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 learning 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.

TAF is seeking passionate, dedicated individuals who want more than just a job - they want an opportunity to be their authentic selves while leaving a legacy of elevating students and teachers of color in education. TAF is rooted in equity, with a collaborative nature where continuous learning is valued. At TAF, you'll have the chance to co-create with like-minded changemakers and share your unique gifts to support students and teachers in a joyful, equitable culture. Work-life balance is important at TAF, as we support team members in pursuing their passions while making a meaningful impact. Ignite your purpose and join something special!

Position Overview:

Our commitment to collaborate with corporate partners, volunteers, and students enables us to expand and enhance our science and technology. As a part of the technical arm of TAF, we continuously seek opportunities to develop innovative curriculum and strategies that support student learning and growth.

The TAF Teacher-Scientist Partnership (TSP Program Manager reports directly to the Director of Technology and works closely with TAF's Education Team staff and partner site administration and staff. This individual needs to have a knack for technology, the desire to work with students, corporate and community partners.   

The TSP Program Manager is responsible for developing course curriculum, building and developing volunteer opportunities, scheduling and structuring classes, and workshops for various TSP courses on campus and managing the TSP program coordinator(s). They will also source and manage industry volunteers, recruit students, and coordinate with teachers and administration. 

The TSP Program Manager will lead the efforts to expand the vision of the program. In addition, they will develop indicators of success and create evaluation metrics, create and implement programmatic goals, design and deliver professional development, and document the program’s implementation and growth. This person will drive the vision forward to expand the program to give all student the opportunity to enter an industry with a science connected pipeline. 

• Create program overview, evaluation metrics and indicators of success 
• Prepare, modify, and file reports and documentation as necessary, including weekly summaries of activities and incidents,      post-program overviews, recommendations for future services, and analysis of overall program effectiveness. 
• Source and manage course aligned volunteers throughout the year 
• Identify related TSP course opportunities, both during and after school 
• Oversee the implementation of the TSP curriculum in multiple classes at various sites which will require active teaching  
• Expand and implement scaling strategy for new scientific pathways and Elementary Transformation Network partners 
• Collaborate with teachers and administration to identify appropriate classes to engage with, evaluate program effectiveness and serve as point of contact between volunteer and staff 
• Manage and foster relationships between volunteers, teachers, administration, and staff 
• Identify students’ professional and college interests to improve student matches with TSP opportunities and classes 

 Hardware, Software and Network

• Communicate needed network and cloud infrastructure maintenance and growth to Director of Technology
• Research and keep current software and hardware needed to execute programs

 Professional Development

• Coordinate School Based Professional Development for TSP Volunteers
• Create Annual plan for TSP Volunteers' Professional Development

Operations

• Develop, organize, and keep documentation/database for participants and partners 
• Support the program evaluation process with TAF's data analyst to evaluate impact and effectiveness of programming (e.g. data collection, analysis, and reporting)
• Complete required program paperwork (e.g. quarterly, mid-year and annual project reports)
• Management of project elements, including, but not limited to, schedule, cost, resources, and risk:
  •             Program Charter
  •             Curriculum and Syllabus
  •             Risks and issues
  •             Financial implications
  •             Cost benefit analysis
  •             Organizational value
  •             Complete and update annual work plan dashboard

 Building Relationships and Collaboration

• Builds trusting relationships with teachers and school administration to enable discussion, reflection, and inquiry around the use of technology
• Willingness to coordinate and supervisor off-site TSP experiences
• Fosters effective and reliable communication between school administration, TAF Staff and the TSP Scientist and Designers to relay information and responds to emerging needs
• Collaborate and support other TAF teams as needed
• Work with community partners (SME's) to effectively create, build and execute programs
• Build strong multi-sector partnerships with various organizations to deliver a vast array of program topics.
• Work with the organizations to ensure volunteers are and reflect the students in which they will be working with

Lifelong Learner 

• Consistently seeks new experiences and opportunities for learning 
• Demonstrates deep reflection both verbally and in written form

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associates of Arts (A.A.) degree in Engineering or a related technical field
• Alternatively, a minimum of (3) years of relevant industry experience
• Experience working in education or an education focused non-profit
• Experience teaching youth
• Coding experience

QUALIFICATIONS

• Openness to participate in Racial Equity to recognize personal bias and improve performance through a racial equity lens   
• Demonstrated research skills 
• A self-starter, data and deadline driven, and ability to multi-task with solid organizational and time-management skills   
• Excellent organizational, project management and communication skills  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively  
• Ability to work independently with little supervision   
• Ability to pay attention to details  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Database management experience   
• Good entrepreneurial work ethic and a desire to “get the job done”  
• Pass all required criminal and child abuse background checks   
• Possess a valid Washington State Driver's license  

 BENEFITS

• 100% Paid Healthcare for employee and dependents up to 19yr 
• Individual Retirement Account 
• (2) Additional whole-staff wellness weeks off  
• Paid Vacation and SickLeave 

HOW TO APPLY:

Forward resume and cover letter to the Attention of HR at tafjobs@techaccess.org. Your cover letter should express why you’re interested in this role and address the following questions: 

1. What does it mean for you to have a commitment to anti-racism? 

1. How have you demonstrated that commitment and how would you see yourself demonstrating it at TAF?  

For more information visit our website at www.techaccess.org/careers.  No phone calls please. 

TAF is a proud equal opportunity employer that follows the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and follows guidelines to select the best qualified person for each position within the organization. No employee or applicant will be discriminated origin, age, or other physical or mental disability.