Managing Director, Ignite - Term

About the role

This is a full-time term role designed to support key organizational priorities through June 30, 2027. This role has a defined end date and is not intended to convert to a permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Drive District Partnership Success, Coaching, & Program Impact
• Strategy, Learning & Continuous Improvement
• Contribute to Team

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications
• Preferred Qualifications

Skills & Orientations

• Deep investment in Teach For America's mission and core values.
• Demonstrated ability to:
• Build authentic, trusting relationships with district leaders, school administrators, educators, and cross-functional partners.
• Coach and develop adults through individualized feedback, reflection, and goal setting.
• Navigate complex systems and competing priorities while maintaining a strategic perspective.
• Influence stakeholders through credibility, collaboration, and strong communication.
• Balance standardized program expectations with differentiated partner support.
• Analyze multiple data sources to identify trends, prioritize needs, and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage multiple priorities while alternating between strategic planning and operational execution.
• Exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions in complex situations.
• Operate with empathy, curiosity, humility, and a strong commitment to student success.

THE TEAM

Since 2003, we have brought more than 2,000 new teachers to Greater Philadelphia, with two-thirds of our most recent group of alumni choosing to stay local and remain in the classroom beyond their two-year commitment. As a collective, our alumni lead and fuel the efforts of change throughout the city: more than 400 of our alumni remain as teachers in Philadelphia classrooms, nearly 10% of all Philadelphia principals are TFA alumni, and 70 alumni serve in mid and senior systems level leadership roles in district and charter systems.