Director Teacher Training

Russian School of Mathematics; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax Savings

RSM Tuition Discount

Job summary

Russian School of Mathematics is seeking a Director of Teacher Training to lead the organization’s teacher development strategy across campuses. You will design, implement, and continuously improve professional development initiatives, coaching programs, and teaching standards to ensure instructional excellence.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in teacher development, instructional leadership, and program management to strengthen teaching effectiveness and drive outstanding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Education, Mathematics, Educational Leadership, or related field.
• 7+ years in teaching, instructional coaching, teacher training, or academic leadership.
• 3+ years of leadership or people management experience.
• Experience designing and leading large-scale professional development initiatives.
• Strong understanding of instructional best practices, pedagogy, and teacher evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the organization-wide teacher training and professional development strategy.
• Design scalable training programs across locations to support instructional excellence and consistency.
• Oversee creation of training materials, resources, and workshop content.
• Lead and manage instructional coaches, training managers, and staff.
• Establish and maintain teaching standards, evaluation frameworks, and best practices.
• Partner with academic leadership to identify training priorities and address instructional challenges.
• Analyze teacher performance data to improve training effectiveness.
• Lead workshops, seminars, and leadership development sessions for teachers and staff.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Teacher development

Educational leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Mathematics, Educational Leadership, or related field

Master's degree or higher in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or related field

Job description

The Russian School of Mathematics is an award-winning after school math enrichment program trusted by parents for over two decades. Our mission is to help students build a deep and lasting understanding of mathematics through a rigorous and engaging curriculum. With over 85 locations across the U.S. and abroad, RSM continues to expand its reach, empowering students to think critically and creatively.

We are looking to hire a Director of Teacher Training who will be responsible for leading the organization’s teacher development strategy, ensuring excellence and consistency in instructional quality across all programs and campuses. This leadership role oversees the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of professional development initiatives, instructional coaching programs, and teaching standards.

The ideal candidate is an experienced educational leader with a strong background in teacher development, instructional excellence, and program management. This individual will partner closely with academic leadership to strengthen teaching effectiveness, support educator growth, and drive outstanding student outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the organization-wide teacher training and professional development strategy.
• Design scalable training programs that support instructional excellence and consistency across all locations.
• Oversee the creation of teacher training materials, instructional resources, and workshop content.
• Lead and manage instructional coaches, training managers, and teacher development staff.
• Establish and maintain teaching standards, evaluation frameworks, and instructional best practices.
• Partner with academic leadership to identify training priorities and address instructional challenges.
• Analyze teacher performance data, classroom observations, and feedback to improve training effectiveness.
• Lead workshops, seminars, and leadership development sessions for teachers and academic staff.
• Support implementation of educational technologies and innovative teaching methodologies.
• Manage training calendars, budgets, staffing, and program execution.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, collaboration, and instructional excellence.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Mathematics, Educational Leadership, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in teaching, instructional coaching, teacher training, or academic leadership.
• 3+ years of leadership or people management experience.
• Demonstrated success designing and leading large-scale professional development initiatives.
• Strong understanding of instructional best practices, pedagogy, and teacher evaluation.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, leadership, and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Master’s degree or higher in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or related field.
• Experience in K–12 or supplemental education organizations.
• Background in math education or STEM instruction.
• Experience managing distributed or multi-site training programs.
• Familiarity with learning technologies, LMS platforms, and instructional analytics.
• Instructional leadership
• Teacher coaching and development
• Program and people management
• Curriculum and pedagogy expertise
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Organizational leadership and change management

RSM offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our benefits include:

• Medical Insurance: Access to medical plans to fit your needs.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Save for your future with a company-matched 401(k)plan.
• Pre-tax Savings: Take advantage of pre-tax savings options for eligible expenses, including health and dependent care.
• RSM Tuition Discount: Enjoy discounted tuition for your eligible dependents for RSM classes.

RSM embraces diversity and is committed to attracting qualified candidates who also embrace and value diversity and inclusivity. RSM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer