Technology Access Foundation
Education EnCounter Program Manager
Technology Access Foundation, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
ORGANIZATION OBJECTIVEEvery student can achieve academic success, yet the public education system was not designed to meet students of color where they dream — > instead they marginalize them and underestimate their abilities. TAF partners with school districts, educators, and organizations to challenge the current public education system. We address the entire public education system, from top-to-bottom, providing STEM skills and equitable, anti-racist education environments where all students can succeed and by working with emerging and established educators and education leaders of color to improve representation at every level.POSITION DESCRIPTIONThe Education EnCounter Program Manager reports directly to the Director of the Network for EdWork (NWEW).The Education EnCounter Program Manager will oversee the Education EnCounter Program and work closely with the Director and NWEW program managers to develop programming and facilitate learning opportunities for BIPOC school and district leaders looking to transform their school environments to be relevant and responsive to BIPOC teachers and leaders through liberatory practices. The program manager will also help maintain district and organizational partnerships for the Network for EdWork.We are looking for an energetic, collaborative, and enthusiastic individual, who has a passion for racial equity, education, and social justice. The ideal candidate for this position is team oriented, can develop strong supportive relationships, and provide guidance to our growing network of school and district leaders around liberatory practices in education. They also understand the ways systemic racism engulfs systems (e.g., the education system) and can facilitate effective conversations about race and equity.
It is also important that the person in this role have a strong routine for self-care and self-advocacy as the work of racial justice does take an emotional toll.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESProfessional DevelopmentDevelop curriculum that centers anti-racist, decolonial, and Indigenous pedagogy for NWEW’s professional development workshop series for BIPOC educators and leaders in educationFacilitate and lead the professional development workshop series as well as racial affinity salons for BIPOC educators and leaders in educationUse of qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate effectiveness and impact of programmingOperationsNetwork Education EnCounter programming to education partners and maintain existing partnershipsDevelop, organize, and maintain documentation/database for participants and district partnersSupport the program evaluation process with TAF’s data analyst to evaluate impact and effectiveness of programming (e.g., data collection, analysis, and reporting)Complete required program paperwork (e.g., quarterly, mid-year and annual project reports)Management of project elements, including, but not limited to, schedule, cost, resources, and risks:
Program manualCurriculumRisks and issuesCost benefit analysisOrganizational Value
Complete and update annual work plan dashboardCollaborationWork with NWEW team to maintain school, district, and university partnerships (e.g., ongoing communication, information fairs, supporting MOUs process, and sharing updated policies)Collaborate with the NWEW team to plan and organize annual conference, The ConveningWork with marketing & communications team to create content for events/program, the NWEW’s newsletter and general marketing materialsCollaborate and support other TAF education teams as neededTravelAs we expand our relationships eastward in the state, communication with district and school leaders will be expected.Travel to Eastern Washington or Central Washington will be required (about 4 days per quarter)Racial EquityOpenness to participate in racial literacy to recognize personal bias and improve performance through a racial equity lensMust embrace the mission of TAF and our goal of running an equitable organizationWillingness to lead or be part of the team in an equitable, anti-racist manorAbility to represent the needs of students of colorExhibiting cultural and racial sensitivity and self-awarenessDevelop and cultivate a sense of belonging among team members at TAFThe capacity to create an environment that embraces a diversity of views and takes advantage of such collective knowledge to benefit the organizationLifelong
LearnerConsistently seeking new experiences and opportunities for learningPREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONSEffective communication skills for naming and calling out systemic oppressionExperience facilitating BIPOC educators and/or leaders in confronting and addressing racism and inequityDemonstrated ability to difficult and courageous conversationsExperience facilitating effective conversations about race and equity with adults.Demonstrated use of project management skills and ability to take full ownership of programs and projects, including program strategy and work plansExperience related to adult learning (e.g., professional development, mentoring, teaching)Possess organization and time management systems for self and stakeholdersExperience with curriculum development and a variety of effective instructional strategiesKnowledge of school and district organization and policyFamiliarity working in diverse, multi-cultural and bilingual environmentsPossess strong Interpersonal skills; having the ability to build positive relationshipsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences, specifically racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communitiesProven research skillsFacilitate collaboration of team members and internal and external colleaguesAbility to respond to new challenges and make programmatic adaptationsAbility to work independently and be flexible, responsive, and willing to take strategic risks.Exceptional attention to detailAbility to recognize the importance of linking organizational change to the primary values, abilities, and dreams of the stakeholders involved.Demonstrated ability to use data tools, analyze data and generate reports to use it to modify practices and programmingThe ability to work on multiple projects simultaneouslyEducation, Experience, and CompetenciesBachelor’s degree, certification or at least 2 years' experience as a program managerMinimum 3-5 years teaching experienceClassroom experience and/or relevant experience in the field of educationWorkshop facilitationBudget managementFamiliarity working in diverse and multi-cultural and bilingual environments in underserved schools and communities.Preferred
SkillsFluency in languages other than English is a plusModerate to high proficiency in Microsoft Suite/O365Special RequirementsPass all required criminal and child abuse background checksReliable transportationBenefits100% HealthcareIndividual Retirement AccountPaid VacationPaid Sick Leave2 Organization-Wide Wellness Weeks4-day week scheduleTAF is a proud equal opportunity employer that complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and follows guidelines to select the best qualified person for each position within the organization. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or other physical or mental disability.Salary Range: $75,000-85,000WHEN APPLYING:Upload resume and cover letter. Your cover letter should express why you’re interested in this role and address the following questions:What does it mean for you to have a commitment to racial equity and/or liberatory practices in education?Have you demonstrated that commitment and how would you see yourself demonstrating it at TAF?
It is also important that the person in this role have a strong routine for self-care and self-advocacy as the work of racial justice does take an emotional toll.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESProfessional DevelopmentDevelop curriculum that centers anti-racist, decolonial, and Indigenous pedagogy for NWEW’s professional development workshop series for BIPOC educators and leaders in educationFacilitate and lead the professional development workshop series as well as racial affinity salons for BIPOC educators and leaders in educationUse of qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate effectiveness and impact of programmingOperationsNetwork Education EnCounter programming to education partners and maintain existing partnershipsDevelop, organize, and maintain documentation/database for participants and district partnersSupport the program evaluation process with TAF’s data analyst to evaluate impact and effectiveness of programming (e.g., data collection, analysis, and reporting)Complete required program paperwork (e.g., quarterly, mid-year and annual project reports)Management of project elements, including, but not limited to, schedule, cost, resources, and risks:
Program manualCurriculumRisks and issuesCost benefit analysisOrganizational Value
Complete and update annual work plan dashboardCollaborationWork with NWEW team to maintain school, district, and university partnerships (e.g., ongoing communication, information fairs, supporting MOUs process, and sharing updated policies)Collaborate with the NWEW team to plan and organize annual conference, The ConveningWork with marketing & communications team to create content for events/program, the NWEW’s newsletter and general marketing materialsCollaborate and support other TAF education teams as neededTravelAs we expand our relationships eastward in the state, communication with district and school leaders will be expected.Travel to Eastern Washington or Central Washington will be required (about 4 days per quarter)Racial EquityOpenness to participate in racial literacy to recognize personal bias and improve performance through a racial equity lensMust embrace the mission of TAF and our goal of running an equitable organizationWillingness to lead or be part of the team in an equitable, anti-racist manorAbility to represent the needs of students of colorExhibiting cultural and racial sensitivity and self-awarenessDevelop and cultivate a sense of belonging among team members at TAFThe capacity to create an environment that embraces a diversity of views and takes advantage of such collective knowledge to benefit the organizationLifelong
LearnerConsistently seeking new experiences and opportunities for learningPREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONSEffective communication skills for naming and calling out systemic oppressionExperience facilitating BIPOC educators and/or leaders in confronting and addressing racism and inequityDemonstrated ability to difficult and courageous conversationsExperience facilitating effective conversations about race and equity with adults.Demonstrated use of project management skills and ability to take full ownership of programs and projects, including program strategy and work plansExperience related to adult learning (e.g., professional development, mentoring, teaching)Possess organization and time management systems for self and stakeholdersExperience with curriculum development and a variety of effective instructional strategiesKnowledge of school and district organization and policyFamiliarity working in diverse, multi-cultural and bilingual environmentsPossess strong Interpersonal skills; having the ability to build positive relationshipsExcellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences, specifically racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communitiesProven research skillsFacilitate collaboration of team members and internal and external colleaguesAbility to respond to new challenges and make programmatic adaptationsAbility to work independently and be flexible, responsive, and willing to take strategic risks.Exceptional attention to detailAbility to recognize the importance of linking organizational change to the primary values, abilities, and dreams of the stakeholders involved.Demonstrated ability to use data tools, analyze data and generate reports to use it to modify practices and programmingThe ability to work on multiple projects simultaneouslyEducation, Experience, and CompetenciesBachelor’s degree, certification or at least 2 years' experience as a program managerMinimum 3-5 years teaching experienceClassroom experience and/or relevant experience in the field of educationWorkshop facilitationBudget managementFamiliarity working in diverse and multi-cultural and bilingual environments in underserved schools and communities.Preferred
SkillsFluency in languages other than English is a plusModerate to high proficiency in Microsoft Suite/O365Special RequirementsPass all required criminal and child abuse background checksReliable transportationBenefits100% HealthcareIndividual Retirement AccountPaid VacationPaid Sick Leave2 Organization-Wide Wellness Weeks4-day week scheduleTAF is a proud equal opportunity employer that complies with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and follows guidelines to select the best qualified person for each position within the organization. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or other physical or mental disability.Salary Range: $75,000-85,000WHEN APPLYING:Upload resume and cover letter. Your cover letter should express why you’re interested in this role and address the following questions:What does it mean for you to have a commitment to racial equity and/or liberatory practices in education?Have you demonstrated that commitment and how would you see yourself demonstrating it at TAF?