About TAF

Every student can achieve academic success, yet the public education system was not designed to meet students of color where they dream — instead they marginalize them and underestimate their abilities. TAF partners with school districts, educators, colleges/universities, and organizations to challenge the current public education system. We help schools create healthy and safe learning environments that center student voice and cultivate students into socially conscious and self-aware critical thinkers, problem solvers, ideators, creators, and leaders. 

Specifically, we:

• Co-manage TAF@Saghalie, our lighthouse 6th-12th grade neighborhood public school where we provide
• industry-relevant and equitable curriculum and experiences.
• Partner with public schools and coach students and staff using our successful STEMbyTAF model.
• Support and develop early-career educators of color through educational equity and liberation pedagogy.

• Give school leaders the tools to create school environments where educators of color can thrive.
• Provide professional development for teachers who are interested in using a pedagogy rooted in equity and student voice/choice.

Our approach to transforming public education is both rewarding and challenging and requires us to keep our north star focused on excellent outcomes for students. That means bringing our best every day and picking each other up when we can’t, which is why since 1996 we’ve maintained a family friendly, entrepreneurial, collaborative environment where staff can bring their entire selves and their ideas to work every day.

Position Overview 

The Network for EdWork Department includes the Martinez Fellowship Program (for early-career BIPOC teachers), the Education EnCounter Program (for mid-career BIPOC leaders), and the Ally Engagement Program (for white leaders). The Program Manager will work in close partnership with the Martinez Fellowship Senior Program Manager and the NWEW Director to support BIPOC educators across Washington State with a specific focus on high school pathways including high school teacher academies, CTE education classes). The role takes primary ownership of the inaugural Young Educator’s Summit and will cultivate ongoing relationships with high school teacher academies across WA state, specifically the Puget Sound, through the LEADER Grant initiative awarded to TAF. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, and relationship-driven professional with a passion for racial equity and educator development. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Professional Development & Program Design 
• Take primary ownership of planning, coordinating, and facilitating the Young Educator’s Summit in partnership with the University of Washington - Tacoma. 
• Build and steward relationships with high school teacher academies, serving as a primary point of contact to deepen partnerships, align programming, and increase recruitment and retention of BIPOC educators into the teaching profession 
• Curate workshops and learning experiences in collaboration with TAF team members, including materials and resources that support young educators in building an “imagination for education,” and build racial literacy 
• Co-create and co-facilitate workshop series for teacher academy classes in Highline and Tacoma School Districts  
• Support Martinez Fellowship’s Sr. Program Manager in developing quarterly seminars and the annual Summit, focused on racial equity, healing-centered practices, and educator professional development 

Partnerships & Collaboration 

• Support, recruit, and maintain strategic partnerships with school districts, high schools, universities, and community organizations to facilitate transitions along the teacher pathway from high school to teacher education programs 
• Coordinate, plan, and execute the inaugural Young Educator’s Summit with support of the NWEW Program Coordinator, Martiez Fellowship Sr. Program Manager, NWEW Director, and UWT partners 
• Co-lead planning, facilitation, and execution of the annual Martinez Fellowship Summit alongside the Sr. Program Manager  
• Support cohort check-ins and Fellow engagement as directed by the Martinez Fellowship Sr. Program Manager 
• Support St. Program Manager with Fellow recruitment, including information sessions and interviews. 
• Collaborate with the NWEW team on executing the annual Convening conference that centers the experiences of BIPOC educators 
• Support and attend broader TAF events including Luncheon, Summer Institute, and STEM Expo 
• Partner with marketing and development teams to create outreach materials and digital content that highlight program impact and promote teacher pathway opportunities 
• Establish and maintain a trustful, confidential, and non-evaluative relationship with students to help develop their autonomy and success as aspiring teachers  

Program Management & Evaluation 

• Oversee and develop the high school pathways program - a branch of the Martinez Fellowship program that will include partnerships with districts and University of Washington – Tacoma (UWT)  
• Collect, analyze, and report on qualitative and quantitative data to assess program effectiveness, identify areas for growth, and demonstrate impact as a LEADER grant initiative 
• Manage program budget, monitor expenses, and coordinate resource allocation to ensure efficient and effective deliver 
• Prepare required program documentation including quarterly and annual reports, work plans, and evaluation summaries 

Equity & Culture 

• Model and champion racial equity and anti-racist principles in all program activities and relationships 
• Facilitate courageous conversations around race, identity, and systemic inequities among educators and stakeholders 
• Participate actively in internal racial equity training and contribute to cultivate an inclusive, supportive workplace culture at TAF 
• Advocate for the needs of BIPOC educators and students within the education ecosystem 

Travel 

• Travel within Washington State as needed, including eastern and rural regions 

Qualifications

• 3–5 year's experience in education or non-profit organizations 
• Knowledge of Washington State K–12 system 
• Strong facilitation and project management skills 
• Strong networking and collaboration skills to create and maintain community partnerships  
• Experience in event planning and coordination 
• Deep commitment to racial justice, liberatory education, and healing-centered practices 

Preferred: 

• 1-3 years of secondary classroom experience 
• Master’s degree in education or related field 
• Experience engaging with high school teacher academies or university teacher pathway programs 
• Skilled in digital tools for program management and communication. 
• Bilingual or multilingual fluency is a plus 

Benefits 

• Employer-paid medical and vision insurance 
• Individual Retirement Account (IRA) 
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and 2 organization-wide wellness weeks 
• 4-day, workweek schedule (hybrid) 
• Professional development opportunities  

To Apply 

Please submit a resume and cover letter highlighting your passion for racial equity, experience with youth programs or education pathways, and how you would contribute to developing the next generation of educators.