Director, Program (ECE, Elementary)

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

ABOUT SCHOOLKIT

We are a team of experienced educators who train and support schools, districts, and states to help all students meet college and career-ready standards. We believe that excellent teaching is the foundation of equitable schools. Working in partnership with local educators, we help improve instruction and leadership through content and curriculum-specific training. Together, we build schools and systems that help all students succeed. We train teachers and leaders on standards-aligned instructional practices and specialize in professional learning using high-quality, openly available curricula. More information about our current and past work is available at www.schoolkitgroup.com.

THE ROLE

The Director reports to a Senior Director or Managing Director on the Program team. In this role, you will oversee project teams and collaborate with school, system, and state-level leaders to drive initiatives that improve instruction and student learning. You will directly design coaching and strategic plans to deepen the use of high-quality instructional materials. This role requires deep knowledge of instructional leadership and change management, strong project and people management, the ability to coach leaders and facilitate professional learning, as well as a deep expertise in early childhood (birth to 5) education.

This position can be based from a home office anywhere in the U.S., with strong preference for Massachusetts or New England area. Depending on home location, the expected travel time is 20 - 30% for onsite project work (training, coaching, or leading strategic planning), company or team retreats, and other events.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Service Delivery (70 - 90%)

• Build positive and collaborative relationships with clients, including state, district, and school leaders, to achieve project goals and contribute to the continuation and expansion of our work

• Lead a portfolio of projects with schools, districts, and states that improve instruction in core academic subjects and support student growth

• Develop a vision and theory of action for achieving project goals with clients, with a focus on adopting or deepening the use of high-quality instructional materials

• Create project plans characterized by actionable strategic timelines and manage work towards completing key benchmarks

• Create and implement leader-facing strategic plans to lead change in curriculum, content, or school improvement-focused initiatives

• Design and implement role-specific coaching initiatives for educators focused on the implementation of high-quality instructional materials and standards-aligned instructional practices

• Train and coach team members to effectively create and implement coaching plans and to deliver coaching

• Engage with team members and clients to collect feedback and customize deliverables to meet client needs

• Facilitate adult learning experiences for teachers and leaders

• Coach school leaders and/or teachers to build capacity and support the implementation of high-quality instructional materials or evidence-based instructional practices

• Coordinate project logistics among SchoolKit team members, clients, and partner organizations as needed on projects

Strategy and Service Development (10 - 15%)

• Contribute to our business development strategy and proposal writing for new and existing clients

• Refine our services through sharing and learning from common challenges, best practices, and collaborating to create new tools and techniques

• Build expertise on the latest research, resources, and evidence-based practices in instructional leadership and change management

Leadership and Management (10 - 15%)

• Hire, develop, manage, and retain team members while ensuring an inclusive and supportive environment that reflects SchoolKit's culture, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of experience in early childhood and elementary education, including 3+ years in a system or state-level leadership or school leadership role (principal equivalent, not coach or AP)

• Understanding of and experience with college and career-ready standards, instructional shifts, and assessments in early childhood and elementary education

• Knowledge of and experience providing recommendations on the full range of decisions that leaders can make at the school and/or system level to improve instruction

• Experience managing multiple, concurrent projects with a diverse set of stakeholders and workstreams

• Experience leading the implementation of high-quality instructional materials aligned to college and career-ready standards

• A successful track record of leading instructional change initiatives and improving student achievement in partnership with multiple stakeholders

• Knowledge of best practices and experience in coaching instructional leaders and leading coaching initiatives

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to explain complex ideas to diverse audiences, align stakeholders, and foster strong relationships

• Strong people management skills, including experience managing and developing individuals with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion

• A bachelor's degree, master's degree in education or a related field preferred

COMPENSATION

The starting salary for this position will be between $120,000 - $130,000 and is dependent on experience.

SchoolKit is an equal opportunity employer that deeply values all of the differences that make our people unique. These differences help us create an organization that celebrates diversity and strives to create equitable and inclusive spaces where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic self. In turn, we are committed to leveraging the perspectives of our people to best support and serve our partners.

SchoolKit selects personnel on the basis of ability without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, or veteran status.