Contractor: Professional Programs and Technical Assistance Support

CE International is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC. Since 1892, CE International has been changing young children’s lives for the better, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable children living in challenging circumstances. Our mission is to develop and amplify innovative solutions to education challenges, focusing on young children in the pre-primary and primary school years.

About the Role

CE International is seeking a contractor to support the design and delivery of online professional learning programs teachers and education leaders of young children, particularly in pre-primary and primary education. This role is central to our work supporting educators globally, especially those working in low-resourced and crisis-affected contexts. The contractor type will be a contract position, part-time or project-based. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

This is a remote work position with preference for candidates located in the Washington, DC area.

The contractor will contribute to the rapid design and development of high-quality, evidence-based, contextually responsive content, drawing on effective teaching and learning practices. This is a collaborative, flexible, and mission-driven opportunity well suited for an educator with international experience and strong digital skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-develop online professional learning experiences for teachers and education leaders, including trainings and workshops on innovative teaching and leadership strategies.

The following are examples of topics: play- and inquiry-based learning, blended learning, low-tech instruction, inclusive education, differentiated instruction, trauma-informed and culturally responsive pedagogy, mindfulness and well-being practices, systems leadership, and compassionate leadership.

• Collaborate with CE International staff to ensure alignment with quality learning event standards, holistic learning frameworks, and global education priority areas.
• Revise and prepare existing courses for re-release.
• Support live and asynchronous virtual sessions through technical setup and facilitation.
• Adapt content for educators working in fragile, displaced, or migratory contexts.
• Use tools like Zoom, Google Workplace, and LMS platforms.
• Sustain and monitor participant engagement and gather feedback.
• Participate in product development meetings and iterate rapidly on training design and delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in global education or international development, early childhood and primary education with knowledge that spans across a broad range of teaching and leadership topics.
• Background in learner-centered and inclusive education practices.
• Familiarity with displacement, migration and emergency education
• Skilled in rapid product development and user-centered design
• Proficient in virtual collaboration tools
• Strong communication and organization skills in remote work settings.
• English fluency required; additional languages a plus.

Scope and Commitment

This is a contract-based position with flexible hours depending on project needs.