Education Policy & Programs Lead (Remote MI)

Teach Plus; United States; On-site; USD 87,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

Retirement contributions

Parental leave

Sabbatical after 5 years

Job summary

Teach Plus Michigan is seeking a senior program leader to direct the Michigan Policy Fellowship, equipping teacher leaders with the skills to advance education policy and equity. You will collaborate with alumni, policymakers, and coalition partners to grow impact and influence policy at the district and state levels.

Responsibilities include designing high-quality learning experiences, ensuring rigorous recruitment, and leveraging data to improve program effectiveness.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5–7 years of experience in education, policy, advocacy, or a related field; Classroom teaching experience is highly preferred.
• Experience in education policy, legislative advocacy, and systems change work strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Michigan college- and career-readiness policies, systems, and pathways.
• Proven track record of designing, managing, and scaling programs or initiatives to achieve measurable impact.
• Demonstrated success in cultivating and sustaining relationships with teachers, policymakers, and coalition partners.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, lead cross-functional projects, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to represent Teach Plus persuasively with external audiences, including educators, policymakers, and funders.
• Skilled in adult learning, professional development design, facilitation, and/or coaching.
• Deep commitment to improving outcomes for students, particularly those from historically marginalized communities.

Responsibilities

• Program Management: Lead and manage the Michigan Policy Fellowship, customizing and facilitating high-quality learning experiences and programming —including monthly trainings, retreats, and other program activities—where fellows demonstrate measurable growth in leadership and policy competencies and produce tangible outcomes, such as policy recommendations and evidence of influence or adoption at the district or state level.
• Ensure rigorous and equitable fellow recruitment and selection to build a diverse, high-quality cohort aligned with Teach Plus MI goals.
• Drive continuous program improvement by collecting and analyzing data on teacher experience and efficacy, and delivering actionable recommendations to the Executive Director that strengthen program effectiveness and impact year over year.
• Ensure fellows’ projects achieve intended impact by setting and managing clear progress milestones, monitoring outcomes against goals, and partnering with the MI Executive Director and Teach Plus staff to drive accountability and successful completion.
• Identify high-leverage policy issues and opportunities aligned with Teach Plus MI’s strategic goals.
• In consultation with the Michigan Executive Director, draft agendas and scope and sequences for expanded programming, including an Alumni Fellowship dedicated to Teach Plus MI’s long-term goals, and a Teach Plus MI-led coalition.
• Equip teacher leaders to strengthen their skills, deepen expertise on their issue, and use research and data effectively to advance solutions and drive impact in their schools and communities
• Coach and support teachers to influence education policy and advocacy by providing guidance, research, and training that enables them to publish compelling op-eds, engage policymakers, deliver impactful testimony, and lead community organizing efforts at local, state, and national levels.
• Train and support teacher leaders in developing and advocating for research-informed policy recommendations, ensuring that 100% of fellows in their working groups execute an advocacy plan centered on 2-3 high-impact policy priorities.
• Build and maintain meaningful alumni engagement by providing leadership and advocacy opportunities, strengthening long-term relationships, and amplifying alumni impact through targeted events, communications, and programming.

Job description

Teach Plus Michigan is seeking a senior program leader to direct the Michigan Policy Fellowship, equipping teacher leaders with the skills to advance education policy and equity. You will collaborate with alumni, policymakers, and coalition partners to grow impact and influence policy at the district and state levels.

Responsibilities include designing high-quality learning experiences, ensuring rigorous recruitment, and leveraging data to improve program effectiveness.