Manager, Program (ELA/Special Education Coaching)

Teaching Lab; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Home office stipend

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Teaching Lab in New York, NY seeks a Manager, Program (ELA/Special Education Coaching) to lead coaching cycles, design effective professional learning, and strengthen district partnerships. This role focuses on K-8 ELA and special education outcomes, with a strong emphasis on HQIM implementation and equity-driven practice.

Travel includes on-site with some remote work. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in education, experience coaching diverse educators, and a deep understanding of ELA/Special

Qualifications

• Five or more years in K-8 education with impact
• Experience coordinating with external partners
• Experience planning and implementing projects
• Experience coaching HQIM implementation
• Deep knowledge of C&E Ready math/ELA content (standards)
• Experience designing professional learning for educators
• Experience facilitating professional learning or coaching
• Experience managing client/stakeholder relationships
• Experience with specified curricula (e.g., HMH Into Reading/Literature, EL Education, SPIR.E)

Responsibilities

• Coaching cycles: observations, modeling, co-teaching, data analysis, feedback
• Design and facilitate high-quality professional learning content
• Maintain strong partner relationships and support contract renewals
• Support program systems, tools, and processes for scaling partnerships

Skills

Coaching

Facilitation

Project management

Partnership management

Communication

Educational design

Education

Advanced degree

K-8 education experience

Job description

Manager, Program (ELA/Special Education Coaching)

New York, NY

WHO WE ARE

Teaching Lab is a nonprofit organization with a mission to fundamentally shift the paradigm of teacher professional learning. We envision a world where teachers and students thrive together in communities that enable life-long learning and meaningful lives. In partnership with teachers, we transform professional learning from the ground up to dramatically improve student outcomes. We also work with school, district, and state leaders to create the instructional systems necessary to support these changes. To learn more about Teaching Lab, explore our website at www.teachinglab.org .

OUR VALUES

Teaching Lab seeks to fundamentally shift the paradigm of teacher professional learning in pursuit of excellent educational outcomes for every child.

Teaching Lab’s ultimate goals are:

• Educators learn more than they would without us
• Students learn more than they would without us, in a way that cannot be predicted by race, gender, or family income
• Educators we serve say they love our approach, and they want to keep doing it to advance educational equity

All employees are expected to embrace Teaching Lab’s Values to help us achieve our ultimate goals.

• Resilient Solution-Finding
• Research & Learning With Humility
• Equity & Justice

Read more about Teaching Lab’s Values here .

Type of Vacancy: Salaried (Full-Time). Start Date: November-December 2026. Location: New York, NY. Reports To: Senior Manager, Program or Director, Program. Supervises: None. Travel: On-site with some remote work. Compensation: $80,000 to $105,529. Areas of Expertise: Teacher Coaching: Improving student outcomes by engaging in coaching inquiry cycles with teachers. Instructional Design: Designing and facilitating effective and engaging professional learning experiences that build educator capacity to support students with disabilities in literacy instruction. Instructional Expertise: Deep knowledge of K-8 ELA special education, including a strong understanding of specially designed instruction, IEP-aligned accommodations and modifications, inclusive practices, and high-quality instructional materials.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Program department’s primary purpose is to design, deliver, and continuously improve teacher professional learning programs that strengthen instructional practice and drive student achievement. The team’s main functions include managing and implementing scopes of work with partners, providing coaching and professional learning for teachers and leaders, and creating research-based content and learning assets tailored to partner needs. The Program department contributes to Teaching Lab’s mission by ensuring that every partnership drives measurable impact on teacher practice and student learning, advancing educational equity at scale.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Program Manager’s primary responsibility is to implement excellent programmatic services through coaching, facilitation of professional learning, and collaboration with school and district leaders. Along with Program team members, project leads, and organizational partners, the Program Manager will also hold responsibilities in the following areas:

• Engaging in coaching cycles, including observations, modeling, co-teaching, data analysis, and feedback
• Designing and facilitating high-quality professional learning content and resources grounded in research-based instructional practices
• Maintaining strong partner relationships, supporting contract renewals, and contributing to business development as needed
• Supporting Teaching Lab systems, tools, and processes for scaling partnerships, monitoring impact, and ensuring effective implementation

The Program Manager role is an individual contributor-level position with no management responsibilities. This role is essential to ensuring the effective delivery of programmatic goals, high-quality coaching and professional learning, and sustained impact on teacher and student learning. Success in this position requires strong collaboration, organizational skills, adaptability, and a commitment to improving educational outcomes.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Work Experience, and Knowledge

• Five (5) or more years combined experience working in K-8 education, with a minimum of two years experience teaching K-8 students from traditionally underserved backgrounds with demonstrated evidence of impact
• Two (2) or more years combined experience working with partners outside of their organization to manage workflow or deliver services
• Two (2) or more years of combined experience planning and implementing projects
• Two (2) or more years combined experience leading or coaching the implementation of HQIM (in any subject area)
• Deep knowledge and experience with College-and Career-Ready math or ELA content and practice standards
• Experience designing impactful professional learning for educators
• Experience facilitating impactful professional learning or coaching for educators
• Experience managing relationships with clients and stakeholders in an education context
• Experience teaching or coaching at least one of the following curricula: HMH Into Reading, HMH Into Literature, EL Education, S.P.I.R.E. Foundations, Aprendo Leyendo, Wilson, Phonics For Reading, REWARDS/REWARDS Plus, STARI

Values, Skills, and Competencies

• Strong commitment to growth mindset for both adults and students, with a desire to continuously strengthen instructional practices and team capabilities
• Ability to design and deliver high-quality, evidence-based professional learning that advances teaching and learning outcomes
• Compelling communication and facilitation skills that build engagement and influence across diverse educators and stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex projects, multiple priorities, and tight timelines in a fast-paced environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree
• Deep understanding of the specified curriculum, including its design and component parts
• Experience providing professional learning support and services in and for consultative organizations

STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AND KEY SUCCESS INDICATORS (KSIs)

All team members are accountable for achieving goals set in collaboration with their Home Manager, which are aligned with Teaching Lab’s annual goals, department goals, and Home Manager goals, as applicable.

Within the role, model the radical commitments for our values.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• All team members must be able to work a flexible schedule to support operational needs.
• All team members must be able to perform the essential project, duties, and responsibilities with or without accommodation.
• All team members are expected to support program/project needs, which could mean that you hold multiple roles on project teams (i.e., Project Lead, Project Sponsor, Coach Developer, Client Partnership Manager, Instructional Designer, Subject Matter Expert, Coach/Facilitator, Project Management Support, or Analyst).
• Travel could be required for the role. Travel is determined based on business needs and can vary depending on partnership/contract requirements.
• All roles at Teaching Lab are contingent upon the availability of project work, available funding, and organizational priorities.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment, including extended periods of sitting, frequent participation in virtual meetings and video calls, and consistent use of computer-based systems and communication tools.
• Teaching Lab encourages practices that support employee wellness, including regular breaks, ergonomic workspace setup, and resources to support health and balance while working remotely.

ABOUT FULL-TIME ROLES

At Teaching Lab, our full-time team members are the heart of our mission to advance educational equity. Joining us in a staff role means being part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your contributions shape the organization’s growth and impact every day. You’ll work cross-functionally with colleagues who share a deep commitment to excellence, equity, and innovation, and you’ll have opportunities to both lead and learn as we tackle ambitious goals together.

As a full-time employee, you’ll also benefit from Teaching Lab’s competitive package designed to support your health, financial security, and professional growth. Our offerings include organizational contributions toward medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with employer match, and additional support for technology and home office expenses. Employees enjoy generous paid time off, funding for their professional development or well-being, and dedicated holidays that prioritize rest and renewal.

Full-time roles at Teaching Lab combine mission-driven purpose with comprehensive support, offering you the stability and resources to thrive while making a lasting impact in the field of education.

TRAVEL

On-site with some remote work.

COMPENSATION

The full salary range for this position is $80,000 - $121,007 annually. This range represents the full earning potential for the role, including opportunities for salary growth over time based on performance, tenure, and organizational budget. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $80,000 - $105,529. Teaching Lab will generally cap salaries for new employees at 105% of the midpoint of the full salary range ($105,529) to allow for continued growth in the role over time. There are two types of experience being considered for this role: Experience that is directly relevant to the role and Total Working Experience, in all fields. This includes: internships and consulting work. In collaboration with the hiring manager, the People and Culture team calculates experience based on the candidate’s most current resume. When calculating the offer, consideration is given to candidates that possess additional qualifications (i.e., desired qualifications). Teaching Lab will generally cap salaries for new employees at 105% of the midpoint to allow for continued growth in the role over time.

CLOSING/REVIEW DATE

This position opened on October 17, 2026 and will remain open until filled. All applications received between October 17, 2026 and October 27, 2026 will be reviewed by the hiring team. Applications received after October 27, 2026 will be reviewed as needed.