Educators Rising New York Support Coordinator

PDK International; New York (NY); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education non-profit organization is seeking an experienced education leader to guide the Grow Your Own initiative in New York. This remote position requires regular visits to local schools, coordinating programs and executing events to support aspiring educators. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success in this role, which is contracted at $40-$50 per hour for approximately 20 hours a week.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Opportunity to make a community impact

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in K12 education.
• Experience in district or state education administration is a plus.
• Exceptional communicator - both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between state and city departments of education.
• Establish Educators Rising chapters in high schools.
• Plan and execute an annual state conference.

Skills

Emotional intelligence

Communication

Project management

Event planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Learning management systems

Contact records management systems

Job description

Educators Rising, a division of PDK International a 501 (c) 3 Education Non-Profit :

We need strong leaders to guide our students today into teaching and education if we have any hope for our schools and communities to continue to strengthen in the future. At PDK International and Educators Rising, we believe we can lead from any seat. To this end we are looking for a dynamic and devoted education leader to guide Educators Rising’s Grow Your Own initiative in in the state from a strong initial start to a more mature sustainable program.

This position is remote, but the candidate must reside in the New York City area in order to make regular visits to local schools and districts.

The Position

This position will serve at the ground level in the state and report into the Educators Rising Implementation Department at the PDK national office to coordinate programs, curriculum implementation, and execute the state and regional Educators Rising events. The New York Support Coordinator will act as the executor and liaison between the national office and local departments of education to support the partnership and ensure the smooth and professional execution of the program.

This is an exciting time for PDK’s Educators Rising, with growth in interest from districts and states on our “grow your own” educator pathway initiatives and our efforts to inspire middle school, high school, and collegiate preservice candidates into education careers. We need someone who can help us to scale the program while also being a hands‑on team member getting in the weeds and getting the work done and making a difference in the local community as well as providing a meaningful career for students who may find this their calling.

Primary Duties

• Liaise between the state and city departments of education and the PDK national office to coordinate and implement common goals for success.
• Partner with schools and districts to establish Educators Rising chapters that introduce high school students to the teaching profession, including helping to identify skilled teachers to serve as teacher leaders.
• Expand the participation of districts, schools, and students in the program through regular information sessions.
• Support and expand existing partnerships between high schools and local institutes of higher education to open opportunities for dual credit and / or enrollment, as well as to complete the Grow Your Own cycle by encouraging districts to hire former Educators Rising students as new teachers.
• Implement the Educators Rising Standards through the curriculum, competitions, and programming to support students in their journey to become meaningful and effective educators in their communities.
• Provide resources and support to teacher leaders and guidance counselors to recruit student participants.
• Conduct regular trainings and guide program teacher leaders through Professional Learning Communities (PLC) or Network Improvement Community.
• Build and maintain relationships with school and district leaders to oversee and coordinate the implementation of the Educators Rising program across school sites.
• Hold regular state‑level meetings with teacher leaders to educate and hold participants accountable for their part in our students’ success.
• Plan and execute an annual state conference and state competitions.
• Facilitate the selection of state‑level student leaders and coordinate their participation in the governance of Educators Rising.
• Identify and facilitate connections with potential revenue or fundraising sources so that PDK national can coordinate with said partners to keep district and student costs down.
• Travel to local districts to conduct site visits and the annual Educators Rising National Conference.
• Track and report data to PDK's National Office regarding school sites actively using the Educators Rising Curriculum, including all student enrollment and demographic information, as well as pertinent details of individual courses, such as opportunities for dual credit and / or enrollment.
• Ensure all members registered at the state level are also registered at the national level.
• Meet and report on deliverables outlined in respective grant(s) designated for the implementation of Educators Rising programming. Provide consultation to help complete bi‑annual reports for our Educators Rising program funder.
• Assist the Educators Rising national office staff in a twice‑per‑year program “wellness check,” which includes administering an online survey, created by the Educators Rising national office staff, to all Educators Rising members in your state with a follow‑up conversation between the state / regional coordinator and Educators Rising national office staff.
• Additional duties as needed or assigned.

Qualifications

• Exceptional emotional intelligence, compassion, and self‑awareness combined with strength of conviction, and “steel” in the face of adversity. Oh, and humor too.
• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s preferred OR commensurate work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in K12 education.
• Experience in district administration or state education department administration a plus.
• Demonstrated understanding of school, district, and state education agency sales cycle, budget process, and purchasing process.
• Experience with the consultative communication process.
• A demonstrated ability to mediate discussions by recognizing underlying hesitations and overcoming concerns.
• Proven track record of excelling in a fast‑paced work environment and managing time effectively.
• Ability to execute but not be limited to linear thinking and a willingness to lead and innovate.
• Confident, assertive, and goal oriented with ability to learn quickly and effectively apply learned processes into practice.
• Exceptional communicator - verbal and written.
• Experience with education technology including but not limited to learning management systems (LMS) and contact records management (CRM) preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive).
• As this role is grant‑funded applicants must have the ability to open doors to funding sources and or create resource opportunities for the successful continuation of the impact in the state and the growth of the program.
• Experience with planning and executing large events.
• Must live in New York City.

Compensation

This is a contract position with PDK International for $40‑50 per hour depending on experience, with approximately 20 hours of work each week (not including travel time), with commensurate compensation available upon proven success.

How to Apply

Your resume and cover letter will serve as your application.

To be considered for this role, submit your resume, and cover letter to [e-mail] with the subject line : Educators Rising New York Support Coordinator. Deviation from this subject line will cause a delay in the processing of your application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

About PDK International

Established in 1906, PDK International supports P‑20 educators, researchers, and policy makers by strengthening their commitment to the profession throughout the entire arc of their careers. We are committed to elevating the profession through the intersection of research and practice. Through our core values of community, leadership, service, optimism, and excellence, we encourage educators and stakeholders to elevate the discourse and change the narrative around teaching and learning to ensure that every student has a high‑quality education.

Educators Rising is transforming how America develops aspiring teachers. Starting with high school students, we provide passionate young people with hands‑on teaching experience, sustain their interest in the profession, and help them cultivate the skills they need to be successful educators. Every teacher should enter the profession with the necessary skills. Educators Rising is a powerful way to help communities grow the next generation of well‑prepared teachers.