Senior Manager, Program (Middle School ELA Leadership Coaching)

Senior Manager, Program (Middle School Ela Leadership Coaching)

New York, NY

Teaching Lab is a nonprofit organization with a mission to fundamentally shift the paradigm of teacher professional learning. We envision a world where teachers and students thrive together in communities that enable life-long learning and meaningful lives. In partnership with teachers, we transform professional learning from the ground up to dramatically improve student outcomes. We also work with school, district, and state leaders to create the instructional systems necessary to support these changes.

Teaching Lab's ultimate goals are:

• Educators learn more than they would without us
• Students learn more than they would without us, in a way that cannot be predicted by race, gender, or family income
• Educators we serve say they love our approach, and they want to keep doing it to advance educational equity

All employees are expected to embrace Teaching Lab's Values to help us achieve our ultimate goals.

• Collaboration & Responsive Service
• Resilient Solution-Finding
• Research & Learning With Humility
• Accountable Excellence
• Equity & Justice

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.

The Senior Program Manager's primary responsibility is to implement high-quality programmatic services and manage complex projects that drive impact on educator practice and student learning. Along with flex team members, system-level leaders, and cross-functional colleagues, the Senior Program Manager will also hold responsibilities in the following areas:

• Designing and facilitating professional learning content, services, and tools/resources
• Serving as a content expert and, when needed, taking on project leadership roles
• Managing project plans, contracts, and invoices to ensure accurate, timely delivery of services
• Collaborating across departments and, when applicable, supporting team members through coaching or people management

The Senior Program Manager's role is a mid-level position with some management responsibilities. This role is essential to ensuring the successful delivery of programmatic goals and the long-term sustainability of Teaching Lab's partnerships. Success in this position requires strong collaboration, organizational skills, adaptability, and a commitment to advancing excellent teaching and learning.

Education, Work Experience, and Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree
• Five (5) or more years combined experience working in PK-12 education, with a minimum of two years experience teaching PK-12 students from traditionally underserved backgrounds with demonstrated evidence of impact
• Three (3) or more years combined experience working with partners outside of their organization to manage workflow or deliver services
• Three (3) or more years of combined experience planning and implementing projects
• Three (3) 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:
• ELA (EL Education, Fundations, Guidebooks, Heggerty, HMH Into Reading, HMH Into Literature, Orton Gillingham, UFLI, and Wit and Wisdom, S.P.I.R.E, Phonics For Reading, REWARDS, STARI, Wilson Reading System, Just Words, Aprendo Leyendo)

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

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.

• 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.

At Teaching Lab, our full-time team members are the heart of our mission to advance educational equity. Joining us in a staff role means being part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your contributions shape the organization's growth and impact every day. You'll work cross-functionally with colleagues who share a deep commitment to excellence, equity, and innovation, and you'll have opportunities to both lead and learn as we tackle ambitious goals together. As a full-time employee, you'll also benefit from Teaching Lab's competitive package designed to support your health, financial security, and professional growth. Our offerings include organizational contributions toward medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with employer match, and additional support for technology and home office expenses. Employees enjoy generous paid time off, funding for their professional development or well-being, and dedicated holidays that prioritize rest and renewal. Full-time roles at Teaching Lab combine mission-driven purpose with comprehensive support, offering you the stability and resources to thrive while making a lasting impact in the field of education.

On-site with some remote work.

The full salary range for this position is $90,500 - $136,889 annually. This range represents the full earning potential for the role, including opportunities for salary growth over time based on performance, tenure, and organizational budget.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $90,500 - $119,381. Teaching Lab will generally cap salaries for new employees at 105% of the midpoint of the full salary range ($119,381) to allow for continued growth in the role over time.

This position opened on May 15, 2026 and will remain open until filled. All applications received between May 15, 2026 and May 21, 2026 will be reviewed by the hiring team. Applications received after May 21, 2026 will be reviewed as needed.