Managing Director, Leadership Development

TEAM: National Team - Corps Member and Alumni Leadership Development (CMALD)

REPORTS TO: Both the SMD, Leadership Development, Adelaida Castillo AND the Regional Point of Contact

LOCATION: Must be located in San Antonio geographic area

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications are due by December 15, 2025, by 11:59 PM ET. Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As a Managing Director, Leadership Development (MDLD), you will coach a cohort of corps members (CMs) to lead transformational classrooms, grounded in our universal program model and your region’s 2030 vision. You will support CMs from the moment they join Teach For America, helping them grow their instructional practice and leadership identity while navigating the broader ecosystem of schools, partners, and communities. Through deep, individualized coaching, data-informed decision-making, and strong partnerships, you will ensure that every CM in your cohort can drive meaningful outcomes for students today—and emerge from their two-year commitment with clarity about their long-term impact as alumni. No two weeks will look the same, and no job description can fully capture the adaptability, complexity, and depth this role requires. What we can promise: meaningful work, growth, and the chance to support emerging leaders who will help bring about One Day.

In collaboration with regional and national partners, you’ll lead community-building efforts, facilitate coaching spaces, and contribute to the design and execution of practicum experiences. You’ll also partner closely with your regional team to develop a CM placement strategy aligned with 2030 goals and build strong relationships with schools, districts, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and support. Using tools like CLASS, student surveys, and achievement data, you'll help CMs reflect on their practice and build personalized learning plans that drive both student outcomes and leadership growth. Beyond coaching, you’ll help implement our universal program model by managing key systems and analyzing data across your cohort, region, and national hub to inform strategy and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate is a strong relationship-builder with leadership coaching experience, an impact-centered approach, and a systems-level understanding of the CM ecosystem. You are skilled at managing multiple work streams, using data to drive decisions, and working both collaboratively and independently toward bold outcomes for students and corps members alike.

A WEEK IN THE LIFE

No two weeks in the MDLD role will look exactly the same! Over the course of the two-year corps member experience, the MDLD supports teachers through key milestones that evolve with the academic calendar. Your work will flex across seasons — from onboarding new corps members to coaching current ones — all in service of helping students in San Antonio reach their full potential.

Our region is working toward the San Antonio 2030 goal: By 2030, twice as many children in San Antonio’s urban core will be college-ready, indicating they are on a path to economic mobility and a future filled with possibility. The MDLD plays a vital role in realizing this goal by helping corps members develop the skills, mindsets, and leadership needed to drive meaningful results for students.

During the winter and spring, you’ll focus on welcoming incoming corps members — connecting with prospective teachers, helping secure both summer and academic-year placements, and contributing to the design of pre-service learning experiences. Our teaching placements are made in collaboration with our regional partners, including KIPP Public Schools, IDEA Public Schools, San Antonio Independent School District, and Judson Independent School District.

In the summer, you’ll be onsite at a practicum site observing lessons, coaching corps members, and collaborating with both Teach For America and our school partners to ensure a successful experience for students and teachers alike.

As the academic year begins, you’ll engage in regular classroom observations, coaching conversations, and data-driven reflection cycles to support continuous growth. You’ll also collaborate closely with regional teammates to plan and deliver meaningful programming and professional development for corps members throughout the year.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

In this role you will:

• Set and execute the overall vision and strategy for coaching a cohort of CMs aligned to the universal program model and regional 2030 vision.
• Lead the development and cultivation of strong school partnerships across all cohort p