Director of Teacher Development and Academics - Confidential : Job Details

Director of Teacher Development and Academics

About the Company

This mission-driven charter school management organization is dedicated to transforming education and enhancing student outcomes.

Industry Education Management

Type Educational Institution

Founded 2004

Employees 201-500

Categories

• Education
• Primary & Secondary Education
• Non-Profit & Philanthropy
• Charter School
• EdTech
• Training
• Data & Analytics
• Human Resources
• Real Estate
• Nonprofit Support
• Elementary
• Academic Programs
• Academics
• Consulting

Specialties

• Charter education and practice
• Educational marketing
• Nonprofit and school-based real estate
• School facilities and operations
• SPED theory and practice
• Grantwriting
• Data collection
• Entry and management
• School recruitment and HR
• Education
• Teaching
• Middle school
• Elementary school
• Charter school
• Family and community engagement

About the Role

The organization is looking for a dynamic Director of Teacher Development and Academics for Grades 5-8 Humanities. This exciting position focuses on spotting and developing talent for the coaching pipeline, establishing key experiences for budding coaches, and ensuring milestone completion. You will work closely with school leaders and stakeholders to elevate instructional practices, boost student performance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

The perfect candidate is a fervent lifelong learner with a robust background in relevant content areas and is passionate about empowering students to excel academically. We seek someone experienced in developing teachers into coaching roles and who thrives in an environment that holds high expectations.

Applicants should possess a Master's degree in education or a related field, with a preference for a Doctorate, and have a minimum of 7-10 years in education, including at least 5 years focused on teacher development. You will need to be skilled in modeling instructional practices, providing timely, constructive feedback, and adept at recognizing talent in teachers. Embracing both adult and child perspectives in education is crucial, along with a readiness to work in a supportive and caring yet high-expectation environment.

Please note that this role may require occasional travel and the ability to work on-site, with some options for remote work available.

Hiring Manager Title Chief Academic Officer

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

• Education/Academic Administration
• Business Development
• Strategy