Senior Director, Implementation & Growth Job Description (D.C & NYC - Math)

What We Do

At Leading Educators (LE), we know that excellent teaching is the most important driver of student success. The moment a student steps foot in the classroom, their opportunity to learn depends on how prepared their teacher is to translate complex content knowledge, standards, and their knowledge of that student into lessons that help them learn deeply and apply their thinking to the real world.

That’s a big lift, and it often happens alone. As a national nonprofit, we partner with school systems to overcome persistent instructional challenges, foster intentional collaboration and adult learning by design, and ignite new possibilities through systemic solutions at the intersection of teaching, talent, and technology.

We work shoulder-to-shoulder with educators at every level of the education system to strengthen their instructional and leadership practices, bring a vision for excellent instruction to life with consistency, and ensure every student reaches their full potential. Through direct support, strategic advising, innovation pilots, and best-in-class research, we help educators work toward a future where every student is ready to thrive. Learn more about our work at leadingeducators.org.

Internal Candidate Application Deadline: July 6th, 2025 

External Candidate Application Deadline: July 6th, 2025 

Position

We are seeking an experienced and mission-driven Senior Director, Implementation & Growth to lead and scale our math-focused programming in New York City and Washington, D.C. This pivotal role oversees high-impact program implementation, cultivates strong district partnerships, and leads cross-functional teams to drive instructional transformation across schools.

As a strategic leader, you will guide the execution of professional learning and curriculum support aligned to initiatives such as NYC Solves and 8th-grade Algebra I acceleration in D.C., as well as implementation of Eureka Math Squared. You will coach and manage Directors of Content & Coaching and Instructional Leadership Coaches to ensure delivery excellence, data-informed improvement, and client satisfaction.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a systems thinker with deep instructional expertise, strong management skills, and the relationship savvy to influence senior education leaders and grow long-term partnerships.

Do you have expertise in…

• Leading large-scale K–12 professional learning programs or curriculum implementation efforts?
• Managing high-performing instructional teams in complex urban districts?
• Coaching school and district leaders in equitable teaching and learning practices?
• Aligning program design and execution to strategic priorities and academic goals?

Do you enjoy…

• Building and sustaining deep, trust-based partnerships with school systems?
• Creating the conditions for instructional coaches and content experts to thrive?
• Managing toward impact—using data, feedback, and reflection to improve outcomes?
• Representing a mission-driven organization to external stakeholders and decision-makers?

If you've answered affirmatively to these questions and meet the following prerequisites, we urge you to seize this opportunity. This role calls for the following:

• 10+ years of experience in education, with at least 5 years managing high-performing teams
• Demonstrated success in implementing professional learning at scale across districts
• Strong client management and strategic advising experience
• Expertise in instructional leadership, curriculum implementation, and coaching models
• Based in New York City and able to travel up to national meetings and program delivery

Travel Requirements

• This is a hybrid remote role based in New York City or Washington, D.C.

  • Monthly travel required between NYC and D.C.
  • National travel for retreats, client meetings, and professional learning events
  • Outside of required travel, you will work from a home office within your metro area, NYC or D.C.

Why Work at Leading Educators? 

Imagine being part of an organization where your ideas and perspectives are highly valued. At Leading Educators, we believe in fostering individual strengths, encouraging personal growth, and embracing innovative ideas. If you thrive in a remote working environment, with the added excitement of travel, we're the perfect fit for you. By joining us, you become part of a powerful community of peers nationwide. Regardless of your location, you possess the power to make a significant impact on both students and teachers who rely on us daily. Join Leading Educators and become an integral part of driving progress in education. 

Learn About Our Mission & Values:

Mission: Leading Educators partners with school systems to sustain the teaching, leadership, and conditions for every student to succeed in school and in life.

Values:

• Build on strengths: We affirm and begin with the unique and collective talents, experiences, and wisdom of ourselves and others.
• Continuously learn: We develop ourselves and others. We apply new learning and deepened self-awareness to our relationships and practices.
• Prioritize people: We build trust and reflect on the impact of different perspectives and experiences.
• Champion success for all: We re-imagine structures, habits, and mindsets to ensure every learner has access to evidence-based learning opportunities.

Benefits

• Compensation: If hired for this position, the base compensation range is $136,058 to $172,483 annually. New hires typically enter the range at a set comp ratio (e.g., 0.95 or 0.98), depending on the role. For this position, the salary entry point is $146,985. Candidates may move up the range based on additional years of relevant experience beyond the role’s minimum years of experience qualification, with a maximum entry salary of $156,413.
  • For candidates based in New York City, the range reflects a 15.90% geographic adjustment, resulting in a salary range of approximately $157,676 to $199,902, with an minimal entry point of $170,355 and a maximum entry salary of $181,288.
  • For candidates based in Washington, DC, the range reflects a 10.70% geographic adjustment, resulting in a salary range of approximately $150,624 to $190,927, with an minimal  entry point of $162,711 and a maximum entry salary of $173,156.
• Benefits: 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual employees. Additional premium costs are covered 60% by Leading Educators for partners and dependents on medical, dental, and vision plans. 4% matching 401k plan, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare and commuter expenses, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Benefits are valued at or above $9,000 for employees.
• Time Off: 
  • First three years of employment, full time staff accrue 22 days a year. 
  • Five additional days are accrued after the third and sixth year of employment.
  • Leading Educators also offer 16 additional paid days off for various holidays, including three floating holidays staff may use at their discretion.

Equal Opportunity Employment 

Leading Educators is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Apply: https://leadingeducators.org/careers/opportunities