Fast Facts

The Director, Program - Regional role at SchoolKit focuses on enhancing instructional quality and student success in Tennessee's 6-12 literacy programs by leading project teams and collaborating with educational leaders.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include managing educational projects, designing strategic plans for instructional initiatives, coaching educators, and building relationships with stakeholders to improve K-12 education.

Skills: Candidates must have extensive experience in K-12 education, instructional leadership, project management, and coaching, along with strong communication and people management skills.

Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have over 10 years of K-12 education experience, including system-level leadership, expertise in secondary literacy and instructional change, with relevant advanced degrees.

Location: This position is remote-based anywhere in Tennessee, requiring some travel (30-40%) to district partners.

Compensation: $120000 - $130000 / Annually

DIRECTOR, PROGRAM - REGIONAL (TN)

ABOUT SCHOOLKIT

We are a team of experienced educators who train and support schools, districts, and states to help all students meet college and career-ready standards. We believe that excellent teaching is the foundation of equitable schools. Working in partnership with local educators, we help improve instruction and leadership through content and curriculum-specific training. Together, we build schools and systems that help all students succeed. We train teachers and leaders on standards-aligned instructional practices and specialize in professional learning using high-quality, openly available curricula. More information about our current and past work is available at www.schoolkitgroup.com.

THE ROLE

The Director reports to a remote Senior Director or Managing Director on the Program team. In this role, you will oversee project teams and collaborate with school, system, and state-level leaders in Tennessee to drive initiatives that improve instruction and student learning with a focus on 6-12 literacy. You will directly lead and manage others to design coaching and strategic plans to deepen the use of high-quality instructional materials. This role requires deep knowledge of instructional leadership and change management, strong project and people management, and the ability to coach leaders and facilitate professional learning for K - 12 educators.

This position can be based anywhere in Tennessee or within traveling distance (by car) to district partners. Expected travel time is 30 - 40% for onsite project work across Tennessee (training, coaching, or leading strategic planning), company or team retreats (multiple locations), and other events. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Service Delivery (70 - 90%)Build positive and collaborative relationships with clients, including state, district, and school leaders, to achieve project goals and contribute to the continuation and expansion of our work
• Lead a portfolio of projects with schools, districts, and states that improve instruction in core academic subjects and support student growth
• Develop a vision and theory of action for achieving project goals with clients, with a focus on adopting or deepening the use of high-quality instructional materials 
• Create project plans characterized by actionable strategic timelines and manage work towards completing key benchmarks
• Create and implement leader-facing strategic plans to lead change in curriculum, content, or school improvement-focused initiatives 
• Design and implement role-specific coaching initiatives for educators focused on the implementation of high-quality instructional materials and standards-aligned instructional practices 
• Train and coach team members to effectively create and implement coaching plans and to deliver coaching 
• Engage with team members and clients to collect feedback and customize deliverables to meet client needs
• Facilitate adult learning experiences for teachers and leaders
• Coach school leaders and/or teachers to build capacity and support the implementation of high-quality instructional materials or evidence-based instructional practices 
• Coordinate project logistics among SchoolKit team members, clients, and partner organizations as needed on projects
• Strategy and Service Development (10 - 15%) Contribute to our business development strategy and proposal writing for new and existing clients
• Refine our services through sharing and learning from common challenges, best practices, and collaborating to create new tools and techniques
• Build expertise on the latest research, resources, and evidence-based practices in instructional leadership and change management
• Leadership and Management (10 - 15%) Hire, develop, manage, and retain team members while ensuring an inclusive and supportive environment that reflects SchoolKit's culture, values, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• QUALIFICATIONS10+ years of experience in K - 12 education, including 3+ years in a system or state-level leadership or school leadership role (principal equivalent, not coach or AP)
• Understanding of and experience with college and career-ready standards, instructional shifts, and assessments in K-12 
• Knowledge of and experience providing recommendations on the full range of decisions that leaders can make at the school and/or system level to improve instruction
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in secondary literacy instruction, including providing support for multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and striving readers
• Experience supporting HQIM implementation at the systems level—preferably with district stakeholders—including leading or advising on districtwide rollout, progress monitoring, and capacity-building structures
• Experience managing multiple, concurrent projects with a diverse set of stakeholders and workstreams 
• Experience leading the implementation of high-quality instructional materials aligned to college and career-ready standards
• A successful track record of leading instructional change initiatives and improving student achievement in partnership with multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of best practices and experience in coaching instructional leaders and leading coaching initiatives 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to explain complex ideas to diverse audiences, align stakeholders, and foster strong relationships
• Strong people management skills, including experience managing and developing individuals with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion   
• A bachelor’s degree, master's degree in education or a related field preferred

COMPENSATION

The starting salary for this position will be between $120,000 - $130,000 and is dependent on experience.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume by clicking “Apply Now” in the job listing on our Careers site.

SchoolKit is an equal opportunity employer that deeply values all of the differences that make our people unique. These differences help us create an organization that celebrates diversity and strives to create equitable and inclusive spaces where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic self. In turn, we are committed to leveraging the perspectives of our people to best support and serve our partners.

SchoolKit selects personnel on the basis of ability without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, or veteran status.