Director of Programs

Employment status: Full-time, In-Person

Position reports to: Senior Director of Programs

Application period: Open until filled

Start date: July 1, 2024

Salary range: $91,100 - $104,800, commensurate with experience

Who We Are

Saga Education is a national leader in high-impact, in-school tutoring. As a non-profit organization, we leverage the power of human capital and technology to accelerate student outcomes and create more equitable learning for students.

Since our founding in 2014, we have reached more than 30,000 students and counting. With our proven-to-work tutoring model and focus on relationship building, we have been able to reach students who need it most and support families, educators, and districts through our services. Whether that be through our work in providing direct solutions, building cutting edge products, or advocating for impact, our vision to make education equitable for all students is realized daily.

For more information about Saga Education’s mission, vision, and services, please visit us at www.saga.org.

What We Do 

Inside each student lives a story waiting to unfold. We know every student is capable of shaping a story of success—in school, and in life. But not every student has had a fair chance to see it. Saga Education envisions a world where students–especially Black and Latinx students–have equitable access to economic and social mobility. To achieve this, Saga seeks to establish high-impact, in-school-day math tutoring as an integrated part of a student’s education, as a proven response to accelerating educational equity. 

Our research shows our program works–not only to raise math scores but to foster the confidence and sense of belonging that underpin all academic success. As a trusted leader in building powerful tutoring programs, Saga provides the resources and tools to enable all districts to take advantage of our expertise. Saga has the evidence and experience to know what works.

What You’ll Do 

As the  Director of Programs you will be charged with establishing Saga as a strong partner with the Prince Goerge's County school district, as well as responsible for ensuring the fidelity of Saga’s program implementation (related to systems/procedures, culture, academics, etc.) across all Saga sites in Prince George's County. Reporting to the Senior Director of Programs, the Director of Programs will collaborate with all Saga departments to ensure that every site's needs are met and that all site operations and tutorials are implemented with a high level of rigor and success.  You will also collaborate with our Senior Leadership Team to support the health, culture, and success of the organization as a whole. 

Your responsibilities will include the following: 

• You will train, develop, evaluate, and provide ongoing support to Site Directors, and their Resident Site Directors, prior to and throughout the school year
• You will support site teams onsite, observing and coaching staff and Fellows, a minimum of 4 full days per week (one day per week remote)
• You will respond to challenges at sites that require support beyond the Site Director level
• You will support Site Directors in addressing sensitive issues that arise at their sites
• You will support Site Directors in building relationships with school administrators and teachers via periodic meetings, in person or virtually
• You will coach Site Directors to lead effective professional development sessions for Fellows
• You will monitor curriculum implementation, academic rigor, and instructional practices at sites, while supporting Site Directors with curriculum alignment in concert with Saga’s Academics Team
• You will participate in and support hiring initiatives for the Programs Team and designated cohort
• You will liaise with other Saga departments, as assigned, to support the cross-functional nature of program implementation

What We’ll Use To Measure Success

• Mission Alignment - You have a deep understanding of social injustice in education 
• Decision Quality - You make good, timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Manages Ambiguity - You operate effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear
• Directs Work - You provide direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done
• Develops Talent - You develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals
• Manages Conflict - You handle conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise

What You Bring 

• You have a completed Bachelor's degree, or higher, in any discipline
• You have experience in remote management, organization, and communication
• You have high school math proficiency (Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II)
• You have prior experience in a classroom setting
• You have 3-4 years experience working in a school or Saga leadership role (teacher coach, department head, principal, Site Director etc.)
• You have experience in, or are quickly able to adapt to, utilizing a variety of technological tools 
• You hold a valid or transferable state teaching license/certification

Saga is committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. In compliance with the ADA, we provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, contact recruitment@saga.org.

To remain at the cutting edge of educational innovation and impact, we celebrate and leverage our diversity in all of its intersectional identities and nurture a sense of belonging at all levels of the organization. We welcome ideas and perspectives from all employees to fulfill the full promise of our mission. Our diversity is our strength. We encourage veterans and people of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this and all available roles.

What We’ll Provide 

Saga Education offers competitive compensation and benefits, which includes IVF coverage, paid parental leave, opt-in FSA, and telehealth benefits. Saga provides a generous PTO package including a paid Winter Wellness Break, an opt-in 401k with discretionary match and company provided technology. All employees have access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Saga 360 Wellness Program and DEIB events and initiatives