Director, Program Development

Core responsibilities:

• Lead collaborative design processes to develop new and expanded Network offerings aligned with the Lead for Learners vision and practitioner needs
• Manage recruitment, onboarding and ongoing engagement of Lead for Learners network working groups to ensure diverse perspectives and responsive design
• Translate insights from the field into engaging professional learning programs, tools and experiences for diverse educator audiences
• Develop and maintain program development and implementation plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and educator impact

This role creates positive change by empowering educators to build the skills and systems needed for lasting education transformation so every learner can thrive, strengthening leadership development and peer support for educators who are shaping the future of learning.

Required skills and qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience in professional learning, instructional leadership, instructional design, product design or content development within K-12 education or edtech
• At least two years of experience facilitating collaborative design cycles using human-centered design thinking approaches
• Bachelor's degree in education, design, psychology, communications or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrated commitment to education equity and deep understanding of personalized, competency-based learning or other student-centered approaches

Compensation and benefits:

• Flexible Schedule
• Cell Phone Stipend
• 401K Match Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Matching Gifts Program

KnowledgeWorks Foundation works to expand its national Lead for Learners network, strengthening leadership development and peer support for educators who are shaping the future of learning, with a commitment to education equity and personalized, competency-based learning approaches.