Senior Manager, Math

Flexible Location (CA, NV, OR Preferred) 

WHO WE ARE 

TNTP brings research, policy, and consulting together to reimagine America’s public education system. We are a fully remote, national organization of over 600 full-time TNTPers with expertise from a variety of fields, united by the vision to change outcomes for all students.  

Working collaboratively, we dig into educators’ toughest challenges, and we provide actionable solutions grounded in evidence. This work takes place in schools and districts across the country, and our national position allows us to spot trends, collect and analyze data, and advocate for policy changes that introduce greater impact at scale. We work across sectors and partner with school systems to ensure that the 3.5 million young people who graduate high school every year have pathways to economic and social mobility.  

Learn more about us, what we do, and working here. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

As a Senior Manager, Math, you will partner with school districts across the country to support, coach, and develop teachers and leaders to shift and improve their instructional practice in mathematics classrooms. 

Some responsibilities and duties may vary, but the role of Senior Manager includes:  

• Supporting the development of TNTP’s vision and perspective on K-12 math education. 

• Supporting district and school leaders to deliver on their instructional leadership priorities and improve instruction for all students, by supporting them with key aspects of their roles, such as: 

• Leading compelling and practical professional learning on research-based practices math instruction. 

• Designing and executing regular cycles of teacher professional learning, observation and feedback, or student work analysis intended to improve instruction and student outcomes. 

• Conducting classroom visits to assess the quality of instruction and support coaches and leaders in identifying trends within and across schools. 

• Modeling effective observation and feedback practices. 

• Facilitating the implementation of strong instructional materials aligned to the shifts and demands of the state standards. 

• Setting up and maintaining data systems and supporting teachers and leaders to engage in ongoing reflection and use of data to drive improvements. 

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with academic departments and school-based staff. 

• Tracking progress towards contract goals and making strategic decisions regarding client management and support. 

• Motivating and influencing clients to consistently strengthen their mindsets and incorporate new practices into their academic strategy, including authentic community engagement. 

• Developing strategies to tackle instructional challenges and creating plans to implement them. 

• Contributing to the creation of high-quality, data-driven reports demonstrating the effect of the team’s approaches towards quality of instruction. 

• Designing tools and resources in real-time to respond to client needs, in support of academic or instructional goals. 

• Engaging with and communicating progress to a variety of district school and community stakeholders. 

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS 

• Deep knowledge of content and instruction in Math, particularly with highly rated instructional materials, with at least three years Pre-K-12 teaching experience, preferably in high-need schools or with high-need populations, and a proven track record of raising student achievement.  

• Experience designing and delivering strong professional development for adult learners and creating systems to support ongoing learning and development.  

• Experience coaching teachers or other leaders (minimum three years experience in this area). 

• Management of others and teams preferred. 

• Strong familiarity and expertise with the College and Career-Ready standards, like the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), in math, including:  

• Experience as a practitioner in a school system that has adopted the CCSS and/or a deep conceptual understanding of the instructional shifts in Math.  

• Experience with the role of complex text in instruction and research-based approaches to foundational skills and the major work of each grade.  

• Experience using high-quality curricular materials and knowledge of how the curriculum supports strong, rigorous instruction.  

This position is based from a home office anywhere in the United States with candidates residing on the west coast, particularly in California preferred. The expected travel for this role is about 40% and this can be 4-5 days on site 2 times a month. However, travel requirements can vary significantly across projects and are driven by project needs and client expectations. In addition, given our clients are all over the country, some in cities and some in rural locations, all candidates must have a valid Driver’s License (reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities).    

WHAT WE OFFER 

The salary range for this position is $79,089-$118,634. New hires can typically expect a starting salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint ($79,089-$98,861), in alignment with experience, qualifications, and our commitment to equity in compensation. TNTP also offers a compelling overall Total Rewards package, including competitive mid-market salaries, generous PTO, and comprehensive benefits, with a range of plans and programs designed to support the physical, mental, and financial wellness of employees and their dependents. We suggest learning more about our benefits! (Spoiler alert: we’re closed the last two weeks of December). 

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other protected category. 

We also ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation for the interview process. Email talent@tntp.org to request accommodation.   

HOW TO APPLY 

Submit your resume online through Workday. In your application, we will also ask you to answer brief questions about your interest in TNTP; your “why” matters to us!  The priority application deadline for this position is May 6th. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. If you’re eager, you can preview here what to expect after you apply, and we’ll be in touch soon!   

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