Home 
How Blumble Works 
Search Algorithm 
Your Privacy 
About 
Facebook
Twitter
Blog
https://teachforamerica.org
Teach For America
Most recent job postings at Teach For America
via LinkedIn
posted_at: 23 hours agoschedule_type: Full-timework_from_home: 1
ROLE TITLE: Director, Decision Quality
POSITION REPORTS TO: Alex Leader-Smith, Senior Managing Director, Decision Quality & Offer...
LOCATION: Flexible
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 21st at 11:59pm ET
SALARY: Tier Min Max
A $74,300.00 $111,300.00
B $81,000.00 $121,300.00
C $87,700.00 $131,300.00
What You’ll Do
As the Director of Decision Quality, you are responsible for the systems and structures that ensure we admit the strongest future leaders
ROLE TITLE: Director, Decision Quality
POSITION REPORTS TO: Alex Leader-Smith, Senior Managing Director, Decision Quality & Offer...
LOCATION: Flexible
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 21st at 11:59pm ET
SALARY: Tier Min Max
A $74,300.00 $111,300.00
B $81,000.00 $121,300.00
C $87,700.00 $131,300.00
What You’ll Do
As the Director of Decision Quality, you are responsible for the systems and structures that ensure we admit the strongest future leaders to the Teach For America corps. You enjoy the intense, time bound work of reviewing applications and candidate files, as well as the opportunity to learn, reimagine, and reinvent our processes for doing so afterwards. You appreciate the challenge of rigorous decision-making conversations and enjoy assisting others in developing their own decision-making skills. You find interviewing and the idea of getting the right candidate in the right role important and fun. You’re eager to serve as “mission control” of the Teach For America candidate selection process.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
• Lead the execution of admissions quality control processes (35%)
• Build and run reports to identify decisions that need further review.
• Review admissions files to ensure alignment with decision-making standards.
• Ensure all appropriate checks are complete before application review and interview decisions are finalized.
• Act as an expert decision maker on the most challenging corps member applications, and partner with interviewers on their decisions about whom to admit (15%)
• Assist with training both new interviewers and other expert decision makers, and developing resources to support them in their work (10%)
• Design and ensure the ongoing success of interviewer collaboration spaces, including facilitating conversations about difficult selection decisions (10%)
• Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g. recruiters and regional sites) to develop systems for sharing critical information about corps candidates; help evolve the way that teams across TFA contribute to candidate selection (10%)
• Participate in team- and organization-wide calls, retreats, and learning and development spaces, and support the execution of other admissions projects as needed (20%)
A WEEK IN THE LIFE
Over the course of any week, the Director, Decision Quality will spend time:
If interviews are happening…
• Running reports to identify candidate files that have been submitted
• Skimming candidate files to determine if they require deeper review and identifying individuals who can take on those reviews
• Hosting virtual “office hours” for interviewers and answering interviewer questions in Slack
• Providing 1-on-1 interviewer support on especially challenging admissions decisions
• Calling candidate references and supporting others with reference checks
• Facilitating daily Admissions Team conversations about challenges emerging in our work
If interviews aren’t happening:
• Reviewing applications to determine who to invite to the next interview round
• Answering questions about recent admissions decisions from internal stakeholders
• Meeting with a recruiter to discuss evolutions to how they contribute to admissions decisions
• Designing a new resource to support interviewers with decision-making
• Examining trends from recent interview rounds and proposing changes to file review strategy
• Setting up new expert reviewers to support with Admissions work
Your Experience
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role (minimum qualifications):
• Exceptional attention to detail and deep commitment to accuracy
• Impeccable judgment and ability to manage confidential information with the utmost integrity
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize and interpret complex qualitative information in consistent, rigorous, and equitable ways
• Experience effectively coaching, developing, or training others, in a lateral or supervisory role
• Proficiency with designing and evolving complex systems to meet changing organizational needs
• Exemplary alignment to Teach For America’s core values and commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness
• At least 4 years of professional work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Capacity to engage in evening and weekend work during busy seasons and at tight deadlines, roughly 8-10 total weeks per year
BONUS (preferred Qualifications)
• Experience reviewing TFA corps member applications or conducting TFA corps member interviews strongly preferred
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
Teach For America’s work is about people — getting committed, passionate people into classrooms and other leadership positions where they can make a difference in students’ lives. The Admissions team is central to that goal. Last year, thousands of people applied to join our corps, and only a small percent were accepted. Admissions decisions are tough, but our team prides ourselves on solving complicated problems through thoughtful research — always with an eye on what’s best for kids. We are inspired in our work by the passion of the applicants we encounter, and by the friendship, support, and dedication of our teammates.
Your Compensation
The applicable salary range for each U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary ranges for this role are set forth below. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Tier Min Max
A $74,300.00 $111,300.00
B $81,000.00 $121,300.00
C $87,700.00 $131,300.00
You can view which tier applies to where you plan to work here. If your location is not listed, please click here for additional total rewards information.
THE PERKS
By joining staff, you join a network of individuals committed to pursuing equity for all students and developing themselves as professionals in the process. We as an organization value the longevity of our employees and offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits plan. The salary range for this U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands.
NEXT STEPS
Interested in this position? Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Apply. For questions about Program Prototype roles, reach out to prototypehiring@teachforamerica.org. If you have questions regarding other non-Program Prototype roles, please reach our to the Talent Acquisition team at StaffHiring@teachforamerica.org or visit www.teachforamerica.org/about-us/careers Show more details...
POSITION REPORTS TO: Alex Leader-Smith, Senior Managing Director, Decision Quality & Offer...
LOCATION: Flexible
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 21st at 11:59pm ET
SALARY: Tier Min Max
A $74,300.00 $111,300.00
B $81,000.00 $121,300.00
C $87,700.00 $131,300.00
What You’ll Do
As the Director of Decision Quality, you are responsible for the systems and structures that ensure we admit the strongest future leaders to the Teach For America corps. You enjoy the intense, time bound work of reviewing applications and candidate files, as well as the opportunity to learn, reimagine, and reinvent our processes for doing so afterwards. You appreciate the challenge of rigorous decision-making conversations and enjoy assisting others in developing their own decision-making skills. You find interviewing and the idea of getting the right candidate in the right role important and fun. You’re eager to serve as “mission control” of the Teach For America candidate selection process.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
• Lead the execution of admissions quality control processes (35%)
• Build and run reports to identify decisions that need further review.
• Review admissions files to ensure alignment with decision-making standards.
• Ensure all appropriate checks are complete before application review and interview decisions are finalized.
• Act as an expert decision maker on the most challenging corps member applications, and partner with interviewers on their decisions about whom to admit (15%)
• Assist with training both new interviewers and other expert decision makers, and developing resources to support them in their work (10%)
• Design and ensure the ongoing success of interviewer collaboration spaces, including facilitating conversations about difficult selection decisions (10%)
• Partner with internal stakeholders (e.g. recruiters and regional sites) to develop systems for sharing critical information about corps candidates; help evolve the way that teams across TFA contribute to candidate selection (10%)
• Participate in team- and organization-wide calls, retreats, and learning and development spaces, and support the execution of other admissions projects as needed (20%)
A WEEK IN THE LIFE
Over the course of any week, the Director, Decision Quality will spend time:
If interviews are happening…
• Running reports to identify candidate files that have been submitted
• Skimming candidate files to determine if they require deeper review and identifying individuals who can take on those reviews
• Hosting virtual “office hours” for interviewers and answering interviewer questions in Slack
• Providing 1-on-1 interviewer support on especially challenging admissions decisions
• Calling candidate references and supporting others with reference checks
• Facilitating daily Admissions Team conversations about challenges emerging in our work
If interviews aren’t happening:
• Reviewing applications to determine who to invite to the next interview round
• Answering questions about recent admissions decisions from internal stakeholders
• Meeting with a recruiter to discuss evolutions to how they contribute to admissions decisions
• Designing a new resource to support interviewers with decision-making
• Examining trends from recent interview rounds and proposing changes to file review strategy
• Setting up new expert reviewers to support with Admissions work
Your Experience
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role (minimum qualifications):
• Exceptional attention to detail and deep commitment to accuracy
• Impeccable judgment and ability to manage confidential information with the utmost integrity
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize and interpret complex qualitative information in consistent, rigorous, and equitable ways
• Experience effectively coaching, developing, or training others, in a lateral or supervisory role
• Proficiency with designing and evolving complex systems to meet changing organizational needs
• Exemplary alignment to Teach For America’s core values and commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness
• At least 4 years of professional work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Capacity to engage in evening and weekend work during busy seasons and at tight deadlines, roughly 8-10 total weeks per year
BONUS (preferred Qualifications)
• Experience reviewing TFA corps member applications or conducting TFA corps member interviews strongly preferred
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
Teach For America’s work is about people — getting committed, passionate people into classrooms and other leadership positions where they can make a difference in students’ lives. The Admissions team is central to that goal. Last year, thousands of people applied to join our corps, and only a small percent were accepted. Admissions decisions are tough, but our team prides ourselves on solving complicated problems through thoughtful research — always with an eye on what’s best for kids. We are inspired in our work by the passion of the applicants we encounter, and by the friendship, support, and dedication of our teammates.
Your Compensation
The applicable salary range for each U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary ranges for this role are set forth below. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Tier Min Max
A $74,300.00 $111,300.00
B $81,000.00 $121,300.00
C $87,700.00 $131,300.00
You can view which tier applies to where you plan to work here. If your location is not listed, please click here for additional total rewards information.
THE PERKS
By joining staff, you join a network of individuals committed to pursuing equity for all students and developing themselves as professionals in the process. We as an organization value the longevity of our employees and offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits plan. The salary range for this U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands.
NEXT STEPS
Interested in this position? Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Apply. For questions about Program Prototype roles, reach out to prototypehiring@teachforamerica.org. If you have questions regarding other non-Program Prototype roles, please reach our to the Talent Acquisition team at StaffHiring@teachforamerica.org or visit www.teachforamerica.org/about-us/careers Show more details...
via LinkedIn
posted_at: 17 hours agoschedule_type: Full-time
TEAM: National Team
REPORTS TO: Jennifer Howard, Executive Director AND Jess Neidhart, SMD, Leadership Development...
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 21st at 11:59pm EST
LOCATION: Ohio
SALARY: $93,300-$134,800
THE ROLE:
As MD, Leadership Development, you will be the primary success partner for ensuring that a cohort of CMs (25-28) and incoming CMs (10-15) are positioned to access what they need in order to impact our 10 year goal, and enter alumnihood
TEAM: National Team
REPORTS TO: Jennifer Howard, Executive Director AND Jess Neidhart, SMD, Leadership Development...
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 21st at 11:59pm EST
LOCATION: Ohio
SALARY: $93,300-$134,800
THE ROLE:
As MD, Leadership Development, you will be the primary success partner for ensuring that a cohort of CMs (25-28) and incoming CMs (10-15) are positioned to access what they need in order to impact our 10 year goal, and enter alumnihood with a clear vision for how they can continue to contribute to One Day from the matriculation phase through their two year commitment. You will lead the development of an individualized and customized plan of support for each corps member, drawing on their strengths, interests, and needs to propel them towards exceptional results with their students in their classrooms. In partnership with your Regional Point(s) of Contact, broader regional team(s), and fellow MD,LDs you will work to steward progress towards the 2030 goal in-region by ensuring that each participant can navigate through their ecosystem of support receiving a standardized, customized, and personalized experience.
From the beginning you will steward corps members through confirmation and matriculation as the primary relationship holder, working closely with the region’s MD, Matriculation Generalist as they support incoming corps members through the logistics of matriculation and onboarding. Through pre-service you will holistically support the corps members and cohort experience by leading community gatherings, facilitating coaching spaces, and working alongside your regional team(s) and national partners to design the practicum experience. During their corps experience you will work with each corps member to evaluate inputs to assess root causes, connect them to specific people and resources to address needed learning and growth, support them in making sense of both their ecosystem of support and their broader experience, and overall serve as an executive and leadership coach to each of them.
The ideal candidate is passionate about supporting corps members to achieve strong results with students through building relationships, making connections to people and resources, supporting reflection and data-informed decisions, and analyzing student learning to determine recommended supports in service of driving continual learning and improvement. You enjoy being a partner and guide in the vast ecosystem supporting corps members. You have a systems-level understanding of the moving pieces and the critical thinking skills to help them navigate the ecosystem to maximize learning. You are experienced with leadership coaching and are confident advising adults.
THE PERSON
In this role you will:
Overall
• Manage the relationship and retention of CMs from Matriculation to Alumnihood
• Deeply know each participants' experience, goals and potential barriers to completion
• Set the vision and direction for a portfolio of approximately 40 participants by serving as primary relationship holder, sense-making partner, connector, and leadership coach through each phase of their journey.
• Maintain a deep understanding of all supports available to CMs in their regions, their placement community, CM wellness resources, external instructional supports, and their alignment to the CM Roadmap for Development.
• Connect CMs to appropriate resources, based on individual CM needs and development plans.
• Be able to apply knowledge of participant policies and procedures to navigate CM concerns and de-escalate risk. This includes drafting, managing and executing improvement plans, seeking consultation from internal partners (SMD, LD, CMPP, National Mental Health Consultant, Legal Affairs, regional point of contact, etc) when barriers or incidents arise with participants relative to their experience, impact, and/or retention
• Participate in select regional staff events (retreats, staff meetings, regional corps member events, etc)
Additional Details:
Matriculation (20%)
• Serve as the primary success partner to assigned matriculants with the goal of helping each matriculant understand the regional context, feel connected to the region and organization, and successfully matriculate.
• Work in conjunction with the MD, Matriculation Generalist to ensure incoming corps members can make sense of required action items, understand who to go to for what, and have the information they need to confidently join the corps.
• When needed: Track confirmation and onboarding progress and/or communications updates in appropriate tracker, ex: unique circumstances, any information we need to know to manage them through the onboarding process.
• Partner with your region(s) to execute a placement strategy that accelerates us toward the 10 year goal; seek and secure placement opportunities aligned to that strategy, and do what is needed to ensure ICMs are set up for success.
• Examples include: interview prep, strategic connections to schools/interviews, scheduling, etc. (paperwork/materials submissions needed to qualify for an interview handled by MD, Matriculation Generalist).
• In conjunction with MD, Matriculation Generalist, analyze inputs to identify key trends and adjust strategies between each confirmation window to ensure we’re matriculating the maximum number of corps members to your region(s), in alignment with the placement strategy.
Pre-Service (10%)
• In conjunction with the Regional Point(s) of Contact, undergo a rigorous process to determine a location for pre-service practicum that is best aligned with the regional strategy.
• Once determined, support the Leadership Development-Operations team in planning and execution of in-person practicum.
• Facilitate regional community building, support CMs to make sense of their experience and the ecosystem of supports around them, and provide ongoing support to CMs in determining strengths, areas for improvement, and root causes for identified issues to strategically connect CMs with the most relevant supports.
In-Service (50%)
• Partner with each corps member to develop an individualized coaching and support plan involving determining strengths, areas for improvement, and root causes for identified issues to strategically connecting CMs with most relevant supports (including additional classroom observations as needed).
• Evaluate CM teaching practice with the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) through in-person or virtual classroom observations.
• Complete CLASS certification prior to the first CLASS observation (training provided by TFA).
• Implement CLASS assessment for all CMs in prek-grade 3 classrooms.
• Support the development of the revised CLASS 2025 tool for prek-grade 12.
• Support CM to make meaning of their CLASS scores in connection to prioritized actions to take to improve their practice.
• Help CMs develop an understanding of what their CLASS scores mean.
• Support CM leadership development in utilizing the CLASS to reflect on their impact and continuously increase their effectiveness.
• Connect CM to resources across the ecosystem of support in alignment to the areas of strength and areas of growth surfaced through their CLASS scores.
• Support CMs in the implementation and sense making of Cultivate and/or other student surveys.
• Attend staff training and facilitate CM sessions aligned to the student surveys.
• Maintain school-based relationships to steward partnership, elevate needs, and support retention efforts.
• Analyze trends in learning and support needs across CMs experiences in order to communicate with those building group learning experiences, and play a role in designing and implementing the Equity Driven Teaching & Learning Summits
• Partner with our external instructional coaches, local principals and local instructional supports to create individualized plans for CMs.
AmeriCorps (10%)
• As needed and directed by the Manager, Leadership Development-Operations (M,LD-Ops), follow-up with incoming CMs and current CMs to complete AmeriCorps action items.
• Monitor CMs enrolled in AmeriCorps on AmeriCorps requirements; as needed, inform principals of requirements.
• Complete AmeriCorps evaluations at the middle and end of the program year; as needed, and help secure principal forms. Support documentation collection processes for status changes.
Other (10%)
• Serve as an “all hands on deck” team member willing to support your program team in various ways as needs and opportunities arise including selection.
• Engage in diversity, equity, and inclusion conversations for ongoing personal reflection and learning, acknowledging that we are never done learning and growing.
• Complete general administrative responsibilities accurately and on time.
Your Experience
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role (minimum qualifications):
• 5+ years work experience, including at least 2 years classroom teaching experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Willing to work flexible hours with some nights and weekends
• Certification: Complete CLASS certification prior to the first CLASS observation (training provided by TFA), hold an executive coaching certification, or be willing to acquire one (at TFA’s expense) in the first year of the role.
• Travel: Ability to travel to in-person meetings in various U.S. cities 2-3 times/year, and regions supported - depending on number of regions supported (at least one - no more than 2)
BONUS (preferred Qualifications)
• 7+ years experience, with specific experience in leadership coaching and/or leading adults
• Experience coaching and advising capable and competent leaders through complex challenges towards impact.
• A track record of getting results while managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously Skills & Orientations:
• Deep commitment to being an anti-racist leader through grounding in our commitment to diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion
• Deep investment in Teach For America’s core values and mission
• Belief that there is a place for both standard and customized approaches to supporting CMs across our enterprise
• Love of thinking across the enterprise and considering multiple levers and ways of operating that benefit multiple regions, not just one - feeling “on the hook” for success in all regions
• a belief that the focus is not only on the success of the region (or group of regions) you support, but that we are on the hook for the success of the organization at large
• High skill and orientation towards managing up. (thinking specifically about the need to be explicit with two different managers on their needs, questions, etc)
• Have energy for/get joy from supporting CMs in their ability to determine and assess what they need to succeed vs nitty gritty instructional coaching
• Desire to be on the hook for ensuring each candidate has the strongest possible offer and work with your team to identify needs, address them, and be responsible for changes
• Strength in critical problem solving such that your manager is a thought partner, not a problem solver and you can plan independently and at a high level with baseline information (templates/examples not needed) High willingness to leave many components of past programming behind and adopt something new
• Exceptional relationship builder with CMs and school leaders and external partners
• Deep commitment to being an anti-racist leader and building these orientations among your corps member cohort, grounded in our commitment to diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - with orientation to proactive communications with managers about progress and potential areas of concern
• Strong sense of self-awareness and understanding of strengths and areas for development
• Skilled in creating and upholding accountability practices to ensure enterprise success
• Skilled in conducting needs assessments, analyzing complex landscapes, and deriving a set of strategic levers to support prioritized needs
• Demonstrated ability to:
• work with a significant level of autonomy, and make strategic decisions in varying and nuanced situations
• develop and cultivate effective relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders and support them in contributing to a shared goal
• listen, learn, and earn credibility with all constituencies, then decisively move forward to implement agreed-upon solutions
• manage multiple priorities, prioritize effectively, and alternate fluidly between thinking about the big picture and executing on specific strategies
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As a MD, Leadership Development, you will be a member of both the Teach For America Program team and of the region(s) you support. The Program Team is responsible for defining the type of systems-change leadership required to reach “One Day” and how to best develop that leadership through the act of teaching. We provide, develop, and or connect people to resources and experiences of superior quality, relevance, and efficiency that empower and support regions in optimally developing leadership through the act of teaching in ways that can be adapted to their specific contexts. As a result, our teachers are more likely to feel part of a connected and thriving community, increasingly achieve meaningful and enduring impact, and commit to systems-change leadership in their work for educational equity.
Your Compensation
The applicable salary range for each U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary range for this role is $93,300-$134,800. are set forth below. This range may be modified in the future.
You can view which tier applies to where you plan to work here. If your location is not listed, please click here for additional total rewards information.
THE PERKS
By joining staff, you join a network of individuals committed to pursuing equity for all students and developing themselves as professionals in the process. We as an organization value the longevity of our employees and offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits plan. The salary range for this U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands.
NEXT STEPS
Interested in this position? Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Apply. For questions about Program Prototype roles, reach out to prototypehiring@teachforamerica.org. If you have questions regarding other non-Program Prototype roles, please reach our to the Talent Acquisition team at StaffHiring@teachforamerica.org or visit www.teachforamerica.org/about-us/careers Show more details...
REPORTS TO: Jennifer Howard, Executive Director AND Jess Neidhart, SMD, Leadership Development...
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 21st at 11:59pm EST
LOCATION: Ohio
SALARY: $93,300-$134,800
THE ROLE:
As MD, Leadership Development, you will be the primary success partner for ensuring that a cohort of CMs (25-28) and incoming CMs (10-15) are positioned to access what they need in order to impact our 10 year goal, and enter alumnihood with a clear vision for how they can continue to contribute to One Day from the matriculation phase through their two year commitment. You will lead the development of an individualized and customized plan of support for each corps member, drawing on their strengths, interests, and needs to propel them towards exceptional results with their students in their classrooms. In partnership with your Regional Point(s) of Contact, broader regional team(s), and fellow MD,LDs you will work to steward progress towards the 2030 goal in-region by ensuring that each participant can navigate through their ecosystem of support receiving a standardized, customized, and personalized experience.
From the beginning you will steward corps members through confirmation and matriculation as the primary relationship holder, working closely with the region’s MD, Matriculation Generalist as they support incoming corps members through the logistics of matriculation and onboarding. Through pre-service you will holistically support the corps members and cohort experience by leading community gatherings, facilitating coaching spaces, and working alongside your regional team(s) and national partners to design the practicum experience. During their corps experience you will work with each corps member to evaluate inputs to assess root causes, connect them to specific people and resources to address needed learning and growth, support them in making sense of both their ecosystem of support and their broader experience, and overall serve as an executive and leadership coach to each of them.
The ideal candidate is passionate about supporting corps members to achieve strong results with students through building relationships, making connections to people and resources, supporting reflection and data-informed decisions, and analyzing student learning to determine recommended supports in service of driving continual learning and improvement. You enjoy being a partner and guide in the vast ecosystem supporting corps members. You have a systems-level understanding of the moving pieces and the critical thinking skills to help them navigate the ecosystem to maximize learning. You are experienced with leadership coaching and are confident advising adults.
THE PERSON
In this role you will:
Overall
• Manage the relationship and retention of CMs from Matriculation to Alumnihood
• Deeply know each participants' experience, goals and potential barriers to completion
• Set the vision and direction for a portfolio of approximately 40 participants by serving as primary relationship holder, sense-making partner, connector, and leadership coach through each phase of their journey.
• Maintain a deep understanding of all supports available to CMs in their regions, their placement community, CM wellness resources, external instructional supports, and their alignment to the CM Roadmap for Development.
• Connect CMs to appropriate resources, based on individual CM needs and development plans.
• Be able to apply knowledge of participant policies and procedures to navigate CM concerns and de-escalate risk. This includes drafting, managing and executing improvement plans, seeking consultation from internal partners (SMD, LD, CMPP, National Mental Health Consultant, Legal Affairs, regional point of contact, etc) when barriers or incidents arise with participants relative to their experience, impact, and/or retention
• Participate in select regional staff events (retreats, staff meetings, regional corps member events, etc)
Additional Details:
Matriculation (20%)
• Serve as the primary success partner to assigned matriculants with the goal of helping each matriculant understand the regional context, feel connected to the region and organization, and successfully matriculate.
• Work in conjunction with the MD, Matriculation Generalist to ensure incoming corps members can make sense of required action items, understand who to go to for what, and have the information they need to confidently join the corps.
• When needed: Track confirmation and onboarding progress and/or communications updates in appropriate tracker, ex: unique circumstances, any information we need to know to manage them through the onboarding process.
• Partner with your region(s) to execute a placement strategy that accelerates us toward the 10 year goal; seek and secure placement opportunities aligned to that strategy, and do what is needed to ensure ICMs are set up for success.
• Examples include: interview prep, strategic connections to schools/interviews, scheduling, etc. (paperwork/materials submissions needed to qualify for an interview handled by MD, Matriculation Generalist).
• In conjunction with MD, Matriculation Generalist, analyze inputs to identify key trends and adjust strategies between each confirmation window to ensure we’re matriculating the maximum number of corps members to your region(s), in alignment with the placement strategy.
Pre-Service (10%)
• In conjunction with the Regional Point(s) of Contact, undergo a rigorous process to determine a location for pre-service practicum that is best aligned with the regional strategy.
• Once determined, support the Leadership Development-Operations team in planning and execution of in-person practicum.
• Facilitate regional community building, support CMs to make sense of their experience and the ecosystem of supports around them, and provide ongoing support to CMs in determining strengths, areas for improvement, and root causes for identified issues to strategically connect CMs with the most relevant supports.
In-Service (50%)
• Partner with each corps member to develop an individualized coaching and support plan involving determining strengths, areas for improvement, and root causes for identified issues to strategically connecting CMs with most relevant supports (including additional classroom observations as needed).
• Evaluate CM teaching practice with the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) through in-person or virtual classroom observations.
• Complete CLASS certification prior to the first CLASS observation (training provided by TFA).
• Implement CLASS assessment for all CMs in prek-grade 3 classrooms.
• Support the development of the revised CLASS 2025 tool for prek-grade 12.
• Support CM to make meaning of their CLASS scores in connection to prioritized actions to take to improve their practice.
• Help CMs develop an understanding of what their CLASS scores mean.
• Support CM leadership development in utilizing the CLASS to reflect on their impact and continuously increase their effectiveness.
• Connect CM to resources across the ecosystem of support in alignment to the areas of strength and areas of growth surfaced through their CLASS scores.
• Support CMs in the implementation and sense making of Cultivate and/or other student surveys.
• Attend staff training and facilitate CM sessions aligned to the student surveys.
• Maintain school-based relationships to steward partnership, elevate needs, and support retention efforts.
• Analyze trends in learning and support needs across CMs experiences in order to communicate with those building group learning experiences, and play a role in designing and implementing the Equity Driven Teaching & Learning Summits
• Partner with our external instructional coaches, local principals and local instructional supports to create individualized plans for CMs.
AmeriCorps (10%)
• As needed and directed by the Manager, Leadership Development-Operations (M,LD-Ops), follow-up with incoming CMs and current CMs to complete AmeriCorps action items.
• Monitor CMs enrolled in AmeriCorps on AmeriCorps requirements; as needed, inform principals of requirements.
• Complete AmeriCorps evaluations at the middle and end of the program year; as needed, and help secure principal forms. Support documentation collection processes for status changes.
Other (10%)
• Serve as an “all hands on deck” team member willing to support your program team in various ways as needs and opportunities arise including selection.
• Engage in diversity, equity, and inclusion conversations for ongoing personal reflection and learning, acknowledging that we are never done learning and growing.
• Complete general administrative responsibilities accurately and on time.
Your Experience
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role (minimum qualifications):
• 5+ years work experience, including at least 2 years classroom teaching experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Willing to work flexible hours with some nights and weekends
• Certification: Complete CLASS certification prior to the first CLASS observation (training provided by TFA), hold an executive coaching certification, or be willing to acquire one (at TFA’s expense) in the first year of the role.
• Travel: Ability to travel to in-person meetings in various U.S. cities 2-3 times/year, and regions supported - depending on number of regions supported (at least one - no more than 2)
BONUS (preferred Qualifications)
• 7+ years experience, with specific experience in leadership coaching and/or leading adults
• Experience coaching and advising capable and competent leaders through complex challenges towards impact.
• A track record of getting results while managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously Skills & Orientations:
• Deep commitment to being an anti-racist leader through grounding in our commitment to diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion
• Deep investment in Teach For America’s core values and mission
• Belief that there is a place for both standard and customized approaches to supporting CMs across our enterprise
• Love of thinking across the enterprise and considering multiple levers and ways of operating that benefit multiple regions, not just one - feeling “on the hook” for success in all regions
• a belief that the focus is not only on the success of the region (or group of regions) you support, but that we are on the hook for the success of the organization at large
• High skill and orientation towards managing up. (thinking specifically about the need to be explicit with two different managers on their needs, questions, etc)
• Have energy for/get joy from supporting CMs in their ability to determine and assess what they need to succeed vs nitty gritty instructional coaching
• Desire to be on the hook for ensuring each candidate has the strongest possible offer and work with your team to identify needs, address them, and be responsible for changes
• Strength in critical problem solving such that your manager is a thought partner, not a problem solver and you can plan independently and at a high level with baseline information (templates/examples not needed) High willingness to leave many components of past programming behind and adopt something new
• Exceptional relationship builder with CMs and school leaders and external partners
• Deep commitment to being an anti-racist leader and building these orientations among your corps member cohort, grounded in our commitment to diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - with orientation to proactive communications with managers about progress and potential areas of concern
• Strong sense of self-awareness and understanding of strengths and areas for development
• Skilled in creating and upholding accountability practices to ensure enterprise success
• Skilled in conducting needs assessments, analyzing complex landscapes, and deriving a set of strategic levers to support prioritized needs
• Demonstrated ability to:
• work with a significant level of autonomy, and make strategic decisions in varying and nuanced situations
• develop and cultivate effective relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders and support them in contributing to a shared goal
• listen, learn, and earn credibility with all constituencies, then decisively move forward to implement agreed-upon solutions
• manage multiple priorities, prioritize effectively, and alternate fluidly between thinking about the big picture and executing on specific strategies
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As a MD, Leadership Development, you will be a member of both the Teach For America Program team and of the region(s) you support. The Program Team is responsible for defining the type of systems-change leadership required to reach “One Day” and how to best develop that leadership through the act of teaching. We provide, develop, and or connect people to resources and experiences of superior quality, relevance, and efficiency that empower and support regions in optimally developing leadership through the act of teaching in ways that can be adapted to their specific contexts. As a result, our teachers are more likely to feel part of a connected and thriving community, increasingly achieve meaningful and enduring impact, and commit to systems-change leadership in their work for educational equity.
Your Compensation
The applicable salary range for each U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary range for this role is $93,300-$134,800. are set forth below. This range may be modified in the future.
You can view which tier applies to where you plan to work here. If your location is not listed, please click here for additional total rewards information.
THE PERKS
By joining staff, you join a network of individuals committed to pursuing equity for all students and developing themselves as professionals in the process. We as an organization value the longevity of our employees and offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits plan. The salary range for this U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands.
NEXT STEPS
Interested in this position? Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Apply. For questions about Program Prototype roles, reach out to prototypehiring@teachforamerica.org. If you have questions regarding other non-Program Prototype roles, please reach our to the Talent Acquisition team at StaffHiring@teachforamerica.org or visit www.teachforamerica.org/about-us/careers Show more details...
via Glassdoor
posted_at: 2 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 90K–135K a yearwork_from_home: 1
ROLE TITLE: Managing Direcrtor, Alumni Services (Full-time)
POSITION REPORTS TO: Jennifer Howard...
, Executive Director TFA Ohio
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 21 at 11:59pm ET
LOCATION: Must be based in Southwest, Ohio; may work remotely from this region
SALARY: $90,000.00 to $134,800.00
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As the Managing Director, Alumni Services, you will support the TFA Ohio alumni community through providing programming, career and professional
ROLE TITLE: Managing Direcrtor, Alumni Services (Full-time)
POSITION REPORTS TO: Jennifer Howard...
, Executive Director TFA Ohio
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 21 at 11:59pm ET
LOCATION: Must be based in Southwest, Ohio; may work remotely from this region
SALARY: $90,000.00 to $134,800.00
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As the Managing Director, Alumni Services, you will support the TFA Ohio alumni community through providing programming, career and professional development, fellowships, and /or networking opportunities. You will inspire, match, and support the retention of our talented alumni base, and second year corps members, in key roles in schools, school systems, community-based organizations. You’ll build strong relationships with alumni to learn their interests, passions, and long-term leadership goals and provide information, encouragement, and support around education leadership opportunities and pathways. In developing relationships with alumni, you will also strengthen their relationship with Teach For America. You will develop and manage a portfolio of professional development opportunities and funding for alumni, building deep relationships with hiring partners as you seek to match talent with their open roles. The ideal candidate will be a mission-driven, skilled relationship builder and influencer who is passionate about identifying, recruiting, and stewarding talent to take on various school, school system, and community leadership roles. A great candidate for this position will have experience engaging in strategic thinking, building relationships, influencing outcomes, and utilizing information to solve problems.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
• (50%) Develop and implement a talent matching and career acceleration strategy for investing and supporting alumni and those transitioning into alumni-hood within the region.
• Meet with alumni to understand their interests, goals, and opportunities to maximize their impact as part of our movement.
• Match alumni to leadership opportunities that align with our 2030 goal, mission, and their interests/strengths/experiences.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders in the regional community, school systems, universities, and advocacy organizations and translate those relationships into opportunities for alumni.
• Work closely with the national centers to align on content, cadence, and amplification of talent/career support opportunities for alumni.
• Maintain data systems to ensure accuracy of alumni employment information, residency, etc.
• Collaborate with program colleagues to support corps members in their transition to alumni-hood.
• Manage objectives articulated within grants, attend meetings with grantees, and report out on progress.
• Lead the planning and execution of a statewide alumni recruitment event.
• (30%) Create and manage a portfolio of employment, PD, civic leadership, and network engagement opportunities to support the development and retention of the TFA Ohio alumni network.
• Leverage knowledge gained from alumni meetings to identify and segment alumni that are best suited for each opportunity offered.
• Create PD, coaching, and fellowship database that is aligned to our 2030 goal, including effective science of reading and math instruction, to meet needs of alumni in school-based roles.
• Connect Ohio alumni education leaders to opportunities driven by TFA central teams (School Leaders of Color Conference, Rural School Leadership, etc.)
• Work closely with the Director of Operations to align on content, cadence, and channels for communicating with alumni, to administer funds to alumni, update regional website, and send relevant communications to alumni.
• (20%) Maintain agile working habits that allow for the emergent needs at Teach For America.
• Take on additional projects and responsibilities as needed to support statewide vision and goals, serving as an “all hands on deck” team member willing to lean in for your team and TFA in various ways as needs and opportunities arise.
• Engage in diversity, equity, and inclusion conversations for ongoing personal reflection and learning, acknowledging that we are never done learning and growing.
• Complete general administrative responsibilities accurately and on time and support others on the team to do the same.
• Fill requests for information as needed internally and externally.
A WEEK IN THE LIFE
Over the course of any week, the MD, Alumni Services will spend time: having coffee chats with alumni, conducting career coaching conversations, meeting with partners to identify opportunities, designing engagement experiences, and sometimes you may even lend your capacity to support work at Teach For America such as other regional events, critical regional board meetings, corps member interviews, and more.
YOUR EXPERIENCE (minimum qualifications)
• 5 - 7 years of experience managing alumni relations and engagement, outreach, initiatives/programs, public relations, or similar experience
• Demonstrated experience building relationships to influence outcomes
• Experience managing projects to reach and exceed ambitious goals required
• A personal commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive practices
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and demonstrate strong judgment in complex situations with multiple stakeholders
BONUS (preferred qualifications)
• Prior human assets, talent recruitment, career counseling is highly preferred
• Familiarity with education or the education landscape in Ohio, specifically how schools and districts operate and their structure
• Ability to travel as needed (quarterly)
• Teach For America alumni are strongly encouraged to apply
• Solid history of engagement and involvement with regional alumni events and opportunities
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
Teach For America Ohio has 70 corps members reaching nearly 6,000 students across the state. Additionally, over 1,000 alumni are working from all sectors to end educational inequity. Regional staff members work to train and support corps members, continually strengthen relationships with local schools and districts, foster the leadership of local alumni, and grow the regional funding base and community partnerships to guarantee that Teach For America Ohio can build a sustainable movement to
reach the day when every child in the region has access to an excellent education. To realize this vision in our lifetime, we know that we must accelerate the impact of TFA’s network to work towards implementing and sustaining progress in education and other sectors that most shape the outcomes of our students.
YOUR COMPENSATION
The applicable salary range for each U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary ranges for this role are set forth below. These ranges may be modified in the future. This role is based in Tier A.
Tier A Salary Range: $90,000.00 to $134,800.00
THE PERKS
By joining staff
, you join a network of individuals committed to pursuing equity for all students and developing themselves as professionals in the process. We as an organization value the longevity of our employees and offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits plan. The salary range for this U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands Show more details...
POSITION REPORTS TO: Jennifer Howard...
, Executive Director TFA Ohio
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 21 at 11:59pm ET
LOCATION: Must be based in Southwest, Ohio; may work remotely from this region
SALARY: $90,000.00 to $134,800.00
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As the Managing Director, Alumni Services, you will support the TFA Ohio alumni community through providing programming, career and professional development, fellowships, and /or networking opportunities. You will inspire, match, and support the retention of our talented alumni base, and second year corps members, in key roles in schools, school systems, community-based organizations. You’ll build strong relationships with alumni to learn their interests, passions, and long-term leadership goals and provide information, encouragement, and support around education leadership opportunities and pathways. In developing relationships with alumni, you will also strengthen their relationship with Teach For America. You will develop and manage a portfolio of professional development opportunities and funding for alumni, building deep relationships with hiring partners as you seek to match talent with their open roles. The ideal candidate will be a mission-driven, skilled relationship builder and influencer who is passionate about identifying, recruiting, and stewarding talent to take on various school, school system, and community leadership roles. A great candidate for this position will have experience engaging in strategic thinking, building relationships, influencing outcomes, and utilizing information to solve problems.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
• (50%) Develop and implement a talent matching and career acceleration strategy for investing and supporting alumni and those transitioning into alumni-hood within the region.
• Meet with alumni to understand their interests, goals, and opportunities to maximize their impact as part of our movement.
• Match alumni to leadership opportunities that align with our 2030 goal, mission, and their interests/strengths/experiences.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders in the regional community, school systems, universities, and advocacy organizations and translate those relationships into opportunities for alumni.
• Work closely with the national centers to align on content, cadence, and amplification of talent/career support opportunities for alumni.
• Maintain data systems to ensure accuracy of alumni employment information, residency, etc.
• Collaborate with program colleagues to support corps members in their transition to alumni-hood.
• Manage objectives articulated within grants, attend meetings with grantees, and report out on progress.
• Lead the planning and execution of a statewide alumni recruitment event.
• (30%) Create and manage a portfolio of employment, PD, civic leadership, and network engagement opportunities to support the development and retention of the TFA Ohio alumni network.
• Leverage knowledge gained from alumni meetings to identify and segment alumni that are best suited for each opportunity offered.
• Create PD, coaching, and fellowship database that is aligned to our 2030 goal, including effective science of reading and math instruction, to meet needs of alumni in school-based roles.
• Connect Ohio alumni education leaders to opportunities driven by TFA central teams (School Leaders of Color Conference, Rural School Leadership, etc.)
• Work closely with the Director of Operations to align on content, cadence, and channels for communicating with alumni, to administer funds to alumni, update regional website, and send relevant communications to alumni.
• (20%) Maintain agile working habits that allow for the emergent needs at Teach For America.
• Take on additional projects and responsibilities as needed to support statewide vision and goals, serving as an “all hands on deck” team member willing to lean in for your team and TFA in various ways as needs and opportunities arise.
• Engage in diversity, equity, and inclusion conversations for ongoing personal reflection and learning, acknowledging that we are never done learning and growing.
• Complete general administrative responsibilities accurately and on time and support others on the team to do the same.
• Fill requests for information as needed internally and externally.
A WEEK IN THE LIFE
Over the course of any week, the MD, Alumni Services will spend time: having coffee chats with alumni, conducting career coaching conversations, meeting with partners to identify opportunities, designing engagement experiences, and sometimes you may even lend your capacity to support work at Teach For America such as other regional events, critical regional board meetings, corps member interviews, and more.
YOUR EXPERIENCE (minimum qualifications)
• 5 - 7 years of experience managing alumni relations and engagement, outreach, initiatives/programs, public relations, or similar experience
• Demonstrated experience building relationships to influence outcomes
• Experience managing projects to reach and exceed ambitious goals required
• A personal commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive practices
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and demonstrate strong judgment in complex situations with multiple stakeholders
BONUS (preferred qualifications)
• Prior human assets, talent recruitment, career counseling is highly preferred
• Familiarity with education or the education landscape in Ohio, specifically how schools and districts operate and their structure
• Ability to travel as needed (quarterly)
• Teach For America alumni are strongly encouraged to apply
• Solid history of engagement and involvement with regional alumni events and opportunities
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
Teach For America Ohio has 70 corps members reaching nearly 6,000 students across the state. Additionally, over 1,000 alumni are working from all sectors to end educational inequity. Regional staff members work to train and support corps members, continually strengthen relationships with local schools and districts, foster the leadership of local alumni, and grow the regional funding base and community partnerships to guarantee that Teach For America Ohio can build a sustainable movement to
reach the day when every child in the region has access to an excellent education. To realize this vision in our lifetime, we know that we must accelerate the impact of TFA’s network to work towards implementing and sustaining progress in education and other sectors that most shape the outcomes of our students.
YOUR COMPENSATION
The applicable salary range for each U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary ranges for this role are set forth below. These ranges may be modified in the future. This role is based in Tier A.
Tier A Salary Range: $90,000.00 to $134,800.00
THE PERKS
By joining staff
, you join a network of individuals committed to pursuing equity for all students and developing themselves as professionals in the process. We as an organization value the longevity of our employees and offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits plan. The salary range for this U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands Show more details...
via Glassdoor
posted_at: 5 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 55.7K–98.5K a yearwork_from_home: 1
ROLE TITLE: Manager, Regional External Affairs
POSITION REPORTS TO: Darren Kusmirek...
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 21st at 11:59 ET
LOCATION: Flexible
SALARY: $55,700-$98,500
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a member of Teach For America’s External Affairs team, you will partner closely with and support a small portfolio of regional teams to execute local external affairs plans. You will build close partnerships with local colleagues to ensure you are proximate
ROLE TITLE: Manager, Regional External Affairs
POSITION REPORTS TO: Darren Kusmirek...
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 21st at 11:59 ET
LOCATION: Flexible
SALARY: $55,700-$98,500
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a member of Teach For America’s External Affairs team, you will partner closely with and support a small portfolio of regional teams to execute local external affairs plans. You will build close partnerships with local colleagues to ensure you are proximate to the work happening in the communities you support, and you will engage in regular team of teams meetings with national and local external affairs colleagues to increase integration and alignment of the external affairs work happening across the organization. The external affairs work that you execute will increase the external profile and relevance of TFA; rally support for this work; inspire more applications to the corps and Ignite; highlight and support the impact of alum education leaders; increase awareness around what is working to improve student learning and classroom conditions for social, emotional, and academic development; and mitigate external affairs risks.
You are a collaborative team member and you contribute to an agile and efficient team of external affairs experts, as well as organizational wide external affairs practices and knowledge building. You demonstrate a commitment to education, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
• (70%) Serve as the point of contact for External Affairs needs for cohort of regional teams. This may include:
• Provide design support and produce collateral (presentation decks, email headers, event signage, one pagers, etc);
• Develop local messaging based on national message guidance, draft speeches and op-eds;
• Support and deploy mass emails utilizing Salesforce Marketing Cloud;
• Develop and schedule social media content utilizing Sprout Social;
• Research local members of the media and partner with the Communications and Public Affairs team to support local staff in media relationship building and pitching;
• Elevate local stories for national amplification (tfa.org, earned media, national social channels) by ensuring regional colleagues are aware of storytelling priorities and soliciting ideas and sources for local stories;
• Update local tfa.org microsites;
• Video and photo sourcing, editing & shoot planning
• Support reviewing estimates/proposals for external consultants
• (30%) Create and update central external affairs resources including external message guidance and planning templates.
You can learn more about this opportunity in this voice note
from the hiring manager.
A WEEK IN THE LIFE
Over the course of any week, the Manager, Regional External Affairs will spend time:
• partnering with regional teams on determining, planning, and executing external affairs plans for owned media channels (web, email, social, etc).
• developing enterprise-wide message guidance, templates, and other resources in partnership with the national External Affairs team.
• collaborating with members of the external affairs team to design external affairs tools and resources for regional use.
• talking with staff and members of the local network, and reading local media to source stories to be amplified via owned and earned local and national media.
• writing, designing, editing and creating - you’ll find a balance of time spent in deep collaboration with local and national colleagues and time spent working independently to execute your plans.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role (minimum qualifications):
• Experience with email marketing platforms, preferably Salesforce Marketing Cloud;
• Experience creating social media assets and written content, and leveraging Sprout Social to schedule posts across multiple channels and accounts;
• Experience working with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva;
• Ability to write long-form and short-form content preferred;
• Exceptional ability to build and execute a project plan;
• Ability to make timely decisions and demonstrate good judgment
BONUS (preferred qualifications)
• Knowledge of Teach For America’s brand standards;
• Prior experience working with members of the media is a bonus;
• Ability to work across teams and clearly and efficiently drive work forward;
• Willing to work occasional weekend or evening work hours
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
You will be one of four Managers for Regional External Affairs, sitting on Teach For America’s national External Affairs team and reporting directly to a Senior Managing Director for Communications and Public Affairs. You will work very closely with colleagues in the regions you support and you will work as part of a team of teams, comprised of local and national external affairs colleagues, positioned to efficiently make decisions and effectively move work forward. Teach For America’s External Affairs team works to:
• Grow our network via strategic, omnichannel marketing campaigns that raise awareness with our target audiences;
• Rally and activate local coalitions through our rebrand reintroducing TFA to all audiences;
• Elevate TFA and our leaders to be sought-after voices in the media and respected thought leaders in the education sector whose contributions to national and local conversations on education equity drive awareness of TFA’s impact and breakthroughs that accelerate the pace of systems change;
• Maximize public funding flowing to TFA and to education, specifically the schools & communities we serve - through federal, state and local dollars; and
• Support regions as they seek to pursue their localized 2030 goals through policy advocacy and government affairs.
YOUR COMPENSATION
The applicable salary range for each U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary ranges for this role are set forth below. These ranges may be modified in the future.
COLA A: $57,800 - $83,500
COLA B: $63,000 - $91,000
COLA C: $68,200 - $98,500
You can view which tier applies to where you plan to work here
. If your location is not listed, please click here
for additional total rewards information.
THE PERKS
By joining staff
, you join a network of individuals committed to pursuing equity for all students and developing themselves as professionals in the process. We as an organization value the longevity of our employees and offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits plan. The salary range for this U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands Show more details...
POSITION REPORTS TO: Darren Kusmirek...
APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 21st at 11:59 ET
LOCATION: Flexible
SALARY: $55,700-$98,500
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a member of Teach For America’s External Affairs team, you will partner closely with and support a small portfolio of regional teams to execute local external affairs plans. You will build close partnerships with local colleagues to ensure you are proximate to the work happening in the communities you support, and you will engage in regular team of teams meetings with national and local external affairs colleagues to increase integration and alignment of the external affairs work happening across the organization. The external affairs work that you execute will increase the external profile and relevance of TFA; rally support for this work; inspire more applications to the corps and Ignite; highlight and support the impact of alum education leaders; increase awareness around what is working to improve student learning and classroom conditions for social, emotional, and academic development; and mitigate external affairs risks.
You are a collaborative team member and you contribute to an agile and efficient team of external affairs experts, as well as organizational wide external affairs practices and knowledge building. You demonstrate a commitment to education, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
• (70%) Serve as the point of contact for External Affairs needs for cohort of regional teams. This may include:
• Provide design support and produce collateral (presentation decks, email headers, event signage, one pagers, etc);
• Develop local messaging based on national message guidance, draft speeches and op-eds;
• Support and deploy mass emails utilizing Salesforce Marketing Cloud;
• Develop and schedule social media content utilizing Sprout Social;
• Research local members of the media and partner with the Communications and Public Affairs team to support local staff in media relationship building and pitching;
• Elevate local stories for national amplification (tfa.org, earned media, national social channels) by ensuring regional colleagues are aware of storytelling priorities and soliciting ideas and sources for local stories;
• Update local tfa.org microsites;
• Video and photo sourcing, editing & shoot planning
• Support reviewing estimates/proposals for external consultants
• (30%) Create and update central external affairs resources including external message guidance and planning templates.
You can learn more about this opportunity in this voice note
from the hiring manager.
A WEEK IN THE LIFE
Over the course of any week, the Manager, Regional External Affairs will spend time:
• partnering with regional teams on determining, planning, and executing external affairs plans for owned media channels (web, email, social, etc).
• developing enterprise-wide message guidance, templates, and other resources in partnership with the national External Affairs team.
• collaborating with members of the external affairs team to design external affairs tools and resources for regional use.
• talking with staff and members of the local network, and reading local media to source stories to be amplified via owned and earned local and national media.
• writing, designing, editing and creating - you’ll find a balance of time spent in deep collaboration with local and national colleagues and time spent working independently to execute your plans.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role (minimum qualifications):
• Experience with email marketing platforms, preferably Salesforce Marketing Cloud;
• Experience creating social media assets and written content, and leveraging Sprout Social to schedule posts across multiple channels and accounts;
• Experience working with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva;
• Ability to write long-form and short-form content preferred;
• Exceptional ability to build and execute a project plan;
• Ability to make timely decisions and demonstrate good judgment
BONUS (preferred qualifications)
• Knowledge of Teach For America’s brand standards;
• Prior experience working with members of the media is a bonus;
• Ability to work across teams and clearly and efficiently drive work forward;
• Willing to work occasional weekend or evening work hours
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
You will be one of four Managers for Regional External Affairs, sitting on Teach For America’s national External Affairs team and reporting directly to a Senior Managing Director for Communications and Public Affairs. You will work very closely with colleagues in the regions you support and you will work as part of a team of teams, comprised of local and national external affairs colleagues, positioned to efficiently make decisions and effectively move work forward. Teach For America’s External Affairs team works to:
• Grow our network via strategic, omnichannel marketing campaigns that raise awareness with our target audiences;
• Rally and activate local coalitions through our rebrand reintroducing TFA to all audiences;
• Elevate TFA and our leaders to be sought-after voices in the media and respected thought leaders in the education sector whose contributions to national and local conversations on education equity drive awareness of TFA’s impact and breakthroughs that accelerate the pace of systems change;
• Maximize public funding flowing to TFA and to education, specifically the schools & communities we serve - through federal, state and local dollars; and
• Support regions as they seek to pursue their localized 2030 goals through policy advocacy and government affairs.
YOUR COMPENSATION
The applicable salary range for each U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary ranges for this role are set forth below. These ranges may be modified in the future.
COLA A: $57,800 - $83,500
COLA B: $63,000 - $91,000
COLA C: $68,200 - $98,500
You can view which tier applies to where you plan to work here
. If your location is not listed, please click here
for additional total rewards information.
THE PERKS
By joining staff
, you join a network of individuals committed to pursuing equity for all students and developing themselves as professionals in the process. We as an organization value the longevity of our employees and offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits plan. The salary range for this U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands Show more details...
via Workday
posted_at: 5 days agoschedule_type: Full-timework_from_home: 1
ROLE TITLE: Manager, Data & Learning TEAM: Detroit/Michigan Regional Team REPORTS TO: Katie Carpenter, Senior Managing Director, Learning & Strategic Initiatives LOCATION: The Michigan team’s office is in Detroit and it’s expected that this role will be able to be in the office 1-2 days per week. Application Deadline: July 14th at 5:00pm ET Salary: $74,300.00 to $111,300.00 WHAT YOU’LL DO As the Manager, Data and Learning, you will play a pivotal
ROLE TITLE: Manager, Data & Learning TEAM: Detroit/Michigan Regional Team REPORTS TO: Katie Carpenter, Senior Managing Director, Learning & Strategic Initiatives LOCATION: The Michigan team’s office is in Detroit and it’s expected that this role will be able to be in the office 1-2 days per week. Application Deadline: July 14th at 5:00pm ET Salary: $74,300.00 to $111,300.00 WHAT YOU’LL DO As the Manager, Data and Learning, you will play a pivotal role in the gathering and accessibility of data for the regional team as well as supporting the learning and research efforts of our external evaluation partner. Working in partnership with your teammates on the regional Program and Growth and Learning teams, you will directly influence our team-wide initiatives to make programmatic data more accessible, to increase staff capacity to leverage programmatic data in day-to-day work, and to evolve and execute our bi-annual educator surveys. You will also support our data partnership efforts with... school partners, including management of contracts and data sharing agreements. The Manager, Data and Learning also plays a key role in our evolving learning agenda in collaboration with external research partners, including production of learning reports. This position is a unique opportunity for an individual who thrives on supporting the work of others by helping them access and use data, demonstrates strong organizational and project management skills, and has experience using tools for reporting and analyzing data. The ideal candidate will excel at building relationships and partnering with multiple stakeholders with competing priorities and have an orientation towards further developing their technical skills. The Manager, Data and Learning will report directly to the Senior Managing Director, Learning and Strategic Initiatives and work closely with both our Educator Program team and Growth and Learning team. WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR Data Management (45%) Co-design and manage the data requirements for our statewide fellowship program, including certification credits and people data. Draft and execute contracts for school partnerships in collaboration with our legal team and ensure obligations are tracked. Support school partner needs with data submission including core components of data sharing agreements. Alongside our Program Team and evaluation partners, build the internal mid-year and end of year evaluation tools and processes to capture data and learning from our fellows and corps members. Perform data analysis of our mid-year and end of year educator data including identification of key trends and implications. Research and Learning (45%) Collaborate with our external research partners to provide data accessibility, submission and tracking support. Produce learning reports for internal and external audiences that capture the key findings and inform our broader learning agenda. Support the use of data to drive broader strategy decisions. Ongoing Regional Responsibility (10%) Serve as an “all hands on deck” team member willing to support the region in various ways as needs and opportunities arise. Engage in diversity, equity, and inclusion conversations for ongoing personal reflection and learning, acknowledging that we are never done learning and growing. Participate in and support various regional and national efforts, including events and special projects that sometimes occur on nights and weekends. Complete general administrative responsibilities accurately and on time. A WEEK IN THE LIFE: Over the course of any week, the M, Data and Learning will spend time: Managing people data, ensuring it’s accurate and engaging in various activities aligned to analysis needs of the moment. Meeting with team members to provide data insights on the work. Liaising with internal and external partners. Supporting team priorities as a member of an agile team. Supporting continued strong school and district partnerships. YOUR EXPERIENCE Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role (minimum qualifications): At least 3 years of professional experience Experience in project management and achieving ambitious goals Some experience organizing and managing robust data and conducting analysis required Skills Identifying and anticipating the needs of stakeholders who are looking for access to or support with data and metrics, especially when questions are unclear or ambiguous Ability to envision, plan, and project-manage multiple complex, collaborative projects simultaneously, with impeccable follow-through on execution Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal Thinks big, sets ambitious goals, sees the full system and the next move, and is a problem-solver. Carries themselves with humility, curiosity and generosity, and embraces the opportunity to learn along the way. Is a self-starter with strong project management skills and highly organized with impeccable attention to detail. Possess a track record of working across lines of difference to achieve results. Committed to embodying, and being a steward of, our core values and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Work Demands Ability to work evenings and weekends when necessary Minimal Travel required – approximately 2-6 times per year Education Bachelor’s degree required YOUR FUTURE TEAM In 2019, Teach For America Detroit adopted a ten year goal with a statewide aim: by 2030, twice as many children growing up in poverty-dense communities across Michigan will reach key educational milestones indicating that they are on a path to economic mobility and co-creating a future filled with possibility. If achieved, the outcome would be significant– 20,000 more students would be on a path to greater economic opportunity and mobility. More importantly, because achieving this scale would require a system change strategy, the conditions will have been set in Detroit and across Michigan, both in policy and practice, in schools and beyond schools, to drive more equitable outcomes for a generation of children growing up in our state. To achieve our 10 year goal, we will need to build a larger, more diverse team that can perform at a high level and move together. We will need to be in relationship with a broad and diverse set of stakeholders. We will need to express humility and curiosity in learning, and to be effective in capturing and sharing that learning and telling stories. We’ll also need to be courageous, dreaming big and letting go of the perceived limitations and deep orthodoxies in our pursuit of solutions. Recognizing that the world will continue to rapidly change around us, especially as we step into more complex spaces, we’ll need to be adaptable in crafting solutions, remaining obsessed with the problem and agile in our solutions. YOUR COMPENSATION The applicable salary range for each U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary ranges for this role are set forth below. These ranges may be modified in the future. This role will be based in Tier A. Tier A Salary Range: $74,300.00 to $111,300.00 Funding source and term: This is primarily funded through a federal/state grant, and therefore this strategy (and position) could sunset in December 2026. The details of how this could impact the role will be discussed with finalist candidates during the application process. THE PERKS By joining staff, you join a network of individuals committed to pursuing equity for all students and developing themselves as professionals in the process. We as an organization value the longevity of our employees and offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits plan. The salary range for this U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. NEXT STEPS Interested in this position? Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Apply. For questions about Program Prototype roles, reach out to prototypehiring@teachforamerica.org. If you have questions regarding other non-Program Prototype roles, please reach our to the Talent Acquisition team at StaffHiring@teachforamerica.org or visit www.teachforamerica.org/about-us/careers. There are more than 16 million children growing up in poverty in the U.S., and less than 10 percent of them will graduate from college. These statistics are not a reflection of our children’s potential; we know that children growing up in poverty can and do achieve at the highest levels. Rather, these statistics reflect the systemic lack of access and opportunity for children in low-income communities. By 2030, twice as many children in communities where we work will reach key educational milestones indicating they are on a path to economic mobility and a future filled with possibility. Teach For America’s (TFA) mission is to find, develop, and support a diverse network of leaders committed to expanding opportunity for children from classrooms, schools, and every sector and field that shapes the broader systems in which schools operate. We are seeking individuals who align with our mission, core values and commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusiveness and are ready to join us in this global movement. WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSIVENESS In all we do, we act on the following beliefs: Diversity is crucial for successful change efforts and is one of Teach For America’s greatest strengths. The full potential of our diverse network will be reached only when we are an inclusive community. The predictability of success or failure for our students or individuals in our organization should not correlate with any social, cultural or other identity-based factors. Teach For America encourages individuals of all ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to this effort. Teach For America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. *Our job descriptions reflect Teach For America's assignment of essential functions and qualifications of the role. Nothing herein restricts management's right to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities to this role at any time
Show more details...
via Workday
posted_at: 5 days agoschedule_type: Full-timework_from_home: 1
ROLE TITLE: Managing Director, Alumni Program and Leadership Experiences REPORTS TO: Vice President, Alumni Program Implementation APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 12 at 5:00 PM ET LOCATION: Flexible SALARY: Tier A: $93,300 - $134,800 Tier B: $101,700 - $146,900 Tier C: $110,100 - $159,100 WHAT YOU’LL DO This role is specifically focused on supporting the leadership development and ongoing learning of TFA alumni continuing to work in PK-12 education as
ROLE TITLE: Managing Director, Alumni Program and Leadership Experiences REPORTS TO: Vice President, Alumni Program Implementation APPLICATION DEADLINE: July 12 at 5:00 PM ET LOCATION: Flexible SALARY: Tier A: $93,300 - $134,800 Tier B: $101,700 - $146,900 Tier C: $110,100 - $159,100 WHAT YOU’LL DO This role is specifically focused on supporting the leadership development and ongoing learning of TFA alumni continuing to work in PK-12 education as teachers, school leaders and school systems leaders across the country. Specifically, you will be responsible for leading a variety of programmatic offerings that address the learning needs of TFA alumni in this field. This includes designing and facilitating live and virtual programs, working with partner organizations to leverage their expertise and offerings in service of this constituent group, and curating resources relevant to our alumni educator community. The goal of this role is to ensure that TFA alumni continuing their direct... service in education have access to the experiences and network they need to make the strongest impact possible in their school communities. The ideal candidate for this role deeply believes in the importance of direct work in schools as a critical lever toward systemic change and this belief is likely informed by their own previous work experience of teaching and leading in schools. You are passionate about leveraging the resources of TFA to help educators make their classrooms and schools equitable, loving, and liberatory places for their students, families, and staff. You are interested in and have expertise in adult learning and have led varied professional development opportunities for groups of educators. You can easily toggle between managing a project plan for program logistics and engaging an audience of veteran educators with credibility and relevance. WHAT YOU' LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR Alumni Engagement and Connection ( 70%) Co-create and set the vision and goals for program offerings for the target audience of TFA alumni in education. Co-Design & Facilitate live and virtual learning experiences for veteran teachers, aspiring and current school and systems leaders (e.g. Rural School Leadership Academy, Schools to Learn From, Spring Forward Series, etc.) in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. Facilitate dialogue amongst diverse participants on complex topics often including issues of DEI Ensure programming is embodying antiracist leadership practices and developing leaders to be equity minded anti-racist leaders in their communities and schools Utilize Stable Systems (20%) Review quantitative and qualitative data from program offerings to continuously improve offerings in partnership with SMD Participant Leadership Development Work closely with operations and communications staff to ensure strong recruitment and logistics for any program offerings Ensure a cohesive programmatic experience, working directly with regional teams as needed Continually monitor and learn about the changing context, emerging trends in the field. Team Responsibilities (10%) Operate flexibly to lend skills and capacity to meet the needs of emerging projects or priorities as they arise Attend and actively engage in professional development opportunities and learning groups Responsibly steward regional resources through consistent compliance with all employee policies and expectations A WEEK IN THE LIFE As a member of the CM and Alumni Programming Capability Center, you can expect that every week will be just a bit different; there is no one “week in the life!” Given the specific projects you may be working on, whether team-specific or enterprise-wide, you’ll be spending your time building and strengthening relationships, setting vision and direction, planning, executing, problem-solving, and engaging in ongoing learning and growth. You can also expect to collaborate closely and frequently with other teams. As a member of the Alumni Program Implementation team, your weeks will be focused on curating leadership development experiences for alumni in education. YOUR EXPERIENCE Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role (minimum qualifications): Previous TFA experience (corps member or staff member) Has served in a school or school system based leadership role for a minimum of 3 years Strong organization and project management skills Adult leadership design & facilitation skills Exemplary interpersonal and relationship-building skills across lines of difference, particularly in situations demanding clear communication of priorities and/or quick consensus-building Knowledge of school and school systems leadership competencies and adult learning principles Strong customer service skills and orientation. Independent self-starter; excels in initiating, setting the vision for projects and can successfully self-manage to see the project through to completion Desire to constantly learn and improve; apply feedback and lessons learned to continuously improve work Commitment to racial equity with a demonstrated record of results BONUS (preferred qualifications) Strong visual communication skills (PPT, Canva, etc.) Comfortable with ambiguity and evolving, emergent strategy; has an entrepreneurial mindset. Previous experience supporting Teach For America alumni A broad knowledge or expertise in educational leadership organizations and content knowledge Work Demands Some weekend and evening work required for executing programming Ability to lift and transport up to 40 lbs Ability to travel to in-person programming in various U.S. locations via plane ( likely 6-8 times per year) YOUR FUTURE TEAM The Teach For America Corps Member and Alumni Programming Capability Center is charged with defining the type of systems-change leadership required to reach “One Day” and how to best develop that leadership first through teaching, and then through school and/or school system leadership for those who choose that path. We provide, develop, and connect people to resources and experiences of superior quality, relevance, and efficiency in ways that can be adapted to specific, localized contexts. As a result, program participants are more likely to feel part of a connected and thriving community, increasingly achieve meaningful and enduring impact, and continue to commit to systems-change leadership in their work for educational equity. The Alumni Program Implementation team curates and fully executes a suite of leadership development offerings for alumni educators, inclusive of alumni teachers through school system leaders. This fiscal year, they will also explore the scaling and evolution of other offerings for alumni educators from across the enterprise. YOUR COMPENSATION The applicable salary range for each U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary ranges for this role are set forth below. These ranges may be modified in the future. Tier A: $93,300 - $134,800 Tier B: $101,700 - $146,900 Tier C: $110,100 - $159,100 You can view which tier applies to where you plan to work here. If your location is not listed, please click here for additional total rewards information. THE PERKS By joining staff, you join a network of individuals committed to pursuing equity for all students and developing themselves as professionals in the process. We as an organization value the longevity of our employees and offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits plan. The salary range for this U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. NEXT STEPS Interested in this position? Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click Apply. For questions about Program Prototype roles, reach out to prototypehiring@teachforamerica.org. If you have questions regarding other non-Program Prototype roles, please reach our to the Talent Acquisition team at StaffHiring@teachforamerica.org or visit www.teachforamerica.org/about-us/careers. There are more than 16 million children growing up in poverty in the U.S., and less than 10 percent of them will graduate from college. These statistics are not a reflection of our children’s potential; we know that children growing up in poverty can and do achieve at the highest levels. Rather, these statistics reflect the systemic lack of access and opportunity for children in low-income communities. By 2030, twice as many children in communities where we work will reach key educational milestones indicating they are on a path to economic mobility and a future filled with possibility. Teach For America’s (TFA) mission is to find, develop, and support a diverse network of leaders committed to expanding opportunity for children from classrooms, schools, and every sector and field that shapes the broader systems in which schools operate. We are seeking individuals who align with our mission, core values and commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusiveness and are ready to join us in this global movement. WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSIVENESS In all we do, we act on the following beliefs: Diversity is crucial for successful change efforts and is one of Teach For America’s greatest strengths. The full potential of our diverse network will be reached only when we are an inclusive community. The predictability of success or failure for our students or individuals in our organization should not correlate with any social, cultural or other identity-based factors. Teach For America encourages individuals of all ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to this effort. Teach For America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. *Our job descriptions reflect Teach For America's assignment of essential functions and qualifications of the role. Nothing herein restricts management's right to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities to this role at any time
Show more details...
via Glassdoor
posted_at: 11 days agoschedule_type: Full-timework_from_home: 1
TEAM: People Team
REPORTS TO: Vice President, Talent Management...
LOCATION: Flexible
WHAT YOU’LL DO
At Teach For America, we are inspired by a single mission – one day, all children will have access to an excellent education. In pursuit of that mission, we have to evolve our ways of working, being and doing that will allow our People Team to become the agile HR shop that is sustainably set up to support an ever-evolving organization that
TEAM: People Team
REPORTS TO: Vice President, Talent Management...
LOCATION: Flexible
WHAT YOU’LL DO
At Teach For America, we are inspired by a single mission – one day, all children will have access to an excellent education. In pursuit of that mission, we have to evolve our ways of working, being and doing that will allow our People Team to become the agile HR shop that is sustainably set up to support an ever-evolving organization that seeks to work in more agile and nimble ways and that fosters the growth and development of talented staff who are prepared to thrive and drive impact. We are looking for a Senior Managing Director, People Support Partner (Business Partner) to provide strategic partnership to executives and team leaders to ensure that Teach For America maximizes each person’s and team’s contribution so that we have the most talented and diverse teams across all roles, ultimately fueling the movement to eliminate educational inequity. The People Support Partner plays a pivotal role in fueling Teach For America’s growth and success by providing top-tier, people-centered, equity-oriented staff support and strategic partnership.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Portfolio Management (65%)
• Provide proactive, strategic partnership in the specific areas of talent management, people development, and staff experience to team leaders across the enterprise..
• Support leaders in developing and understanding of the current and historical cultural conditions on the team that can accelerate or hinder their ability to attract, develop and retain top talent.
• Consultation on People strategy and structural alignment to operational strategy
• Support with high level identification of redundancies in skills/capabilities
• Thought partner and give guidance to support the implementation of systems and processes (hiring, performance reviews, performance improvement processes, change management, total rewards administration, etc.)
• Provide consultation, coaching, and guidance to team leaders who are leveraging a PIP as a development tool
• Inform the design of and facilitate learning engagements with executives and team leaders in partnership with other People team functional units in order to build capacity for talent management (eg: change management sessions, use of talent development tools, orienting leaders to broader talent management, etc.)
• Serve as the primary point of contact and internal team portfolio manager for all People team business units, services, and supports
Employee Relations Matter Management (15%)
• Consult with staff on significant breaches of our Core Values and Commitment to DEI
• Provide coaching and guidance to team leaders to support their staff members who experience culture breaches, determining the appropriate intervention
• Escalate complex/sensitive issues to Employee Relations team for partnership and support
Maintain agile working habits that allow for the emergent needs across Teach For America (20%)
• Manage ad-hoc and special projects as they arise, providing project-management capacity to the Talent and Administration portfolio
• Flow to support Talent Management teammates when capacity needs present (eg. unexpected vacancy, leave, urgent needs that arise)
• Demonstrate strong flexibility and prioritization when assessing team needs and supporting decisions about your work and time allocations
• Assess and adjust your time allocation and talent flow to ensure prioritized projects have the capacity, resources, and support needed to grow
A WEEK IN THE LIFE
Over the course of any week, the Senior Managing Director, People Support Partner (Business Partner) will spend time partnering with team leaders to understand the current state of their talent and talent needs while also reviewing and receiving staff grievances for escalation to the appropriate teams and/or individuals for support. With the implementation of standardized talent routings, each day as a Senior Managing Director, Business Partner might look a little different, but through further adoption days should start to follow the seasons of the work. Some days, you might spend time developing succession plans in partnership with our Talent Acquisition Partners and team leaders or you might be supporting team leaders with the implementation of our performance development system (Elevate) to drive critical outcomes for their team. Other days, you might be engaging with team leaders to identify critical skills needed on their teams to achieve their strategic goals or reviewing HR Acuity or CultureAmp data to prepare for a quarterly stepback to support in understanding the state of staff experience.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role (minimum qualifications):
• You have Minimum of 10 years of work experience
• Track record of building senior-level relationships
• Expertise in various HR programs and functions including, but not limited to business partnership, employee relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, leadership development, and organizational development
• You operate with a high level of personal responsibility and thrive in a context of ambiguity, complexity, and change.
• You use good judgment and decision making, strong initiative, and an adept learning orientation
• You thrive in a goal-oriented, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environment, including the ability to be flexible in project execution and scope of work
• You have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities and consistently meet ambitious deadlines and goals
• You have a deep commitment to TFA’s mission, core values, and our commitment to diversity and inclusiveness and pride for the organization and our mission.
• You have excellent organizational and time management abilities
• You can handle a high volume of time-sensitive responsibilities
• You are detail-oriented with accuracy
BONUS (preferred qualifications)
• 3+ years previous team management experience preferred
• Experience in utilizing Workday HRIS or other digital tools to maximize efficiency in talent management processes
• Evidence of strong management results
• You build rapport quickly, get your energy from seeking to understand the perspectives of your partners and prospects and leverage those insights to connect them to people and experiences aligned with their interests and needs;
• You communicate clearly and you are comfortable working across lines of difference.
• You are an exceptional project manager and excel at adapting existing systems and/or creating new ones.
• You are a curious problem solver. You are comfortable and nimble in backwards planning, assessing progress and course correcting as the road map changes.
• You are hungry to learn and grow. You’re excited by the opportunity to navigate a new recruitment space, and changing hiring landscapes. You seek strategic opportunities for your own professional development and encourage others to do the same. You are especially excited to become an expert in networking and sourcing strategies.
• You exemplify our core values and you know better work is done when informed by a range of perspectives.
• You take personal responsibility for your work and are solutions-oriented.
• You have set and reached ambitious goals in your current role.
• You have exceptional judgment and integrity in your work with all of your current stakeholders.
• You are an innovator who anticipates and seizes opportunities to refine strategies and processes.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
The People Team exists to ensure that Teach For America is the greatest place to work in our country. We attract, engage, develop, and retain our extraordinary, diverse staff, and we see ourselves as the utmost guardians of staff culture, core values, and our organization’s constant pursuit of excellence. Our team recruits and hires talented, diverse staff members and fosters an organizational culture of leadership, innovation, respect, and teamwork. We ensure that the core HR functions (such as benefits and workforce administration) run smoothly, and we ensure unparalleled opportunities for learning and growth for our 1,000+ full time, part-time, seasonal, and temporary employees.
This role will sit on the Talent Management wing of the People team, whose charge is to provide top-tier, people-centered, equity-oriented staff support and strategic partnership. We do so by ensuring that every staff member and team has the information and access to standardized policies, processes and systems of support that maximize their unique impact, strengthen their wellbeing, and allow them to be deeply rooted at TFA.
YOUR COMPENSATION
The applicable salary range for each U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary ranges for this role are set forth below. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Sector A: 113,00-126, 500
Sector B: 126,600-145,600
Sector C: 145,700-163,300
You can view which tier applies to where you plan to work here
. If your location is not listed, please click here
for additional total rewards information.
THE PERKS
By joining staff
, you join a network of individuals committed to pursuing equity for all students and developing themselves as professionals in the process. We as an organization value the longevity of our employees and offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits plan. The salary range for this U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands Show more details...
REPORTS TO: Vice President, Talent Management...
LOCATION: Flexible
WHAT YOU’LL DO
At Teach For America, we are inspired by a single mission – one day, all children will have access to an excellent education. In pursuit of that mission, we have to evolve our ways of working, being and doing that will allow our People Team to become the agile HR shop that is sustainably set up to support an ever-evolving organization that seeks to work in more agile and nimble ways and that fosters the growth and development of talented staff who are prepared to thrive and drive impact. We are looking for a Senior Managing Director, People Support Partner (Business Partner) to provide strategic partnership to executives and team leaders to ensure that Teach For America maximizes each person’s and team’s contribution so that we have the most talented and diverse teams across all roles, ultimately fueling the movement to eliminate educational inequity. The People Support Partner plays a pivotal role in fueling Teach For America’s growth and success by providing top-tier, people-centered, equity-oriented staff support and strategic partnership.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Portfolio Management (65%)
• Provide proactive, strategic partnership in the specific areas of talent management, people development, and staff experience to team leaders across the enterprise..
• Support leaders in developing and understanding of the current and historical cultural conditions on the team that can accelerate or hinder their ability to attract, develop and retain top talent.
• Consultation on People strategy and structural alignment to operational strategy
• Support with high level identification of redundancies in skills/capabilities
• Thought partner and give guidance to support the implementation of systems and processes (hiring, performance reviews, performance improvement processes, change management, total rewards administration, etc.)
• Provide consultation, coaching, and guidance to team leaders who are leveraging a PIP as a development tool
• Inform the design of and facilitate learning engagements with executives and team leaders in partnership with other People team functional units in order to build capacity for talent management (eg: change management sessions, use of talent development tools, orienting leaders to broader talent management, etc.)
• Serve as the primary point of contact and internal team portfolio manager for all People team business units, services, and supports
Employee Relations Matter Management (15%)
• Consult with staff on significant breaches of our Core Values and Commitment to DEI
• Provide coaching and guidance to team leaders to support their staff members who experience culture breaches, determining the appropriate intervention
• Escalate complex/sensitive issues to Employee Relations team for partnership and support
Maintain agile working habits that allow for the emergent needs across Teach For America (20%)
• Manage ad-hoc and special projects as they arise, providing project-management capacity to the Talent and Administration portfolio
• Flow to support Talent Management teammates when capacity needs present (eg. unexpected vacancy, leave, urgent needs that arise)
• Demonstrate strong flexibility and prioritization when assessing team needs and supporting decisions about your work and time allocations
• Assess and adjust your time allocation and talent flow to ensure prioritized projects have the capacity, resources, and support needed to grow
A WEEK IN THE LIFE
Over the course of any week, the Senior Managing Director, People Support Partner (Business Partner) will spend time partnering with team leaders to understand the current state of their talent and talent needs while also reviewing and receiving staff grievances for escalation to the appropriate teams and/or individuals for support. With the implementation of standardized talent routings, each day as a Senior Managing Director, Business Partner might look a little different, but through further adoption days should start to follow the seasons of the work. Some days, you might spend time developing succession plans in partnership with our Talent Acquisition Partners and team leaders or you might be supporting team leaders with the implementation of our performance development system (Elevate) to drive critical outcomes for their team. Other days, you might be engaging with team leaders to identify critical skills needed on their teams to achieve their strategic goals or reviewing HR Acuity or CultureAmp data to prepare for a quarterly stepback to support in understanding the state of staff experience.
YOUR EXPERIENCE
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role (minimum qualifications):
• You have Minimum of 10 years of work experience
• Track record of building senior-level relationships
• Expertise in various HR programs and functions including, but not limited to business partnership, employee relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, leadership development, and organizational development
• You operate with a high level of personal responsibility and thrive in a context of ambiguity, complexity, and change.
• You use good judgment and decision making, strong initiative, and an adept learning orientation
• You thrive in a goal-oriented, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environment, including the ability to be flexible in project execution and scope of work
• You have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities and consistently meet ambitious deadlines and goals
• You have a deep commitment to TFA’s mission, core values, and our commitment to diversity and inclusiveness and pride for the organization and our mission.
• You have excellent organizational and time management abilities
• You can handle a high volume of time-sensitive responsibilities
• You are detail-oriented with accuracy
BONUS (preferred qualifications)
• 3+ years previous team management experience preferred
• Experience in utilizing Workday HRIS or other digital tools to maximize efficiency in talent management processes
• Evidence of strong management results
• You build rapport quickly, get your energy from seeking to understand the perspectives of your partners and prospects and leverage those insights to connect them to people and experiences aligned with their interests and needs;
• You communicate clearly and you are comfortable working across lines of difference.
• You are an exceptional project manager and excel at adapting existing systems and/or creating new ones.
• You are a curious problem solver. You are comfortable and nimble in backwards planning, assessing progress and course correcting as the road map changes.
• You are hungry to learn and grow. You’re excited by the opportunity to navigate a new recruitment space, and changing hiring landscapes. You seek strategic opportunities for your own professional development and encourage others to do the same. You are especially excited to become an expert in networking and sourcing strategies.
• You exemplify our core values and you know better work is done when informed by a range of perspectives.
• You take personal responsibility for your work and are solutions-oriented.
• You have set and reached ambitious goals in your current role.
• You have exceptional judgment and integrity in your work with all of your current stakeholders.
• You are an innovator who anticipates and seizes opportunities to refine strategies and processes.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
The People Team exists to ensure that Teach For America is the greatest place to work in our country. We attract, engage, develop, and retain our extraordinary, diverse staff, and we see ourselves as the utmost guardians of staff culture, core values, and our organization’s constant pursuit of excellence. Our team recruits and hires talented, diverse staff members and fosters an organizational culture of leadership, innovation, respect, and teamwork. We ensure that the core HR functions (such as benefits and workforce administration) run smoothly, and we ensure unparalleled opportunities for learning and growth for our 1,000+ full time, part-time, seasonal, and temporary employees.
This role will sit on the Talent Management wing of the People team, whose charge is to provide top-tier, people-centered, equity-oriented staff support and strategic partnership. We do so by ensuring that every staff member and team has the information and access to standardized policies, processes and systems of support that maximize their unique impact, strengthen their wellbeing, and allow them to be deeply rooted at TFA.
YOUR COMPENSATION
The applicable salary range for each U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected salary ranges for this role are set forth below. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Sector A: 113,00-126, 500
Sector B: 126,600-145,600
Sector C: 145,700-163,300
You can view which tier applies to where you plan to work here
. If your location is not listed, please click here
for additional total rewards information.
THE PERKS
By joining staff
, you join a network of individuals committed to pursuing equity for all students and developing themselves as professionals in the process. We as an organization value the longevity of our employees and offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits plan. The salary range for this U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands Show more details...
via New Haven, CT - Geebo
posted_at: 2 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 20–28 an hour
THE ROLE The Director of Alumni Programs is an integral relationship manager that will lead building relationships and rapport with all Connecticut alumni deeply understand their needs and their current impact. This person will also spearhead specific programmatic initiatives that build alumni connection and are responsive to the desired change efforts happening across the state and at local levels. This could range from alumni milestone events such
THE ROLE The Director of Alumni Programs is an integral relationship manager that will lead building relationships and rapport with all Connecticut alumni deeply understand their needs and their current impact. This person will also spearhead specific programmatic initiatives that build alumni connection and are responsive to the desired change efforts happening across the state and at local levels. This could range from alumni milestone events such as alumni induction to state-wide programming focused on alumni educators, recruitment and placement, fellowships and/or a partnership with LEE. THE PERSON We are seeking a Director, Alumni Programs to be a part of a team of vision setters who will lead Teach For America Connecticut in developing a dynamic coalition of bold leaders towards a thriving network that disrupts and challenges inequitable systems. The ideal candidate is a creator at heart and a master culture builder. You thrive in building relationships and being able to see the... impact for students. You have stellar strength in collaborating with others and blazing a way forward where one does not exist. You can adapt to challenges and are constantly seeking to learn and grow. Above all, the candidate must be deeply committed to Teach For America's mission, its Foundations, and the importance of building an outstanding, diverse talent pipeline to achieve our 10-year goal. Design & Deliver the State-Wide Alumni Experiences (40%) Set Vision & Direction for alumni engagement in the region Build and organize the Alumni Association within Connecticut Support the Alumni Educator Program Participate in Program Evaluation & Reporting Execute Milestone Alumni Experiences (30%) Set Vision & Direction for tracking milestone experiences within alumnihood Co-Lead Alumni Induction event Participate in job fairs to bridge the journey from corps member to alumnihood Maximize State-Wide Alumni Network (20%) Create and manage an advisory body of TFA CT alumni in roles of influence to bring diverse perspectives to inform TFA CT strategy and goal Strengthen Alumni Relationship Building & Portfolio Management Define strategy for Alumni Communication Contribute to Regional
Organizational Responsibilities (10%) All Staff Events Corps & Alumni Events CM Selection Regional Events THE MUST HAVES Work Demands This role requires occasional evening and weekend commitments. Ability to travel to 1 - 2 conferences per year for professional development when public health allows. Assigned permanent work location is our regional office located in New Haven, Connecticut. Ability to work remotely is determined at the discretion of your direct manager and Executive Director. Skills Relationship Building Network & Coalition Building Program Design & Evaluation Written Communication Education Bachelor's Degree required
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Account Management, Education AdministrationEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications Show more details...
Organizational Responsibilities (10%) All Staff Events Corps & Alumni Events CM Selection Regional Events THE MUST HAVES Work Demands This role requires occasional evening and weekend commitments. Ability to travel to 1 - 2 conferences per year for professional development when public health allows. Assigned permanent work location is our regional office located in New Haven, Connecticut. Ability to work remotely is determined at the discretion of your direct manager and Executive Director. Skills Relationship Building Network & Coalition Building Program Design & Evaluation Written Communication Education Bachelor's Degree required
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Account Management, Education AdministrationEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications Show more details...
via RippleMatch
schedule_type: Full-time
Apply Early to the Corps
If you’re a junior, early admission is a chance to kick off your final year with a job offer in hand when you apply to join the corps early...
By joining TFA, you’ll lead alongside those shaping the future of our country—career educators, civil rights attorneys, entrepreneurs, socially conscious CEOs. Applying early for the corps includes the same application process as other applicants.
Benefits
When admitted to
Apply Early to the Corps
If you’re a junior, early admission is a chance to kick off your final year with a job offer in hand when you apply to join the corps early...
By joining TFA, you’ll lead alongside those shaping the future of our country—career educators, civil rights attorneys, entrepreneurs, socially conscious CEOs. Applying early for the corps includes the same application process as other applicants.
Benefits
When admitted to the corps early, you’ll have a full year to prepare and hone your leadership skills through professional development, leadership, networking, and paid internships opportunities available exclusively to early admitted applicants.
Eligibility and Requirements
In order to be considered for admission to TFA, you must have:
• A bachelor’s degree
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 (most candidates have 3.5 or higher)
• U.S. citizenship, national/legal resident status, or be a DACA recipient
Leading a Classroom
As a corps member, you’ll be assigned to teach one or more subjects from pre-K through grade 12 in one of our 50 regions. Your subject and grade may change during the hiring process as well as after you are hired, depending on the individual needs of the schools or districts in your region.
You will interact closely with many different people and groups on a daily basis. This includes other teachers in your school and district, partner organizations in your community, your TFA coach, TFA alumni, and of course, your students and their families and caregivers Show more details...
If you’re a junior, early admission is a chance to kick off your final year with a job offer in hand when you apply to join the corps early...
By joining TFA, you’ll lead alongside those shaping the future of our country—career educators, civil rights attorneys, entrepreneurs, socially conscious CEOs. Applying early for the corps includes the same application process as other applicants.
Benefits
When admitted to the corps early, you’ll have a full year to prepare and hone your leadership skills through professional development, leadership, networking, and paid internships opportunities available exclusively to early admitted applicants.
Eligibility and Requirements
In order to be considered for admission to TFA, you must have:
• A bachelor’s degree
• A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 (most candidates have 3.5 or higher)
• U.S. citizenship, national/legal resident status, or be a DACA recipient
Leading a Classroom
As a corps member, you’ll be assigned to teach one or more subjects from pre-K through grade 12 in one of our 50 regions. Your subject and grade may change during the hiring process as well as after you are hired, depending on the individual needs of the schools or districts in your region.
You will interact closely with many different people and groups on a daily basis. This includes other teachers in your school and district, partner organizations in your community, your TFA coach, TFA alumni, and of course, your students and their families and caregivers Show more details...
via RippleMatch
schedule_type: Full-time
Who You Are:
Joining Teach For America is a great fit if you...
• Have proven leadership experience on campus or in your current field
• Have a history of achievement
• Are passionate about equity and social justice
• Are hungry to make an impact
• Are eager to learn and grow personally and professionally
• Are looking to join a diverse cross-sector network of like-minded leaders
Who We Are
Teach For America finds, develops, and supports
Who You Are:
Joining Teach For America is a great fit if you...
• Have proven leadership experience on campus or in your current field
• Have a history of achievement
• Are passionate about equity and social justice
• Are hungry to make an impact
• Are eager to learn and grow personally and professionally
• Are looking to join a diverse cross-sector network of like-minded leaders
Who We Are
Teach For America finds, develops, and supports promising and diverse recent college grads and professionals to teach in high-need communities and bolster the national effort for educational equity. TFA corps members and alumni join a network of more than 50,000 leaders nationwide shaping the political, economic, and social future of our country across career sectors, united in their pursuit of expanded opportunity for all.
What You’ll Do
You will lead a classroom in one of 51 high-need urban and rural regions across the country. You will work in partnership with colleagues, families, and community members to go beyond traditional expectations and have a profound impact on your students’ academic and personal growth. TFA corps members teach a multitude of subjects from pre-K through grade 12, including (but not limited to): science, math, computer science, humanities, language arts, English, reading, special education, Spanish/bilingual education, ESL, history, social studies, and many more.
In addition to the impact you’ll have on your students, you will gain context, clarity, and conviction to lead a life of impact from any sector or field you choose.
What You’ll Get:
Throughout your two years in the corps, you will have access to an unparalleled resource and support network, including ongoing training and development. After your initial summer training, you’ll be hired by a school district in your placement region and receive the same salary and benefits as other beginning teachers. As a TFA alum, you will have a diverse network of colleagues ready to support and lead alongside you. You’ll also gain access to numerous graduate school and employer partnerships who value the leadership and experience gained during the corps, and will position you to continue your impact and accelerate your leadership trajectory.
What You’ll Need:
Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA and completed a bachelor’s degree. Applicants must be a citizen, national, or legal resident of the United States or have DACA status. We actively seek to recruit a highly diverse corps and encourage individuals of all racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds to apply.
About Teach For America
Teach For America finds, develops, and supports a diverse network of leaders who expand opportunity for children from classrooms, schools, and every sector and field that shapes the broader systems in which schools operate.
Teach For America works in partnership with communities to expand educational opportunity for children facing the challenges of poverty. Founded in 1990, Teach For America seeks the most promising leaders of this generation early in their careers who have demonstrated the values and leadership necessary to make systemic change. Our diverse, outstanding corps members make an initial two-year commitment to teach in high-need schools and have a profound impact on their students. Their classroom leadership becomes the foundation for long-term leadership. Through these two years, corps members gain context, clarity, and conviction to lead a life of impact from any sector or field they choose. Beyond their two years, corps members become part of a network of 53,000 leaders working together across sectors to shape the political, economic, and social future of our nation Show more details...
Joining Teach For America is a great fit if you...
• Have proven leadership experience on campus or in your current field
• Have a history of achievement
• Are passionate about equity and social justice
• Are hungry to make an impact
• Are eager to learn and grow personally and professionally
• Are looking to join a diverse cross-sector network of like-minded leaders
Who We Are
Teach For America finds, develops, and supports promising and diverse recent college grads and professionals to teach in high-need communities and bolster the national effort for educational equity. TFA corps members and alumni join a network of more than 50,000 leaders nationwide shaping the political, economic, and social future of our country across career sectors, united in their pursuit of expanded opportunity for all.
What You’ll Do
You will lead a classroom in one of 51 high-need urban and rural regions across the country. You will work in partnership with colleagues, families, and community members to go beyond traditional expectations and have a profound impact on your students’ academic and personal growth. TFA corps members teach a multitude of subjects from pre-K through grade 12, including (but not limited to): science, math, computer science, humanities, language arts, English, reading, special education, Spanish/bilingual education, ESL, history, social studies, and many more.
In addition to the impact you’ll have on your students, you will gain context, clarity, and conviction to lead a life of impact from any sector or field you choose.
What You’ll Get:
Throughout your two years in the corps, you will have access to an unparalleled resource and support network, including ongoing training and development. After your initial summer training, you’ll be hired by a school district in your placement region and receive the same salary and benefits as other beginning teachers. As a TFA alum, you will have a diverse network of colleagues ready to support and lead alongside you. You’ll also gain access to numerous graduate school and employer partnerships who value the leadership and experience gained during the corps, and will position you to continue your impact and accelerate your leadership trajectory.
What You’ll Need:
Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA and completed a bachelor’s degree. Applicants must be a citizen, national, or legal resident of the United States or have DACA status. We actively seek to recruit a highly diverse corps and encourage individuals of all racial, ethnic, and professional backgrounds to apply.
About Teach For America
Teach For America finds, develops, and supports a diverse network of leaders who expand opportunity for children from classrooms, schools, and every sector and field that shapes the broader systems in which schools operate.
Teach For America works in partnership with communities to expand educational opportunity for children facing the challenges of poverty. Founded in 1990, Teach For America seeks the most promising leaders of this generation early in their careers who have demonstrated the values and leadership necessary to make systemic change. Our diverse, outstanding corps members make an initial two-year commitment to teach in high-need schools and have a profound impact on their students. Their classroom leadership becomes the foundation for long-term leadership. Through these two years, corps members gain context, clarity, and conviction to lead a life of impact from any sector or field they choose. Beyond their two years, corps members become part of a network of 53,000 leaders working together across sectors to shape the political, economic, and social future of our nation Show more details...
Norton safe Web