Career Opportunities at UTRU


With headquarters in Chicago, IL, Urban Teacher Residency United is positioned at the forefront of the fastest-growing unified effort to transform teacher preparation and improve student outcomes in urban districts across America. We value the diverse range of backgrounds and professional experience our staff members bring to the organization, and encourage the same internal collaboration and candid communication that have led to the success of the greater UTRU Network.

Program Manager

The Position

UTRU is seeking an experienced professional to support its national program initiatives. The Program Manager will be responsible working with the Program Director and the Residency for Residencies Program (RRP) Director to design and deliver all UTRU programming including, but not limited to: (i) the development and revision of quality standards and the codification of the residency model; (ii) UTRU's innovative Residency for Residencies Program (RRP), which provides support to emerging districts, universities and non-profits interested in launching a residency program; (iii) consulting to emerging residency programs in key districts around the country; and (iv) the development of a professional learning community among residency programs nationally.

Responsibilities

  • Learn the intricacies of the residency model and variances between and among programs, through site visits, meetings and materials development
  • Collaborate on the revision of UTRU Standards for Quality Teacher Residency Programs to reflect new learning and innovations from research and existing programs
  • Design, write and edit curriculum materials as part of the organizations initiative to codify the residency model
  • Support the Program Director and RRP Director in the development and delivery of the 2-year RRP program
  • Act as lead consultant to new residency programs in key districts around the county by providing on-going support on all aspects of program development, both remotely and on-site
  • Facilitate goal-setting and monitor progress of new residency programs
  • Plan and deliver professional development to emerging programs, utilizing a variety of strategies to support a community of learners
  • Contribute to the UTRU intranet and website by developing, cataloging and updating materials on residency programs
  • Support the development of residency program "working groups" where promising practices among residencies can be shared and improved upon

Requisite Qualifications & Experience

    Education and Experience
  • Minimum of master's degree
  • Solid knowledge of K-12 education, with an emphasis on teacher preparation
  • Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in the field of education or project management
  • Demonstrated ability to teach adult learners
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering teaching curriculum
  • Must have classroom experience
  • Experience in teacher residency a plus
  • Experience with University school of education a plus

    • Skills and Qualifications
    • Excellent skills in analyzing and solving problems, while communicating process and results to diverse constituents; outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written
    • Ability to complete multiple responsibilities simultaneously and under time pressure
    • Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
    • Strong communication skills necessary to developing professional relationships with network partners
    • Must be willing to travel

      • Benefits and Salary
      • Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. In addition, a benefits package is included.


      To apply, send us your resume and a cover letter


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