Project Manager Early LIteracy Education

Project Manager

About Teaching Matters

Teaching Matters is a national nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that every child, no matter zip code, has equitable access to great teaching. Our mission is to close the opportunity gap of a radically unequal education system for underserved and historically marginalized children. For 30 years we have supported over 1,500 schools to advance academic achievement; deepened the teaching practice of 35,000-plus teachers, and affected the learning of over 600,000 students. We bring deep knowledge, experience and a commitment to effective, research-based school and district support. We have a team of over 80 coaches which, together, have a successful history of providing professional development to thousands of educators with the overall goal of strengthening teacher effectiveness and leadership to improve student achievement.

Position summary:

Teaching Matters is seeking project and data management support with special focus on its early literacy PreK-5th grade programming needs, while also supporting data management, analysis, clean-up and reporting. The position will require meticulous documentation and tracing of the implementation of all programs to ensure quality services are provided to our clients and program goals are not only reached but that outcomes are clearly communicated.

This is a one year position beginning in July, 2024 and ending in August, 2025 with the possibility of a renewal.

Responsibilities:

The project and data manager will support:

1. Data collection and follow-up for schools in NYC as part of the NYC Reads Initiative, supporting nearly 200 schools in eight districts;

2. Collect, clean, and support some analysis of project outcome data for the VP, Chief of Staff, and Senior Director of Programs and Services (SD) for the initiative, as well as supporting the collection, cleaning, and organization of articulated requirements per the central NYCPS contracted obligations of data, dosage, and actions taken by field staff;

3. Support any follow-up of licenses, access to LMS and other platforms for clients, basic calendaring and setting up of meetings with the SD; and other supports as agreed upon and directed by the SD;

4. Manage, along with the SD and coaches, the creation of assignments and schedules for NYC Reads schools and support the daily administrative tasks required for reporting (timecards, vendor logs and other data collection)

5. Support and lead compiling of information on the initiative for the SD and Associate Director staff in preparation of meetings with central NYCPS staff and district staff members.

6. Within this scope of work, ensure:

   1. All project requirements are delivered on-time, within scope and aligned to reporting requirements;

   2. Creation of a detailed project plan to track progress;

   3. The use of appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs and to measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques;

   4. Reporting and escalation to management as needed in a timely manner;

   5. Creation and maintenance of comprehensive project documentation.

7. Support the finance team with preparation of data required for payment;

8. Provide, with support and under the direction of the data team, data collection and clean up, management, and analysis for other key projects and initiatives as appropriate.

Operations Manager Experience Requirements:

• At least 3 to 4 years experience in project management or a similar role. An associate’s or bachelor's degree or similar is preferred.

• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information, and develop alternative solutions.

• Ability to manage difficult situations, respond promptly to customer needs and meet commitments.

• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Ability to communicate in a professional manner at all times with end users, customers, vendors, and teammates, including senior management.

• Experience with industry software such as HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar.

• Proven written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to interact with a diverse work team.

Level 5 - Manager - Salary Range: $92,887 - $112,442