[Hiring] Learning and Development Specialist @The Princeton Review

Role Description

We are seeking a Learning and Development Specialist to support the design, development, and delivery of engaging training programs within a growing educational organization. This position plays an important role in creating professional learning opportunities for educators, instructional staff, internal teams, and external partners. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in education, instructional design, and adult learning, along with the ability to develop effective training experiences across virtual and in-person environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to design and implement training programs that support educators and instructional professionals across multiple educational programs and services.
• Research educational trends, instructional methodologies, and professional development best practices to identify opportunities for training and continuous improvement.
• Assess the training needs of external partners and stakeholders, developing customized learning modules and live training sessions to meet specific objectives.
• Create engaging digital learning content covering instructional strategies, subject matter expertise, and effective teaching and learning practices.
• Develop and deliver training presentations for stakeholders across K–12 and higher education environments.
• Facilitate webinars, workshops, and professional development sessions on a variety of educational and instructional topics.
• Collaborate with internal teams to research, develop, and deliver professional learning opportunities for employees.
• Maintain and update training templates, resources, and materials, working with cross-functional teams to customize learning experiences.
• Learn new educational technologies, platforms, and internal systems, and develop training resources for both internal and external audiences.
• Manage and troubleshoot virtual learning environments and collaboration platforms, including learning management systems (LMS), Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and SharePoint.
• Review and audit existing LMS courses to ensure training materials remain accurate, relevant, and up to date.
• Support additional learning and development initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• 3 + years of experience in education, instructional training, learning and development, or a related field.
• Experience designing instructional materials, digital learning content, or structured training modules.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and instructional design methodologies.
• Experience using video editing software to develop educational or training content.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly, professionally, and constructively.
• Strong technical proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Forms, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth, continuous improvement, and the ability to provide and incorporate constructive feedback.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and solutions-oriented, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong understanding of teaching, learning, and professional development in virtual environments.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Must reside in the United States and be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Reliable high-speed internet access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching, training, or developing instructional materials in K–12 or higher education settings.
• Experience facilitating virtual training, webinars, or professional development workshops.
• Experience developing customized training solutions for external partners or clients.

Benefits

• The Princeton Review and Tutor.com offer a competitive salary which commensurates with experience and skills.
• US Pay Range: $65,000 - $70,000 USD

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Princeton Review is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Princeton Review’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The Princeton Review also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.