Organization Summary

PBLWorks, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (dba Buck Institute for Education) headquartered in Novato, California, is the industry leader in providing professional development, products, and resources related to Project Based Learning (PBL). PBLWorks creates, collects, and shares high-quality PBL tools and resources with K-12 teachers and leaders across the country. At PBLWorks, our vision is for all students — no matter where they live or what their background — to have access to quality PBL instruction to deepen their learning and achieve success in college, career, and life.

Position Description

The National Faculty (NF) are a nationally distinguished team of educators who specialize in project based learning. The NF are comprised of seasoned teachers, administrators, instructional coaches, authors, and educational consultants who conduct professional development activities on behalf of PBLWorks. Each National Faculty member has his or her own areas of expertise as well as a comprehensive understanding of the PBLWorks Gold Standard Project Based Learning (PBL) framework. The NF operationalize this framework to deliver professional development services to teachers and leaders across the country to support them in the high quality design, adaptation, and implementation of projects. As racial equity advocates, the NF also provide skilled coaching and consulting to teachers and leaders to ensure that their projects and subsequent in-classroom facilitation of projects are culturally responsive and include all students, especially Black and Brown students.

This part time position provides an opportunity to have influence on teachers and students through the delivery of engaging face-to-face and online professional development, coaching, and sustained support. As a part of PBLWorks’ larger learning community, the NF are members of the PBLWorks’ Partnership Advancement Team. In this role, NF work closely with other National Faculty members, and they report to the Senior Manager of the National Faculty.

Responsibilities

The National Faculty will:

• Speak with accuracy, depth, and conviction about the key aspects of PBLWorks’ framework and resources for Project Based Learning

• Conduct onsite and online workshops, trainings, and consultation services that meet PBLWorks’ high standard for professional development

• Assist partners in follow-up support visits in the development and implementation of Project Based Learning units as defined by PBLWorks’ Gold Standard PBL Design Elements and Teaching Practices

• Build capacity in racial equity to facilitate toward equitable access and outcomes for students

• Attend PBLWorks’ scheduled online, in person trainings, and Summits to keep current on PBLWorks’ products and services, equity imperatives, and the strategic direction of the organization

• Actively contribute to the PBLWorks’ professional learning community by developing and sharing best professional development practices

• Provide mentoring support and training to site or district-based instructional coaches and new National Faculty on request

• Interact collaboratively with the National Faculty Manager and colleagues to ensure that client needs are met

• Maintain accurate calendar, time, expense and activity records

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Abilities

The part time National Faculty will be thoroughly committed to PBLWorks’strategy, mission, and vision. All candidates should have an equity mindset, demonstrable facilitation, coaching, and consulting experience, and a deep knowledge of PBL.

The successful candidate will bring this experience to the role:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Ability to engage, inspire, and influence others

• Commitment to quality and excellence in the facilitation and delivery of service

• Willingness to disrupt and provide a counter narrative to deficit thinking, implicit or explicit bias, and micro-aggressions related to students and their capabilities

• Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people

• Strong analytical skills; basic business intuition

• Self awareness, self reflection, integrity, and empathy

Special Requirements for this Position

• Availability to work during the week of our annual PBLWorld event (June 26-29 in
  2023) is strongly preferred

• Ability to meet the PBLWorks’ Technical Requirements for Online Service

• Access to reliable cell phone

• Ability and willingness to travel when travel resumes post COVID

Benefits

The National Faculty role is a part-time hourly, variable-hour position with sick time benefits. Anticipated hours will vary over the course of the year and will be higher in volume in the summer months. PBLWorks offers competitive pay and professional development opportunities. The hourly rates are based on the type of work performed. The National Faculty role pays 85/hr for service-related work and 35/hr for travel/admin work.

The Application Process

Please submit a letter of interest following the specifications below, along with your current resume.

Letter of Interest Specifications: In a letter to Ryan Sprott and the hiring committee, please share your interest in this position and how it fits with your experience, availability, and your commitment to our organization's equity imperatives.

Additional Requirements

PBLWorks (dba Buck Institute for Education) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. We will only use E-Verify once a newly hired employee has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

The health of our staff and our partners is of paramount importance. As such, PBLWorks follows all current local, state, and federal guidance regarding vaccinations. PBLWorks currently requires the primary series of COVID-19 vaccines for all employees facilitating PBLWorks services and strongly recommends full vaccination for all employees (regardless of work location). Accommodations or exceptions can be requested for medical or religious reasons.

As a company, we celebrate and embrace diversity. We actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in every hiring process. PBLWorks is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act).