Apprenticeship Navigator
Listed on 2026-07-09
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Education / Teaching
Bilingual, Seasonal / Summer
About Black Men Teach (BMT)
Black Men Teach is a movement and a mission — building a future where every child has the opportunity to learn from, be led by, and be inspired by a Black male educator. We recruit, prepare, and support Black men to enter and thrive in the classroom, strengthening schools and transforming communities in the process. At BMT, we’re reimagining what it means to teach, lead, and belong.
Our team is bold, innovative, and deeply rooted in purpose. We don’t just talk about change — we design it, build it, and live it every day. Our work is rooted in the belief that representation matters—and that our children’s schooling experience will never be complete without Black male teachers in the classroom.
The Apprenticeship Navigator serves as the primary relationship manager, advocate, and leadership coach for Black Men Teach participants enrolled in the Teacher Apprenticeship Minnesota program. This unique, partnership‑funded position bridges Black Men Teach and Teacher Apprenticeship Minnesota by ensuring apprentices receive holistic support, meaningful leadership development, and culturally responsive coaching throughout their apprenticeship journey.
Reporting to the Director, Collective Impact & Partnerships, this role works collaboratively with school districts, apprenticeship partners, higher education institutions, mentors, and organizational staff to strengthen apprentice persistence, leadership identity, and successful transition into the teaching profession.
The ideal candidate is a trusted relationship builder, systems navigator, and leadership coach who is passionate about developing Black educators, removing barriers to success, and strengthening educator pathways through collaboration and advocacy.
Core Responsibilities- Apprentice Navigation & Success Coaching (30%)
- Serve as the primary navigator, advocate, and support partner for Black Men Teach apprentices participating in Teacher Apprenticeship Minnesota.
- Build authentic, trusting relationships through regular coaching conversations, site visits, and individualized support.
- Guide apprentices in navigating school systems, district culture, educator preparation expectations, and workplace dynamics.
- Support apprentices experiencing challenges by coordinating timely interventions with mentors, supervisors, school leaders, and apprenticeship partners.
- Monitor apprentice engagement, persistence, and overall well‑being while proactively addressing barriers to success.
- Connect apprentices to organizational resources, professional opportunities, and support networks that promote long‑term retention.
- Leadership Development & Professional Learning (25%)
- Design and facilitate leadership development experiences that strengthen educator identity, confidence, and professional effectiveness.
- Lead cohort‑based learning experiences focused on culturally responsive leadership, communication, influence, resilience, and educational equity.
- Integrate Black Men Teach's leadership philosophy and brotherhood model into apprenticeship programming.
- Facilitate reflective conversations that encourage growth, purpose, and lifelong leadership.
- Connect apprentices to Black Men Teach leadership opportunities, professional development, and educator networks.
- Partnership Engagement & Ecosystem Collaboration (20%)
- Serve as the primary liaison between Black Men Teach, Teacher Apprenticeship Minnesota, school districts, higher education partners, mentors, and apprenticeship stakeholders.
- Strengthen collaborative relationships that improve apprentice experiences and educator pathway outcomes.
- Participate in partner meetings, district convenings, and cross‑organizational planning efforts.
- Collaborate with instructional coaches, faculty, supervisors, and mentors to ensure coordinated support for apprentices.
- Identify partnership opportunities that strengthen apprenticeship implementation and educator retention.
- Program Monitoring, Data & Continuous Improvement (10%)
- Track apprentice engagement, coaching interactions, leadership development, and program participation.
- Maintain accurate coaching documentation, partnership records, and program reports.
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