We're redefining what's possible in public education. We set out to tackle this education crisis with a groundbreaking school design that delivers a rigorous, whole-child education to students from all backgrounds. Today, as the fastest growing, highest-performing charter school network in New York, our network of 47 K-12 schools outperforms every district in the state, proving irrefutably that all children are capable of excellence.

Job Description

As the fastest growing, highest-performing charter school network in New York State, Success Academy has reimagined public education. Nationally recognized for achieving outstanding academic results for students from all backgrounds and zip codes, we have created an innovative K-12 school model that is preparing current and future generations of children with the subject mastery and skills to succeed in college and life. We now need a Program Manager, 5-12 Humanities Content Management to join our community.

The Education Institute is our engine for reimagining public education within our schools and far beyond, and brings together a powerful K-12 focus across content and design, implementation, and instructional development. 

As a critical part of our Education Institute department reporting to the Leader of K-12 Content Management, the Program Manager, 5-12 Humanities will be a results-driven leader who brings a deep understanding of the fields of History and English. The Program Manager will play an essential role in ensuring the existing Gr 5-12 Humanities program is successfully implemented and maintained, initiating and executing on initiatives that will continuously improve academic outcomes for the Humanities program and act as the primary liaison between the Network and school-based partners. With key problem-solving and project management skills, the Program Manager needs to be able to organize the work systematically and move it forward fast.  

Key responsibilities include:

• Project management of core activities of the MS and HS Content Management Humanities Team;
• Managing a team of Content Specialists in maintaining and implementing the vision for the current 5-12 History and English programs, including revising and publishing curricula and assessments, completion of data analysis for assessments, and participating in select trainings to school-based constituents; 
• Piloting key initiatives that will inform long-term changes to the academics program;
• Ownership of cross-department functions and initiatives where MS and HS Content Management is involved.

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Experience and Qualifications:

• Experience with people and team management. Strong managerial instincts;
• B.A. in English, Literature, History or a related field. Advanced Degree in English, Literature, History or a related field a bonus. 
• A least three years of experience in education. Experience in content design and educational leadership strongly preferred;  
• Understanding of the structures, requirements, and expectations of NY State Tests, Regents, and Advanced Placement ELA/English/Literature examinations and courses highly preferred;
• A demonstrated ability to design and lead projects that produce strong learning outcomes; 
• Have strong attention to detail;
• Have extremely strong writing and proofreading skills; and
• Have a strong work ethic and ability to work flexibly.

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

Our dual mission is to: Build exceptional, world-class public schools that prove children from all backgrounds can succeed in college and life; serve as a catalyst and national model for school reform, and help change public policies that prevent children from having access to opportunity.