Education Program Manager

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

Global Cities, Inc., a Program of Bloomberg Philanthropies, promotes skills that today’s youth require for citizenship in tomorrow’s world. Global Cities has extensive experience using technology to forge connections among students and educators that promote learning, including through Global Scholars, our signature virtual exchange program for public school students. Through the program, students ages 10 to 13 engage in constructive dialogue with peers across the globe in e-classrooms. Their posts, replies, and digital projects are primary texts for them to learn about other cities and perspectives, and how to solve the shared global issue they are studying. Currently, Global Scholars connects over 10,400 students and more than 500 educators in 546 cities around the world.

In addition to operating Global Scholars, Global Cities has conducted research that demonstrates that direct peer-to-peer connections develop the knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors that constitute global competency. What we have learned is relevant to all educators working to ensure every child has access to education that will prepare them for success in a globalized world, and we have an ambitious agenda to share this learning with the next generation of K-12 teachers. To learn more, please visit: https://www.globalcities.org/

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Global Cities seeks an experienced, creative, and tech-savvy Education Program Manager to join its team of accomplished educators who design and implement the Global Scholars virtual exchange program. As part of Global Cities’ collaborative and innovative team, they apply a diverse skillset to create student-centered, project-based curricula, teacher professional development, and a lively e-classroom environment for young people worldwide. Their responsibilities also include liaising with Global Scholars classroom teachers, school leaders, and education district/ministry officials, and contributing insights to initiatives for all K-12 educators interested in integrating global competency into their curriculum and instruction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Education Program Manager will report to the Education Program Director and join the Global Cities team in managing the following core activities:

• Observe student work in e-classroom discussion boards and through occasional in-person school visits to identify demonstrations of Global Cities’ student learning outcomes and areas for educator support
• Facilitate interactive professional development for teachers by videoconference
• Serve as primary points of contact to teachers and school and district leaders for implementation support and enrollment in a portfolio of cities
• Conduct outreach presentations with prospective U.S. and international school districts
• Assist in creation of original curricula about how to approach any global problem
• Assist with data collection and analysis related to key program metrics, including enrollment, e-classroom activity, and professional development attendance
• Tell the story of Global Cities’ approach to teaching and measuring global competency through virtual exchange via occasional live and videotaped presentations

Each Education Program Manager specializes in specific program areas based on their experience, skill, and interest. Program areas include: curriculum development; professional development; student work analysis; e-classroom construction and design; intern team management; program data; relationship management with participating cities; outreach to prospective cities; program enrollment.

The work is fast-paced and highly collaborative, requiring frequent team meetings, small-group collaboration, and independent activity. We have a robust feedback culture and embrace opportunities to think creatively and improve our work based on data and input from colleagues and diverse stakeholders. Education Program Managers are expected to stay informed about current global events and instructional trends in global competence education, online learning, and virtual exchange.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in education or a related field
• A minimum of seven years of professional education experience, including five years as a classroom teacher in urban public schools
• Experience interacting with diverse education stakeholders, including district officials, school administrators and teachers
• Cross-cultural experience and competence, international education experience a plus
• Experience training and coaching teachers using interactive approaches that are responsive to different perspectives and cultures
• Experience designing classroom activities to teach specific student learning outcomes
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and timelines, proactively communicating with colleagues to share updates and problem-solve
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, experience conducting presentations and facilitating discussion for a variety of audiences
• Creative proficiency with a range of classroom technologies (such as Schoology, Google Classroom, and Microsoft Teams as well as such platforms and apps as SeeSaw, Edmodo, and Padlet). Experience with online discussion boards preferred
• Proficiency with general digital technologies including Zoom and Microsoft Office Suite
• Work schedule requirements include occasional calls outside of business hours to facilitate communication across international time zones
• Willingness to travel periodically to partner school districts, events, and other meetings as needed in the U.S. and internationally
• Pluses include: familiarity with quantitative and qualitative social science analysis; foreign language; Learning Management Systems, Salesforce, and Adobe InDesign

Accommodation

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Equal Opportunity

Global Cities Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment. It is Bloomberg Philanthropies' policy to provide equal opportunity and access for all persons, and the Organization is committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified individuals without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or maternity/parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law (each, a “Protected Characteristic”).Global Cities Inc. prohibits treating applicants or employees less favorably in connection with the terms and conditions of employment, in all phases of the employment process, because of one or more Protected Characteristics.

We’re proud to provide all full-time employees with comprehensive healthcare coverage, as well as programs and services to help them and their families manage their health and well-being.

The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

To apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to careers@globalcities.org