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Teach For America · 3 days ago

Director, Virginia Programming

VA - Virginia

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$74K/yr - $99K/yr

4+ years exp

Teach For America is a national organization focused on educational equity, and they are seeking a Director for Virginia Programming. In this role, you will lead the onboarding and coaching of corps members, build partnerships with schools and communities, and drive initiatives that support corps member success and student outcomes.

CharityEducationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strategic relationships with school leaders and community partners, especially focused on expanding our impact in Fairfax County, establishing a pre-service site in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), and helping CMs get hired by FCPS

Design and lead onboarding and early corps member success, blending targeted coaching and transition support to accelerate instructional readiness, successful placement, and connection to schools and communities

Partner with each corps member to develop an individualized coaching and support plan, and evaluate and support CM teaching practice

Design and facilitate targeted group learning experiences, such as workshops, coaching milestone events, and learning series, that deepen CM leadership and align with regional goals

Design and execute the strategy for onboarding and corps member success for assigned corps members, grounded in shared developmental trends, the universal program model, and the regional 2030 vision

Serve as a liaison for assigned school and district partnerships, ensuring strong alignment, clear communication, and proactive problem-solving to support corps member placement, retention, and student outcomes

Support corps members from acceptance through alumni-induction, including leading a pre-service site, facilitating onboarding touchpoints, and providing coaching throughout the year in partnership with MDLDs

Design and lead group learning experiences, such as workshops, learning series, and milestone events, that support onboarding, leadership development, and regional priorities

Use programmatic metrics and data to guide execution, monitor progress toward outcomes, and adapt strategy across onboarding, partnerships, and corps member support

Attend Corps Member Leadership Development (CMLD) meetings at the local, geographical hub, and national level

Become and maintain CLASS certification in ECE, Elementary, and Secondary levels

Co-plan pre-service with national and summer staff, including establishing a school and district partnership with Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) for 2026

Shadow a Managing Director, Leadership Development (MDLD) in Virginia, to build shared understanding of observation, feedback, and coaching practices

Provide targeted coaching to FCPS corps members during the SY2025–2026 pilot, under MDLD guidance

Partner with MDLDs to plan and execute corps member experiences in Virginia, including CM events, All-Corps convenings, and Alumni Induction

Build relationships with current and prospective partner principals, including school visits as needed, to support successful hiring and placement for SY 2026–2027

Lead onboarding calls and early relationship-building with incoming corps members to support matriculation and retention in Northern Virginia

Provide in-person operational support for region-specific anchor moments for corps member initiatives and events, such as Pre-Service/Practicum and in-person Summits

Full participation in national team activities, including annual meetings, selection, and other required events and activities

Full participation in regional team activities, staff meetings, development events, functional team meetings, and retreats

Full participation in functional team activities such as manager/direct report check-ins and program team meetings

Qualification

Teaching experienceCoaching experienceRelationship buildingData-driven decision makingWorkshop facilitationBachelor's degreeMaster's degreeVirginia public school experienceTeach For America alumni