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Professional Development Manager

TCI (Teachers' Curriculum Institute)
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/28/2026
Description

Teachers’ Curriculum Institute (TCI) is a leading provider of K–12 curriculum solutions that combine engaging content, hands-on learning, and powerful technology to bring education to life.

TCI delivers innovative EdTech content to more than 50,000 K-12 schools nationwide through award-winning programs like History Alive! and Bring Science Alive! Every day, our work makes a difference to thousands of teachers and students. We are a small, collaborative team committed to innovation, lifelong learning, and growth—both for our company and our team members.

Skills

We are seeking an experienced educator and dynamic presenter to lead TCI's professional development strategy and Trainer Team. The ideal candidate combines deep classroom experience with TCI programs, strong presentation skills, and a natural ability to coach others to do their best work. This individual will be responsible for:

Professional Development Content

  • Lead development of sessions for key TCI events like the TCI Summit, Coaches Camp, PCs, and corporate webinars.
  • Develop new courses for TCI's on-demand professional development courses that focus on TCI's pedagogical approach.
  • Manage and update current courses to reflect our latest features and new editions.
  • Provide feedback to the curriculum team to bring a MS/HS voice to key development projects.

Curriculum Development

  • Develop ideas for new high school social studies lessons.
  • Develop ideas for the development of Economics Alive! Personal Finance.
  • Develop ideas for Video Activities and, when appropriate, complete development work.

Trainer Team Leadership

  • Recruit, onboard, and mentor our Trainer Team to build a bench of skilled presenters who represent TCI well in the field.
  • Set expectations for quality and consistency, provide ongoing coaching and feedback, and help trainers grow in their craft.
  • Ensure trainers are well-prepared and rehearsed to deliver sessions at key TCI events and on-demand courses.
  • Collaborate with Marketing and HR to provide support to the Trainer team, and ensure the team has updated and polished presentation resources.

TCI Coach Community Manager

  • Prepare and refine event content, coordinate the presenters, model best practices for the presenting team, and represent TCI as a face of the company at these events.
  • Serve as the lead presenter for 10 Coaches Camp events nationwide, delivering engaging, high-quality sessions for educators.
  • Provide ongoing support to the Coach Community by creating newsletters and social media content and hosting follow-up webinars and events.

Expert Presenter

  • Conduct professional development trainings for TCI users across the country.
  • Serve as a presentation specialist alongside the sales team, delivering pilot trainings, orientations, and follow-up trainings that showcase TCI's programs.
  • Partner with sales representatives to tailor presentation content for each audience. This role does not include sales follow-up, pipeline management, or closing with customers.

Requirements

  • 10 years of experience using TCI materials in an educational setting.
  • 5 years of experience leading TCI orientations, webinars, and sales presentations.
  • Direct experience mentoring and coaching presenters to refine and improve their skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to clearly explain complex issues and actively listen to concerns.
  • Strong sales instincts and comfort conducting customer meetings and demonstrations.
  • Organized self-starter able to prioritize effectively, manage multiple projects, and meet urgent requests.
  • Willingness and ability to travel for Coaches Camp events and other training as needed.
  • Ability to work independently from a home office; reliable internet access required.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000 annually

This is a full-time remote position. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related experience, skills, and location. TCI offers medical, dental, vision, 401k benefits, PTO and bonus eligibility.

For this position, TCI is hiring in the following states only: CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, MI, MN, MT, NJ, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets

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Salary : $75,000 - $100,000

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