Manager Education Outreach - Children's Learning Institute

UTHealth Houston•, TX

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About The Position

The Manager, Education Outreach provides operational leadership and expertise in literacy and early childhood education initiatives, overseeing program operations to support consistent, high-quality implementation across diverse settings. The role supervises and monitors staff performance and program methods, conducts quality assurance and classroom observation activities, reviews data and documentation, and supports workflow improvements and continuous improvement systems. It collaborates with educators, administrators, community partners, program peers, and other stakeholders to promote evidence-based practices and improve educational outcomes. The position develops and writes statewide curricula; designs and delivers professional development; translates research into lessons and instructional materials; demonstrates model lessons; and provides coaching to educators and staff. It evaluates textbooks and curricula, directs instructional videos, collects and reviews testing data, and prepares reports and executive summaries. The manager also oversees departmental human resources activities, including recruiting, selection, hiring, training, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning. The position may lead projects and may involve frequent local and statewide travel, with travel frequency determined by the program. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
At least 8 years of experience in curriculum writing, managing school or child-care programs, and/or designing and conducting professional development programs for teachers; equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement may substitute for required experience.
Knowledge of current educational research and evidence-based practices, with the ability to translate research findings into practical implementation across diverse program settings.
Experience presenting best practices to educators, administrators, and stakeholders through professional development, workshops, coaching, and collaborative learning.
Professional experience in an educational or programmatic role, with demonstrated ability to supervise, mentor, and coach staff and provide clear guidance and actionable feedback.
Communication, analysis, collaboration, and time-management skills; ability to build relationships, work independently, and support effective program implementation.
Attain and maintain certifications applicable to designated job functions as required by regulatory, organizational, or operational standards.
Follow required safety training and appropriate engineering and administrative controls, including personal protective equipment, when work involves biohazardous, chemical, or radiological materials or associated equipment.
Permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Meet the security-sensitive position requirements described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Education or a related field.
Teaching certification with required endorsements for the assigned subject and level under State of Texas requirements.

Responsibilities

Coordinate project activities between the Education Outreach Coordinator and classroom teachers.
Supervise and monitor implementation of training and evaluation methods in classrooms.
Develop and write statewide curriculum for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, elementary, and secondary schools.
Design presentations and train teachers nationwide on current research and classroom instruction techniques.
Translate current research into lessons for teachers; demonstrate model lessons and provide ongoing side-by-side classroom coaching.
Travel to local, state, and national training sites to evaluate classroom instruction.
Evaluate current school textbooks and provide feedback on differentiation and improvements to instructional techniques.
Review national reading curricula for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, elementary, and secondary schools on an ongoing basis.
Write and direct classroom instructional videos.
Collect and review testing data from sites for research and prepare executive summaries and reports upon completion of ongoing classroom sites.
Translate classroom teaching materials from English to Spanish.
Lead projects and activities as needed.
Manage departmental human resources activities, including recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
Ensure staff complete program tasks, documentation, follow-ups, and protocol-aligned responsibilities accurately and consistently.
Conduct quality assurance reviews, classroom observation monitoring, and support workflow improvements and continuous improvement systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
Generous time off, including holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time, totaling approximately 37–38 days per year.
Increasing vacation accrual with length of service.
Longevity pay through monthly payments after two years of service.
Retirement/pension plan.
Free financial and legal counseling.
Free mental health counseling services.
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
Resources for child and elder care.