Leading Educators Careers

Role Description At Leading Educators, we believe that excellent teaching transforms student potential into real-world success. But teachers don't work in isolation—they need thoughtfully designed tools, strategic support, and data-driven insights to reach every student. As Director of UX Research, you'll be the architect of that experience, ensuring the technology and measurement tools we create are not just powerful, but genuinely usable and impactful for the educators who depend on them. This role sits at a critical intersection: - Where rigorous research meets human-centered design - Where impact evaluation connects with technology innovation - Where complex data transforms into actionable insights You'll partner with our Research and Data team and Innovation colleagues to evaluate how our tools actually work in real classrooms and school systems. Your research will directly shape the products we build and the decisions we make—ensuring that every feature, dashboard, and survey we deploy serves educators and students better. You'll work with school systems across the country, conduct foundational and evaluative research, synthesize findings into compelling stories, and build a culture where continuous user feedback drives excellence. If you're energized by the intersection of rigorous methodology, product thinking, and educational impact, this is your opportunity to lead research that matters. Qualifications - Minimum of 8 years of experience designing and conducting qualitative and quantitative UX research, including usability testing, interviews, surveys, and mixed-methods approaches - Proficiency in R for data cleaning, analysis, and visualization - Demonstrated expertise in survey design and deployment using SurveyMonkey or similar platforms, grounded in strong survey design principles - Experience applying text analysis and natural language processing techniques to qualitative data at scale - Demonstrated ability to translate complex research findings into clear, compelling insights and recommendations for diverse audiences - Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with proven experience working across multiple teams and functions - Familiarity with education technology tools and K-12 education contexts - Ability to travel 1-5 times per year for organizational retreats, programming, and professional development - Authorization to work for any employer in the United States Requirements - Experience using Snowflake Cortex for data analysis and classification (preferred) - Experience collaborating on research studies in applied or field-based settings (preferred) - Background in information design, data visualization, or dashboard development (preferred) - Proficiency with GitHub for version control and collaborative code sharing (preferred) Benefits - Base salary range: $103,649 to $140,231 per year - Standard starting salary: $121,940, based on meeting the minimum requirement of 8 years of relevant experience - 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual employees - 60% coverage for partners and dependents on medical, dental, and vision plans - 4% matching 401k plan - Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Time Off: 22 days accrued per year for the first three years of employment - Five additional days accrued after the third and sixth year of employment - 22 additional paid days off for various holidays, including three floating holidays

Role Description As the Senior Director of AI-Enabled Instruction, Math, you will lead the national strategy of Leading Educators' groundbreaking approach to integrating AI into math curriculum support, coaching, and instructional leadership across multiple district partnerships. This is not a role confined to theory—you'll be translating emerging AI tools and practices into powerful, instructionally sound strategies that directly accelerate student learning. - Manage a team of three Directors of AI-Enabled Instruction, Math, ensuring fidelity to Leading Educators' model while fostering localized innovation. - Lead Year 2 of the Math AI Impact Network, a research pilot designed to test the impact of AI-enabled professional learning on math instruction and student outcomes. - Scale work across three established district partnerships and new sites participating in a randomized control trial. - Ensure research integrity, study fidelity, and robust data collection systems are core to your success. - Bridge the gap between vision and implementation, understanding that powerful innovations happen at the intersection of rigorous research and real-world execution. - Collaborate with district and system leaders to align scopes of work with broader instructional priorities. - Monitor progress through evaluation strategies and scale bright spots that blend technology and pedagogy to advance student success. - Lead ongoing implementation and design next-generation pilots in AI-enabled math. Qualifications - Expertise in leading research-driven pilots or innovation initiatives with a focus on learning and organizational impact. - Deep knowledge of math content, adult learning design, and content-based teacher development. - Familiarity with AI-powered tools in education. - Ability to build and sustain trusting relationships across diverse stakeholders. - Experience in coaching and developing others. - Proficiency in using implementation data and continuous improvement routines. - Skill in identifying signals in the field and designing pilots that test original hypotheses. Requirements - At least 10 years of leadership experience in a school, school system, or education nonprofit organization. - Demonstrated success leading a team and managing distributed leadership across multiple sites. - Deep knowledge and successful application of standards-based instruction and math curriculum implementation. - Strong planning, project management, and strategic decision-making skills. - Experience leading professional learning and supporting systemic instructional improvement at scale. - Comfort navigating ambiguity and leading in complex contexts. - Familiarity with integrating AI into coherent district support models. Benefits - Base salary range is $127,487 to $172,483 per year, with a standard starting salary of $149,985. - 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual employees. - 60% coverage for partners and dependents on medical, dental, and vision plans. - 4% matching 401k plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). - Time off: 22 days accrued per year for the first three years, with additional days accrued after the third and sixth year. - 22 additional paid days off for various holidays, including three floating holidays.

Role Description At Leading Educators, we're seeking a strategic financial steward who will transform our grant management from a reactive process to a proactive, risk-mitigating powerhouse. This is not just a job—it's a critical mission to protect and professionalize our financial operations as our grant portfolio becomes increasingly complex. - Own the post-award financial lifecycle of our grants. - Design systems that eliminate manual work, reduce organizational risk, and position us for future funding opportunities. - Create financial resilience that supports our broader mission of educational excellence. - Transform how we manage multi-year, multi-funder grants with precision and strategic insight. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Public Administration, or related field. - 5+ years of nonprofit finance or advanced grants management experience. - Proven track record of managing multi-year, multi-funder grants. - Demonstrated ability to independently design and implement financial systems. - Strong technical proficiency with financial systems like SageIntacct and Salesforce. - Exceptional ability to communicate complex financial information clearly. Requirements - Ability to work remotely with occasional national travel (1-3 trips per year). - Experience reading and managing grant agreements independently. - Background in audit, government, or nonprofit compliance preferred. Benefits - 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual employees. - Additional premium costs are covered 60% by Leading Educators for partners and dependents on medical, dental, and vision plans. - 4% matching 401k plan. - Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP). - Benefits are valued at or above $9,000 for employees. - First three years of employment, full-time staff accrue 22 days a year. - Five additional days are accrued after the third and sixth year of employment. - 16 additional paid days off for various holidays, including three floating holidays staff may use at their discretion.

What We Do At Leading Educators (LE), we know that excellent teaching is the most important driver of student success. The moment a student steps foot in the classroom, their ability to learn depends on how prepared their teacher is to convey complex content knowledge as engaging, student-centered lessons that help students learn deeply and apply their thinking to the real world. That’s a big lift, and teachers often do this alone. As a national nonprofit, we partner with school systems to overcome persistent instructional challenges, foster intentional collaboration and adult learning by design, and ignite new possibilities through systemic solutions at the intersection of teaching, talent, and technology. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with educators at every level of the education system to strengthen their instructional and leadership practices, bring a vision for excellent instruction to life with consistency, and ultimately ensure that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Through direct support, strategic advising, innovation pilots, and best-in-class research, we help educators shape a future where every student can thrive. Learn more about our work at leadingeducators.org. Position Leading Educators is seeking a Managing Director, National Program Growth to lead regional partnership growth strategy and secure high-impact, mission-aligned engagements with school districts, state education agencies, and strategic partners. This is a pivotal leadership role for someone ready to expand Leading Educators' national footprint and drive systemic change across K–12 education. In this role, you'll operate through a consultative business development model—one that moves beyond transactional sales to become a trusted thought partner for senior education leaders. Rather than promoting a fixed product, you'll engage district and state leaders in diagnosing instructional and organizational challenges, clarifying desired outcomes, and co-constructing solutions that fit their unique context and constraints. This requires deep K–12 expertise, strong judgment, and the ability to translate complex system dynamics into actionable partnership strategies. You'll leverage established relationships with senior leaders across school districts and state education agencies—particularly in California, the broader West Coast, and Texas—to originate new partnership opportunities and position Leading Educators as an indispensable partner in the education sector. You'll own a regional portfolio, manage a Director of Partnerships and Growth, set regional strategy, and ensure strong execution across the entire partnership development lifecycle. Do you have expertise in… - Strategic relationship cultivation with senior education leaders (superintendents, state chiefs, and funders) in school districts and state education agencies, particularly in California, the West Coast, and Texas? - Enterprise-level business development and consultative sales methodologies rooted in K–12 education, nonprofit, or professional services contexts? - Building and managing high-performing sales pipelines using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred), with demonstrated success in forecasting, pipeline discipline, and revenue accountability? - Navigating complex educational ecosystems with political acumen, translating system-level challenges into tailored partnership approaches that drive both impact and sustainable revenue? Do you enjoy… - Building and expanding partnerships through trusted relationships and networks, while also cultivating new connections in priority regions? - Engaging in complex negotiations and proposal development, ensuring offerings align with client priorities, organizational capacity, and margin targets? - Coaching and developing teams to operate effectively in consultative, relationship-driven environments while maintaining high standards for quality and execution? - Staying informed on policy shifts, funding opportunities, and instructional trends, and leveraging that market insight to position your organization as a sector leader? If you've answered affirmatively to these questions and meet the following prerequisites, we urge you to seize this opportunity. This role calls for the following: - Minimum of 10+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, or related roles, preferably within K–12 education, nonprofit, or professional services organizations - Minimum of 5+ years of direct experience working with school districts, state education agencies, or comparable public sector systems - Demonstrated success securing large-scale or multi-year partnerships and managing complex opportunities from early cultivation through signed agreement - Established relationships with senior leaders in school districts and/or state education agencies, with the ability to leverage those relationships to generate new partnership opportunities - Demonstrated ability to engage senior education leaders as a credible thought partner, diagnose system-level challenges, and develop tailored, consultative partnership approaches - Experience managing or coaching staff in partnerships, business development, or growth functions - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience developing proposals, presentations, and scopes of work for complex engagements - Strong judgment and ability to navigate ambiguity, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to evolving partner needs - Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) to manage pipeline and forecasting, and demonstrated ability to use AI tools to improve work quality and efficiency Travel Requirements - This is a remote position requiring frequent travel - National travel for org retreats, programming, job related travel, or professional development - Outside of the above mentioned travel, this person will work from a home office that must be located anywhere in California, Arizona, Oregon, Nevada, Washington or Texas. Questions? We’re here to help. If you have questions about this role or about our hiring process at any point, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at talent@leadingeducators.org. This inbox is monitored regularly, and we aim to respond within two business days. To ensure your question receives a thoughtful and timely response, we kindly ask that you refrain from emailing individual staff members or members of our HR team directly. The best way to connect with us is always through talent@leadingeducators.org. Why Work at Leading Educators? Imagine being part of an organization where your ideas and perspectives are highly valued. At Leading Educators, we believe in fostering individual strengths, encouraging personal growth, and embracing innovative ideas. If you thrive in a remote working environment, with the added excitement of travel, we're the perfect fit for you. By joining us, you become part of a powerful community of peers nationwide. Regardless of your location, you possess the power to make a significant impact on both students and teachers who rely on us daily. Join Leading Educators and play an integral part in shaping the future of education. Learn About Our Mission & Values: Mission: Leading Educators partners with school systems to sustain the teaching, leadership, and conditions for every student to succeed in school and in life. Values: - Build on strengths: We affirm and begin with the unique and collective talents, experiences, and wisdom of ourselves and others. - Continuously learn: We develop ourselves and others. We apply new learning and deepened self-awareness to our relationships and practices. - Prioritize people: We build trust and reflect on the impact of different perspectives and experiences. - Champion success for all: We re-imagine structures, habits, and mindsets to ensure every learner has access to evidence-based learning opportunities. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools throughout our hiring process, from the moment a candidate applies through the offer stage, to support administrative tasks and the initial review of candidate materials. These tools help us organize, analyze, and surface relevant information efficiently, but they do not make hiring decisions. All candidate materials—including applications, resumes, assessments, and interview feedback—are reviewed and evaluated by people. All hiring decisions, including interview selection, advancement, and offers of employment, are made by humans. We use AI solely as a support tool to assist with early-stage reviews and process efficiency. We do not use AI in ways that discriminate based on protected characteristics, nor do we use ZIP codes or similar data to target or exclude protected groups. Our hiring practices are designed to be fair, consistent, and aligned with equal employment opportunity standards. Compensation: - If hired for this position, the base salary range is $156,808 to $217,686 per year. Most new hires enter the range at a specific point based on their qualifications and the role level. For this position, the standard starting salary is $184,480, which is based on meeting the minimum requirement of 10 years of relevant experience. - If you have more than 10 years of directly relevant experience, your starting salary may be adjusted higher within the range, up to a maximum starting salary of $196,339. This approach ensures that candidates with additional experience beyond the minimum are recognized in the initial salary offer. - Compensation for this role will be adjusted using a geographic multiplier based on the candidate’s location within California, Arizona, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, or Texas as this role requires residency within one of these states. Benefits: 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual employees. Additional premium costs are covered 60% by Leading Educators for partners and dependents on medical, dental, and vision plans. 4% matching 401k plan, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare and commuter expenses, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Benefits are valued at or above $9,000 for employees. Time Off: - First three years of employment, full time staff accrue 22 days a year. - Five additional days are accrued after the third and sixth year of employment. - Leading Educators also offer 16 additional paid days off for various holidays, including three floating holidays staff may use at their discretion. Equal Opportunity Employment Leading Educators is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Apply: https://leadingeducators.org/careers/opportunities #LI-SH1

What We Do At Leading Educators (LE), we know that excellent teaching is the most important driver of student success. The moment a student steps foot in the classroom, their opportunity to learn depends on how prepared their teacher is to translate complex content knowledge, standards, and their knowledge of that student into lessons that help them learn deeply and apply their thinking to the real world. That’s a big lift, and it often happens alone. As a national nonprofit, we partner with school systems to overcome persistent instructional challenges, foster intentional collaboration and adult learning by design, and ignite new possibilities through systemic solutions at the intersection of teaching, talent, and technology. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with educators at every level of the education system to strengthen their instructional and leadership practices, bring a vision for excellent instruction to life with consistency, and ensure every student reaches their full potential. Through direct support, strategic advising, innovation pilots, and best-in-class research, we help educators work toward a future where every student is ready to thrive. Learn more about our work at leadingeducators.org. Internal & External Candidate Application Deadline: Ongoing Position Leading Educators is at the forefront of transforming literacy instruction through the strategic integration of high-quality instructional materials, artificial intelligence, and evidence-based coaching. As Director of AI-Enabled Instruction, ELA, you'll lead this next evolution—designing and implementing a coherent, scalable model that equips educators with the tools, knowledge, and support to teach ELA with precision and impact. This is more than a project role. You'll guide the design and implementation of a Robin Hood Foundation-supported multi-school literacy initiative while simultaneously shaping LE's broader AI-enabled ELA strategy. Working alongside system leaders, teachers, coaches, and product teams, you'll co-create, pilot, and continuously refine instructional supports that preserve the rigor and intent of high-quality curriculum while unlocking the potential of AI technology. You'll report to the Senior Director of AI-Enabled Instruction, ELA, and operate at the intersection of instruction, innovation, and systems change—where your expertise in ELA content, adult learning, and rapid iteration directly influences how thousands of students experience literacy instruction. Do you have expertise in… - Designing and delivering content-specific professional learning that strengthens teacher practice and deepens instructional implementation? - Leading pilots and prototypes with clear learning questions, rigorous data collection, and evidence-driven design pivots? - Applying deep ELA pedagogical knowledge—including Science of Reading principles and standards-aligned instruction—to ensure curricular integrity and rigor? - Collaborating across cross-functional teams (instruction, technology, research, product, coaching) to align systems and drive coherence? Do you enjoy… - Building educator capacity to internalize, adapt, and implement high-quality instructional materials with fidelity and flexibility? - Operating in dynamic, evolving contexts where you're designing new models and learning as you go? - Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to surface patterns, inform strategy, and continuously improve instructional impact? - Partnering shoulder-to-shoulder with teachers, coaches, and system leaders to translate vision into classroom practice? If you've answered affirmatively to these questions and meet the following prerequisites, we urge you to seize this opportunity. This role calls for the following: - A minimum of 8 years of combined experience in ELA instruction, coaching, and adult learning, including at least 5 years of ELA classroom teaching and at least 3 years of instructional leadership, coaching, or leading HQIM-aligned professional learning - Demonstrated expertise supporting teachers to internalize and adapt curriculum within high-quality instructional materials - Strong pedagogical and content knowledge in ELA, grounded in Science of Reading and Common Core-aligned instruction - Experience implementing HQIM in ELA; familiarity with HMH Into Literature is a plus - Technical fluency with AI platforms and the ability to interpret AI-generated insights to inform instructional design and professional learning - Ability to travel moderately for org retreats, programming, donor meetings, and professional development; remote work from a home office located anywhere within the U.S. - Authorization to work for any employer in the United States - A commitment to Leading Educators' mission and values: building on strengths, continuously learning, prioritizing people, and championing success for all Travel Requirements - This is a remote position requires moderate travel - National travel for org retreats, programming, job related travel, or professional development - Outside of the above mentioned travel, this person will work from a home office that must be located anywhere within the U.S. Questions? We’re here to help. If you have questions about this role or about our hiring process at any point, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at talent@leadingeducators.org. This inbox is monitored regularly, and we aim to respond within two business days. To ensure your question receives a thoughtful and timely response, we kindly ask that you refrain from emailing individual staff members or members of our HR team directly. The best way to connect with us is always through talent@leadingeducators.org. Why Work at Leading Educators? Imagine being part of an organization where your ideas and perspectives are highly valued. At Leading Educators, we believe in fostering individual strengths, encouraging personal growth, and embracing innovative ideas. If you thrive in a remote working environment, with the added excitement of travel, we're the perfect fit for you. By joining us, you become part of a powerful community of peers nationwide. Regardless of your location, you possess the power to make a significant impact on both students and teachers who rely on us daily. Join Leading Educators and become an integral part of driving progress in education. Learn About Our Mission & Values: Mission: Leading Educators partners with school systems to sustain the teaching, leadership, and conditions for every student to succeed in school and in life. Values: - Build on strengths: We affirm and begin with the unique and collective talents, experiences, and wisdom of ourselves and others. - Continuously learn: We develop ourselves and others. We apply new learning and deepened self-awareness to our relationships and practices. - Prioritize people: We build trust and reflect on the impact of different perspectives and experiences. - Champion success for all: We re-imagine structures, habits, and mindsets to ensure every learner has access to evidence-based learning opportunities. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring - We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools throughout our hiring process, from the moment a candidate applies through the offer stage, to support administrative tasks and the initial review of candidate materials. These tools help us organize, analyze, and surface relevant information efficiently, but they do not make hiring decisions. - All candidate materials—including applications, resumes, assessments, and interview feedback—are reviewed and evaluated by people. All hiring decisions, including interview selection, advancement, and offers of employment, are made by humans. - We use AI solely as a support tool to assist with early-stage reviews and process efficiency. We do not use AI in ways that discriminate based on protected characteristics, nor do we use ZIP codes or similar data to target or exclude protected groups. Our hiring practices are designed to be fair, consistent, and aligned with equal employment opportunity standards. Benefits - Compensation: - - If hired for this position, the base salary range is $103,649 to $140,231 per year. Most new hires enter the range at a specific point based on their qualifications and the role level. For this position, the standard starting salary is $121,940, which is based on meeting the minimum requirement of 8 years of relevant experience. - If you have more than 8 years of directly relevant experience, your starting salary may be adjusted higher within the range, up to a maximum starting salary of $129,779. This approach ensures that candidates with additional experience beyond the minimum are recognized in the initial salary offer. - Benefits: - 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual employees. - Additional premium costs are covered 60% by Leading Educators for partners and dependents on medical, dental, and vision plans. - 4% matching 401k plan, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare and commuter expenses, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Benefits are valued at or above $9,000 for employees. - Time Off: - First three years of employment, full time staff accrue 22 days a year. - Five additional days are accrued after the third and sixth year of employment. - Leading Educators also offer 16 additional paid days off for various holidays, including three floating holidays staff may use at their discretion. Equal Opportunity Employment Leading Educators is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Apply: https://leadingeducators.org/careers/opportunities #LI-CN1

What We Do At Leading Educators (LE), we know that excellent teaching is the most important driver of student success. The moment a student steps foot in the classroom, their ability to learn depends on how prepared their teacher is to convey complex content knowledge as engaging, student-centered lessons that help students learn deeply and apply their thinking to the real world. That’s a big lift, and teachers often do this alone. As a national nonprofit, we partner with school systems to overcome persistent instructional challenges, foster intentional collaboration and adult learning by design, and ignite new possibilities through systemic solutions at the intersection of teaching, talent, and technology. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with educators at every level of the education system to strengthen their instructional and leadership practices, bring a vision for excellent instruction to life with consistency, and ultimately ensure that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Through direct support, strategic advising, innovation pilots, and best-in-class research, we help educators shape a future where every student can thrive. Learn more about our work at leadingeducators.org. Position The Managing Director, National Program Implementation and Impact is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced education leader ready to drive excellence in program implementation across Leading Educators' Northeast district partnerships. In this role, you'll manage a portfolio of Senior Directors overseeing eight or more major district projects across the Northeast region, ensuring that each partnership delivers transformational professional learning, systems-level change, and measurable student outcomes. You'll be both a program strategist and a people leader—coaching and supporting Senior Directors to implement with excellence, troubleshoot challenges, and maintain deep relationships with senior district leaders throughout the Northeast. You'll lead the scoping and pricing process for expansions and renewals, ensuring all work aligns to our service packages and organizational priorities. Beyond day-to-day program management, you'll partner cross-functionally on workforce strategy, capacity planning, and resource allocation, working closely with colleagues in Operations and People & Talent to ensure staffing decisions maximize impact and efficiency. This role demands someone who brings established relationships with senior leaders in Northeast school districts, state education agencies, and funders. You'll leverage your network to originate new partnership opportunities and expand our reach and student impact in the Northeast. You'll play a critical organizational leadership role, leading significant change management efforts, fostering adaptive mindsets, and aligning your team's perspectives and practices with our evolving strategic vision. This is a role for a leader who thrives in complexity, embraces innovation (including AI adoption), and is deeply committed to advancing student success across the Northeast. Do you have expertise in… - Managing large-scale, multi-site program implementation and district partnerships across the Northeast with a track record of delivering measurable outcomes and high client satisfaction? - Coaching and developing senior leaders to ambitious results, cultivating high-performing and collaborative teams? - Scoping work, pricing accurately, and aligning service offerings to established packages and organizational standards? - Leveraging data for continuous improvement, strategic planning, and communicating impact outcomes? Do you enjoy… - Building and maintaining strong relationships with senior district leaders and state education agency partners in the Northeast? - Leading through organizational change, shifting team perspectives toward new strategic visions, and fostering adaptive mindsets? - Collaborating across functions on workforce strategy, capacity planning, and resource allocation decisions? - Learning and adopting new tools—including AI—and leading your team in integrating them to increase efficiency and effectiveness? If you've answered affirmatively to these questions and meet the following prerequisites, we urge you to seize this opportunity. This role calls for the following: - Minimum 10 years of related experience, including 5+ years of management experience, with a strong background in education, instructional leadership, and Northeast district partnerships - Demonstrated success managing large-scale, multi-site educational implementation initiatives to achieve measurable outcomes - Experience scoping work for renewals, pricing accurately, and aligning offerings to service packages - Proven ability to coach senior leaders to ambitious results and cultivate high-performing, collaborative teams - Experience collaborating on staffing strategies, capacity planning, and resource allocation - Skilled in leveraging data for continuous improvement and strategic planning - Demonstrated ability to lead through organizational change and shift team perspectives toward a new strategic vision - Proven ability to establish trust with senior Northeast district leaders and navigate complex political and organizational contexts - Comfortable leading through ambiguity and change in dynamic environments - Proven ability to learn and adopt AI tools, integrate them into team workflows, and lead others in doing the same to increase efficiency and productivity Travel Requirements - This is a remote position based in the Northeast, requiring up to 8-12+ trips per year for organizational retreats, programming, job-related travel, donor meetings, and professional development. - You will work from a home office located in one of the following Northeast cities: Boston, Hartford, Philadelphia, New York City, Newark, Baltimore, or Washington, D.C. Questions? We’re here to help. If you have questions about this role or about our hiring process at any point, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at talent@leadingeducators.org. This inbox is monitored regularly, and we aim to respond within two business days. To ensure your question receives a thoughtful and timely response, we kindly ask that you refrain from emailing individual staff members or members of our HR team directly. The best way to connect with us is always through talent@leadingeducators.org. Why Work at Leading Educators? Imagine being part of an organization where your ideas and perspectives are highly valued. At Leading Educators, we believe in fostering individual strengths, encouraging personal growth, and embracing innovative ideas. If you thrive in a remote working environment, with the added excitement of travel, we're the perfect fit for you. By joining us, you become part of a powerful community of peers nationwide. Regardless of your location, you possess the power to make a significant impact on both students and teachers who rely on us daily. Join Leading Educators and play an integral part in shaping the future of education. Learn About Our Mission & Values: Mission: Leading Educators partners with school systems to sustain the teaching, leadership, and conditions for every student to succeed in school and in life. Values: - Build on strengths: We affirm and begin with the unique and collective talents, experiences, and wisdom of ourselves and others. - Continuously learn: We develop ourselves and others. We apply new learning and deepened self-awareness to our relationships and practices. - Prioritize people: We build trust and reflect on the impact of different perspectives and experiences. - Champion success for all: We re-imagine structures, habits, and mindsets to ensure every learner has access to evidence-based learning opportunities. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools throughout our hiring process, from the moment a candidate applies through the offer stage, to support administrative tasks and the initial review of candidate materials. These tools help us organize, analyze, and surface relevant information efficiently, but they do not make hiring decisions. All candidate materials—including applications, resumes, assessments, and interview feedback—are reviewed and evaluated by people. All hiring decisions, including interview selection, advancement, and offers of employment, are made by humans. We use AI solely as a support tool to assist with early-stage reviews and process efficiency. We do not use AI in ways that discriminate based on protected characteristics, nor do we use ZIP codes or similar data to target or exclude protected groups. Our hiring practices are designed to be fair, consistent, and aligned with equal employment opportunity standards. Compensation: - If hired for this position, the base salary range is $156,808 to $217,686 per year. Most new hires enter the range at a specific point based on their qualifications and the role level. For this position, the standard starting salary is $184,480, which is based on meeting the minimum requirement of 10 years of relevant experience. - If you have more than 10 years of directly relevant experience, your starting salary may be adjusted higher within the range, up to a maximum starting salary of $196,339. This approach ensures that candidates with additional experience beyond the minimum are recognized in the initial salary offer. - This role will receive a geographic multiplier based on where you reside in the Northeast. Benefits: 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual employees. Additional premium costs are covered 60% by Leading Educators for partners and dependents on medical, dental, and vision plans. 4% matching 401k plan, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare and commuter expenses, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Benefits are valued at or above $9,000 for employees. Time Off: - First three years of employment, full time staff accrue 22 days a year. - Five additional days are accrued after the third and sixth year of employment. - Leading Educators also offer 16 additional paid days off for various holidays, including three floating holidays staff may use at their discretion. Equal Opportunity Employment Leading Educators is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Apply: https://leadingeducators.org/careers/opportunities #LI-SH1

What We Do At Leading Educators (LE), we know that excellent teaching is the most important driver of student success. The moment a student steps foot in the classroom, their ability to learn depends on how prepared their teacher is to convey complex content knowledge as engaging, student-centered lessons that help students learn deeply and apply their thinking to the real world. That’s a big lift, and teachers often do this alone. As a national nonprofit, we partner with school systems to overcome persistent instructional challenges, foster intentional collaboration and adult learning by design, and ignite new possibilities through systemic solutions at the intersection of teaching, talent, and technology. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with educators at every level of the education system to strengthen their instructional and leadership practices, bring a vision for excellent instruction to life with consistency, and ultimately ensure that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Through direct support, strategic advising, innovation pilots, and best-in-class research, we help educators shape a future where every student can thrive. Learn more about our work at leadingeducators.org. Position The Managing Director, National Program Implementation and Impact - California/West Coast is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced education leader ready to drive excellence in program implementation across Leading Educators' West Coast district partnerships, with California as our strategic priority for growth and expansion. In this role, you'll manage a portfolio of Senior Directors overseeing eight or more major district projects across the entire West Coast region. Your primary strategic focus will be deepening our implementation excellence, student reach, and impact in California—a priority state for Leading Educators' expansion. Simultaneously, you'll oversee implementation across all West Coast partnerships, ensuring consistent quality, outcomes, and client satisfaction across the region. You'll be both a program strategist and a people leader—coaching and supporting Senior Directors to implement with excellence, troubleshoot challenges, and maintain deep relationships with senior district leaders throughout California and the broader West Coast. You'll lead the scoping and pricing process for expansions and renewals, ensuring all work aligns to our service packages and organizational priorities. Beyond day-to-day program management, you'll partner cross-functionally on workforce strategy, capacity planning, and resource allocation, working closely with colleagues in Operations and People & Talent to ensure staffing decisions maximize impact and efficiency. This role demands someone who brings established relationships with senior leaders in California school districts, state education agencies, and funders. You'll leverage your network to originate new partnership opportunities and expand our reach and student impact in California while managing implementation excellence across all West Coast partnerships. You'll play a critical organizational leadership role, leading significant change management efforts, fostering adaptive mindsets, and aligning your team's perspectives and practices with our evolving strategic vision. This is a role for a leader who thrives in complexity, embraces innovation (including AI adoption), and is deeply committed to advancing student success across the West Coast, with California as our strategic priority. Do you have expertise in… - Managing large-scale, multi-site program implementation and district partnerships across the West Coast, with particular strength in California? - Coaching and developing senior leaders to ambitious results, cultivating high-performing and collaborative teams? - Scoping work, pricing accurately, and aligning service offerings to established packages and organizational standards? - Leveraging data for continuous improvement, strategic planning, and communicating impact outcomes? Do you enjoy… - Building and maintaining strong relationships with senior district leaders and state education agency partners in California and across the West Coast? - Leading through organizational change, shifting team perspectives toward new strategic visions, and fostering adaptive mindsets? - Collaborating across functions on workforce strategy, capacity planning, and resource allocation decisions? - Learning and adopting new tools—including AI—and leading your team in integrating them to increase efficiency and effectiveness? If you've answered affirmatively to these questions and meet the following prerequisites, we urge you to seize this opportunity. This role calls for the following: - Minimum 10 years of related experience, including 5+ years of management experience, with a strong background in education, instructional leadership, and California district partnerships - Demonstrated success managing large-scale, multi-site educational implementation initiatives to achieve measurable outcomes - Experience scoping work for renewals, pricing accurately, and aligning offerings to service packages - Proven ability to coach senior leaders to ambitious results and cultivate high-performing, collaborative teams - Experience collaborating on staffing strategies, capacity planning, and resource allocation - Skilled in leveraging data for continuous improvement and strategic planning - Demonstrated ability to lead through organizational change and shift team perspectives toward a new strategic vision - Proven ability to establish trust with senior California district leaders and navigate complex political and organizational contexts - Comfortable leading through ambiguity and change in dynamic environments - Proven ability to learn and adopt AI tools, integrate them into team workflows, and lead others in doing the same to increase efficiency and productivity Travel Requirements - This is a remote position based in California, requiring up to 8-12+ trips per year for organizational retreats, programming, job-related travel, and professional development. You will work from a home office located in California. Questions? We’re here to help. If you have questions about this role or about our hiring process at any point, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at talent@leadingeducators.org. This inbox is monitored regularly, and we aim to respond within two business days. To ensure your question receives a thoughtful and timely response, we kindly ask that you refrain from emailing individual staff members or members of our HR team directly. The best way to connect with us is always through talent@leadingeducators.org. Why Work at Leading Educators? Imagine being part of an organization where your ideas and perspectives are highly valued. At Leading Educators, we believe in fostering individual strengths, encouraging personal growth, and embracing innovative ideas. If you thrive in a remote working environment, with the added excitement of travel, we're the perfect fit for you. By joining us, you become part of a powerful community of peers nationwide. Regardless of your location, you possess the power to make a significant impact on both students and teachers who rely on us daily. Join Leading Educators and play an integral part in shaping the future of education. Learn About Our Mission & Values: Mission: Leading Educators partners with school systems to sustain the teaching, leadership, and conditions for every student to succeed in school and in life. Values: - Build on strengths: We affirm and begin with the unique and collective talents, experiences, and wisdom of ourselves and others. - Continuously learn: We develop ourselves and others. We apply new learning and deepened self-awareness to our relationships and practices. - Prioritize people: We build trust and reflect on the impact of different perspectives and experiences. - Champion success for all: We re-imagine structures, habits, and mindsets to ensure every learner has access to evidence-based learning opportunities. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools throughout our hiring process, from the moment a candidate applies through the offer stage, to support administrative tasks and the initial review of candidate materials. These tools help us organize, analyze, and surface relevant information efficiently, but they do not make hiring decisions. All candidate materials—including applications, resumes, assessments, and interview feedback—are reviewed and evaluated by people. All hiring decisions, including interview selection, advancement, and offers of employment, are made by humans. We use AI solely as a support tool to assist with early-stage reviews and process efficiency. We do not use AI in ways that discriminate based on protected characteristics, nor do we use ZIP codes or similar data to target or exclude protected groups. Our hiring practices are designed to be fair, consistent, and aligned with equal employment opportunity standards. Compensation: - If hired for this position, the base salary range is $156,808 to $217,686 per year. Most new hires enter the range at a specific point based on their qualifications and the role level. For this position, the standard starting salary is $184,480, which is based on meeting the minimum requirement of 10 years of relevant experience. - If you have more than 10 years of directly relevant experience, your starting salary may be adjusted higher within the range, up to a maximum starting salary of $196,339. This approach ensures that candidates with additional experience beyond the minimum are recognized in the initial salary offer. - This role will receive a geographic multiplier based on where you reside in California. Benefits: 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual employees. Additional premium costs are covered 60% by Leading Educators for partners and dependents on medical, dental, and vision plans. 4% matching 401k plan, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare and commuter expenses, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Benefits are valued at or above $9,000 for employees. Time Off: - First three years of employment, full time staff accrue 22 days a year. - Five additional days are accrued after the third and sixth year of employment. - Leading Educators also offer 16 additional paid days off for various holidays, including three floating holidays staff may use at their discretion. Equal Opportunity Employment Leading Educators is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Apply: https://leadingeducators.org/careers/opportunities #LI-SH1

What We Do At Leading Educators (LE), we know that excellent teaching is the most important driver of student success. The moment a student steps foot in the classroom, their ability to learn depends on how prepared their teacher is to convey complex content knowledge as engaging, student-centered lessons that help students learn deeply and apply their thinking to the real world. That’s a big lift, and teachers often do this alone. As a national nonprofit, we partner with school systems to overcome persistent instructional challenges, foster intentional collaboration and adult learning by design, and ignite new possibilities through systemic solutions at the intersection of teaching, talent, and technology. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with educators at every level of the education system to strengthen their instructional and leadership practices, bring a vision for excellent instruction to life with consistency, and ultimately ensure that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Through direct support, strategic advising, innovation pilots, and best-in-class research, we help educators shape a future where every student can thrive. Learn more about our work at leadingeducators.org. Internal and External Candidate Application Deadline: Sunday, April 12th 5pm CST Position Calling all master grant writers and relationship architects! Leading Educators is seeking a Director of Institutional Giving who thrives on crafting compelling narratives and building transformative philanthropic partnerships that drive educational change from the ground up. This role is a unique opportunity for a strategic fundraising professional who understands that true impact happens through deep, localized engagement. You'll be the critical connector between our mission and institutional funders, with a laser focus on place-based philanthropy that responds to the unique contexts of different communities and regions. Imagine traveling across the nation, engaging directly with funders, bringing our mission to life through powerful in-person conversations, and developing grant proposals that don't just request funding, but tell a compelling story of systemic educational transformation. Your expertise will be the bridge that turns philanthropic vision into tangible educational progress. Do you have expertise in… - Developing nuanced, locally-informed grant writing strategies that resonate with regional contexts - Cultivating and managing complex institutional funder relationships through strategic in-person engagement - Crafting grant proposals that illuminate the unique community impact of educational initiatives - Translating complex programmatic work into compelling, region-specific philanthropic narratives Do you enjoy… - Solving complex funding puzzles that unlock transformative educational opportunities - Connecting with mission-driven leaders who are passionate about systemic change - Seeing how strategic philanthropy can create ripple effects in educational ecosystems - Continuously learning and adapting your approach to institutional giving If you've answered affirmatively to these questions and meet the following prerequisites, we urge you to seize this opportunity. This role calls for the following: - 8+ years of progressive experience in institutional fundraising for mission-driven organizations - Proven track record of successful in-person funder engagement and relationship management - Exceptional grant writing skills with a demonstrated ability to craft compelling, localized proposals - Deep understanding of place-based philanthropy and regional educational strategies - Strong ability to develop funding approaches that align with local community contexts - Proven success in managing complex, multi-funder initiatives - Excellent communication skills for both written proposals and in-person presentations - Comfort with moderate national travel for funder engagement - Passion for connecting philanthropic resources to meaningful educational impact Travel Requirements - This is a remote position that requires moderate travel - National travel for org retreats, programming, job related travel, donor meetings or professional development - Outside of the above mentioned travel, this person will work from a home office that must be located anywhere within the U.S. Questions? We’re here to help. If you have questions about this role or about our hiring process at any point, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at talent@leadingeducators.org. This inbox is monitored regularly, and we aim to respond within two business days. To ensure your question receives a thoughtful and timely response, we kindly ask that you refrain from emailing individual staff members or members of our HR team directly. The best way to connect with us is always through talent@leadingeducators.org. Why Work at Leading Educators? Imagine being part of an organization where your ideas and perspectives are highly valued. At Leading Educators, we believe in fostering individual strengths, encouraging personal growth, and embracing innovative ideas. If you thrive in a remote working environment, with the added excitement of travel, we're the perfect fit for you. By joining us, you become part of a powerful community of peers nationwide. Regardless of your location, you possess the power to make a significant impact on both students and teachers who rely on us daily. Join Leading Educators and play an integral part in shaping the future of education. Learn About Our Mission & Values: Mission: Leading Educators partners with school systems to sustain the teaching, leadership, and conditions for every student to succeed in school and in life. Values: - Build on strengths: We affirm and begin with the unique and collective talents, experiences, and wisdom of ourselves and others. - Continuously learn: We develop ourselves and others. We apply new learning and deepened self-awareness to our relationships and practices. - Prioritize people: We build trust and reflect on the impact of different perspectives and experiences. - Champion success for all: We re-imagine structures, habits, and mindsets to ensure every learner has access to evidence-based learning opportunities. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools throughout our hiring process, from the moment a candidate applies through the offer stage, to support administrative tasks and the initial review of candidate materials. These tools help us organize, analyze, and surface relevant information efficiently, but they do not make hiring decisions. All candidate materials—including applications, resumes, assessments, and interview feedback—are reviewed and evaluated by people. All hiring decisions, including interview selection, advancement, and offers of employment, are made by humans. We use AI solely as a support tool to assist with early-stage reviews and process efficiency. We do not use AI in ways that discriminate based on protected characteristics, nor do we use ZIP codes or similar data to target or exclude protected groups. Our hiring practices are designed to be fair, consistent, and aligned with equal employment opportunity standards. Compensation: If hired for this position, the base salary range is $103,649 to $140,231 per year. Most new hires enter the range at a specific point based on their qualifications and the role level. For this position, the standard starting salary is $121,940, which is based on meeting the minimum requirement of 8 years of relevant experience. If you have more than 8 years of directly relevant experience, your starting salary may be adjusted higher within the range, up to a maximum of $129,779. This approach ensures that candidates with additional experience beyond the minimum are recognized in the initial salary offer. Benefits: 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual employees. Additional premium costs are covered 60% by Leading Educators for partners and dependents on medical, dental, and vision plans. 4% matching 401k plan, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare and commuter expenses, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Benefits are valued at or above $9,000 for employees. Time Off: - First three years of employment, full time staff accrue 22 days a year. - Five additional days are accrued after the third and sixth year of employment. - Leading Educators also offer 16 additional paid days off for various holidays, including three floating holidays staff may use at their discretion. Equal Opportunity Employment Leading Educators is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Apply: https://leadingeducators.org/careers/opportunities #LI-SH1

What We Do At Leading Educators (LE), we know that excellent teaching is the most important driver of student success. The moment a student steps foot in the classroom, their ability to learn depends on how prepared their teacher is to convey complex content knowledge as engaging, student-centered lessons that help students learn deeply and apply their thinking to the real world. That’s a big lift, and teachers often do this alone. As a national nonprofit, we partner with school systems to overcome persistent instructional challenges, foster intentional collaboration and adult learning by design, and ignite new possibilities through systemic solutions at the intersection of teaching, talent, and technology. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with educators at every level of the education system to strengthen their instructional and leadership practices, bring a vision for excellent instruction to life with consistency, and ultimately ensure that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Through direct support, strategic advising, innovation pilots, and best-in-class research, we help educators shape a future where every student can thrive. Learn more about our work at leadingeducators.org. Internal and External Candidate Application Deadline: Sunday, April 12th 5pm CST Position The Managing Director of Institutional Giving is a transformational leadership opportunity for a seasoned fundraising strategist ready to shape the future of Leading Educators' philanthropic impact. In this role, you'll own the vision, strategy, and execution of a multi-million dollar institutional fundraising portfolio, driving both national systems-level initiatives and place-based community investments that directly fuel student outcomes and organizational growth. You'll lead a high-performing team of Institutional Giving Directors while personally stewarding the organization's most strategic funder relationships—including executive-level partnerships with our President, CEO, and Senior Vice President of Development. This is a role that demands both strategic thinking and disciplined execution: you'll set institutional fundraising priorities, drive revenue performance, and build the systems and culture that enable your team to consistently deliver excellence in funder engagement, proposal development, and relationship management. Operating at the intersection of strategy, revenue ownership, and organizational alignment, you'll navigate complex institutional landscapes, translate compelling programmatic narratives into fundable opportunities, and ensure that Leading Educators' most ambitious goals are resourced by partners who share our vision. This role requires a leader who can balance big-picture strategy with hands-on accountability, inspire and develop talent, and drive cross-functional collaboration across Development, Programs, Finance, and Executive Leadership. Do you have expertise in… - Leading institutional fundraising strategy and managing large, diversified portfolios across multiple regions and funder types (private foundations, corporations, public funders)? - Building and coaching high-performing development teams, with a track record of setting clear expectations, providing meaningful feedback, and driving accountability for results? - Securing substantial, multi-year institutional investments and demonstrating consistent revenue growth in mission-driven environments? - Translating complex programmatic work into compelling funding narratives and high-quality proposals that resonate with institutional funders? Do you enjoy… - Working at the strategic level while maintaining hands-on accountability for outcomes and direct funder relationships? - Building systems, processes, and workflows that strengthen team effectiveness and organizational capacity? - Partnering cross-functionally with program, finance, and executive leaders to align fundraising with broader organizational priorities? - Mentoring and developing emerging leaders, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement? If you've answered affirmatively to these questions and meet the following prerequisites, we urge you to seize this opportunity. This role calls for the following: - 10+ years of progressive experience in institutional fundraising or development within mission-driven organizations - Demonstrated success leading institutional fundraising strategy and managing high-performing teams - Strong track record of securing large, multi-year institutional investments from private, corporate, and/or public funders - Experience managing complex portfolios across regions or place-based contexts - Exceptional communication skills, including advanced proposal and grant writing expertise - Strong ability to translate complex programmatic work into clear, compelling funding strategies and narratives - Experience partnering cross-functionally with program, finance, and executive leadership - High level of strategic thinking, organization, and execution in fast-paced environments - Demonstrated commitment to improving outcomes for students and supporting the mission of Leading Educators Travel Requirements - This is a remote position requires moderate travel - National travel for org retreats, programming, job related travel, or professional development - Outside of the above mentioned travel, this person will work from a home office that must be located anywhere within the U.S. Questions? We’re here to help. If you have questions about this role or about our hiring process at any point, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at talent@leadingeducators.org. This inbox is monitored regularly, and we aim to respond within two business days. To ensure your question receives a thoughtful and timely response, we kindly ask that you refrain from emailing individual staff members or members of our HR team directly. The best way to connect with us is always through talent@leadingeducators.org. Why Work at Leading Educators? Imagine being part of an organization where your ideas and perspectives are highly valued. At Leading Educators, we believe in fostering individual strengths, encouraging personal growth, and embracing innovative ideas. If you thrive in a remote working environment, with the added excitement of travel, we're the perfect fit for you. By joining us, you become part of a powerful community of peers nationwide. Regardless of your location, you possess the power to make a significant impact on both students and teachers who rely on us daily. Join Leading Educators and play an integral part in shaping the future of education. Learn About Our Mission & Values: Mission: Leading Educators partners with school systems to sustain the teaching, leadership, and conditions for every student to succeed in school and in life. Values: - Build on strengths: We affirm and begin with the unique and collective talents, experiences, and wisdom of ourselves and others. - Continuously learn: We develop ourselves and others. We apply new learning and deepened self-awareness to our relationships and practices. - Prioritize people: We build trust and reflect on the impact of different perspectives and experiences. - Champion success for all: We re-imagine structures, habits, and mindsets to ensure every learner has access to evidence-based learning opportunities. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools throughout our hiring process, from the moment a candidate applies through the offer stage, to support administrative tasks and the initial review of candidate materials. These tools help us organize, analyze, and surface relevant information efficiently, but they do not make hiring decisions. All candidate materials—including applications, resumes, assessments, and interview feedback—are reviewed and evaluated by people. All hiring decisions, including interview selection, advancement, and offers of employment, are made by humans. We use AI solely as a support tool to assist with early-stage reviews and process efficiency. We do not use AI in ways that discriminate based on protected characteristics, nor do we use ZIP codes or similar data to target or exclude protected groups. Our hiring practices are designed to be fair, consistent, and aligned with equal employment opportunity standards. Compensation: - If hired for this position, the base salary range is $156,808 to $217,686 per year. Most new hires enter the range at a specific point based on their qualifications and the role level. For this position, the standard starting salary is $184,480, which is based on meeting the minimum requirement of 8 years of relevant experience. - If you have more than 8 years of directly relevant experience, your starting salary may be adjusted higher within the range, up to a maximum starting salary of $196,339. This approach ensures that candidates with additional experience beyond the minimum are recognized in the initial salary offer. Benefits: 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual employees. Additional premium costs are covered 60% by Leading Educators for partners and dependents on medical, dental, and vision plans. 4% matching 401k plan, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare and commuter expenses, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Benefits are valued at or above $9,000 for employees. Time Off: - First three years of employment, full time staff accrue 22 days a year. - Five additional days are accrued after the third and sixth year of employment. - Leading Educators also offer 16 additional paid days off for various holidays, including three floating holidays staff may use at their discretion. Equal Opportunity Employment Leading Educators is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Apply: https://leadingeducators.org/careers/opportunities #LI-SH1

What We Do At Leading Educators (LE), we know that excellent teaching is the most important driver of student success. The moment a student steps foot in the classroom, their ability to learn depends on how prepared their teacher is to convey complex content knowledge as engaging, student-centered lessons that help students learn deeply and apply their thinking to the real world. That’s a big lift, and teachers often do this alone. As a national nonprofit, we partner with school systems to overcome persistent instructional challenges, foster intentional collaboration and adult learning by design, and ignite new possibilities through systemic solutions at the intersection of teaching, talent, and technology. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with educators at every level of the education system to strengthen their instructional and leadership practices, bring a vision for excellent instruction to life with consistency, and ultimately ensure that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Through direct support, strategic advising, innovation pilots, and best-in-class research, we help educators shape a future where every student can thrive. Learn more about our work at leadingeducators.org. Internal and External Candidate Application Deadline: Sunday, April 12th 5pm CST Position The Development Operations Manager is the backbone of Leading Educators' fundraising engine—a detail-oriented operations professional who translates strategic priorities into flawless execution. In this role, you'll own the systems, data, and workflows that enable our Development team to focus on what they do best: building relationships and securing transformational investments for students. Working closely with the Director of Development Operations, you'll manage our CRM infrastructure, maintain data integrity, conduct prospect research, and generate the insights and reports that drive strategic decision-making across the team. This is a role that demands precision, problem-solving, and a commitment to continuous improvement. You'll identify gaps in our processes, recommend solutions, and implement changes that reduce friction and increase team effectiveness—all while supporting frontline fundraisers with the tools and information they need to succeed. Beyond systems and data, you'll be a strategic enabler of our fundraising culture. You'll maintain our shared knowledge resources, support high-impact funder events, coordinate engagement opportunities, and serve as a trusted partner to Development leadership and program teams. This role requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages competing priorities with grace, and takes pride in the accuracy and usability of their work. Do you have expertise in… - Managing CRM systems (Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or similar platforms) with strong data entry standards, reporting capabilities, and system maintenance experience? - Conducting prospect research, including identifying, qualifying, and developing compelling profiles for potential funders? - Generating reports and tracking data that support fundraising strategy, portfolio management, and leadership decision-making? - Managing operational workflows in nonprofit development environments, including gift processing, pipeline management, and donor tracking? Do you enjoy… - Working with data and systems to create clarity, accuracy, and actionable insights for your team? - Supporting frontline fundraisers by removing obstacles and providing them with the tools and information they need to succeed? - Organizing and maintaining shared resources, documentation, and knowledge systems with clear structure and accessibility? - Identifying inefficiencies and recommending process improvements that strengthen team effectiveness and organizational capacity? If you've answered affirmatively to these questions and meet the following prerequisites, we urge you to seize this opportunity. This role calls for the following: - 3-5 years of related experience in development operations, fundraising operations, or nonprofit operations environments - Demonstrated experience working within a nonprofit development or fundraising team, supporting pipeline management, reporting, and donor systems - Strong experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or similar platforms, including data entry standards, reporting, and system maintenance - Proven ability to maintain high standards of data accuracy, integrity, and usability across systems - Experience conducting prospect research, including identifying, qualifying, and developing profiles for potential funders - Ability to translate research and data into clear, actionable insights for fundraisers and leadership - Strong working knowledge of data tracking, pipeline reporting, and performance monitoring - Proficiency in tools such as Salesforce, Asana or other project management systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Google Drive - Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and systems simultaneously - High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all aspects of work - Experience managing shared resources, documentation, or knowledge systems with clear organization, version control, and accessibility standards - Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams - Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with leadership direction and team priorities - Experience in the K-12 education sector or familiarity with the education nonprofit landscape preferred Travel Requirements - This is a remote position requires moderate travel - National travel for org retreats, programming, job related travel, or professional development - Outside of the above mentioned travel, this person will work from a home office that must be located anywhere within the U.S. Questions? We’re here to help. If you have questions about this role or about our hiring process at any point, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at talent@leadingeducators.org. This inbox is monitored regularly, and we aim to respond within two business days. To ensure your question receives a thoughtful and timely response, we kindly ask that you refrain from emailing individual staff members or members of our HR team directly. The best way to connect with us is always through talent@leadingeducators.org. Why Work at Leading Educators? Imagine being part of an organization where your ideas and perspectives are highly valued. At Leading Educators, we believe in fostering individual strengths, encouraging personal growth, and embracing innovative ideas. If you thrive in a remote working environment, with the added excitement of travel, we're the perfect fit for you. By joining us, you become part of a powerful community of peers nationwide. Regardless of your location, you possess the power to make a significant impact on both students and teachers who rely on us daily. Join Leading Educators and play an integral part in shaping the future of education. Learn About Our Mission & Values: Mission: Leading Educators partners with school systems to sustain the teaching, leadership, and conditions for every student to succeed in school and in life. Values: - Build on strengths: We affirm and begin with the unique and collective talents, experiences, and wisdom of ourselves and others. - Continuously learn: We develop ourselves and others. We apply new learning and deepened self-awareness to our relationships and practices. - Prioritize people: We build trust and reflect on the impact of different perspectives and experiences. - Champion success for all: We re-imagine structures, habits, and mindsets to ensure every learner has access to evidence-based learning opportunities. Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools throughout our hiring process, from the moment a candidate applies through the offer stage, to support administrative tasks and the initial review of candidate materials. These tools help us organize, analyze, and surface relevant information efficiently, but they do not make hiring decisions. All candidate materials—including applications, resumes, assessments, and interview feedback—are reviewed and evaluated by people. All hiring decisions, including interview selection, advancement, and offers of employment, are made by humans. We use AI solely as a support tool to assist with early-stage reviews and process efficiency. We do not use AI in ways that discriminate based on protected characteristics, nor do we use ZIP codes or similar data to target or exclude protected groups. Our hiring practices are designed to be fair, consistent, and aligned with equal employment opportunity standards. Compensation: - If hired for this position, the base salary range is $70,920 to $90,272 per year. Most new hires enter the range at a specific point based on their qualifications and the role level. For this position, the standard starting salary is $80,600, which is based on meeting the minimum requirement of 3-5 years of relevant experience. - If you have more than 5 years of directly relevant experience, your starting salary may be adjusted higher within the range, up to a maximum starting salary of $84,745. This approach ensures that candidates with additional experience beyond the minimum are recognized in the initial salary offer. Benefits: 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual employees. Additional premium costs are covered 60% by Leading Educators for partners and dependents on medical, dental, and vision plans. 4% matching 401k plan, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare and commuter expenses, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Benefits are valued at or above $9,000 for employees. Time Off: - First three years of employment, full time staff accrue 22 days a year. - Five additional days are accrued after the third and sixth year of employment. - Leading Educators also offer 16 additional paid days off for various holidays, including three floating holidays staff may use at their discretion. Equal Opportunity Employment Leading Educators is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Apply: https://leadingeducators.org/careers/opportunities #LI-SH1