New Mexico Manager of Policy and Programs

• Lead and continuously improve Teach Plus New Mexico's educator leadership programming, including the Policy Fellowship and other educator engagement initiatives.
• Coach and develop teacher leaders through individualized support, training, and feedback, and support them in developing policy recommendations, testimony, op-eds, and presentations.
• Conduct and synthesize policy research, track emerging policy developments, and advance educator-informed policy solutions that improve student outcomes.
• Build partnerships and represent Teach Plus New Mexico in coalitions, legislative meetings, and statewide events to elevate educator voice in policy decisions.

This role empowers New Mexico educators to shape evidence-based policies that improve student outcomes and economic mobility, ensuring every student graduates prepared for postsecondary success.

• 5+ years of experience in education policy, advocacy, coalition building, educator leadership, community organizing, or a related field.
• Experience conducting research, analyzing data, and translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Strong project management skills and excellent written, verbal, and facilitation skills.
• Experience coaching, developing, or facilitating adult learners; knowledge of New Mexico's education landscape preferred.

Salary range: $87,000–$106,000 (new hires typically placed up to $93,525). Benefits include generous paid time off, shared summer and winter breaks, Summer Half-Day Fridays, comprehensive health coverage, retirement contributions with immediate vesting, paid parental leave, and a four-week paid sabbatical after five years of service.

Teach Plus New Mexico develops teacher leaders and advances educator-informed policies that improve student outcomes and economic mobility, working alongside educators, policymakers, and community partners to strengthen public education.