Wayside Publishing · 1 day ago
Instructional Strategist
Freeport, ME
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expWayside Publishing is a progressive developer of world language programs for middle and high schools across the United States. The Instructional Strategist role involves delivering expert-level instructional leadership and professional learning while supporting the adoption of Wayside programs.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the primary facilitator for high-complexity or high-impact professional development sessions (virtual and in-person)
Design and deliver advanced training that models best practices in proficiency-based and Comprehensible Input (CI)-informed language teaching
Differentiate sessions for diverse district contexts, teacher experience levels, and instructional goals
Act as a trusted resource for educators seeking to strengthen proficiency-based instruction, regardless of adoption status
Partner with Sales to deliver instructionally grounded presentations and product demonstrations for key district stakeholders
Prepare for engagements by aligning with Sales on district priorities, instructional goals, and decision-making criteria
Support RFPs, pilot programs, and adoption committee presentations by articulating the instructional value of Wayside programs
Lead onboarding and implementation training for large or complex districts to ensure successful program adoption
Identify and resolve implementation challenges early, collaborating with internal teams as needed
Contribute to customer satisfaction, retention, and renewal readiness through consistent, high-quality instructional support
Represent Wayside at local, regional, and national conferences as an instructional thought leader
Contribute to the development of advanced PD resources, including presentations, guides, videos, and asynchronous learning modules
Share insights with Product, Marketing, and Professional Learning leadership to inform messaging and product development
Collect and analyze educator feedback to improve training quality and instructional strategies
Stay current on research, trends in language acquisition, and competitor approaches
Model professionalism, collaboration, and continuous growth in all interactions
Participate in special projects, seasonal initiatives, or organizational improvement efforts
Complete additional responsibilities assigned to enhance team or organizational effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Education, Second Language Acquisition, Linguistics, or related field (Master's preferred)
5-7 years of successful world language teaching experience with strong proficiency-based instructional background
Demonstrated expertise in Comprehensible Input (CI) methodologies
High proficiency in Spanish or French (spoken and written)
Proven experience delivering advanced professional learning and product demonstrations
Exceptional facilitation, presentation, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple district-facing commitments with precision and professionalism
Comfortable with frequent travel (up to ~50%) and thrives as an independent contributor and subject-matter expert
Familiarity with LMS platforms, digital tools, and virtual PD delivery systems
Remote or onsite work requiring reliable connectivity and a suitable workspace
Frequent travel (up to ~50%) for district engagements, conferences, and professional learning events
Benefits
Health insurance with options for dental, vision, life insurance, and more.
Retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
Employer-paid STD and LTD policies.
Paid holidays.
Work/life balance as a company value.
Company
Wayside Publishing
Wayside Publishing is Empowering the next generation of global citizens through transformative learning programs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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Meghann Gorden
Chief Executive Officer
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