Teaching Lab
non-profit
Director,Program(NYCLiteracy)
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“Director, Program (NYC Literacy) at Teaching Lab. Skills: Program Implementation, Professional Learning Management, Project Leadership. Set programmatic goals. Lead systems, processes, execution”
What You'll Achieve.
dramatically improve student outcomes; measurable impact on both educator practice and student learning; advance educational equity at scale; ensure that every partnership drives measurable impact on teacher practice and student learning
Industry & Context.
Resilient Solution-Finding
Ability to work effectively in a remote environment, flexible schedule, hold multiple roles on project teams, Travel could be required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree, Eight (8) or more years of combined experience working in PK-12 education, minimum of two years of experience teaching PK-12 students from traditionally underserved backgrounds, with demonstrated evidence of impact, Five (5) or more years of combined experience directing projects and leading teams, Five (5) or more years of combined experience planning and implementing projects, Five (5) or more years of combined experience working with partners outside of their organization to manage workflow or deliver services, Five (5) or more years of combined experience leading or coaching the implementation of HQIM, Experience setting goals, creating the systems and processes for meeting the goals for educational programming, Experience creating the strategy for a team or business function, Track record of effective people management, Deep knowledge and experience with College- and Career-Ready ELA content and practice standards, Experience designing impactful professional learning for educators, Experience facilitating impactful professional learning or coaching for educators, Experience leading 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), 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, organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex projects, multiple priorities, and tight timelines in a fast-paced environment
Nice to Have
Advanced degree, Deep understanding of the specified curriculum, including its design and component parts
What You'll Do.
Set programmatic goals
Lead implementation of professional learning
Design and refine professional learning content
Manage complex programmatic projects
Provide leadership and coaching
Support partnership development
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with school, district, and state leaders; Cross-functional partners across Program, Learning & Research, Finance, and Strategy & Communications; Build engagement and influence across diverse educators and stakeholders
Communication Scope
Compelling communication and facilitation skills
Process & Methodology
Managing project plans, Maintaining coordination across teams, Manage complex programmatic projects, Maintain partner-facing systems, plans, and deliverables, Manage multiple priorities and tight timelines
Full Job Description
WHO WE ARE Teaching Lab is a nonprofit organization with a mission to fundamentally shift the paradigm of teacher professional learning. We envision a world where teachers and students thrive together in communities that enable life-long learning and meaningful lives. In partnership with teachers, we transform professional learning from the ground up to dramatically improve student outcomes. We also work with school, district, and state leaders to create the instructional systems necessary to support these changes. To learn more about Teaching Lab, explore our website at www.teachinglab.org. OUR VALUES Teaching Lab seeks to fundamentally shift the paradigm of teacher professional learning in pursuit of excellent educational outcomes for every child. Teaching Lab’s ultimate goals are: Educators learn more than they would without us Students learn more than they would without us, in a way that cannot be predicted by race, gender, or family income Educators we serve say they love our approach, and they want to keep doing it to advance educational equity All employees are expected to embrace Teaching Lab’s Values to help us achieve our ultimate goals. Collaboration & Responsive Service Resilient Solution-Finding Research & Learning With Humility Accountable Excellence Equity & Justice Read more about Teaching Lab’s Values here. Type of Vacancy: Salaried (Full-Time) Start Date: July 2026 Location: New York, NY Department: Program Reports To: Senior Director, Program Supervises: Often supervises Manager(s) and Senior Manager(s), Program. Dependent on the project, the Director, Program is often a Project Leader with project team supervision and leadership development responsibilities. Travel: On-site with some remote work Compensation: $106,000 to $139,825 Areas of Expertise: Program Implementation: Leading the execution of high-quality professional learning and coaching services across partnerships, including managing project plans, ensuring alignment with partner goals,
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