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Black Men Teach · 2 weeks ago

Managing Director of Programs

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$110K/yr - $130K/yr

Black Men Teach is dedicated to recruiting and retaining Black male teachers in elementary schools. The Managing Director of Programs will lead programmatic initiatives, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and strategic priorities while supervising program leaders and fostering partnerships.

Education Management

Responsibilities

Translate BMT’s organizational vision for the program into actionable program goals, milestones, and performance metrics

Align all programmatic work with the organization’s mission, ensuring that efforts advance the recruitment, preparation, placement, and retention of Black male educators

Collaborate closely with the executive team to maintain cross-departmental coordination and strong communication channels

Be accountable for improving BMT’s core program outcomes, including: Retention of teachers and college participants, Placement of student teachers and full-time teachers, Teacher effectiveness and college participants readiness to teach

Use data, participant feedback, and partner insights to continuously refine and strengthen program design

Lead program innovation aligned with BMT’s strategic plan and growth trajectory

Cultivate, maintain and advance relationships with school districts, universities, community organizations, and funders

Represent BMT externally at conferences, coalitions, and partnership meetings to advance thought leadership and visibility

Partner with the Chief Advancement & Marketing Officer to align program outcomes with funding priorities and reporting requirements

Lead direct reports providing clarity, accountability, and coaching for success

Build a culture of belonging, feedback, and professional growth across the program team

Lead with empathy, equity, and cultural awareness to foster collaboration and inclusion

Support professional development and equitable growth pathways for program staff

Strengthen systems that support program planning, implementation, and data-informed decision-making

Partner with HR and People & Culture to align job descriptions, performance reviews, and professional growth structures

Collaborate with cross-functional leaders on initiatives related to program innovation, evaluation, and scaling

Qualification

Program StrategyK–12 Education UnderstandingProject ManagementDeep Understanding of Black Male CultureComfort in AmbiguityCommunicationSystems-Building ExpertiseEquity-Centered LeadershipPartnership Skills

Required

Demonstrated ability to translate organizational vision and strategy into executable program plans, milestones, and outcomes

Experience working without all the information and being able to drive clarity with partners or resources to move work forward; proven experience navigating in the gray

Ability to build internal and/or external partnerships

Ability to drive awareness or change with a diverse audience through various communication vehicles

Ability to present ideas to all levels of the organization

Demonstrated understanding of the cultural, historical, and contemporary experiences of Black men and boys, particularly as they navigate education systems and professional spaces

Strong understanding of K–12 education systems, with particular attention to elementary education and the conditions that support teacher effectiveness and retention

Ability to manage multiple priorities, tight deadlines, and special projects with minimal direction

Ability to interact with and manage stakeholders in varying roles and levels

Benefits

Reimbursement for a portion of your health care insurance premium.

401k plan with company match.

Paid time off (PTO) which will accrue at the rate of 15 days per year.

Nine paid holidays per year: New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Good Friday or other religious holiday your choice, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and Juneteenth