Michigan Manager of Policy and Programs

• Lead and manage the Michigan Policy Fellowship, including customizing and facilitating high-quality learning experiences and programming.
• Develop effective policy advocacy strategy by coaching teachers to influence education policy through op-eds, testimony, and community organizing.
• Cultivate strategic relationships with policymakers, district leaders, and coalitions to advance Teach Plus MI's policy agenda.
• Drive continuous program improvement by collecting and analyzing data on teacher experience and efficacy.

This role empowers diverse teacher leaders to influence education policy and practice, advancing equity and opportunity for students in Michigan, particularly those from historically marginalized communities.

• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in education, policy, advocacy, or a related field; classroom teaching experience highly preferred.
• Experience in education policy, legislative advocacy, and systems change work strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Michigan college- and career-readiness policies, systems, and pathways.
• Proven track record of designing, managing, and scaling programs to achieve measurable impact.

Remote position with flexible work hours; requires residency in Michigan. Start date late August/early September 2026. Salary not specified.

Teach Plus is a national nonprofit that empowers excellent, experienced, and diverse teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues to advance equity, opportunity, and student success.