ATC Teacher Development Manager

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Closing Date:

08/26/2026

Type of Position:

Outreach Programs

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

Arkansas Teacher Corps

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Summary of Job Duties:

The ATC Teacher Development Manager (TDM) monitors the teacher training and individual progress of Fellows enrolled in the Arkansas Teacher Corps (ATC) program and is responsible for facilitating learning communities for novice teachers at partner schools to increase student achievement.

In order to coach teachers toward greater student learning, the Teacher Development Manager will be responsible for setting and maintaining a rigorous vision for excellent, equitable education across grade levels and content areas by building reciprocal, trusting relationships with teachers and other stakeholders; facilitating workshops and other whole-group learning during summer institute and the school year; observing and debriefing teachers’ instruction; leveraging a variety of coaching methods and approaches to support adult learners individually; analyzing student and teacher data to assess classroom needs; and creating a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and learning within their cohort.

Additional responsibilities for this position will include tracking fellow attendance, completion of program expectations, and requirements for teacher licensure; communicating with principals, mentor teachers, and other stakeholders regarding Fellows’ progress; assisting Fellows with long-term goal-setting and monitoring progress towards goals; supporting struggling Fellows through targeted support plans and differentiated interventions; and collaborating with the ATC team to assess programmatic gaps and identify systemic solutions. The Teacher Development Manager will also collaborate with the ATC team to plan and execute the seven-week Summer Institute, including full-time attendance on site during in-person components and regular attendance during virtual components as well as additional duties as needed that may include coordinating logistics, planning/facilitating sessions, and/or training/supervising part-time mentors and facilitators as needed. The Manager will also be called on to assist in the recruitment and selection of Fellow, including reviewing applications and conducting interviews.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential function of this job, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. The Teacher Development Manager must be able and willing to travel across the state by automobile and be available to work some nights and weekends. The Manager must also be available for the seven-week Summer Institute for incoming Fellows which will require them to live and work on-site during portions of the summer training.

This is a one-year appointment, renewable based on the need for the position, availability of funding, and continued satisfactory level of performance in the role.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

• Experience teaching K-12 with a strong track record of student achievement

• Experience with developing, coaching, or managing adults

• Experience building relationships with community groups

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching a hard-to-fill content area or grade level

• At least three years K-12 teaching experience in public schools

• Experience supporting or training novice teachers specifically

• Resides or willing to reside in service area (central or eastern Arkansas)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Knowledge and familiarity with adult learning theory

• Excellent written and interpersonal skills

• Strong instruction and curricular planning skills

• Emotional resilience and conflict resolution skills

• Critical reflection and self-awareness skills

• Time management and personal organization skills

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$62,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Brandon Lucius
ATC Executive Director
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes