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Martinez Fellowship Program Manager
Job Description
Martinez Fellowship Program Manager
Reports to: Director of NWE
Location: BCLS
Position Closes: Open until filled
Status: Full Time, Exempt
Every student can achieve academic success, yet the public education system was not designed to meet students of color where they are, instead they marginalized and underestimated their abilities. TAF partners with school districts, educators, and organizations to challenge the current public education system. We address the entire public education system, from top-to-bottom, providing STEM skills and equitable, anti-racist education environments where all students can succeed and by working with emerging and established education leaders of color to improve representation at every level. We:
- Co-manage two public STEM schools where we provide industry-relevant, equitable curriculum and experiences
- Partner with existing schools and coach staff and students to use our successful STEMbyTAF learning model
- Empower early-career educators and establish school leaders of color through educational equity and liberation pedagogy
Position Overview
We support the sustainability of BIPOC leaders and educators of color by dismantling institutionalized and racist structures and practices that exist within and around us; replacing them with tools and behaviors that help sustain inclusive and equitable schools and learning spaces. The Network for EdWork is comprised of the Martinez Fellowship (a cohort-based program for early career BIPOC teachers), the Education EnCounter (a program for BIPOC leaders in education) and the Ally Engagement Program (a program for white leaders in education). The Martinez Fellowship Program Manager will oversee the program and works with Martinez Fellows, university partners, school districts and educational leaders to coordinate and facilitate Fellow support programs and professional development.
The mission of the MFP is to improve teacher diversity and the retention of teachers of color in Washington State and change the culture of education by prioritizing the professional growth and sustainability of BIPOC teachers and maximizing opportunities to increase the overall number of BIPOC teachers in Washington state. The program is open to 3rd year undergraduates and graduate level students in teaching programs. Fellows receive early career coaching, ongoing professional development rooted in racial identity awareness and growth, mentorship, and possible University-sponsored funding. Additional responsibilities include frequent fellow check-in and classroom visits, coordinating formal and informal gatherings, project management, maintaining relationships with teacher preparatory programs at colleges and universities, and maintaining program records.
The ideal candidate for this position is team oriented, can develop strong supportive relationships, has strong program management skills and experience to provide guidance and instruction to our growing cohort of pre-service BIPOC Martinez Fellows around liberation practices in education. The ideal candidate can also understand the ways systematic racism engulfs systems (e.g. education system), create professional development content and curriculum, plan events and facilitate effective conversations about race, equity, and identity.
Classroom teaching and/or school or district administrative experience and a track record working with underserved schools and student populations is highly desirable. The Martiez Fellowship Program manager reports directly to the Director of the Network for EdWork
Primary Responsibilities
Plan, organize and facilitate annual Martinez Fellowship Summit, professional development seminars for BIPOC teachers and Affinity Salons throughout the year
Use of data and participation to evaluate effectiveness and impact of programming
Maintain ongoing Fellow outreach and support, which include periodic classroom visits upon request
Operations/Program Management
Facilitate the Martinez Fellow application selection process
Manage Fellow database and retain up-to-date records for programmatic and analytical purposes
Provide content to teacher preparation programs at colleges and universities for marketing materials used to invite Fellows to events and general recruitment
Support the overall Martinez Fellowship evaluation process with TAF’s data analyst to evaluate impact and effectiveness of programming (e.g., data collection, analysis, and reporting)
Complete required program paperwork (e.g., quarterly, mid-year and annual project reports)
Management of project elements, including, but not limited to: schedule, cost, resources, and risks, program charter, curriculum and syllabus, risks and issues, financial implications, cost benefit analysis, organizational value
Collaboration
Establish and maintain a trustful, confidential and non-evaluative relationship with Fellows to help develop their autonomy and success as teachers
Cultivate existing relationships with partner universities, school districts, and thought leaders, as well as continue to initiate and develop new strategic partnerships to ensure program meets recruitment targets
Work with NWEW team to maintain district and university partnerships (e.g., ongoing communication, coordinating job fairs, supporting MOUs process, and sharing updated policies)
Collaborate with the NWEW team to plan and organize annual conference, The Convening
Collaborate and support other TAF teams as needed
Recruitment and Scaling
Collaborate with Director of the NWEW on recruitment and marketing
Collaborate with marketing and development team to expand marketing and branding for the MFP
Support the development of strategy for MFP program recruitment
Lead engagement activities (ie: leadership presentations, school and exhibition of learning tours, stakeholder panels, and staff presentations)
Travel/Work East of Mountains
As we expand our relationships eastward in the state, communication with university and district leaders will be expected.
Travel east will be required (about 4 days per quarter)
Racial Equity
Openness to participate in Racial Equity to recognize personal bias and improve performance through a racial equity lens
Exhibiting cultural and racial sensitivity and self-awareness
Develop and cultivate a sense of belonging among team members at TAF
Lifelong learner
Consistently seeking new experiences and opportunities for learning
Education and Experience
- Preferred MA in Education, Teaching, or related field
- 3-5 years teaching experience
- Effective communication skills for naming and calling out systemic oppression
- Demonstrated ability to respectfully challenge people’s biases.
Highly Preferred
- Masters or doctorate degree in education and related field experience
- Experience related to adult learning (e.g. professional development, mentoring, teaching)
- Knowledge of school and district organization and policy
- Program and/or Project management experience
- Classroom experience and/or relevant experience in the field of education
Benefits
- Healthcare
- Individual Retirement Account
- Additional whole-staff week off
- Vacation and Sick Leave
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