Description
Type of Vacancy: Salaried (Full-Time)
Start Date: July-August 2026
Location: New York, NY
Department: Program
Reports To: Director, Program
Supervises: Manager(s), Program
Travel: On-site with some remote work
Compensation: $90,500 to $119,381
Areas of Expertise: Leadership Coaching: Coaching school or district leaders to maximize time, talent, and curricular resources that support the delivery of high-quality 6-8 ELA instruction. Client Management: Managing the execution of a partner’s scope of work, coordinating service delivery between team members and external partners through skilled communication and strong organizational skills, time management, and workflow management.
WHO WE ARE
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. To learn more about Teaching Lab, explore our website at www.teachinglab.org.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior Program Manager’s primary responsibility is to implement high-quality programmatic services, lead complex project work, and support school and district leaders in improving educator practice and student learning. Along with Program team members, project teams, school and district partners, and cross-functional colleagues, the Senior Manager, Program will also hold responsibilities in the following areas:
-Designing research-based, user-centered professional learning content, services, tools, and resources
-Serving as a content expert and contributing to coaching, instructional design, coach development, client partnership management, and/or project leadership
-Managing project plans, partner relationships, contracts, invoices, and implementation systems to ensure high-quality service delivery
-Collaborating across teams to support partnership impact, continuous improvement, data collection, and organizational learning
The Senior Manager, Program role is a mid-level position with some management responsibilities, depending on project assignments and organizational needs. This role is essential to ensuring the effective delivery of programmatic goals, strong partner implementation, and sustained impact on teacher and student learning. Success in this position requires strong collaboration, project management, content expertise, responsiveness, adaptability, and a commitment to excellent teaching and learning.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Work Experience, and Knowledge
-Bachelor's degree
-Five (5) or more years of combined experience working in PK-12 education, with a minimum of two years of experience teaching PK-12 students from traditionally underserved backgrounds, with demonstrated evidence of impact
-Three (3) or more years of 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
-Two (2) or more years of combined experience leading or coaching school leaders to implement HQIM (in any subject area)
-Deep knowledge and experience with College- and Career-Ready ELA content and practice standards
-Experience designing impactful professional learning for school leaders
-Experience facilitating impactful professional learning or coaching for school leaders
-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
-Two (2) or more years experience as a school or district leader
-Experience providing professional learning support and services in and for consultative organizations
WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
-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.
ABOUT FULL-TIME ROLES
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.
TRAVEL
-On-site with some remote work.
COMPENSATION
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. There are two types of experience being considered for this role: Experience that is directly relevant to the role and Total Working Experience, in all fields. This includes: internships, part-time work, and consulting work. In collaboration with the hiring manager, the People and Culture team calculates experience based on the candidate’s most current resume. When calculating the offer, consideration is given to candidates who possess additional qualifications (i.e., desired qualifications).
