Senior Manager, Program (Middle School ELA Leadership Coaching)

Teaching Lab•New York, NY

1d•$90,500 - $119,381•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Program Manager's primary responsibility is to implement high-quality programmatic services and manage complex projects that drive impact on educator practice, leader practice, and student learning. Along with project team members, school and district leaders, and cross-functional colleagues, the Senior Manager, Program will also hold responsibilities in the following areas: Designing and facilitating professional learning content, services, and tools/resources. Providing direct-to-leader instructional coaching in service of improved implementation and student outcomes. Serving as a content expert and, when needed, taking on project leadership roles. Managing project plans, contracts, and invoices to ensure accurate, timely delivery of services. Collaborating across departments and, when applicable, supporting team members through coaching or people management. The Senior Manager, Program role is a mid-level position with some management responsibilities. This role is essential to ensuring the successful delivery of programmatic goals, strong implementation of organizational services, and the long-term sustainability of Teaching Lab’s partnerships. Success in this position requires strong collaboration, organizational skills, adaptability, content expertise, and a commitment to advancing excellent teaching, leading, and learning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Five (5) or more years of combined experience working in PK-12 education, with a minimum of two years of experience teaching PK-12 students from traditionally underserved backgrounds, with demonstrated evidence of impact
Three (3) or more years of combined experience working with partners outside of their organization to manage workflow or deliver services
Three (3) or more years of combined experience planning and implementing projects
Two (2) or more years of combined experience leading or coaching school leaders to implement HQIM (in any subject area)
Deep knowledge and experience with College- and Career-Ready ELA content and practice standards
Experience designing impactful professional learning for school leaders
Experience facilitating impactful professional learning or coaching for school leaders
Experience managing relationships with clients and stakeholders in an education context
Experience teaching or coaching at least one of the following curricula: ELA (EL Education, Fundations, Guidebooks, Heggerty, HMH Into Reading, HMH Into Literature, Orton Gillingham, UFLI, and Wit and Wisdom, S.P.I.R.E, Phonics For Reading, REWARDS, STARI, Wilson Reading System, Just Words, Aprendo Leyendo)
Strong commitment to growth mindset for both adults and students, with a desire to continuously strengthen instructional practices and team capabilities
Ability to design and deliver high-quality, evidence-based professional learning that advances teaching and learning outcomes
Compelling communication and facilitation skills that build engagement and influence across diverse educators and stakeholders
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex projects, multiple priorities, and tight timelines in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree
Two (2) or more years experience as a school or district leader
Experience providing professional learning support and services in and for consultative organizations

Responsibilities

Designing and facilitating professional learning content, services, and tools/resources
Providing direct-to-leader instructional coaching in service of improved implementation and student outcomes
Serving as a content expert and, when needed, taking on project leadership roles
Managing project plans, contracts, and invoices to ensure accurate, timely delivery of services
Collaborating across departments and, when applicable, supporting team members through coaching or people management