Director of Programs

Employment Status: Full-time

Position Reports To: Senior Director of Programs

Start date: Immediate

Anticipated compensation: Starting at $83,800 - $96,500, commensurate with experience

Who We Are

Saga Education is a national leader in high-impact, in-school tutoring. We leverage the power of human capital and technology to accelerate student outcomes and create more equitable learning for students.

Since our founding in 2014, we have reached more than 30,000 students and counting. With our proven-to-work tutoring model and focus on relationship building, we have been able to reach students who need it most and support families, educators, and districts through our services. Whether that be through our work in providing direct solutions, building cutting edge products, or advocating for impact, our vision to make education equitable for all students is realized daily.

For more information about Saga Education's mission, vision, and services, please visit us at www.sagaeducation.org .

What We Do

Inside each student lives a story waiting to unfold. We know every student is capable of shaping a story of success-in school, and in life. But not every student has had a fair chance to see it. Saga Education envisions a world where students-especially Black and Latinx students-have equitable access to economic and social mobility. To achieve this, Saga seeks to establish high-impact, in-school-day math tutoring as an integrated part of a student's education, as a proven response to accelerating educational equity.

Our research shows our program works-not only to raise math scores but to foster the confidence and sense of belonging that underpin all academic success. As a trusted leader in building powerful tutoring programs, Saga provides the resources and tools to enable all districts to take advantage of our expertise. Saga has the evidence and experience to know what works.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Senior Director of Programs, the Director of Programs is responsible for ensuring the fidelity of Saga's program implementation (related to systems/procedures, culture, academics, etc.) across all Saga sites in Chicago. In this role, you will collaborate with all Saga departments to ensure that every site's needs are met and that all site operations and tutorials are implemented with a high level of rigor and success. You will also collaborate with our Senior Leadership Team to support the health, culture, and success of the organization as a whole. Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Manage the AmeriCorps program in your region and ensure compliance on all required measures
• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Programs, other Directors of Programs, and Site Directors to develop a vision for and oversee the training of Saga Fellows during the summer and throughout the school year
• Train, develop, evaluate, and provide ongoing support to Site Directors prior to and throughout the school year
• Respond to challenges at sites that require support beyond the Site Director level
• Support Site Directors in addressing sensitive issues that arise at their sites
• Support Site Directors in building relationships with school administrators and teachers via periodic meetings, in person or virtually, with the administration
• Coach Site Directors to lead effective professional development sessions for Fellows
• Monitor curriculum implementation, academic rigor, and instructional practices at Saga sites
• Work on maintaining and/or growing district partnerships
• Participate in and support hiring initiatives for the Programs Team and designated cohort

What We'll Use To Measure Success

• Mission Alignment - You have a deep understanding of social injustice in education
• Ensures Accountability - You hold yourself and others accountable to meet commitments
• Values Differences - You recognize the value of different perspectives and cultures
• Develops Talent - You develop people to meet their career and organizational goals
• Manages Conflict - You handle conflicts efficiently and effectively
• Drives Vision and Purpose - You promote a vision and strategy that motivates others to action
• Communicates Effectively - You deliver clear, multi-mode communication to various audiences
• Stakeholder Focus - You build and value strong stakeholder relationships

What You Bring

• You have a completed Bachelor's degree, or higher, in any discipline
• You have experience in remote management, organization, and communication
• You have high school math proficiency (Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II)
• You have prior experience as a math teacher
• You have 3-4 years working in a school leadership role and managing a large team (teacher coach, department head, principal, etc.
• You have a valid Illinois or transferable state teaching license/certification ( preferred, but not required)
• You have experience with Salesforce (preferred, but not required)

What We'll Provide

Saga Education offers competitive compensation and benefits, which includes IVF coverage, paid parental leave, opt-in FSA, and telehealth benefits. Saga provides a generous PTO package including a paid Winter Wellness Break, an opt-in 401k with discretionary match and company provided technology. All employees have access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Saga 360 Wellness Program and DEIB events and initiatives.

Saga Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

To remain at the cutting edge of educational innovation and impact, we celebrate and leverage our diversity in all of its intersectional identities and nurture a sense of belonging at all levels of the organization. We welcome ideas and perspectives from all employees to fulfill the full promise of our mission. Our diversity is our strength. W e encourage people of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this and all available roles.

Thank you for applying to Saga Education

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Salary : $83,800 - $96,500