Associate Director of Talent Development (26-27)

Started by families in East San José, Alpha Public Schools is a free, TK-12 public charter school system on a mission to prepare the next generation of leaders. We are a network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars, guided by the belief that our students belong in college. We ensure safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments to help our students thrive. Our strong community roots and collaborative approach set us apart.

About the role

The Associate Director of Talent Development at Alpha Public Schools will uphold and model our vision of adult learning and instructional coaching approach. This role is pivotal in operationalizing our theory of change with adult development as a key lever for accelerating student learning. The Associate Director will support the integration of professional learning and performance management, ensuring cohesive and impactful professional growth opportunities for instructional staff and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Professional Development Design & Implementation
  • Uphold Alpha’s approach to PD design and facilitation, ensuring consistency and quality across all sessions.
  • Own the content development and facilitation of ~2 professional learning opportunities.
  • Collaborate with the Principal Director of Talent Development on content development and facilitation of additional professional learning opportunities.
  • Support or lead content development for all-staff programming and summer learning.
  • Partner with network leaders (e.g., Managing Director of Academics, Director of School Operations) to align professional learning with Alpha’s approach.
  • Utilize data and feedback to continuously improve professional learning programs.
• Coaching Development
  • Uphold Alpha’s approach to instructional coaching, ensuring consistency and quality across all sessions.
  • Partner on the design and facilitation of coaching development content for school leaders and other organizational coaches.
  • Collaborate with coaches and managers to strengthen aligned coaching practices and support structures within schools.
  • Coach leaders and staff as assigned.
• Performance Management
  • In collaboration with the Director of HR, design and implement training for managers.
  • Work with a cross-functional team to ensure performance management tools, strategies, training, and development reflect Alpha’s multi-year strategy.
  • Collaborate across roles and teams to hold accountability for the implementation of professional learning.
• Professional Growth
  • Engage in professional development opportunities provided by Alpha.
  • Receive and implement feedback from coaches and colleagues.
  • Seek opportunities to collaborate with and learn from colleagues.
• Campus Support
  • Lunch and recess supervision via active monitoring of students and relationship building.
  • Arrival and dismissal supervision to ensure student safety.
  • Ensure students are safe across the school campus.
  • Provide additional resources and suggestions to other support services as needed.
  • Support a healthy and thriving school environment for students, staff, and families.
  • Provide translation support when possible to strengthen collaboration within the Alpha community.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of TK-12 teaching experience, including at least 2 years of lead teacher or professional development/instructional coaching.
• CA teacher credential preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of designing and facilitating multiple professional development sessions annually in a TK-12 setting.
• Preferred: experience coaching teachers/instructional staff in a TK-12 setting.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with staff and external partners.
• Ability to analyze data and respond effectively.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: starting range of $101,284, increasing based on years of equivalent experience.
• Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families.
• Retirement matching options.
• Paid time off for holidays and breaks (6 weeks throughout the school year).
• Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits: 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to state and federal allowances.
• Employee Assistance Program providing access to professional services for workplace, life, and wellbeing support.
• Relocation assistance for teammates moving from 250+ miles away.