What are the responsibilities and job description for the K-12 Science Education Partnership Manager position at Einstein Project?
Part or Full Time - 20-40 hours per week - Flexible schedule
The K–12 Science Education Partnership Manager builds and sustains partnerships with schools and districts while supporting the adoption and effective use of science curriculum and professional learning. This role blends relationship-building, instructional leadership, and resource development to support educators and contribute to the growth and sustainability of the Einstein Project. This is a highly collaborative, outward-facing position working directly with teachers, school leaders, and district partners across K–12 settings.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
School & District Partnerships
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with K–12 schools, districts, and educators.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for partners using Einstein Project curriculum and professional learning.
- Support adoption, implementation, continuation, and expansion of partnerships.
Professional Learning
- Design and deliver curriculum-based professional learning for science resources leased and sold by the Einstein Project.
- Facilitate additional science-specific professional development aligned to standards-based, student-centered instruction.
- Provide follow-up support to strengthen classroom implementation across grade bands, including instructional coaching.
Curriculum & Resource Development
- Develop print, digital, and physical resources to support educators using Einstein Project curriculum materials.
- Collaborate with staff to continuously improve curriculum supports and professional learning tools.
Digital & Program Support
- Maintain and update curriculum and professional learning websites.
- Support organization and accessibility of digital resources for educators.
Organizational Growth & Collaboration
- Contribute to organizational sustainability through partnership development and retention.
- Share insights from schools to inform program improvement and strategic planning.
- Collaborate closely with Einstein Project staff and external contracted facilitators.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- K–12 classroom teaching experience in science.
- Strong understanding of K–12 science content, standards, and pedagogy.
- Experience facilitating or supporting professional learning for educators.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to travel regularly; occasional evening or weekend work.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Preferred
- Experience with curriculum adoption or instructional coaching.
- Familiarity with phenomena-driven, student-centered science instruction.
- Experience developing instructional resources or maintaining digital platforms.
WHY THIS ROLE?
This position directly supports educators, strengthens school partnerships, and expands access to high-quality science curriculum and professional learning—helping ensure that schools don’t just adopt resources, but use them well.
ABOUT THE EINSTEIN PROJECT
The Einstein Project is a Wisconsin-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing high-quality, equitable science education. We support schools and districts through curriculum resources, professional learning, and hands-on instructional materials that center student sensemaking and phenomena-driven instruction. Our work is grounded in strong partnerships with educators and a commitment to helping science teachers succeed in classrooms across the state and beyond.
Contact Chad@einsteinproject.org to show you are interested or to learn more!