Managing Director, Program

ROLE TITLE: Managing Director, Program

POSITION REPORTS TO: VP, Strategy & Campaign Leadership

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through August 9, 2026

LOCATION: The Michigan team's office is in Detroit. The role will require on-site work with educators in communities across Michigan, on average, 3-4 times per month.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

TeachMichigan, powered by TFA Detroit, seeks an exceptional leader to shape and continuously strengthen our educator development strategy, ensuring educators and school leaders are equipped to accelerate student outcomes and build thriving school communities across Michigan. This role serves as the architect of TeachMichigan's educator development model, leading the design and continuous improvement of coaching systems, professional learning, leadership development, and educator pathways that advance our 2030 goal.

As a strategic leader, you will partner closely with school and district leaders to strengthen educator effectiveness within proof point schools, ensuring coaching, learning experiences, and leadership development are responsive to local needs and grounded in evidence of what drives student success. You will lead TeachMichigan's coaching strategy, cultivate high-quality educator communities, and leverage educator, coaching, and student outcome data to continuously refine our approach and scale practices that improve instructional excellence, educator retention, and long-term impact.

This role extends beyond designing programs. You will help shape the future of educator development in Michigan by connecting learning, coaching, community, and continuous improvement into a cohesive statewide strategy. Through cross-functional leadership, innovation, and strong partnerships, you will strengthen TeachMichigan's educator talent continuum while positioning our organization as a national leader in educator development, coaching, and talent strategy.

WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Educator Development, Coaching & Proof Point Strategy (50%)

• Lead TeachMichigan's educator development strategy across the educator continuum, designing and continuously improving coaching systems, learning experiences, leadership development, and educator pathways that strengthen instructional excellence and improve student outcomes.
• Lead the organization's coaching strategy, including coach development, coaching quality, implementation, and continuous improvement to ensure educators receive high-quality, evidence-based support.
• Partner with school and district leaders to align coaching, professional learning, and educator supports to the priorities of proof point schools, strengthening school teams and contributing to measurable gains in student achievement, attendance, and postsecondary readiness.
• Design and facilitate high-impact learning experiences that build educator and leader capacity in instructional excellence, adult learning, leadership, data-informed decision-making, and continuous improvement.
• Leverage educator, coaching, and student outcome data to evaluate impact, strengthen the educator development model, and identify practices that can be scaled across TeachMichigan and partner districts.

Educator Pathways & Community (30%)

• Design and strengthen educator pathways that support continued growth from fellowship through alumni leadership, ensuring educators remain connected, developed, and engaged throughout their careers.
• Lead the strategy for Year 3 educators, alumni engagement, leadership pathways, and educator communities that foster belonging, collaboration, wellness, and long-term leadership.
• Partner across teams to strengthen educator retention, leadership opportunities, and long-term engagement within TeachMichigan's statewide movement.
• Build systems and experiences that deepen educator connection while advancing organizational priorities and student outcomes.

Strategic Initiatives & Regional Priorities (20%)

• Advance TeachMichigan's 2030 goal by leading and contributing to cross-functional initiatives that strengthen educator development, organizational effectiveness, and statewide impact.
• Partner across program, district partnerships, research and learning, external affairs, development, and operations to ensure educator strategy is aligned, integrated, and responsive to organizational priorities.
• Identify emerging opportunities, partnerships, and innovative practices that strengthen TeachMichigan's educator development model and position the organization for long-term growth and impact.
• Lead or contribute to strategic planning, organizational initiatives, and enterprise-wide priorities that require collaboration beyond the primary scope of the role.
• Contribute leadership and capacity to key regional priorities, including EmpowerEd Weekends, Detroit Summer Learning Institute, fellow selection, strategic planning, retreats, and other organization-wide initiatives as organizational needs evolve.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

Competitive Candidates will have the following characteristics and experiences:

Previous Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in educator development, instructional leadership, school leadership, district leadership, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success designing and leading educator development, coaching, leadership development, or professional learning strategies that improve educator practice and student outcomes.
• Experience coaching educators, school leaders, or adult learners to achieve measurable growth.
• Experience partnering across schools, districts, and cross-functional teams to lead complex initiatives and build alignment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead with ownership, adaptability, and initiative by proactively solving problems, improving systems, and contributing beyond defined responsibilities to strengthen collective impact.
• Experience using educator, participant, and student outcome data to inform decisions and continuously improve strategy and programming.
• Demonstrated success leading through ambiguity, influencing without authority, and translating strategy into measurable results.

Skills

• Expertise in educator development, instructional coaching, adult learning, and leadership development.
• Ability to design educator pathways, coaching systems, and high-impact learning experiences.
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinker who connects educator development to long-term organizational and student outcomes.
• Ability to analyze data and apply insights to strengthen strategy, coaching, and participant experiences.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build, improve, and scale educator development systems.
• Exceptional project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

Teach For America Detroit is pursuing a bold goal: by 2030, twice as many students growing up in poverty-dense communities across Michigan will reach the educational milestones that open doors to economic mobility and a future filled with possibility. Achieving this vision requires investing in exceptional educators and school leaders who strengthen instruction, improve student outcomes, and build thriving school communities across the state.

TeachMichigan is our statewide educator talent strategy. Through innovative fellowships, leadership development, coaching, and long-term educator pathways, we recruit, develop, connect, and retain high-impact educators while partnering with districts to strengthen school teams and accelerate student success. Our work is grounded in proof point schools, where we are demonstrating what is possible through sustained investment in educators, continuous learning, and measurable student outcomes.

With more than $35 million in state investment, TeachMichigan has expanded to serve seven regions across Michigan, supporting more than 500 educators who collectively reach over 120,000 students. As we continue evaluating and sharing what works, TeachMichigan is helping shape the future of educator recruitment, development, and retention while building a statewide movement committed to ensuring every child has access to an exceptional education.

YOUR COMPENSATION

The applicable salary range for each U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. The expected salary ranges for this role are set forth below. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Tier A Salary: $81,700-$107,300

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