Managing Director, Leadership Development

Teach For America • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Managing Director, Leadership Development (MDLD) is responsible for coaching a cohort of corps members (CMs) to lead transformational classrooms, grounded in the organization's universal program model and the region's 2030 vision. This role supports CMs from their initial engagement with Teach For America, aiding their growth in instructional practice and leadership identity while they navigate the broader ecosystem of schools, partners, and communities. Through individualized coaching, data-informed decision-making, and strong partnerships, the MDLD ensures CMs drive meaningful student outcomes and emerge with clarity about their long-term impact as alumni. The role involves collaborating with regional and national partners on community-building, facilitating coaching spaces, and contributing to the design and execution of practicum experiences. Additionally, the MDLD partners with the regional team to develop a CM placement strategy aligned with 2030 goals and builds relationships with schools and stakeholders. The position utilizes tools like CLASS, student surveys, and achievement data to help CMs reflect on their practice and create personalized learning plans. The MDLD also implements the universal program model by managing systems and analyzing data to inform strategy and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate is a strong relationship-builder with leadership coaching experience, an impact-centered approach, and a systems-level understanding of the CM ecosystem, skilled in managing multiple work streams, using data for decisions, and working both collaboratively and independently.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ years experience, with specific experience in leadership coaching and/or leading adults
• Willing to work flexible hours with some nights and weekends
• Willing to travel 1-2 times per year for conferences
• Must be willing to complete both the Primary (PreK-3rd) and Secondary CLASS certifications prior to conducting your first CLASS observation.
• Must enroll in and successfully complete an Executive Coaching Program (at TFA’s expense) within the first two years in the role, or show proof of previous completion of an ICF-accredited Coaching program.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in School Administration/Leadership or another applicable area
• Experience as an Assistant or School Principal
• Experience coaching and advising capable and competent leaders through complex challenges towards impact
• A track record of getting results while managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously
• Deep investment in TFA’s mission and a commitment to live out our core values and our commitment to people, community, and opportunity for all
• Belief that there is a place for both standard and customized approaches to supporting CMs in service of both the universal program model and a region’s contextualized 2030 goal
• Strategic thinker able to analyze multiple data sources, conduct needs assessments, and plan effectively across different levels (cohort, region, hub).
• Skilled in both high-level visioning and detailed execution, including operational tasks and compliance follow-up.
• Strong relationship builder with exceptional interpersonal, communication, and emotional intelligence skills.
• Effective at managing up and collaborating with multiple managers to drive development and impact.
• Strong problem solver who can independently develop strategies without templates and effectively engage others as thought partners.
• Demonstrated ability and enthusiasm for inquiry-based leadership coaching over instructional coaching.
• High adaptability, self-awareness, and commitment to accountability and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a significant level of autonomy, and make strategic decisions in varying and nuanced situations
• Demonstrated ability to develop and cultivate effective relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders and support them in contributing to a shared goal
• Demonstrated ability to listen, learn, and earn credibility with all constituencies, then decisively move forward to implement agreed-upon solutions
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, prioritize effectively, and alternate fluidly between thinking about the big picture and executing on specific strategies

Responsibilities

• Coach a cohort of corps members (CMs) to lead transformational classrooms, grounded in the universal program model and the region's 2030 vision.
• Support CMs in growing their instructional practice and leadership identity while navigating the broader ecosystem of schools, partners, and communities.
• Ensure every CM in the cohort can drive meaningful outcomes for students today and emerge with clarity about their long-term impact as alumni.
• Lead community-building efforts, facilitate coaching spaces, and contribute to the design and execution of practicum experiences in collaboration with regional and national partners.
• Partner closely with the regional team to develop a CM placement strategy aligned with 2030 goals.
• Build strong relationships with schools, districts, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and support.
• Help CMs reflect on their practice and build personalized learning plans that drive both student outcomes and leadership growth using tools like CLASS, student surveys, and achievement data.
• Implement the universal program model by managing key systems and analyzing data across the cohort, region, and national hub to inform strategy and ensure compliance.
• Set and execute the overall vision and strategy for coaching a cohort of CMs aligned to the universal program model and regional 2030 vision.
• Lead the development and cultivation of strong school partnerships across all cohort placements to enhance CM support, development, and retention and to drive student impact.
• Collaboratively set and lead the overall vision and strategy for teacher leadership group experiences, ensuring alignment with the universal program model and regional 2030 vision.
• Operate with a deep internalization of shared programmatic metrics and goals to guide work, monitor progress towards outcomes, and evolve vision and strategy as necessary.
• Serve as an “all hands on deck” team member to both the Corps Member Leadership Development team (CMLD) and the regional team by adding capacity to projects and initiatives as they arise.
• Complete Primary (PreK-3rd) and Secondary CLASS certifications prior to conducting the first CLASS observation.
• Renew CLASS certifications annually.
• Enroll in and successfully complete an Executive Coaching Program (at TFA’s expense) within the first two years in the role, or show proof of previous completion of an ICF-accredited Coaching program.

Benefits

• TFA provides, develops, or connects people to resources and experiences of superior quality, relevance, and efficiency that empower and support regions in optimally developing leadership through the act of teaching in ways that can be adapted to their specific contexts.
• New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.

What This Job Offers

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