Learning Development Specialist (Part-Time Contractor)

Job Description

SUMMARY: The Learning Development Specialist, part time contractor is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering comprehensive training programs and conference support to educate our employees, customers, and school partners on the Stride/K12 products and services, including interactive workshops, development of support assets, and improve online modules. This part-time contractor position extends through April 2026, with opportunities for role expansion and continuation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

· Design and develop engaging presentation materials for conferences, events, and trainings;

· Offer specialized expertise to guide the development, review, and refinement of training, event, and conference materials, ensuring they meet organizational standards and effectively engage target audiences;

· Conduct virtual training sessions for various audiences, including teachers, administrators, existing employees, customers, and presenters;

· Support operational duties and tasks for Talent Development conferences;

· Collaborate with subject matter experts, product managers, and other stakeholders to gather information and insights needed to create effective training content;

· Continuously assess training needs and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, assessments, and performance metrics;

· Provide ongoing support and guidance to all stakeholders by answering questions, troubleshooting issues, and addressing training-related inquiries;

· Supports initiatives to increase engagement with Talent Development conferences, events, and trainings;

· Attends all meetings pertaining to product and platform functionality and/or enhancements;

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Two (2) to five (5) years of related experience in talent development, educational training or related position

· Understanding of effective training methodologies and a true passion for working with adult learners

· Microsoft Office 365; Web proficiency.

· Ability to clear required background check

Certificates and Licenses: None required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree in education or similar field of study

· Professional Training Certification

· Instructional Design Certification

· Design tools, such as Canva

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· This position is virtual and open to residents of the 50 states, D.C.

• Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position’s level and expected contribution, and the employee’s benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.
• We anticipate this position will pay $24.71 - $30.00 per hour. This is a temporary/contractor role, and you will be an employee of Randstad. This salary is not guaranteed, as an individual’s compensation can vary based on several factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Randstad offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Job Type

Contractor

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.