Job Description

The Program Director role requires managing and overseeing outreach, partnership, and enrollment efforts for an educator preparation program. The position involves cultivating relationships with school districts and external partners to support the growth of the program, which combines online learning with mentorship during a teaching residency. It is crucial to establish partnerships that create pathways for new teachers to become certified and to confidently engage with district leaders. Key responsibilities include relationship management by establishing and maintaining partnerships with educational institutions and overseeing related operations such as documentation and invoicing. The role involves serving as the primary contact for state departments of education and district personnel and requires collaboration to craft state-specific sales and partnership strategies. Additionally, the Program Director is responsible for candidate support, guiding teacher candidates through the residency and certification process, and ensuring alignment with state certification requirements. The Program Director also promotes the program through attendance at conferences, workshops, and career fairs, engaging with potential applicants and representing the program at various events. The role includes field supervision responsibilities, working with directors to strategically assign supervisors and handle candidate-specific queries. Finally, the Program Director tracks and analyzes candidate pipeline data to ensure continuous improvement and successful progression of teacher candidates through the certification process.

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