Program Design Director

ABOUT UNBOUNDED

We are a team of former classroom teachers, district and school leaders, curriculum writers, and education experts unified by our desire to see every student thrive in school.

Our commitment to every learner unites us. UnboundEd works side-by-side with teachers, coaches, principals, and district leaders to ensure every student has access to grade-level, engaging, affirming, and meaningful — GLEAM®  — instruction. By cultivating the mindsets, knowledge, and skills at the heart of truly transformative teaching and learning, we can break the predictability of historic achievement patterns so all kids thrive. 

In 2023, UnboundEd joined forces with Pivot Learning and CORE Learning to expand our offerings and drive long-needed changes in instruction, especially in the highest-need schools.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Vice President, Program Design, the Program Design Director will assist schools and districts across the country in implementing high-quality instructional materials to improve student outcomes. In addition to working directly with partners, this position will also collaborate with other team members to continue refining our program model and materials.

Due to UnboundEd’s significant partner base in the Western United States, candidates must be based in California, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington (or another Western U.S. state with the ability to travel frequently across the region).

UnboundEd has core business hours, during which we expect all staff to be available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time. This role requires up to 50% travel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Partnership Management

• Serve as an expert consultant and main point of contact for district and school partners engaged in curriculum implementation
• Drive partnerships from launch through achievement of deliverables, including annual district- and school-level goals
• Develop and track project action steps, including grant deliverables; manage project plans; and synthesize data to monitor progress

Service Delivery

• Facilitate engaging, high-impact professional learning and coaching services
• Prepare for, facilitate, and follow up on professional learning, small-group, and one-on-one sessions with partners, both virtually and in person
• Create agendas, strategize coaching conversations, and adapt and present sessions to groups of school and district leaders
• Develop custom tools and resources to support partner needs

Program Development 

• Assist with developing and refining program materials
• In collaboration with other team members, develop professional learning sessions and program materials to build instructional leadership and change-management skills for curriculum implementation
• Define processes, tools, and resources that comprise the program and deliver them to partners to ensure quality and impact

Business Development

• Contribute to the ongoing growth of the curriculum services portfolio
• Develop and/or maintain partnerships with school and district leaders and other partners
• Lead discussions with prospective and existing partners to shape and secure future partnerships
• Develop and present webinars, conference presentations, and white papers

Data Collection and Analysis

• Collaborate with partners to develop and execute measurement and evaluation plans for projects
• Support districts and schools in gathering, analyzing, and using data to reach goals
• Collaborate with the Research and Evaluation team to assess and present program impact to external audiences

QUALIFICATIONS 

• A passion for UnboundEd’s vision, a commitment to public education as a key lever for opportunity, and a desire to deepen the organization’s impact
• Experience implementing high-quality instructional materials at the district or school level over the past 10 years
• Expertise in either mathematics or English Language Arts/Literacy, including knowledge of national standards and teaching methods, and the ability to coach in that subject
• Superb facilitation and coaching skills, including the capacity to lead team meetings, professional learning, and coaching conversations with district and school leaders
• Strong content development and writing skills, including developing objective-aligned professional learning presentations and other materials (e.g., tools for leaders and teachers)
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to rapidly build relationships and communicate with diverse groups and individuals in partner districts and schools
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop and manage project plans, manage self and a diverse group of stakeholders to achieve deadlines and project goals, and effectively utilize project management and collaboration tools.
• Must be based in California, Nevada, Oregon, or Washington (or another Western U.S. state with the ability to travel frequently across the region).
• 3-5 years of leadership experience as either a director-level school district leader (e.g., director of mathematics, literacy, professional learning, etc.) or building principal is required.
• Travel is required for this role (up to 50%).

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 

UnboundEd offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and education and a generous benefits package that includes take-as-you-need vacation time, group medical, dental, and vision plans, disability and life insurance plans, and an employer-sponsored 401K retirement plan with a 5% employer contribution (no vesting period). This is an Exempt position with an annual compensation hiring range of  $105,900 - $135,000.  UnboundEd bases compensation offers on relevant years of experience, internal equity, and company budget. Because of our strong commitment to equity, UnboundEd does not negotiate compensation offers.

APPLICATION 

To apply, please submit your résumé and a cover letter through our online application portal here. Any specific inquiries regarding this role may be directed to [email protected].