Program Manager

Type of Vacancy: Salaried, full-time Location: New York, NY Report to: Senior Manager, Program or Director, Program Supervises: Depending on the project, the Manager, Program may serve as a Project Leader overseeing a team and fostering leadership development Compensation: The full salary range for this position is $80,000 - $121,007 annually. Experience relevant to the role and total working experience across various fields, including internships and consulting work, will be considered. The People and Culture team collaborates with the hiring manager to assess experience based on the candidate's most current resume. Candidates with additional qualifications may receive favorable consideration. Teaching Lab typically caps salaries for new employees at 105% of the midpoint to facilitate growth in the role over time. Teaching Lab is an equal-opportunity employer committed to reflecting the diversity of the students we serve. We pursue equity as both a means and an end and enthusiastically welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this role. WHO WE ARE Teaching Lab is a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming teacher professional learning to achieve educational equity. We envision a world where teachers and students thrive together in communities that foster lifelong learning and meaningful lives. In partnership with educators, we revolutionize professional learning to significantly enhance student outcomes. We also collaborate with school, district, and state leaders to develop the instructional systems necessary to support these changes. SUMMARY OF POSITION The Manager, Program - Coaching works collaboratively within the Program team and across the organization to achieve Teaching Lab's programmatic objectives, taking ownership of the organization's systems and processes, and implementing them with consistency and success. Specifically, the Manager, Program - Coaching, Bilingual ELA will provide in-person coaching to educators and leaders in bilingual (Spanish language) settings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities for the Manager, Program - Coaching include:

Deliver exceptional programmatic services Weekly, provide in-person coaching to educators and/or leaders, engaging in the following: Implementing phases of a coaching cycle of inquiry, including: Identifying needs and determining a focus; setting goals; implementation & support, which may involve conducting observations and providing feedback through instructional walkthroughs, offering in-person modeling, and/or co-teaching with educators; analyzing & discussing data; Facilitating micro professional learning in PLCs; Collaborating with building and district level leaders; Debriefing teacher leader coaching with school leaders. Ongoing, engage in administrative and Teaching Lab programmatic responsibilities, including but not limited to: Creating a coaching plan for each coaching cycle; Completing one coaching log per coaching interaction; Collecting and reporting data to measure the impact and progress toward project goals, including but not limited to: conducting classroom and teacher coaching observations, collecting student work samples, administering educator surveys, supporting teacher leaders in administering student surveys; Attending internal planning and work meetings; Completing other tasks assigned by the Project Lead to be responsive to the needs of educators. Demonstrate strong organizational skills, time management, and workflow management while attending to the diverse needs of partners and maintaining a radically responsive orientation. Support the development of systems, tools, and processes to facilitate effective and efficient implementation of services to scale Teaching Lab's partnerships and impact over time. Maintain positive and responsive relationships with clients and assist with contract renewals to sustain impact on teacher and student learning; support business development as needed. Design high-quality, research-based, user-centered professional learning content, services, and tools/resources Act as a content area expert aligned with organizational needs, i.e., possessing subject-area expertise in ELA, math, science, or social studies curriculum and/or instructional expertise, or general expertise in coaching for continuous improvement or state/system level leadership development, etc. Regularly design or adapt content and then facilitate professional learning with teacher leaders and school leaders, including but not limited to: Curriculum planning and implementation; Identifying research-based instructional strategies for teacher leaders to implement with their peers in professional learning community (PLC); Analyzing student outcomes data and utilizing data to inform instructional decisions; Supporting school leaders to implement an action plan and monitor progress. Engage in Teaching Lab's design process to develop content, including drafting, feedback cycles, pilot partnerships (as applicable), and finalization steps (e.g., adhering to Teaching Lab's style and branding guidelines when developing new content). Apply best practices for virtual and in-person adult learning in the design of professional learning content. Engage in cross-functional collaboration Collaborate with others on the Program team to continuously refine and develop high-quality professional learning content and implement professional learning. Work with Teaching Lab team members to identify and engage new and existing school system partners on scopes of work that drive towards impact and outcomes for teachers and students. Collaborate with the research and learning function to adapt and improve Teaching Lab's high-quality support and data collection and impact evaluation processes. Engage in continuous learning Stay informed about key research and guidance in the field, attend learning experiences to build skills and competencies in project management, client management, coaching, and adult facilitation. Engage in personal and organized learning opportunities as a team member at an organization that champions racial equity and centers anti-racism.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Manager, Program, Director, Program, Senior Director, Program and/or Executive Team.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Work Experience, and Knowledge Bachelor's degree. Five 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 in bilingual (Spanish language) settings with demonstrated evidence of impact. At least two (2) years of experience as an instructional coach to teacher leaders and/or school leaders in bilingual (Spanish language) settings with evidence of impact on student learning outcomes. Experience facilitating impactful virtual and in-person professional learning and coaching for educators in bilingual (Spanish language) settings. Experience building and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders in an education context. Experience empowering teacher leaders through trusting relationships and shifting mindsets/beliefs about students' potential. Deep knowledge and experience with Common Core or College- and Career-Ready ELA or math standards. For ELA, experience teaching or coaching at least one of the following curricula: HMH Into Reading, Wit & Wisdom, EL Education, CKLA, EngageNY, Fundations, Heggerty, and UFLI. Values, Skills, and Competencies Strong commitment to growth mindset for both adults and students, and a desire to work collaboratively to enhance team skills and capabilities. Compelling communication and influence skills. Strong interpersonal skills, able to build rapport quickly. Strong organizational skills. Reliable and consistently completes work in a timely manner with high quality.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bilingual certification in Spanish. Experience providing professional learning supports and services in and for consultative organizations. Experience coaching school and/or district leaders in bilingual (Spanish language) settings.

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