Teaching Lab
Manager, Program (ELA Instructional Design & Coaching)
Teaching Lab, New York, New York, us, 10261
Manager, Program (ELA Instructional Design & Coaching)
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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.
Ultimate Goals
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
Job Details
Type of Vacancy:
Salaried (Full‑Time)
Start Date:
December 2025–January 2026
Location:
New York, NY
Reports To:
Senior Manager, Program
Travel:
On‑site with some remote work
Compensation:
$80,000 to $105,529 annually
About the Department The Program department’s primary purpose is to design, deliver, and continuously improve teacher professional learning programs that strengthen instructional practice and drive student achievement. The team’s main functions include managing and implementing scopes of work with partners, providing coaching and professional learning for teachers and leaders, and creating research‑based content and learning assets tailored to partner needs. The Program department contributes to Teaching Lab’s mission by ensuring that every partnership drives measurable impact on teacher practice and student learning, advancing educational equity at scale.
About the Role The Program Manager’s primary responsibility is to implement excellent programmatic services through coaching, facilitation of professional learning, and collaboration with school and district leaders. Along with Program team members, project leads, and organizational partners, the Program Manager will also hold responsibilities in the following areas:
Engaging in coaching cycles, including observations, modeling, co‑teaching, data analysis, and feedback
Designing and facilitating high‑quality professional learning content and resources grounded in research‑based instructional practices
Maintaining strong partner relationships, supporting contract renewals, and contributing to business development as needed
Supporting Teaching Lab systems, tools, and processes for scaling partnerships, monitoring impact, and ensuring effective implementation
The Program Manager role is an individual‑contributor level position with no management responsibilities. This role is essential to ensuring the effective delivery of programmatic goals, high‑quality coaching and professional learning, and sustained impact on teacher and student learning. Success in this position requires strong collaboration, organizational skills, adaptability, and a commitment to improving educational outcomes.
Essential Qualifications Education, Work Experience, and Knowledge
Bachelor’s degree
Five (5) or more years of combined experience working in K‑8 education, with a minimum of two years experience teaching K‑8 students from traditionally underserved backgrounds with demonstrated evidence of impact
Two (2) or more years of combined experience working with partners outside of their organization to manage workflow or deliver services
Two (2) or more years of combined experience planning and implementing projects
Two (2) or more years of 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 (Amplify, ARC, Benchmark Advance, Bluebonnet, Bookworms, CKLA, Developing Core Literacy Proficiencies, EL Education, EngageNY, Fundations, Guidebooks, Heggerty, HMH Into Reading, HMH Into Literature, McGraw Hill StudySync ELA, Odell, Orton Gillingham, Savvas, Skyline, Springboard, UFLI, Wilson, Wit & Wisdom)
Values, Skills, And Competencies
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
Preferred Qualifications
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
Working Conditions and Requirements
All team members must be able to work a flexible schedule to support operational needs.
All team members must be able to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities with or without accommodation.
All team members are expected to support program/project needs, which may involve multiple roles on project teams.
Travel may be required for the role, depending on partnership/contract requirements.
All roles at Teaching Lab are contingent upon the availability of project work, funding, and organizational priorities.
Ability to work effectively in a remote environment, including extended periods of sitting, frequent participation in virtual meetings and video calls, and consistent use of computer‑based systems and communication tools.
Teaching Lab encourages practices that support employee wellness, including regular breaks, ergonomic workspace setup, and resources to support health and balance while working remotely.
Compensation The full salary range for this position is $80,000 – $121,007 annually. This range represents the full earning potential for the role, including opportunities for salary growth over time based on performance, tenure, and organizational budget. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $80,000 – $105,529. Teaching Lab will generally cap salaries for new employees at 105% of the midpoint of the full salary range ($105,529) to allow for continued growth in the role over time.
Additional Information Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Project Management and Information Technology; Industry: Education Administration Programs
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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.
Ultimate Goals
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
Job Details
Type of Vacancy:
Salaried (Full‑Time)
Start Date:
December 2025–January 2026
Location:
New York, NY
Reports To:
Senior Manager, Program
Travel:
On‑site with some remote work
Compensation:
$80,000 to $105,529 annually
About the Department The Program department’s primary purpose is to design, deliver, and continuously improve teacher professional learning programs that strengthen instructional practice and drive student achievement. The team’s main functions include managing and implementing scopes of work with partners, providing coaching and professional learning for teachers and leaders, and creating research‑based content and learning assets tailored to partner needs. The Program department contributes to Teaching Lab’s mission by ensuring that every partnership drives measurable impact on teacher practice and student learning, advancing educational equity at scale.
About the Role The Program Manager’s primary responsibility is to implement excellent programmatic services through coaching, facilitation of professional learning, and collaboration with school and district leaders. Along with Program team members, project leads, and organizational partners, the Program Manager will also hold responsibilities in the following areas:
Engaging in coaching cycles, including observations, modeling, co‑teaching, data analysis, and feedback
Designing and facilitating high‑quality professional learning content and resources grounded in research‑based instructional practices
Maintaining strong partner relationships, supporting contract renewals, and contributing to business development as needed
Supporting Teaching Lab systems, tools, and processes for scaling partnerships, monitoring impact, and ensuring effective implementation
The Program Manager role is an individual‑contributor level position with no management responsibilities. This role is essential to ensuring the effective delivery of programmatic goals, high‑quality coaching and professional learning, and sustained impact on teacher and student learning. Success in this position requires strong collaboration, organizational skills, adaptability, and a commitment to improving educational outcomes.
Essential Qualifications Education, Work Experience, and Knowledge
Bachelor’s degree
Five (5) or more years of combined experience working in K‑8 education, with a minimum of two years experience teaching K‑8 students from traditionally underserved backgrounds with demonstrated evidence of impact
Two (2) or more years of combined experience working with partners outside of their organization to manage workflow or deliver services
Two (2) or more years of combined experience planning and implementing projects
Two (2) or more years of 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 (Amplify, ARC, Benchmark Advance, Bluebonnet, Bookworms, CKLA, Developing Core Literacy Proficiencies, EL Education, EngageNY, Fundations, Guidebooks, Heggerty, HMH Into Reading, HMH Into Literature, McGraw Hill StudySync ELA, Odell, Orton Gillingham, Savvas, Skyline, Springboard, UFLI, Wilson, Wit & Wisdom)
Values, Skills, And Competencies
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
Preferred Qualifications
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
Working Conditions and Requirements
All team members must be able to work a flexible schedule to support operational needs.
All team members must be able to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities with or without accommodation.
All team members are expected to support program/project needs, which may involve multiple roles on project teams.
Travel may be required for the role, depending on partnership/contract requirements.
All roles at Teaching Lab are contingent upon the availability of project work, funding, and organizational priorities.
Ability to work effectively in a remote environment, including extended periods of sitting, frequent participation in virtual meetings and video calls, and consistent use of computer‑based systems and communication tools.
Teaching Lab encourages practices that support employee wellness, including regular breaks, ergonomic workspace setup, and resources to support health and balance while working remotely.
Compensation The full salary range for this position is $80,000 – $121,007 annually. This range represents the full earning potential for the role, including opportunities for salary growth over time based on performance, tenure, and organizational budget. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $80,000 – $105,529. Teaching Lab will generally cap salaries for new employees at 105% of the midpoint of the full salary range ($105,529) to allow for continued growth in the role over time.
Additional Information Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Project Management and Information Technology; Industry: Education Administration Programs
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