Education Director

STEM Coding Lab; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare stipend

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Remote day per week

Job summary

STEM Coding Lab is a mission-driven nonprofit in Pittsburgh, PA seeking a Director of Education. You will oversee curricula, train instructors, and implement evaluation protocols to raise program quality and student impact.

The role reports to the CEO and involves collaborating with the leadership team to advance CS/AI education for K–8 learners. The position focuses on educational equity, curriculum development, and staff development in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment within a nonprofit

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, curriculum and instruction, Educational leadership or a related field
• 4-7 years in education with at least 2 years supervising direct reports; nonprofit experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum design and ongoing update of educational materials
• Oversee instructor training and onboarding programs
• Conduct regular instructor observations and provide coaching feedback
• Evaluate program effectiveness and report outcomes to CEO and board
• Collaborate with fundraising and leadership on strategic goals

Skills

Curriculum curation

Educational assessments

Instructor observation

Coaching

Data-driven improvement

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Educational equity

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Organization: STEM Coding Lab

Location: Pittsburgh PA

Reports to: CEO

Job Type: Full-Time

About us

STEM Coding Lab is a mission driven nonprofit organization who is dedicated to expanding economic mobility for K–8 children in underserved communities by providing access to learning experiences that build the skills and confidence they need to thrive in a digital economy. Our vision is a world where every child, regardless of their socioeconomic status, has an opportunity to succeed.

We accomplish this through an experiential learning model that develops critical reasoning, problem solving, and computational thinking skills through computer science, AI, STEM, and robotics instruction. We combine this with a turnkey delivery model that provides schools with all the resources - including educators, curriculum, technology, and equipment - needed to deliver year-round instruction.

Position Overview

The Director of Education is a key leadership role responsible for the overall vision, quality, and effectiveness of our educational programs. This individual will oversee the curation of curricula, facilitate robust instructor training, and implement rigorous evaluation and assessment protocols. As a people leader, the Director will spend time conducting instructor observations, providing mentorship, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture among the instructor staff. We are looking for someone who cares about children, who wants to make a difference in their lives through providing educational opportunities and who wants to help shape this growing nonprofit organization in Pittsburgh, PA. Experience with CS and AI education is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Management

• Foster a positive, mission-driven culture of communication, accountability, and continuous growth.
• Support the Fundraising team on PR opportunities to speak about our curriculum and advocate to the public.
• Support and contribute to the strategic efforts of the organization.
• Work with the leadership to ensure that organizational goals are met.
• Any additional duties that the CEO may ask of you related to your scope of work.

Curriculum Development

• Design, curate, and continuously update educational materials and curricula to align with the organizations mission and learners needs.
• Ensure all instructional programming complies with relevant educational standards, grant requirements and organizational goals.
• Promote educational equity by identifying barriers to learning and adjusting curricula and resources to help all participants succeed.
• Lead the Program Committee to collaborate on new content, revision of content, and review evaluation metrics monthly or as needed.
• Support the design of curriculum to share and promote at events.

Staff Training and Professional Development

• Develop and execute a comprehensive training program for all instructors, including new hire onboarding, and continuous professional development. (leveraging outside trainers, yourself as a trainer, and completing a facility training plan to identify individual training needs.)
• Organize and facilitate interactive workshops, collaborative planning sessions, and training modules focused on instructional design, classroom management, and curriculum implementation.
• Train instructors to effectively support the behavioral, social, and developmental needs of program participants.

Teacher Observations & Coaching

• Conduct regular, formalized classroom and program site observations to evaluate teaching practices, monitor student engagement, and ensure curriculum fidelity.
• Provide timely, constructive, and actionable feedback to Instructors to help them refine their instructional techniques.
• Create individualized coaching and support plan for instructors to address areas of improvement and celebrate instructional strengths.

Evaluation and Assessment

• Design and execute frameworks to evaluate program effectiveness, measure student progress, and track overall impact against organizational metrics.
• Utilize assessment data, feedback, and evaluations to drive student outcomes, continuous improvement, and strategic planning.
• Maintain accurate records of program data and prepare reports on educational outcomes for the CEO, Board members, and grant funders.
• Create the vision to assess in-school, after school, summer programs and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, curriculum and instruction, Educational leadership or a related field
• Experience in an educational setting (4-7 years) with at least 2 years of experience supervising direct reports is desirable. Previous experience in a nonprofit, community based, or mission driven setting is highly preferred. Designing curriculum for CS/AI education is desirable.

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrates expertise in curriculum curation and educational assessments.
• Strong background in observation of instructors and delivering effective supportive coaching.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to turn data and evaluation metrics into actional program improvements.
• Strong communication skills, conflict- resolution, and adaptive leadership skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Deep commitment to student success, educational equity, and the overarching mission of our organization.

Benefits

• Health care stipend of $3,500 per year in addition to your salary, 10 PTO days, and 9 Paid holidays, Option to work 1 day remotely per week.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.