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Program Director
Posted June 2023
**As of July 14, 2023 we are no longer accepting applications for this position.**

The Program Director is responsible for developing and executing program strategy to fulfill Re-Imagining Migration’s mission to ensure that every student, regardless of their migration history and experience, will be educated in an inclusive setting that promotes the success of first- and second-generation immigrant, refugee, and asylee youth while fostering a sense of belonging among all learners. The Program Director will work on the ground training educators and will also drive program strategy to grow Re-Imagining Migration’s reach and impact. This position will report to the Executive Director.

SKILLS

Skills and dispositions for success:

• Excellent public speaker and facilitator 
• Extraordinary teacher and confident writer
• Proven leadership experience
• Strong relationship builder 
• Familiarity and experience with a range of educational and professional development organizations
• Experience in the classroom 
• Experience developing and leading educational programs
• Curriculum development experience
• Familiarity with U.S. educational trends
• Knowledgeable of migration as a civic and social phenomenon 
• Comfortable in diverse settings, from public schools to corporate boardrooms 
• Deep commitment to educational and social equity 
• Familiar with the challenges and opportunities working within school systems
• Energized by working in a growing organization  
  
• Experience with online education/online facilitation 
• Highly collaborative yet able to work independently and handle multiple projects at once
• Ability to bridge cultures
• Passionate about Re-Imagining Migration’s mission 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Cultivate Relationships and Partnerships with Educational Thought Leaders and Organizations and Oversee Pilot Programs 

• Develop and nurture partnerships and working relationships with a range of educational organizations, professional development providers, and other academic service providers
• Identify critical organizational allies in related fields/domains
• Identify partnership and collaboration opportunities to expand RIM’s reach and enhance its reputation as a thought leader on the role of education and inclusion in times of demographic change
• Write and publish articles in the educational press related to RIM’s mission
• Identify and advocate for education policies that further Re-Imagining Migration’s mission
• Oversee work with pilot schools and communities, including developing and executing work plans, including leading professional development and curriculum development projects 

Build the Capacity of Educators to Create Learning Environments that are Responsive to Demographic Change

• In collaboration with the Executive Director, create and execute a growth strategy that supports RIM’s priorities
• Create a professional learning roadmap to enhance the ability of educators and educational leaders to adapt Re-Imagining Migration’s model successfully
• Lead professional development for a range of K-12 audiences and supervise teacher leaders when presenting Re-Imagining Migration’s framework and curriculum
• Work with Executive Director and teacher leaders to develop digital professional development offerings 
• Present Re-Imagining Migration’s work at national and international education conferences
• Collaborate with RIM’s Executive Director, COO, and education scholars to develop evaluation plan for professional development and classroom interventions

Develop Resources that Attract New Educators 

• Work with Executive Director, editorial contributors, and teacher leaders to outline strategies for developing educational content, including lessons and other teacher tools

• Identify curricular needs of K-12 within broader educational market
• Develop content rollout strategy and create resources to support educators learning and adapting Re-Imagining Migration’s approach in unique school settings
• Partner with authors, filmmakers, and educational organizations to develop curriculum projects for use in the classroom
• Oversee teacher leaders’ development of materials for the organization
• Revise and update existing Re-Imagining Migration educational resources and collaborate on new resources

Develop Organizational Capacity 

• Oversee Re-Imagining Migration Teacher Leader/Fellows Program
• Work with Executive Director to create a Re-Imagining Migration accreditation model for educators and schools 
• Organize and facilitate high-quality professional development representing RIM’s organizational values and approach 
• Recruit and supervise diverse group of teacher leaders and build their capacity to develop Re-Imagining Migration curriculum, lead professional development programs, and represent the organization
• Work with RIM’s development team to secure funding to support program priorities
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to identify program funding priorities (based on strategic planning); craft program plans that development team can use in proposals and outreach; and meet with potential funders when appropriate
• Prepare and present program updates for RIM’s Board of Directors

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree a plus
• A minimum of 5-7 years of professional experience
• Some K-12 classroom teaching experience preferred
• Bilingual capabilities a plus

Salary Range
This full-time position will have a salary of $80,000 – $95,000, commensurate with experience

Paid Time Off
Re-Imagining Migration supports staff well-being and is committed to creating an environment for successful work-life fulfillment, including but not limited to its time off policies. 15 vacation days (1.25 days accrued monthly); 10 paid holidays; two floating religious holidays; two personal days; and the office is closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Location
This job is fully remote, with an expectation that the Program Director will travel to Boston approximately three times per year. Candidates must live in the United States. Strong preference for candidates in the eastern or central time zone. Candidates must have access to reliable, speedy internet.

Travel
Approximately 10% of the position involves travel for strategic planning, training, and project management, to be determined in collaboration with the senior leadership team. 

Healthcare
Generous healthcare stipend will be provided

Other Perks
$500 home office set-up stipend

To Apply

As of July 14, 2023 we are no longer accepting applications for this position.

Additional Information

Re-Imagining Migration is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, or to other non-work-related factors. 

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. At this time, Re-Imagining Migration is not able to offer employment visa sponsorships.