Manager, Program (Math/Special Education Coaching)

• WHO WE ARE
• Teaching Lab is a nonprofit organization with a mission to fundamentally shift the paradigm of teacher professional learning. We envision a world where teachers and students thrive together in communities that enable life-long learning and meaningful lives. In partnership with teachers, we transform professional learning from the ground up to dramatically improve student outcomes. We also work with school, district, and state leaders to create the instructional systems necessary to support these changes. To learn more about Teaching Lab, explore our website at www.teachinglab.org .

• OUR VALUES
• Teaching Lab seeks to fundamentally shift the paradigm of teacher professional learning in pursuit of excellent educational outcomes for every child.

Teaching Lab’s ultimate goals are:

Educators learn more than they would without us

Students learn more than they would without us, in a way that cannot be predicted by race, gender, or family income

Educators we serve say they love our approach, and they want to keep doing it to advance educational equity

All employees are expected to embrace Teaching Lab’s Values to help us achieve our ultimate goals.

Collaboration & Responsive Service

Resilient Solution-Finding

Research & Learning With Humility

Accountable Excellence

Equity & Justice

Read more about Teaching Lab’s Values here .

• Type of Vacancy: Salaried (Full-Time)
• Start Date: October 2026
• Location: New York, NY
• Reports To: Senior Manager, Program or Director, Program
• Supervises: None
• Travel: On-site with some remote work
• Compensation: $80,000 to $105,529
• Areas of Expertise: Teacher Coaching: Improving student outcomes by engaging in coaching inquiry cycles with teachers. Instructional Design: Designing and facilitating effective and engaging professional learning experiences that build educator capacity to support students with disabilities in math instruction. Instructional Expertise: Deep knowledge of K-12 math special education, including a strong understanding of specially designed instruction, IEP-aligned accommodations and modifications, inclusive practices, and high-quality instructional materials.

• ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
• The Program department’s primary purpose is to design, deliver, and continuously improve teacher professional learning programs that strengthen instructional practice and drive student achievement. The team’s main functions include managing and implementing scopes of work with partners, providing coaching and professional learning for teachers and leaders, and creating research-based content and learning assets tailored to partner needs. The Program department contributes to Teaching Lab’s mission by ensuring that every partnership drives measurable impact on teacher practice and student learning, advancing educational equity at scale.

• ABOUT THE ROLE
• The Program Manager’s primary responsibility is to implement excellent programmatic services through coaching, facilitation of professional learning, and collaboration with school and district leaders. Along with Program team members, project leads, and organizational partners, the Program Manager will also hold responsibilities in the following areas:

Engaging in coaching cycles, including observations, modeling, co-teaching, data analysis, and feedback

Designing and facilitating high-quality professional learning content and resources grounded in research-based instructional practices

Maintaining strong partner relationships, supporting contract renewals, and contributing to business development as needed

Supporting Teaching Lab systems, tools, and processes for scaling partnerships, monitoring impact, and ensuring effective implementation

The Program Manager role is an individual contributor-level position with no management responsibilities. This role is essential to ensuring the effective delivery of programmatic goals, high-quality coaching and professional learning, and sustained impact on teacher and student learning. Success in this position requires strong collaboration, organizational skills, adaptability, and a commitment to improving educational outcomes.

• ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
• Education, Work Experience, and Knowledge

Bachelor's degree

Five (5) or more years combined experience working in K-12 education, with a minimum of two years experience teaching K-12 students from traditionally underserved backgrounds with demonstrated evidence of impact

Two (2) or more years combined experience working with partners outside of their organization to manage workflow or deliver services

Two (2) or more years of combined experience planning and implementing projects

Two (2) or more years combined experience leading or coaching the implementation of HQIM (in any subject area)

Deep knowledge and experience with College- and Career-Ready math or ELA content and practice standards

Experience designing impactful professional learning for educators

Experience facilitating impactful professional learning or coaching for educators

Experience managing relationships with clients and stakeholders in an education context

Experience teaching or coaching at least one of the following curricula: Illustrative Math, Amplify Desmos Math

Values, Skills, and Competencies

Strong commitment to growth mindset for both adults and students, with a desire to continuously strengthen instructional practices and team capabilities

Ability to design and deliver high-quality, evidence-based professional learning that advances teaching and learning outcomes

Compelling communication and facilitation skills that build engagement and influence across diverse educators and stakeholders

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex projects, multiple priorities, and tight timelines in a fast-paced environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced degree

Deep understanding of the specified curriculum, including its design and component parts

Experience providing professional learning support and services in and for consultative organizations

• STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AND KEY SUCCESS INDICATORS (KSIs)
• All team members are accountable for achieving goals set in collaboration with their Home Manager, which are aligned with Teaching Lab’s annual goals, department goals, and Home Manager goals, as applicable.

Within the role, model the radical commitments for our values.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

All team members must be able to work a flexible schedule to support operational needs.

All team members must be able to perform the essential project, duties, and responsibilities with or without accommodation.

All team members are expected to support program/project needs, which could mean that you hold multiple roles on project teams (i.e., Project Lead, Project Sponsor, Coach Developer, Client Partnership Manager, Instructional Designer, Subject Matter Expert, Coach/Facilitator, Project Management Support, or Analyst).

Travel could be required for the role. Travel is determined based on business needs and can vary depending on partnership/contract requirements.

All roles at Teaching Lab are contingent upon the availability of project work, available funding, and organizational priorities.

Ability to work effectively in a remote environment, including extended periods of sitting, frequent participation in virtual meetings and video calls, and consistent use of computer-based systems and communication tools.

Teaching Lab encourages practices that support employee wellness, including regular breaks, ergonomic workspace setup, and resources to support health and balance while working remotely.

• ABOUT FULL-TIME ROLES
• At Teaching Lab, our full-time team members are the heart of our mission to advance educational equity. Joining us in a staff role means being part of a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your contributions shape the organization’s growth and impact every day