Pennsylvania Program and Operations Associate

Our Why

Teach Plus is a national nonprofit whose mission is to empower excellent, experienced, and diverse teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that advance equity, opportunity, and student access. The Teach Plus team exists to breathe life into the Student Opportunity Mandate: All students should have the opportunity to achieve their potential in an education system defined by its commitment to equity, responsiveness to individual needs, and ability to prepare students for postsecondary success. At the heart of our work is advocacy for collective impact, beginning with classroom teachers.

What We Do

At Teach Plus, we believe in equity-driven teacher leadership. When we invest in developing our most talented teachers into teacher leaders who are well-informed, persuasive, and prepared to lead, they have deep leverage in advancing equity for students, especially for students of color, low-income students, and those from underserved communities. To close the opportunity gap and to ensure equitable access to a world-class education for all students in the schools and communities we serve, we ignite systems change at multiple levels through our Policy Fellowship and Instructional Leadership programs designed to inspire and equip teachers. We are committed to leading change in our Equity Focus Areas.

What You’ll Do

As a Program and Operations Associate, you will provide administrative support in a variety of areas, including recruitment and selection, communications, logistics and event planning, and data and systems management. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will join a team of other Program and Operations Associates who work cross-functionally and collaboratively to ensure smooth operations. This is an ideal opportunity for a hyper-organized, systems-oriented person eager to learn about various aspects of program management and implementation.

Program and Operations Support

• Liaise between regions and national teams, including Communications, Evaluation, Finance, Program, and People, to ensure smooth and effective implementation of operations across these functions.
• Maintain tasks and deadlines for projects through the team use of Asana.
• Support regional team leads with all communication activities, including social media and periodic newsletters, to inform teachers about key educational issues and promote Teach Plus.
• Facilitate the submission of stipends, reimbursements, and other payables within finance processes and guidelines for timely payments.
• Support state/program leaders in building and tracking budgets for program expenses.
• Some executive assistant support for the PA Executive director includes calendaring, inbox management, and supporting travel arrangements.
• Secure contracts and make other purchases as approved by the region/program leader.
• Serve as the central support for all operational systems, including, but not limited to, Salesforce, Ramp, and Campaign Monitor, to maintain accurate and timely data, reconcile invoices, and maintain mailing lists.
• Coordinate logistics and set up for monthly Policy Fellows and other program sessions (in-person and virtual), including, but not limited to, sending pre-work, reviewing presentation materials, communicating logistics with teachers, sharing surveys, and facilitating reimbursements.
• Project plan and coordinate logistics for multiple in-person events annually (attending some, as needed), including identifying venues, ordering food, managing registration, creating materials, etc. Must be able to do light lifting, moving equipment, set-up, etc. for operations support of in-person events.

Recruitment and Selection

• Support the recruitment and selection process across all Teach Plus PA programs and the National Teacher Policy Cabinet by supporting outreach activities, logistics, promoting opportunities, etc.
• Assist with reviewing applications, monitoring the applicant tracking system (Salesforce), assigning assessments, and tracking candidates’ statuses and communication.
• Support the regional teams with outreach by communicating application requirements and program details to applicants through multiple channels, including in-person presentations, webinars, etc.

Who You Are

• Have at least one year of professional experience; non-profit experience preferred
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, with high attention to detail
• An effective collaborator who can easily build cross-functional relationships through effective and timely communication
• A quick learner with a desire to learn and serve as central support for a variety of applications and software (i.e., Campaign Monitor, Salesforce, Asana, Google Suite) and social media platforms
• Have a passion for and commitment to advancing equity and improving public education, including by supporting outstanding and diverse teachers to contribute to the success of all students

What We Offer

The salary for an incoming program and operations associate is $55,000- $60,000. The salary offered will be determined based on the selected candidate's specific qualifications, years of relevant experience, and internal equity. Teach Plus provides a comprehensive benefits package and time-off, including 15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 5 sick days, 13 holidays, July break, Winter break, paid parental leave, and a 4-week paid sabbatical for every five years of service. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and may participate in the 401K retirement savings account (Teach Plus matches 3%).

Location and Travel

Only candidates in Pennsylvania will be considered, with preference given to candidates in the Philly or Pittsburgh metro areas. This is a remote work position, although some travel to support program events in PA will be required as needed.

To Apply

Please complete an online application found here. The application requires a resume and for candidates to answer two short essay questions. The application deadline is January 24, 2025.

Application Link: https://teachplus.tfaforms.net/328373

Commitment to Diversity

In order to better-serve the teachers and students at the core of our mission, Teach Plus is committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age.