Manager, Program (ELA/Special Education Coaching)

Teaching Lab•New York, NY

1d•$80,000 - $105,529•Hybrid

About The Position

Teaching Lab is a nonprofit organization that transforms teacher professional learning to improve student outcomes and advance educational equity. The Program department designs, delivers, and continuously improves professional learning programs, manages partner scopes of work, coaches teachers and leaders, and creates research-based learning assets. The Program Manager implements program services through teacher coaching, facilitation of professional learning, and collaboration with school and district leaders. The role includes conducting coaching cycles; designing and facilitating research-based professional learning; maintaining partner relationships, supporting contract renewals, and contributing to business development; and supporting organizational systems and processes that scale partnerships, monitor impact, and ensure effective implementation. It is an individual-contributor position with no supervisory responsibilities. The role focuses on K–8 ELA and special education coaching, including specially designed instruction, IEP-aligned accommodations and modifications, inclusive practices, and high-quality instructional materials. The position is full-time and based in New York, NY, with on-site work and some remote work. Travel may be required depending on business needs and partnership requirements. The anticipated hiring salary range is $80,000–$105,529; the full salary range is $80,000–$121,007 annually. The stated start date is November–December 2026. All roles are contingent on project work, funding, and organizational priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least five years of combined experience working in K–8 education.
At least two years of experience teaching K–8 students from traditionally underserved backgrounds, with demonstrated evidence of impact.
At least two years of combined experience working with external partners to manage workflow or deliver services.
At least two years of combined experience planning and implementing projects.
At least two years of combined experience leading or coaching implementation of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) in any subject area.
Deep knowledge and experience with College- and Career-Ready math or ELA content and practice standards.
Experience designing impactful professional learning for educators.
Experience facilitating impactful professional learning or coaching for educators.
Experience managing relationships with clients and stakeholders in an education context.
Experience teaching or coaching at least one of these curricula: HMH Into Reading, HMH Into Literature, EL Education, S.P.I.R.E. Foundations, Aprendo Leyendo, Wilson, Phonics For Reading, REWARDS, REWARDS Plus, or STARI.
Commitment to a growth mindset for adults and students and continuous improvement of instructional practices and team capabilities.
Ability to design and deliver high-quality, evidence-based professional learning that advances teaching and learning outcomes.
Strong communication and facilitation skills to build engagement and influence across diverse educators and stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage complex projects, competing priorities, and tight timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to support operational needs.
Ability to perform essential duties with or without accommodation.
Ability to work effectively in a remote environment, including extended periods of sitting, frequent virtual meetings and video calls, and consistent use of computer-based systems and communication tools.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Deep understanding of the specified curriculum, including its design and component parts.
Experience providing professional learning support and services in and for consultative organizations.

Responsibilities

Engage in coaching cycles with educators, including observations, modeling, co-teaching, data analysis, and feedback.
Design and facilitate high-quality professional learning content and resources grounded in research-based instructional practices.
Maintain strong partner relationships, support contract renewals, and contribute to business development as needed.
Support Teaching Lab systems, tools, and processes for scaling partnerships, monitoring impact, and ensuring effective implementation.
Collaborate with Program team members, project leads, organizational partners, and school and district leaders to deliver programmatic services.
Work toward goals set with the Home Manager that align with organizational and department goals, and model Teaching Lab's values.
Support program and project needs, which may involve multiple project-team roles.