Manager, Program (ELA/Special Education Coaching)

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

Bachelor's degree
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.