Associate Pilot Support Specialist (Part Time, Contractor)

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<div>A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 15 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.<br><br></div><div>The role of the Pilot Support Associate is crucial in the sales organization, as it involves providing support to leaders and teachers during the sales and pilot implementation process. <br><br></div><div>The individual in this position will assist the product specialist and sales team in two primary areas. </div><div>Firstly, they will support the sales team as a product expert, providing strategic sales and pilot support and developing partnerships to secure future adoptions. <br><br></div><div>Secondly, they will support product specialists in developing customized pilot implementation materials, responding to pilot teacher questions, and fulfilling requests for individualized support. <br><br></div><div>The Associate Product Specialist is vital in ensuring a successful sales and pilot implementation process.<br><br></div><div><strong><em>This role is a part-time/contract position.</em></strong></div><div><strong>Essential Responsibilities:</strong></div><ul><li> Work in partnership with the Pilot Team to support and further develop sales opportunities </li><li> Present and lead Pilot implementation training for leadership, coaches, interventionists, and teachers   </li><li>Fulfill ongoing consultation and coaching check-ins aligned to product pilots</li><li>Assist with product overviews, pilot trainings and ongoing pilot support to K-12 administrators and teachers </li><li>Assist in the development of sales support materials to reflect the best positioning and messaging of Amplify programs </li><li>Maintain knowledge and expertise in K-12 educational trends </li><li>Participate in Amplify PD training and build knowledge as an Amplify-branded trainer and presenter </li><li>Ability to collaborate, work on a team, take direction, and implement the Pilot team plans </li><li>Engage is conversational intelligence -asking good questions and listening actively while speaking.     </li></ul><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience</li><li>1-3 years of experience in K-12 education</li><li>K-8 classroom teaching experience</li><li>Public speaking - to an audience of six plus people. </li><li>Verbal and written proficiency in English </li></ul><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>Preferred Qualifications: </strong></div><ul><li>Social Media Presence and awareness - attracting followers and promoting events</li><li>Previous experience servicing the education market.</li><li>Experience creating and delivering a short multimedia presentation</li><li>Business classes, Elementary Education classes </li></ul><div><br><strong>Compensation:</strong><br>The hourly rate for this role is $60.00. Hourly travel rate is $25.00</div><div><em>Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.<br></em><br></div><div><em>Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans.  If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email </em><a href="mailto:hiringaccommodations@amplify.com"><em>hiringaccommodations@amplify.com</em></a><em>.</em></div><div><em>.  </em></div><div><em>If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required.  As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting.</em></div><div><em>Amplify is an E-Verify participant.</em></div>

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