Program Lead, Native Teacher Education

American Indian College Fund; Denver (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 35%

Job summary

The American Indian College Fund seeks a Program Officer, Teacher Education to lead and coordinate the Native Teacher Education Program with tribal colleges and universities. You will expand pathways for Native students and paraprofessionals toward licensure, collaborate with partners, and oversee program strategy from recruitment to completion.

You will work with TCUs, teacher education faculty, staff, and partners to strengthen pathways, provide technical assistance, and advance campaigns that

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Experience managing multi-partner grants, budgets, agreements, data, reporting, and measurable outcomes.
• Knowledge of teacher preparation pathways, educator licensure, Praxis or comparable assessments.
• Understanding of Indigenous, culturally responsive, place-based, and Native language education.
• Ability to build respectful relationships with TCUs, tribal communities, educators, students, school leaders, and partners.
• Effective project management, facilitation, communication, problem-solving, data management, and technology skills.
• At least five years of relevant experience in grant management, educator preparation, or multi-institution programs.
• Experience working with Native communities, TCUs, tribal education departments, or Native-serving education organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead program implementation and performance. Manage work plans, budgets, agreements, partner guidance, risks, and reporting.
• Coordinate direct student and early-career teacher support. Manage eligibility, documentation, funding, and confidential records.
• Strengthen TCU teacher education and licensure pathways with emphasis on state licensure prep and Indigenous knowledge.
• Build partnerships that strengthen recruitment and retention through advisory groups, virtual learning, and site visits.
• Advance awareness, recruitment, evaluation, and program learning with campaigns for greater community participation.
• Manage program operations and cross-functional collaboration: contracts, invoices, travel, and updates for leadership and funders.
• Collaborate across departments to align program capacity work with TCUs and partners.

Skills

Project management

Facilitation

Communication

Problem solving

Data management

Technology skills

Relationship building

Grant management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

The American Indian College Fund seeks a Program Officer, Teacher Education to lead and coordinate the Native Teacher Education Program with tribal colleges and universities. You will expand pathways for Native students and paraprofessionals toward licensure, collaborate with partners, and oversee program strategy from recruitment to completion.

You will work with TCUs, teacher education faculty, staff, and partners to strengthen pathways, provide technical assistance, and advance campaigns that