Director, ECE/Elementary Programs & Educational Change

SchoolKit Group; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SchoolKit Group in the United States seeks a Director to oversee project teams and partner with state, district, and school leaders to improve instruction and student learning. You will design coaching and strategic plans to deepen the use of high-quality instructional materials, with deep knowledge in early childhood education and change management.

This role can be based from a home office anywhere in the U.S., with travel 20-30% for onsite work. Massachusetts or New England area preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in early childhood and elementary education
• 3+ years in a system or state-level leadership or school leadership role (principal equivalent)
• Experience with college and career-ready standards, instructional shifts, and assessments in early childhood and elementary education
• Experience recommending decisions to improve instruction at school or system level
• Experience leading implementation of high-quality instructional materials aligned to standards
• Track record of leading instructional change initiatives and improving student achievement
• Knowledge of coaching instructional leaders and leading coaching initiatives
• Excellent verbal and written communication, ability to align stakeholders and build relationships
• Strong people management with focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Bachelor's degree; Master's preferred

Responsibilities

• Build client relationships with state, district, and school leaders to achieve project goals
• Lead a portfolio of projects to improve instruction and student learning
• Design coaching and strategic plans to deepen use of high-quality materials
• Create actionable project plans with timelines and benchmarks
• Develop leader-facing strategic plans for curriculum and school improvement
• Coach educators on implementing materials and standards-aligned practices
• Train team members to deliver coaching and implement coaching plans
• Coordinate logistics among SchoolKit team, clients, and partners
• Facilitate adult learning experiences for teachers and leaders
• Support capacity building and equitable outcomes in client schools

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Master's degree in education or related field (preferred)

Job description

SchoolKit Group in the United States seeks a Director to oversee project teams and partner with state, district, and school leaders to improve instruction and student learning. You will design coaching and strategic plans to deepen the use of high-quality instructional materials, with deep knowledge in early childhood education and change management.

This role can be based from a home office anywhere in the U.S., with travel 20-30% for onsite work. Massachusetts or New England area preferred.