Associate Vice President, Innovation

Sandy Hook Promise

4d•$120,000 - $130,000•Remote

About The Position

The Associate Vice President,Innovation (AVP,Innovation) is a visionary and strategic leader charged with advancing innovation, continuous improvement, and a culture of learning across SHP’s training and education initiatives. They will be responsible for ensuring that all instructional content is research-based, trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with SHP’s mission, pedagogical standards, and commitment to equity. This role will lead a dynamic cross-functional team in the design, pilot, and scale of educational programs that are trauma-informed, rooted in social and emotional learning (SEL), equity-centered, and responsive to the diverse needs of students and educators. The AVP, Innovation will report to senior leadership and will manage five staff and relationships with third-party curriculum vendors.

Requirements

5 - 7+ years of leadership experience in education innovation, curriculum development, or nonprofit program management.
Proven ability to strategize, design, lead, and scale trauma-informed and SEL-aligned educational programs.
Demonstrated experience supervising cross-functional teams and managing complex programmatic initiatives that impact multiple departments or units.
Strong background in instructional design, pedagogy, and andragogy.
Deep understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and trauma-informed frameworks, with the ability to effectively apply them to curriculum and strategy.
Excellent project management, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
Familiarity with digital learning strategies and platforms.
Background in K-12 or school based SEL required.
Knowledge of national education standards and trends.
Experience with impact measurement, data literacy, and continuous improvement methodologies.
A commitment to SHP’s mission and values.

Nice To Haves

PMP or similar preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of an innovation strategy that advances inclusive, trauma-informed, and equity-centered training and educational programming.
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and thoughtful experimentation across teams.
Explore and introduce new program models, technologies, and delivery methods to ensure long-term relevance and impact; integrate evaluation findings into ongoing design and quality improvement.
Support and influence change efforts that promote adaptability, collaboration, and a mindset of continuous improvement within and across verticals.
Guide the design, development, and enhancement of national curriculum, programs, and training offerings that are trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and aligned with CASEL and UDL frameworks.
Ensure all content, whether developed internally or through vendor partnerships, reflects a strong understanding of trauma’s impact on learning and promotes emotional safety and healing.
Collaborate with learning designers and subject matter experts to ensure programs meet high standards for inclusivity, accessibility, and relevance.
Maintain and strengthen systems that support timely, high-quality curriculum development and implementation.
Contribute to the overall structure and design of training and educational programs as needed.
Supervise a multidisciplinary team, offering clear guidance and encouraging a collaborative, supportive work environment.
Promote professional growth, shared accountability, and cross-functional learning through mentorship and team development.
Support a culture of reflection, continuous learning, and innovation across the team.
Collaborate effectively across departments to drive program development and refinement.
Manage relationships and contracts with third-party curriculum vendors and content providers, ensuring alignment with trauma-informed and equity-centered principles.
Build partnerships with educators, school districts, and nonprofit collaborators to co-create and expand programming.
Integrate educator and student feedback into curriculum enhancement and ongoing learning processes.
Lead efforts for iterative improvement informed by pilot initiatives, stakeholder feedback, and research.
Stay current on evolving best practices in trauma-informed instruction, social-emotional learning (SEL), and curriculum design.
Collaborate across departments, particularly with Implementation and Partner Success teams, to support alignment and consistency.
Demonstrate comfort using data to inform decisions and strengthen programming.
Performs other duties as assigned, based on evolving organizational needs and priorities.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO
Flexible schedules
Paid holidays and 10 days sick leave
Paid parental leave
Health, dental, and vision
Employer paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
401k match
Professional development stipend
Wellness & mental health support
Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program.
Remote office support for all staff, which includes a laptop, home office reimbursement, monthly Wi-Fi reimbursement up to $40, and monthly cell phone reimbursement up to $50.