Training Design, Development & Delivery Lead
Training Design, Development, & Delivery LeadAbout BAM!:
Brains & Motion Education (BAM!) transforms learning into an adventure through hands-on, student-centered programming in STEM, sports, and the arts. Operating in over 350 schools and impacting 93,000+ students nationwide, we deliver after-school and summer experiences that spark curiosity and creativity while promoting holistic development.About the Role:
The Training & Development Lead will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evolving BAM!'s training strategy and materials for both full-time and seasonal program staff. This role is crucial in equipping Program Managers, Coordinators, Instructors, and Site Leaders with the tools, knowledge, and confidence they need to deliver high-quality, consistent, and inclusive learning experiences across all BAM! Sites.While supporting company-wide training initiatives, this role also integrates foundational elements of classroom management, social-emotional learning (SEL), and behavioral support in alignment with best practices in youth development. Additionally, it contributes to regional quality initiatives, including California's ELO-P standards and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) expectations.Key Responsibilities:
- Training Strategy & Content Development
- Design and manage the full training lifecycle for seasonal instructors, camp directors, and year-round program management staff.
- Develop onboarding modules, instructional guides, coaching videos, job aids, and asynchronous eLearning experiences.
- Launch a foundational "Basic Teacher 101" track focused on classroom management, behavioral strategies, relationship-building, and inclusive teaching.
- Collaborate with Operations, Curriculum, and Sales to identify role-specific skill gaps and address them through targeted training.
- Ensure training materials align with BAM!'s values of safety, inclusion, engagement, and growth.
- Incorporate knowledge of youth development and evidence-based instructional practices into all content.
- Utilize AI to generate meaningful, informative content, including training scripts, videos, and podcast-style content.
- Delivery & Facilitation
- Facilitate engaging live virtual and in-person training sessions for new and returning staff.
- Implement and support a "train-the-trainer" model to scale training delivery and empower internal leaders.
- Support regional teams in customizing training delivery while maintaining consistent standards.
- Develop role-based certification and tracking systems to monitor staff readiness and training completion.
- Evaluation & Continuous Improvement
- Create tools to assess training effectiveness through surveys, quizzes, observation rubrics, and feedback loops.
- Collect and analyze training data to refine instructional approaches and improve onboarding and retention.
- Align training initiatives with state and local quality standards (e.g., ELO-P in California) as part of strategic compliance.
- Cross-Team Collaboration
- Partner with Curriculum Developers to align training with content-specific teaching strategies.
- Collaborate with Program Managers and Directors to gather field data and continuously close performance gaps.
- Work with hiring teams to align onboarding and evaluation with the BAM Program Staff Hiring Rubric.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
- 4+ years in staff development, instructional design, or training within K-12 education, camps, or youth programs.
- Demonstrated expertise in classroom management, youth development, and behavioral support.
- Experience creating inclusive and culturally responsive training content.
- Strong understanding of adult learning principles and coaching techniques.
- Familiarity with tools such as Google Workspace, LMS platforms (e.g., TalentLMS, Moodle).
- Passion & excitement for utilizing AI to generate content (training videos, scripts, podcast style audio, etc.)
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Passion for inspiring educators and nurturing youth through joyful learning.
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance