Director, Program

Director, Program

The Director reports to a Senior Director or Managing Director on the Program team. In this role, you will oversee project teams and collaborate with school, system, and state-level leaders to drive initiatives that improve instruction and student learning. You will directly lead and manage others to design coaching and strategic plans to deepen the use of high-quality instructional materials. This role requires deep knowledge of instructional leadership and change management, strong project and people management, and the ability to coach leaders and facilitate professional learning for K - 12 educators. This position can be based from a home office anywhere in the U.S. Depending on location, expected travel time is 20 - 30% for onsite project work (training, coaching, or leading strategic planning), company or team retreats, and other events.
Responsibilities:
Build positive and collaborative relationships with clients, including state, district, and school leaders, to achieve project goals and contribute to the continuation and expansion of our work
Lead a portfolio of projects with schools, districts, and states that improve instruction in core academic subjects and support student growth
Develop a vision and theory of action for achieving project goals with clients, with a focus on adopting or deepening the use of high-quality instructional materials
Create project plans characterized by actionable strategic timelines and manage work towards completing key benchmarks
Create and implement leader-facing strategic plans to lead change in curriculum, content, or school improvement-focused initiatives
Design and implement role-specific coaching initiatives for educators focused on the implementation of high-quality instructional materials and standards-aligned instructional practices
Train and coach team members to effectively create and implement coaching plans and to deliver coaching
Engage with team members and clients to collect feedback and customize deliverables to meet client needs
Facilitate adult learning experiences for teachers and leaders
Coach school leaders and/or teachers to build capacity and support the implementation of high-quality instructional materials or evidence-based instructional practices
Coordinate project logistics among SchoolKit team members, clients, and partner organizations as needed on projects
Strategy and Service Development (10 - 15%)
Contribute to our business development strategy and proposal writing for new and existing clients
Refine our services through sharing and learning from common challenges, best practices, and collaborating to create new tools and techniques
Build expertise on the latest research, resources, and evidence-based practices in instructional leadership and change management
Leadership and Management (10 - 15%)
Hire, develop, manage, and retain team members while ensuring an inclusive and supportive environment that reflects SchoolKit's culture, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in K - 12 education, including 3+ years in a system or state-level leadership or school leadership role (principal equivalent, not coach or AP)
Understanding of and experience with college and career-ready standards, instructional shifts, and assessments in K-12
Knowledge of and experience providing recommendations on the full range of decisions that leaders can make at the school and/or system level to improve instruction
Experience managing multiple, concurrent projects with a diverse set of stakeholders and workstreams
Experience leading the implementation of high-quality instructional materials aligned to college and career-ready standards
A successful track record of leading instructional change initiatives and improving student achievement in partnership with multiple stakeholders
Knowledge of best practices and experience in coaching instructional leaders and leading coaching initiatives
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to explain complex ideas to diverse audiences, align stakeholders, and foster strong relationships
Strong people management skills, including experience managing and developing individuals with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion
A bachelor's degree, master's degree in education or a related field preferred
Compensation: The starting salary for this position will be between $120,000 - $130,000 and is dependent on experience. SchoolKit is an equal opportunity employer that deeply values all of the differences that make our people unique. These differences help us create an organization that celebrates diversity and strives to create equitable and inclusive spaces where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic self.