Teaching Matters

Associate Director of Programs (NY/NJ) Education Literacy

Teaching Matters New York, NY
Teaching Matters

Associate Director of Programs (NY/NJ) Education Literacy

Teaching Matters New York, NY
2 months ago 59 applicants

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$112,339.00/yr - $121,448.00/yr
Associate Director of Programs (NJ/NY)

About Teaching Matters

Teaching Matters is a national nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that every child, no matter zip code, has equitable access to great teaching. Our mission is to close the opportunity gap of a radically unequal education system for underserved and historically marginalized children. For 30 years we have supported over 1,500 schools to advance academic achievement; deepened the teaching practice of 35,000-plus teachers, and affected the learning of over 600,000 students. We bring deep knowledge, experience and a commitment to effective, research-based school and district support. We have a team of over 80 coaches which, together, have a successful history of providing professional development to thousands of educators with the overall goal of strengthening teacher effectiveness and leadership to improve student achievement.

Position Summary

Teaching Matters is seeking to address the reading gap nationally, and most especially in NYC and New Jersey. This position is responsible to design, implement, and lead several key programs and initiatives. As an Associate Director of Programs (ADP), this position will work closely with and report to the Senior Director of Programs, acting as a key leadership role in the design, pitch, and execution of programs that truly move the needle for students and children.

Roles And Responsibilities

Program Design and Improvement

  • Design and produce content aligned with the divisional theory of action.
  • Work collaboratively with a team to design and disseminate content to coaches, teachers, and school leaders, including the LMS and print materials under the direction of the VP and DP and other team members as needed.
  • Manage the development of all workshops and communication materials for programs.
  • Develop materials identified by SDP and/or VP as needed.
  • Revise programmatic materials based on learnings from implementation, leading the design of revision process and continuous improvement cycles.
  • Lead the collection of data and reporting of outcomes.
  • Articulate in meetings and stakeholder conversations the purpose, scope, and needs of programs, acting as the main promoter of the work needed (such as with district leaders, funders both private and foundation-based, etc.).
  • Work effectively with and manage outside content consultants and writers as needed to conceptualize, create, revise, and produce content.
  • Ensure that programs meet the needs of all students and content align to best practices of CRSE, SPED, and ELL pedagogies and frameworks.

Program Management and Implementation

  • In direction and coordination of Senior Director of Programs, manage a portfolio of programs, ensuring strong implementation and meeting of goals.
  • Manage a team of consultants and coaches, and alongside the Senior Director of Programs, manage resources and finances sustainably and responsibly.
  • Directly manage the key stakeholder relationships of associated program portfolio, ensuring implementation reaches associated goals and objectives.
  • Manage and implement direct assignments.

System-level design

  • Lead the identification, development and integration of systemic solutions that support student reading proficiency and optimize the effectiveness of such programs.
  • Systematize programmatic design elements into larger program offerings.
  • Manage resources effectively in conjunction with managers.
  • Pilot and develop enhanced program models that incorporate data tools and LMS offerings to support scalability.
  • Perform in depth user experience analyses to improve program offerings.

Literacy Content Expertise

  • Evaluate program and tool success by monitoring student reading proficiency through assessments.
  • Support teachers and teacher leaders in implementing structured literacy approach through the adoption of high leverage pedagogical practices.
  • Support the adoption of new and effective literacy practices into the divisional programs.
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams to design and pilot the online data and reporting platform to effectively support school-wide improvements in reading proficiency.

Core Competencies

  • People Leadership: Leads and empowers employees by fostering a supportive work environment. Utilizes people management techniques to set expectations, assess performance, provide feedback, support development, assign and delegate work (including scheduling and staffing project or client work), and ensuring individual contributions connect to org-wide strategies and objectives.
  • Project or Client Leadership: Takes charge of key stakeholder relationships. Applies project or client management techniques to oversee project execution, ensuring alignment with expectations, budgets, staffing, and timelines. Engages with stakeholders to understand their needs, anticipates challenges, and adjusts accordingly.
  • Ownership & Accountability: Takes proactive ownership of projects to align efforts across teams, ensuring solutions are delivered cohesively and meet stakeholder-centric objectives. Demonstrates accountability in managing deliverables, ensuring work not only meets organizational standards but also contributes to positive stakeholder experiences.
  • Data-Driven Insights & Knowledge Management: Empowers the organization with data-driven approaches to resolving issues with stakeholders. Develops systems for accumulating and analyzing relevant data, ensuring decisions regarding projects are informed by data insights. Skilled in codifying, documenting, and sharing approaches, learnings, systems, and processes with the team.
  • Relationship Building & Communications: Excels in establishing and nurturing stakeholder relationship, ensuring open lines of communication and alignment on goals. Communicates with relevant stakeholders, ensuring client or project work is effectively presented, effectively advocating for ideas, and effectively conveying impact of work.. Cultivates a culture of transparency and consistent feedback with relevant stakeholders.
  • Instructional Content Mastery: Demonstrates expertise in the development and implementation of instructional programs (early childhood education, english language arts, and/or mathematics) in varied grade levels. Leverages and tailors pedagogical theories, curriculum development, and evidence-based practices to inform strategies and interventions to address specific challenges for clients.
  • Instructional Coaching: Demonstrates expertise in guiding and nurturing the growth of instructional staff through targeted professional development, constructive mentoring, and actionable feedback. Leverages effective teaching practices, adult learning theories, and instructional design principles to foster a culture of continuous improvement among instructional staff.

Key Qualifications

  • Minimum of 7-10 years instructional and leadership experience in the field of early literacy education, with specific evidence of success in grade K-5 reading. Pre-K experience is a plus.
  • Successful track record leading system-level change in schools resulting in better educational decision making related to early reading proficiency.
  • Proven success in designing and/or implementing response to intervention systems in elementary schools.
  • Deep knowledge and understanding of the current research base in k - 3 reading instruction
  • High level of professionalism and ability to work effectively with a variety of team members within Teaching Matters, outside stakeholders, and across schools.
  • Deep commitment to Teaching Matters’ mission, vision, and core values, including a commitment to equitably improving outcomes for all students.
  • Bachelor and Master’s Degrees required.

Perks And Compensation

  • This position works 12 months and is a full-time position, funding dependent and permitting.
  • Salary range: $112,339 -$121,448 per year, based on experience. Starting salaries are based on metrics that are non negotiable to ensure equitable practices. See our compensation philosophy here.
  • 403b options, with 6% match after one year of employment.
  • Full benefits available, including generous PTO and sick time.
  • Biannual social gatherings with the team

Reports to the Senior Director of Programs and Services

  • Teaching Matters is unable to hire any employees of the New York City Department of Education within one year of the end of their employment.

Teaching Matters is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

  • Employment type

    Full-time

  • Job function

    Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

  • Industries

    Education Administration Programs

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