Curriculum Specialist (K-12 Literacy/Humanities) - Part-Time (Northern NJ)

United States•

Paramus, NJ 07652, USA

Job Description

Savvas Learning Company is a global education company that produces award-winning learning solutions that empower educators and engage students with the highest quality content.

Recognized as an industry leader, we serve millions of K-12 learners with innovative, student-centered educational programs that turn today’s classrooms into active learning environments. By embracing technology, personalized learning, and immersive experiences delivered across multiple platforms, we design our learning solutions to be more accessible and relevant to each student.

Our award-winning, high-quality instructional materials span every grade level and discipline, from evidence-based, standards-aligned core curricula and supplemental and intervention programs to state-of-the-art assessment tools and the industry’s most innovative portfolio of college and career readiness solutions — all designed to meet the needs of every learner.

Savvas Learning Company is seeking a part-time Curriculum Specialist to support our K-12 Literacy and Humanities curriculum in the state of New Jersey. The part-time Curriculum Specialist is a(n):

· Education specialist with deep K-12 knowledge in assigned content area(s).

· Sales representative for the assigned region(s) with the goal of driving and meeting market revenue targets.

· Expert in the delivery of sales and introductory product orientation in-service for print, digital and blended programs who will partner with other specialists and share responsibilities in the assigned region(s).

· Self-starter with a passion for K-12 education and the ability to drive educators (at all levels) to make sound decisions regarding learning outcome choices for students and teachers.

· Expert on education standards, current education pedagogy, and market trends.

· Expert communicator with the skills to relate to all levels of state, regional or district K-12 employees from superintendent, administrator, teacher to para-professional.

This position will be required to attend on-site customer meetings in Northern New Jersey, and candidates will need to reside within the market to be considered.

Responsibilities

· Delivering winning presentations for each sales cycle to include the six customer touch points:

* Exhibits and Conferences
Pre-work and Issue setting workshops
Meetings and Campaigns
Pilots
Sales Presentations
Program Activation

· Provide Pilot Activation Trainings and consistent, on-going communication and support for pilot teachers throughout the pilot process.

· Providing customer feedback to sales, product, and marketing teams

· Maintaining content level expertise through the Savvas Learning Company certification process and agreed upon materials.

· Delivering Program Activation trainings for new and on-going customer accounts.

· Having a deep understanding and knowledge of Savvas Learning Company’s print and digital solutions.

· Maintaining positive on-going relationships with the customer during the sales cycle and after activation to provide support or re-direction to appropriate Savvas Learning Company teams to ensure client satisfaction.

· Providing excellent customer service at all times.

Qualifications

· 5+ years of K-12 education experience to include classroom teaching experience.

· BS or BA, Master’s degree preferred.

· Biliterate in English/Spanish preferred.

· Specialty training or advanced certification is preferred.

· Expert knowledge of education theory and market trends in K-12 Literacy and Humanities.

· Deep knowledge and passion for learning in K-12 education.

· Demonstrated ability to deliver winning presentations in large and small groups.

· Previous experience in selling and servicing in the education market is desirable.

· Experience in public speaking and creating engaging presentations for teachers, parents, district administrators, superintendents, or adoption committees.

· Demonstration of strong abilities with technology skills including abilities to use all presentation software and hardware (PC or Mac, including whiteboard technology and 1:1 devices) to develop and deliver multimedia presentations.

Other Requirements

· Regional travel will be required; requests are sometimes made with short notice.

· Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.

· Monitoring and controlling timekeeping and expenses in accordance with Savvas Learning Company Travel and Entertainment policies.

· Collaboration with team members and all departments including sales, services, and operations to escalate and address customer satisfaction issues in order to ensure customer success.

· Self-starter. Can at times be responsible for self-directed training and preparedness.

· Ability to have pointed conversations with school districts in the area of K-12 Literacy and Humanities.

· Understanding sales campaign strategy, market trends and the full continuum of Savvas Learning Company services to better understand the customer and audience.

Savvas Learning Company provides access to a benefits experience created to offer our employees choice, flexibility, and the opportunity to save money for the future. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, tax-advantaged accounts, pharmacy, life insurance, disability insurance, matching 401(k), and paid time off. Our benefits are part of a total package that is carefully designed to support the total well-being of our employees.

Savvas Learning Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Savvas Learning complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. Savvas prohibits discrimination against individuals based on race, color, region, national origin, sex, age, disability, and other protected group status. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Savvas Learning is an affirmative action employer and participates in E-Verify.E-Verify

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Job Details

Pay Type

Hourly

Travel Required

Yes

Curriculum Specialist (K-12 Literacy/Humanities)

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