Senior Director of Programs and Partnerships

EdPrep Partners • Full-time • Remote (United States) • 1d ago

EdPrep Partners: A National Center for Quality Teacher Preparation

Overview

Every child deserves an excellent educator. Let's give them one.

EdPrep Partners is a national technical assistance center and non-profit working to dramatically improve the quality of teacher preparation across the country. We partner with educator preparation programs, state agencies, districts, funders, and technical assistance providers to strengthen teacher preparation programming, elevate candidate development, diversify pathways, and implement data-driven improvement strategies that ensure every teacher candidate is ready on day one.

We are seeking a Senior Director of Programs and Partnerships to lead our robust program diagnostic reviews, provide on-the-ground technical assistance, and steward key partnerships to dramatically improve educator preparation nationwide. This role will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Director of Technical Assistance, and implementation teams to drive meaningful change alongside our educator preparation program and district partners. The candidate brings deep expertise in teacher preparation, a systems-thinking mindset, and the ability to lead complex engagements from diagnostic to scaled and sustainable improvement. This role leads the work that helps programs see clearly, act boldly, and improve sustainably, at scale.

Let's make teacher preparation better together.

Core Responsibilities

Program Diagnostics and Technical Assistance Leadership

● Lead the design, facilitation, and delivery of EdPrep Partners' program diagnostic reviews, including team coordination; collection, synthesis & analysis, and meaningful communication of data; and the development of actionable, prioritized recommendations for dramatically improving the quality of teacher preparation in the programs we serve.

● Co-plan, lead, and implement technical assistance engagements alongside teams, ensuring coordinated and strategic planning, execution, and partner support across each phase of implementation.

● Translate diagnostic findings into tailored improvement plans aligned with EdPrep Partners' Performance Framework, 14 Levers of Quality Teacher Preparation, and research-backed approaches to teacher preparation and technical assistance.

● Model and build the capacity of EdPrep Partners' team members, EPP faculty, clinical supervisors, and preparation leaders in high-leverage candidate development and organizational change management practices.

● Supervise and coordinate project teams, including reviewers and specialists engaged in diagnostic and technical assistance work, ensuring high-quality implementation, fidelity, and rigor across all implementations.

Project Management and Internal Coordination

● Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and milestones across diagnostic and technical assistance workstreams.

● Train and support staff on diagnostic and technical assistance, design, and delivery.

● Establish internal routines, planning structures, and feedback & quality assurance systems to ensure consistency and excellence across engagements.

● Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to align diagnostic, technical assistance, pathway design & implementation, and data initiatives—supporting EdPrep Partners' integrated technical assistance approaches and model.

Partnership Strategy and Relationship Management

● Cultivate and strengthen relationships with key partners committed to dramatically improving the quality of teacher preparation across states and regions—including state education agencies, philanthropic funders, educator preparation programs, school districts, and fellow technical assistance providers.

● Represent EdPrep Partners in national networks, policy dialogues, learning communities, and convenings to elevate our work, amplify the efforts of others, and foster strategic alignment across the field.

● Lead onboarding, scope development, and ongoing communication with partner organizations to ensure a shared vision, clear expectations, and a focus on scale and sustainability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration, Thought Partnership, and Strategic Execution

● Collaborate with internal team members to align diagnostic, technical assistance, data, and pathway diversification strategies across projects.

● Lead and support proposal development, funder engagement, and strategic planning for both new and existing initiatives.

● Partner with EdPrep Partners' leadership and implementation teams to shape and expand the national portfolio through strategic planning and external engagement.

● Lead and contribute to the development of tools, capacity-building structures, and professional learning that strengthen EdPrep Partners' diagnostic and technical assistance infrastructure.

● Codify and scale effective practices to ensure consistent, high-quality implementation across engagements.

● Participate in internal leadership structures to refine organizational strategy, mentor team members, and support continuous improvement.

● Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support the organization's mission and operational excellence.

Qualifications

We recognize that great candidates bring varied experiences and strengths. Successful candidates will likely demonstrate the following:

● Deep knowledge of educator preparation, including program design, coursework, teacher educator practices, clinical experiences, quality coaching & feedback, pathway design, program diagnostics and/or reviews, and/or technical assistance.

● Experience leading program diagnostic reviews, supporting educator preparation program improvement, and/or structured evaluations, ideally in partnership with educator preparation programs and/or state agencies.

● Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to partner effectively with a range of stakeholders across the preparation-to-practice ecosystem.

● Experience leading cross-functional teams, developing and managing project plans, and tracking progress across multiple workstreams.

● Comfort with data-informed decision-making, including analyzing findings and drawing actionable conclusions.

● Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.

● A commitment to EdPrep Partners' mission to dramatically improve preparation quality, expand access to rigorous programs, and support effective teaching for all P–12 students.

● Experience in candidate development aligned to literacy instruction, structured literacy practices, and the Science of Reading is strongly preferred.

Additional Details

● This is a full-time, remote position based in the United States. Candidates must be able to travel regularly (approximately 50%) to support in-person engagements with educator preparation programs, state and district partners, and regional/national convenings.

● Competitive salary and benefits are offered, commensurate with experience. Compensation reflects the responsibilities of a senior leadership role within a growing nonprofit and national technical assistance center.

● This role collaborates closely with senior leaders and project teams across EdPrep Partners. We are a mission-driven, collaborative team that values transparency, accountability, and continuous learning.

● While remote, this role requires a high level of collaboration, responsiveness, and initiative, aligned with EdPrep Partners' commitment to partnership, service, and impact.

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

How to Apply

Interested candidates should complete the application form at the following link: https://dub.sh/IKFV8vL

About EdPrep Partners

Elevating Teacher Preparation. Accelerating Change.

EdPrep Partners is a national technical assistance center and non-profit. EdPrep Partners delivers a coordinated, high-impact, hands-on technical assistance model that connects diagnostics with the support to make the changes. Our approach moves beyond surface-level recommendations, embedding research-backed, scalable, and sustainable practices that most dramatically improve the quality of educator preparation—while equipping educator preparation programs, districts, state agencies, and funders with the tools and insights needed to drive systemic, lasting change.

Let's make teacher preparation better together.

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