Part-time Senior Manager, NYC-area

Part-time Senior Manager New York City area This position is based in a home office in the New York City area and requires travel to schools across the 5 boroughs. WHO WE ARE TNTP is the nation's preeminent education nonprofit that brings research, policy, and consulting together to meet the needs and aspirations of young people, families, communities, and the nation. We are educators, researchers, and innovators working to ensure every young person has the chance to reach their full potential, every educator and leader is set up for success, and every community has the resources necessary to connect young people to paths of opportunity. We work at every level of the PK-12 system, side by side with educators, system leaders, and communities across 41 states and more than 4,000 systems nationwide to reach ambitious goals for student success. Our vision pushes beyond school walls, catalyzing cross-sector collaboration to create pathways for young people to achieve academic, economic, and social mobility. Learn more about us, what we do, and working here. WHAT YOU’LL DO As a Part-time Senior Manager, you will partner with charter schools across New York City to support, coach, and develop teachers and leaders to shift and improve their instructional practice around the implementation of high-quality instructional materials in literacy classrooms. Some responsibilities and duties may vary, but the role includes: Supporting school leaders to deliver on their instructional leadership priorities and improve instruction for all students, by supporting them with key aspects of their roles, such as: Designing and Leading compelling and practical professional learning on research-based practices in K-8th grade literacy instruction Conducting classroom visits to assess the quality of instruction and support coaches and leaders in identifying trends within and across schools. Modeling effective observation and feedback practices. Facilitating the implementation of strong instructional materials aligned to the shifts and demands of the relevant state standards. Setting up and maintaining data systems and supporting teachers and leaders to engage in ongoing reflection and use of data to drive improvements. Building and maintaining strong relationships with academic departments and school-based staff. Tracking progress towards contract goals and making strategic decisions regarding client management and support. Motivating and influencing clients to consistently strengthen their mindsets and incorporate new practices into their academic strategy, including authentic community engagement. Contributing to the creation of high-quality, data-driven reports demonstrating the effect of the team’s approaches towards quality of instruction. Designing tools and resources in real-time to respond to client needs, in support of academic or instructional goals. Engaging with and communicating progress to a variety of district school and community stakeholders, including high-level leaders. Developing tools and resources in real time to respond to client need Developing and cultivating client relationships that foster trust through authentic engagement and ensuring client satisfaction with our work Designing sessions and facilitating professional learning for district leaders, school leaders, teachers, and other stakeholders WHAT YOU HAVE Qualifications: Deep knowledge of content and instruction at the primary school and/or secondary level, particularly with early literacy instructional materials and resources, with at least three years teaching experience, preferably in high-need schools or with high-need populations, and a proven track record of raising student achievement. Experience designing and delivering strong professional development for adult learners and creating systems to support ongoing learning and development. Experience coaching teachers and leaders (minimum three years of experience in this area). Management of others and teams, preferred. Strong familiarity and expertise with the College and Career-Ready standards, or relevant state standards. Experience as a practitioner in a school system that has adopted high quality instructional materials and/or a deep conceptual understanding of the instructional shifts in early literacy. Experience using high-quality curricular materials and knowledge of how the curriculum supports strong, rigorous instruction. WHAT WE OFFER TNTP offers a competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience in a similar position. The compensation for this role is $63.00 per hour. TNTP offers a motivated team of dynamic colleagues, a collegial atmosphere that values professional development and valuable feedback, and the chance to impact the direction of a growing, mission-driven company that is committed to the success of our nation’s children. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation for the interview process. 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Applicants for employment with TNTP must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S. TNTP is the nation's preeminent education nonprofit that brings research, policy, and consulting together to meaningfully transform America’s public education system to meet the expectations of young people, families, communities, and the nation. We are educators, researchers, and innovators who know that a strong academic foundation is essential to improve children’s life outcomes. However, even excelling in school doesn’t outweigh the effects of poverty. We work at every level of the PK-12 system, and across sectors, to help schools and other education partners provide opportunities for every student that will prepare them for the jobs of today and the careers of tomorrow, enabling them to thrive in an increasingly dynamic world. TNTP Blog: Join Us: