Senior Manager, Program (Middle School ELA Leadership Coaching)

Teaching Lab•New York, NY

2d•$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 and student learning. Along with flex team members, system-level leaders, and cross-functional colleagues, the Senior Program Manager will also hold responsibilities in the following areas: Designing and facilitating professional learning content, services, and tools/resources; 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 Program Manager's role is a mid-level position with some management responsibilities. This role is essential to ensuring the successful delivery of programmatic goals and the long-term sustainability of Teaching Lab’s partnerships. Success in this position requires strong collaboration, organizational skills, adaptability, and a commitment to advancing excellent teaching and learning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Five (5) or more years combined experience working in PK-12 education, with a minimum of two years experience teaching PK-12 students from traditionally underserved backgrounds with demonstrated evidence of impact
Three (3) or more years 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
Three (3) or more years combined experience leading or coaching the implementation of 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 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
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

Implement high-quality programmatic services and manage complex projects that drive impact on educator practice and student learning.
Design and facilitate professional learning content, services, and tools/resources.
Serve as a content expert and, when needed, take on project leadership roles.
Manage project plans, contracts, and invoices to ensure accurate, timely delivery of services.
Collaborate across departments and, when applicable, support team members through coaching or people management.
Coach school or district leaders to maximize time, talent, and curricular resources that support the delivery of high-quality 6-8 ELA instruction.
Manage the execution of a partner’s scope of work, coordinating service delivery between team members and external partners through skilled communication and strong organizational skills, time management, and workflow management.