Executive Director, DC

About City Teaching Alliance:

Our mission is to improve the educational and life outcomes of children in urban schools by preparing culturally responsive, effective career educators who accelerate student achievement and disrupt systems of racial and socioeconomic inequity. City Teaching Alliance accomplishes this by recruiting outstanding candidates, equipping them with state-of-the-art training, and linking their certification to their demonstration of effective teaching practices and skills. Our residents and teachers will provide the necessary proof points to make a national case for educator effectiveness and accountability. Learn more about City Teaching Alliance on our website: https://www.cityteachingalliance.org/

Overview:

The Executive Director will oversee all aspects of implementing City Teaching Alliance’s “5C” model (Coaching, Clinical Placement, Community, Coursework, and Certification) at the site level and collaborate with various internal teams and external partners to ensure City Teaching Alliance is positioned as a premier teacher recruitment, preparation, and development program in the nation. This role will report to the Chief, Site Leadership.

• Develop and communicate a localized strategy for programmatic impact in alignment with the national goals and program design
• Foster and model a culture of collaboration and accountability to ensure alignment with the strategic priorities and related key performance indicators
• Utilize data to monitor and adjust strategies as necessary to meet programmatic and organizational objectives
• Work across regions and departments to align strategies, share best practices, and ensure program consistency

• In partnership with the national Advancement team, set and achieve local fundraising goals
• In partnership with the national Advancement team, identify and cultivate potential funding sources from individual, corporate, and foundation sources
• Build and strengthen relationships with new and existing school districts, charter networks, and community partners
• Represent City Teaching Alliance externally, tailoring messaging for various audiences
• Build and steward a local advisory board in alignment with the national governing board
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with senior leaders at district, charter, and state partner organizations
• Lead strategic efforts to identify and respond to community needs and opportunities across the region
• Lead the development and execution of a placement strategy to ensure that 100% of resident teachers are placed in paid positions
• In partnership with the National Team, represent City Teaching Alliance externally, tailoring messaging for various audiences speaks to various PR needs

• Support local recruitment and selection efforts to ensure resident recruitment targets are met
• Oversee adherence to participant policies, requirements, and expectations and determine when participants are in violation and should be considered for dismissal
• Oversee efforts to identify and respond to areas of participant concern
• In partnership with the national Teacher Experience team, lead the design and implementation of programmatic supports to achieve at least 90% retention from residency year to the first year as teacher of record (“fellow”) and identified impact goals
• In partnership with the national Teacher Experience team, oversee the development and local implementation of City Teaching Alliance’s 4-year educator pathway

• Lead the selection, hiring, and onboarding of team members who align to City Teaching Alliance’s mission, vision, and values
• Coach, support, and hold team members accountable for outcomes through the use of goal setting, feedback, and professional development structures
• Cultivate a high performing team using check-ins, team meetings, and other structures as necessary
• Foster an inclusive, positive, and equitable culture, modeling City Teaching Alliance’s values

• Collaborate with Finance to develop the local budget, allocate resources strategically, and monitor financial performance.
• Effectively manage the site budget, ensuring adherence to all applicable financial policies
• Ensure team participation in teacher interview days in consultation with the Admissions team
• Oversee MOU creation and invoicing of school partners
• In partnership with the Certification, Accreditation, and Testing (CAT) team, ensure local program complies with all requirements from relevant governing bodies
• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and education laws while fostering accountability and transparency
• Participate in other organizational initiatives as directed

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
• 5-7 years of experience in K-12 school-based or nonprofit leadership with a history of meeting and/or exceeding goals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and engage diverse stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office software
• A strong commitment to continuous improvement and learning
• Familiarity with local context preferred
• Fundraising experience preferred