movement, not just a team: You’ll execute a bold vision for science education PD in the US. Your leadership will directly shape the growth and trajectory of our professional learning business.
Empower educators at scale: By supporting science teachers to thrive in the classroom, you’ll influence entire school systems and student cohorts.
Be the face of Stile PD: You'll represent Stile on national stages – leading keynotes, facilitating district partnerships, and elevating our brand as a thought leader in science education.
Drive innovation and strategy: You’ll spearhead the design and delivery of a world-class PD suite, leveraging cutting-edge research, data, and customer insights.
Build and inspire a high-impact team: From in-person facilitation to asynchronous module creation, you'll recruit, train, and empower a growing network of facilitators who bring Stile's vision to life.

What you’ll be leading:

Team building and facilitation leadership: Lead the recruitment, training, and performance of US facilitators. Support and elevate others to deliver high-impact, high-energy sessions that are consistent, inspiring, and pedagogically rigorous.
Strategic vision and program design: Architect the future of US PD at Stile. You'll lead the creation and continual refinement of our full suite of PD offerings – synchronous and asynchronous – ensuring alignment with Stile’s instructional philosophy and school system needs.
Customer-centric innovation: Use feedback and data to iterate on our PD approach. You'll champion teacher and district voice, ensuring our offerings always feel relevant, responsive, and deeply
Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, and customer success to ensure PD is embedded into the broader Stile experience and implementation strategy.

What success looks like:
Within 6 months:

You deeply understand Stile’s product, pedagogy, and existing PD.
You’ve mapped out and begun executing a vision for long-term PD impact and scale in the US.

Within 12 months:

You’ve led the refinement of all in-person PD formats and built systems that ensure consistently excellent delivery.
You’ve built a confident, aligned team across sales, customer success, and facilitation who feel equipped to champion and deliver PD.
You’ve significantly grown our PD footprint and reach, doubled our bookings, and positioned Stile as a category-defining leader in science education PD.

A bit more about you
You are a strategic and charismatic educational leader with a deep understanding of effective PD, a passion for pedagogy, and a proven ability to build, lead, and scale impactful programs. You’re energized by big goals, complexity, and the chance to shape something meaningful from the ground up.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about science education and helping teachers grow. You might be (or have been) an instructional coach, led professional learning initiatives, or held another leadership role with a focus on pedagogy and curriculum.

Here are a few qualities we think will help you shine in this role (but you don’t need all of them to apply):

Extensive science teaching experience: Educators appreciate learning from fellow teachers, and having Stile PD led by experienced educators offers a unique advantage. You don’t just talk the talk, you’ve walked the walk as well.
Pedagogy expert: You’ve got an unmatched understanding of evidence-based teaching strategies and know how to bring them to life in the classroom.
Professional Learning Design: You bring a strong background in Professional Learning Design adult learning theory and instructional coaching methodologies. Your expertise enables you to create impactful, engaging professional development experiences. With a keen understanding of what educators need, you craft sessions that are not only practical but also grounded in the latest educational research and best practices.
Creative and engaging: You’ve got a gift for making complex topics fun and accessible, finding new ways to inspire teachers. Your creativity knows no bounds when it comes to designing resources that engage and excite.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment: Stile is a nimble, fast-moving company, and you love that. You’re comfortable adapting to change and can keep up with the pace while staying organized and focused on the mission.
Eager to learn: You’re constantly seeking ways to improve. Feedback energizes you, and you integrate it into your work to keep raising the bar. You’re always thinking about how you can do things better and more efficiently.

If you’re passionate about helping teachers succeed and students love science, we’d love to chat!

Hours and location
This is a full-time, permanent role for someone in Portland, OR. If you’re not located here, we’ll help you relocate. You’ll fly domestically a lot - at least once a month, maybe more, to lead in-person PD, strengthen district partnerships, and support school implementations.

Life at Stile
Stile is run by the people who started and own the company. We’re here to build something real and enduring. A company that in years to come we look back on and are proud of what we achieved, and how we achieved it.

Work on something that really matters. Stile is a place for people who want to have a bigger impact. In partnership with teachers, we’re coaching students to become problem solvers and critical thinkers. The internet democratised information. We believe that with a strong command of science, tomorrow’s citizens and leaders have a fighting chance of sorting the misinformation from the facts.
Colleagues worth working with. You’ll join an amazing global 75-strong team of teachers, scientists, artists and engineers. Imagine a workplace where everyone genuinely cares about, and is working towards improving scientific literacy amongst our young citizens. We hold ourselves, and each other, to a high standard, and love what we do.
Community. In this role, you’ll build an incredible network of teachers, school and district leaders and STEM professionals across your regions.
Flexibility. We care about the quality and quantity of the work you get done. Expect that you work hard, but you’ll have flexible hours and you’re the master of your own schedule.
Support always. Stile is its people, and it’s important we are creating an environment where you’re supported, happy and able to do your best work. We have strong management and feedback frameworks, an Employee Assistance Program, comprehensive health coverage, vision and dental insurance, employer contributions to 401(k) and much more.

Compensation, benefits, and perks
The current base salary range is $120,000 - $130,000 per annum based on experience.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance subsidized by us
Mental health support and EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Generous PTO (paid time off), sick leave, and 13 holidays
Paid parental leave
401(k) with 4% contribution
Professional development stipend

How to apply
Read the details below then click apply and be sure to include the following for your application to be accepted:

A cover letter addressed to Jaclyn Rooney explaining why you’d hit this role out of the park (one page, max).
Your resume, which should clearly state your top achievements, not just responsibilities, in each role.

Applications close at 5pm Pacific Time on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Got questions? You can find more information about our hiring process here.

Stile is an equal-opportunity employer. If you are excited about this role and aren’t sure if you meet all of the requirements, please apply and explain why you think you’d thrive at Stile.

Original Job Description

The opportunity:
We’re seeking an inspiring leader and visionary to head up our US Professional Development program.

Why this role rocks:

Lead a movement, not just a team: You’ll execute a bold vision for science education PD in the US. Your leadership will directly shape the growth and trajectory of our professional learning business.
Empower educators at scale: By supporting science teachers to thrive in the classroom, you’ll influence entire school systems and student cohorts.
Be the face of Stile PD: You'll represent Stile on national stages – leading keynotes, facilitating district partnerships, and elevating our brand as a thought leader in science education.
Drive innovation and strategy: You’ll spearhead the design and delivery of a world-class PD suite, leveraging cutting-edge research, data, and customer insights.
Build and inspire a high-impact team: From in-person facilitation to asynchronous module creation, you'll recruit, train, and empower a growing network of facilitators who bring Stile's vision to life.

What you’ll be leading:

Team building and facilitation leadership: Lead the recruitment, training, and performance of US facilitators. Support and elevate others to deliver high-impact, high-energy sessions that are consistent, inspiring, and pedagogically rigorous.
Strategic vision and program design: Architect the future of US PD at Stile. You'll lead the creation and continual refinement of our full suite of PD offerings – synchronous and asynchronous – ensuring alignment with Stile’s instructional philosophy and school system needs.
Customer-centric innovation: Use feedback and data to iterate on our PD approach. You'll champion teacher and district voice, ensuring our offerings always feel relevant, responsive, and deeply
Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, and customer success to ensure PD is embedded into the broader Stile experience and implementation strategy.

What success looks like:
Within 6 months:

You deeply understand Stile’s product, pedagogy, and existing PD.
You’ve mapped out and begun executing a vision for long-term PD impact and scale in the US.

Within 12 months:

You’ve led the refinement of all in-person PD formats and built systems that ensure consistently excellent delivery.
You’ve built a confident, aligned team across sales, customer success, and facilitation who feel equipped to champion and deliver PD.
You’ve significantly grown our PD footprint and reach, doubled our bookings, and positioned Stile as a category-defining leader in science education PD.

Here are a few qualities we think will help you shine in this role (but you don’t need all of them to apply):

Extensive science teaching experience: Educators appreciate learning from fellow teachers, and having Stile PD led by experienced educators offers a unique advantage. You don’t just talk the talk, you’ve walked the walk as well.
Pedagogy expert: You’ve got an unmatched understanding of evidence-based teaching strategies and know how to bring them to life in the classroom.
Professional Learning Design: You bring a strong background in Professional Learning Design adult learning theory and instructional coaching methodologies. Your expertise enables you to create impactful, engaging professional development experiences. With a keen understanding of what educators need, you craft sessions that are not only practical but also grounded in the latest educational research and best practices.
Creative and engaging: You’ve got a gift for making complex topics fun and accessible, finding new ways to inspire teachers. Your creativity knows no bounds when it comes to designing resources that engage and excite.
Thrives in a fast-paced environment: Stile is a nimble, fast-moving company, and you love that. You’re comfortable adapting to change and can keep up with the pace while staying organized and focused on the mission.
Eager to learn: You’re constantly seeking ways to improve. Feedback energizes you, and you integrate it into your work to keep raising the bar. You’re always thinking about how you can do things better and more efficiently.

If you’re passionate about helping teachers succeed and students love science, we’d love to chat!

Work on something that really matters. Stile is a place for people who want to have a bigger impact. In partnership with teachers, we’re coaching students to become problem solvers and critical thinkers. The internet democratised information. We believe that with a strong command of science, tomorrow’s citizens and leaders have a fighting chance of sorting the misinformation from the facts.
Colleagues worth working with. You’ll join an amazing global 75-strong team of teachers, scientists, artists and engineers. Imagine a workplace where everyone genuinely cares about, and is working towards improving scientific literacy amongst our young citizens. We hold ourselves, and each other, to a high standard, and love what we do.
Community. In this role, you’ll build an incredible network of teachers, school and district leaders and STEM professionals across your regions.
Flexibility. We care about the quality and quantity of the work you get done. Expect that you work hard, but you’ll have flexible hours and you’re the master of your own schedule.
Support always. Stile is its people, and it’s important we are creating an environment where you’re supported, happy and able to do your best work. We have strong management and feedback frameworks, an Employee Assistance Program, comprehensive health coverage, vision and dental insurance, employer contributions to 401(k) and much more.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance subsidized by us
Mental health support and EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Generous PTO (paid time off), sick leave, and 13 holidays
Paid parental leave
401(k) with 4% contribution
Professional development stipend

How to apply
Read the details below then click apply and be sure to include the following for your application to be accepted:

A cover letter addressed to Jaclyn Rooney explaining why you’d hit this role out of the park (one page, max).
Your resume, which should clearly state your top achievements, not just responsibilities, in each role.

Applications close at 5pm Pacific Time on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Got questions? You can find more information about our hiring process here.

Stile is an equal-opportunity employer. If you are excited about this role and aren’t sure if you meet all of the requirements, please apply and explain why you think you’d thrive at Stile.

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