Apprenticeship Navigator

Black Men Teach • Saint Paul, MN

1d • $80,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Black Men Teach is a movement and a mission — building a future where every child has the opportunity to learn from, be led by, and be inspired by a Black male educator. We recruit, prepare, and support Black men to enter and thrive in the classroom, strengthening schools and transforming communities in the process. At BMT, we’re reimagining what it means to teach, lead, and belong. Our team is bold, innovative, and deeply rooted in purpose. We don’t just talk about change — we design it, build it, and live it every day. Our work is rooted in the belief that representation matters—and that our children’s schooling experience will never be complete without Black male teachers in the classroom.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Higher Education, Human Services, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in educator preparation, apprenticeship programs, higher education, coaching, youth development, leadership development, or nonprofit leadership.
• Experience supporting educators, apprentices, or historically underrepresented populations.
• Strong coaching, facilitation, and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across school districts, higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, and community partners.
• Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.
• Commitment to educational equity and increasing the representation of Black male educators.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout Minnesota.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience or educator preparation experience.
• Experience with registered apprenticeship or teacher residency programs.
• Knowledge of Minnesota educator licensure pathways.
• Experience facilitating professional learning or leadership development programs.
• Experience working within cross-sector partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary navigator, advocate, and support partner for Black Men Teach apprentices participating in Teacher Apprenticeship Minnesota.
• Build authentic, trusting relationships through regular coaching conversations, site visits, and individualized support.
• Guide apprentices in navigating school systems, district culture, educator preparation expectations, and workplace dynamics.
• Support apprentices experiencing challenges by coordinating timely interventions with mentors, supervisors, school leaders, and apprenticeship partners.
• Monitor apprentice engagement, persistence, and overall well-being while proactively addressing barriers to success.
• Connect apprentices to organizational resources, professional opportunities, and support networks that promote long-term retention.
• Design and facilitate leadership development experiences that strengthen educator identity, confidence, and professional effectiveness.
• Lead cohort-based learning experiences focused on culturally responsive leadership, communication, influence, resilience, and educational equity.
• Integrate Black Men Teach's leadership philosophy and brotherhood model into apprenticeship programming.
• Facilitate reflective conversations that encourage growth, purpose, and lifelong leadership.
• Connect apprentices to Black Men Teach leadership opportunities, professional development, and educator networks.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Black Men Teach, Teacher Apprenticeship Minnesota, school districts, higher education partners, mentors, and apprenticeship stakeholders.
• Strengthen collaborative relationships that improve apprentice experiences and educator pathway outcomes.
• Participate in partner meetings, district convenings, and cross-organizational planning efforts.
• Collaborate with instructional coaches, faculty, supervisors, and mentors to ensure coordinated support for apprentices.
• Identify partnership opportunities that strengthen apprenticeship implementation and educator retention.
• Track apprentice engagement, coaching interactions, leadership development, and program participation.
• Maintain accurate coaching documentation, partnership records, and program reports.
• Identify trends, successes, and emerging challenges to inform continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Impact & Evaluation to monitor outcomes and strengthen apprenticeship effectiveness.
• Prepare reports and updates for organizational leadership and funding partners.
• Represent Black Men Teach and Teacher Apprenticeship Minnesota at conferences, statewide initiatives, funder meetings, and community convenings.
• Support storytelling efforts that elevate apprentice voices, partnership successes, and organizational impact.
• Advocate for culturally responsive educator preparation and equitable apprenticeship opportunities.
• Champion Black Men Teach's mission, values, and commitment to increasing Black male representation in education.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance — BMT covers 75% of the employee premium and 65% of dependent premiums
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO), paid sick leave, and company-observed holidays in accordance with Black Men Teach's leave policies
• Professional development opportunities aligned with your growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level