Elementary Program Manager
Graduate School of Education, Stanford, California, United States

Schedule: Full-time
Job Code: 7285
Employee Status: Fixed-Term
Grade: A60
Requisition ID: 91689

PROGRAM MANAGER | ELEMENTARY
Who We Are:
The Stanford University Graduate School of Education (GSE) is a top-ranked school of education, known for its prestigious faculty, rigorous graduate degree programs, and its impact on the quality of education across the world. The GSE is committed to developing leaders in education research, practice and policy. Our community includes over 60 faculty, 400 students, 200 staff, 14,000 alumni and countless people from the local and global communities we work with and impact. The work environment is dynamic, deadline-driven, fast-paced, and energetic.

The Center to Support Excellence in Teaching (CSET), a research center within the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University, seeks a full-time Elementary Program Manager to be part of a core team leading CSET's work in the support of the launch of a new K-12 international school in China. The new K-12 school's vision, mission, curriculum and instructional approaches are grounded in the practices and mindsets of Design Thinking, based on research by Stanford Graduate School of Education Professor (Teaching) Emerita Shelley Goldman.

What You'll Do:

Working in close partnership with a team comprised of the Project Lead, Cultural Liaison, a Post Doctoral Fellow focused on Learning Differences, Senior Research Associate, and international partners, the Elementary Program Manager is responsible for translating the conceptual vision to the elementary setting, managing the development of the instructional and curriculum frameworks, and professional learning experiences for the Kindergarten through Fifth Grade community at a new international school. These will be grounded in research backed best practices of teaching and learning as well as the innovation principles of design thinking.

Core duties will include:

• Identify and recommend opportunities for new research associated with the project
• Develop and implement research data collection plan
• Contribute to and inform on strategic program planning and related funding
• Contribute to outreach strategy related to program communications in later phases of the work
• Closely work with project team

The Elementary Program Manager will be responsible for leading a team to:

• Develop a K-5 instructional framework guided by Common Core standards
• Develop K-5 curriculum frameworks in 4 core content areas (literature and writing, math, science, social studies)
• Develop 4 sample K-5 curriculum units
• Conceptualize, design, and facilitate a K-5 teacher professional learning experience that includes an intensive institute and an instructional coaching plan
• Infuse the core practices of design thinking into the instructional and curriculum frameworks, and professional learning experiences

What You'll Bring:

We are seeking someone who is creative, highly collaborative, comfortable with iteration and ambiguity, and willing to work on a team. The Elementary Program Manager has the skills of project management, curriculum design and evaluation, and communication to work with multiple stakeholders. This person is also skilled in designing and creating culturally-responsive professional learning experiences for K-5. As a program manager, the ideal candidate will be able to identify and think through necessary steps of a project, set deadlines, recruit consultants, and hold self and others accountable to outcomes and deadlines.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education, training, and relevant experience.

Preferred Education & Experience:

Advanced degree and at least three years of K-5 teaching
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources.
• Excellent oral, written, and analytical skills, exhibiting fluency in area of specialization.
• Ability to oversee and direct staff.
• Basic knowledge of managing budgets and developing financial plans.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Prior experience in the following areas:
• Designing and implementing research-based instructional interventions
• Professional learning experiences for instructional leaders and coaches
• International teaching experience
• Launching an international school in a fast-paced environment
• Developing curriculum
• Designing and implementing high-quality teacher professional learning experiences
• A highly collaborative and flexible approach to the work
• Advanced computer skills with a working knowledge of applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google platform.

Location:

The location of the job is flexible and can be done remotely. Must be willing to travel to China as needed for the work and as aligned with Stanford Travel policies.
Why Stanford is for You:
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives and more.

How to Apply:
We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, you must submit a cover letter and resume along with your online application. This posting will be closed on November 8, 2021.

• This is a fixed-term position for one year from the hire date (extension possible depending on performance and funding)
• Finalist must successfully complete a background check prior to working at Stanford University.
• Applicants to this position must be available to work in the United States without sponsorship for 2 years or more. OPT permit holders should confirm that they are eligible to work in the US at the Stanford GSE for two years or more.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.







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