Reporting to the Arkansas Executive Director, you will provide program management support for two primary initiatives: (1) The Policy Fellowship and (2) Expanding the Network. The Policy Fellowship is designed to equip teachers statewide to understand policy-making processes and their classroom implications. Throughout the Policy Fellowship, teacher leaders receive monthly training and various opportunities to influence policies at school, district, and state levels, effecting meaningful change within schools and the broader education system. The Network consists of various education stakeholders who provide input on critical educational matters within the state and engage them in advocacy endeavors to enhance the teaching profession and student outcomes. Read more about Teach Plus Arkansas .
As Program Coordinator, you will work closely with the Executive Director to facilitate learning and assist the teacher leaders (Fellows) in conducting action research that culminates in published recommendations. You will also play a crucial part in relationship-building, recruitment, and outreach, as well as in supporting the expansion of the Arkansas Network by designing and coordinating engagement opportunities that enhance professional growth, collaboration, and advocacy efforts of the Fellowship. Responsibilities include the following:
Execute the recruitment and selection process, in partnership with the Program and Operations team, to ensure a high-quality and diverse applicant pool for the Policy Fellowship. This includes targeted outreach activities through multiple media across the state, in-person and virtual presentations, webinars, etc. Support to the Arkansas Executive Director in leading monthly training sessions and twice-yearly retreats by: preparing content, assigned readings, lectures, and guest speakers; co-leading sessions and group discussions; and project management of working groups; supporting the implementation of internal evaluations and surveys that track the progress and impact of our programs; editing and offering feedback to teachers as they write op-eds and publications, by providing research input, analyzing legislative activity, and fact-checking data. Coordinate and attend legislative and executive hearings and meetings at the Capitol and DESE, support preparation, and accompany teachers to legislator visits and public comments. Write content for monthly newsletters and social media outlets and develop messaging for marketing and recruitment materials to engage alumni and new network members. In partnership with the Executive Director, manage relationships and coordinate opportunities that help grow the network; attend and participate in community and coalition meetings; and mobilize teachers for impact opportunities and visibility
