What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Educator Engagement position at Educate Maine?
The Director of Educator Engagement plays a major role creating, managing, and implementing educational programming to expand Educate Maine’s partner network and represent Educate Maine as a leader in public education. The position oversees the management, development, and daily operations of two cornerstone programs at Educate Maine : the Maine Teacher of the Year (TOY) Program and the Teach Maine Center. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with a passion for education who is adept at project management and strategic planning. The candidate should understand the need to amplify the voices of Maine educators.
Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information that follows below.
Key Responsibilities :
Programs :
- Lead the design, development, and growth of the Teach Maine Center, focusing on grant management, strategic planning, and fundraising.
- Guide program initiatives aimed at strengthening and diversifying Maine’s educator workforce.
- Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with educators to ensure the Teach Maine Center is a “By Teachers, For Teachers” initiative, empowering teachers to lead, shape, and sustain its programs and resources.
- Oversee all aspects of the Maine Teacher of the Year (TOY) Program, ensuring seamless daily administration and fostering the program’s growth, through increased awareness and participation.
- Work with the Program Manager to facilitate a fair, transparent, and equitable nomination, selection, and recognition process at both the county and state levels.
- Support the Program Manager in their role as the State Coordinator of the National Teacher of the Year program and as the liaison with the Council of Chief State Schools Officers (CCSSO), including attending the annual National TOY orientation and quarterly virtual meetings.
- Cultivate relationships with stakeholders, including educators, policymakers, and partners, to enhance program impact.
- Work collaboratively with Educate Maine staff to plan and execute events, such as the annual Educate Maine Symposium, State and County Teacher of the Year Induction Dinner and Announcement, and the Teacher of the Year Gala ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission.
Initiative Leadership :
Fundraising :
Qualifications :
Work Environment : This is a hybrid position with a balanced mix of remote and in-person work. Occasional weekends and evenings required for event management. Educate Maine has a home office in Portland, ME but supports hybrid employees across Maine and applications are welcome from all areas of the state. Relocation is not provided.
Salary and Benefits : Benefits include a flexible work environment, 13 paid holidays, 15 vacation days in the first year of hire, and 12 sick days per year. We offer a competitive employer health insurance plan including an HSA plan, partial premium coverage for spouses and dependents, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, 5% employer contributions for retirement, and annual professional development funding to support your professional growth. Employees may also elect dental and vision insurance. We offer a highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
How to Apply : Submit cover letter and resume to Educate Maine at info@educatemaine.org. Please include "Director of Educator Engagement Application – [Your Name]" in the subject line. Educate Maine is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
About Educate Maine : Educate Maine is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to advancing education policies and practices that prepare Maine learners for success in postsecondary education and the workforce. We engage in outreach and advocacy, convene leaders from education, business, and policy sectors, and manage high impact programs (Maine Teacher of the Year, Education Leaders Experience, Project>
Login, Maine Career Catalyst, Teach Maine Center, and Maine Mobile BIOLAB) that support innovative solutions to Maine’s education and workforce challenges. Through data analysis and reporting, we promote policies rooted in evidence to help achieve our mission of increasing educational attainment across the state.
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