[Hiring] Senior Director of Implementation Support @Carrington Talent Group

Role Description

Fishtank Learning is seeing exciting growth in the number of schools and districts using Fishtank ELA, particularly in New York City where Fishtank ELA is a recommended core curriculum for grades 6-12 schools. To support this growth, Fishtank is seeking a full-time Senior Director of Implementation Support (6-12) for the Fishtank ELA Curriculum. The Senior Director will lead Fishtank's implementation support offerings for grades 6-12 including:

• Facilitation of virtual and in-person professional learning sessions
• Development of materials for sessions
• Creation of digital resources such as videos and online professional learning modules
• Teacher and Leader Tools

The Senior Director will also interface with our school and district partners maintaining strong client relationships, conducting site visits, providing feedback on implementation, answering questions and coaching leaders.

This position is an exciting opportunity to work with an experienced team of curriculum experts and education entrepreneurs to build out the organization's capacity to help schools and districts implement Fishtank’s highly rated secondary ELA program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5–7 years of experience as an ELA teacher leader, coach, instructional leader, or trainer focused on implementation of HQIM
• Demonstrated effective staff development experience with middle and high school teachers
• Experience working in large, urban school districts; experience in New York City district schools strongly preferred
• Deep familiarity with 6-12 Common Core State Standards for ELA and best practices to support ELA learning
• Strong presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across lines of difference and build inclusive, collaborative relationships
• Strong people and project management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Creative and resourceful problem solver
• Self-directed, with a strong attention to detail
• Interest in receiving feedback, iterating on projects, and learning new skills on the job
• Proficient in Google Suite

Requirements

• Lead the delivery of Fishtank ELA’s Professional Learning program for 6-12 schools in New York City
• Manage contractors and other staff members when needed to expand the number of facilitators for in-person training
• Coordinate with the NYC Department of Education literacy team on planning for professional learning sessions
• Lead Fishtank ELA's virtual Leader Development sessions for school and district leaders
• Design professional learning sessions and create materials such as slide decks, facilitation guides, and handouts
• Conduct site visits at implementing schools
• Develop digital resources designed to support implementation of the Fishtank ELA curriculum
• Plan and conduct webinars on topics related to curriculum implementation
• Oversee production of videos that capture effective implementation of key curriculum components
• Partner closely with the marketing and sales team to promote Fishtank’s implementation support program
• Communicate regularly with School Partnership Managers about school and district needs
• Interface with instructional leaders at partner schools
• Communicate fully with all team members to ensure all sessions run smoothly

Benefits

• Up to 5 weeks of paid time off
• Health insurance with an employer HSA contribution covering staff member’s full deductible
• Dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Remote work flexibility
• WiFi reimbursement

Company Description

Fishtank Learning is a growing education technology non-profit that is supporting teachers across the country with high-quality K-12 ELA and Math instructional materials. Our in-house curriculum team has spent the last decade drawing on their experience as classroom teachers to develop the Fishtank curriculum. We continually refine and improve our content and tools to reflect the best evidence-based practices and serve the evolving needs of teachers and students.

• Fishtank is unique in its commitment to offering culturally relevant and responsive curriculum materials
• Fishtank believes ALL students can succeed with rigorous grade-level materials
• Fishtank materials seek to build teacher content knowledge and support intellectual preparation
• Fishtank materials are made available through a dynamic, custom-built digital platform