Teaching & Learning Manager

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 Teaching & Learning Manager serves as Black Men Teach's instructional leader responsible for coaching, developing, and supporting Teaching Fellows throughout their educator journey. This role ensures Fellows receive high-quality instructional coaching, meaningful professional learning experiences, and individualized support that strengthen classroom practice, educator identity, and long-term success in the teaching profession.

Reporting to the Director of Postsecondary Success, the Teaching & Learning Manager leads the day-to-day delivery of instructional coaching, professional learning, and educator development for Teaching Fellows. Working closely with program staff, partner schools, mentor teachers, and organizational leaders, this role ensures Fellows receive consistent, high-quality instructional support from educator preparation through early-career success.

The ideal candidate is an experienced educator, instructional coach, and relationship builder who believes deeply in culturally responsive teaching, continuous learning, and developing exceptional Black male educators.

• Instructional Coaching & Educator Development (35%)
  • Provide individualized instructional coaching to Teaching Fellows, student teachers, residents, and early-career educators.
  • Design and deliver instructional coaching that is intentionally aligned with Black Men Teach's professional learning curriculum, educator development model, and instructional priorities.
  • Conduct regular classroom observations and site visits to assess instructional practice, provide actionable feedback, and support educator growth.
  • Develop individualized coaching plans aligned with educator goals, classroom performance, licensure requirements, and the Black Men Teach Tenets.
  • Facilitate practice-based coaching experiences that allow Fellows to apply, reflect, receive feedback, and refine essential instructional skills.
  • Differentiate coaching and implement targeted support strategies that strengthen educator effectiveness, advance Fellows toward proficiency in the Black Men Teach Tenets, and promote long-term retention.
• Professional Learning & Fellowship Development (25%)
  • Design, coordinate, and facilitate engaging professional learning experiences throughout the year.
  • Lead Teaching Fellowship Orientation, New Teacher Readiness, and other onboarding experiences.
  • Develop learning opportunities that strengthen instructional practice, leadership capacity, culturally responsive teaching, and professional identity.
  • Support retreats, convenings, learning communities, and cohort experiences that build belonging and collaboration.
  • Ensure all professional learning reflects Black Men Teach's instructional philosophy and organizational values.
• Instructional Excellence & Quality Assurance (15%)
  • Promote consistent, high-quality instructional practices across the Teaching Fellowship.
  • Develop and maintain coaching resources, observation tools, instructional frameworks, and educator support materials.
  • Standardize coaching practices and documentation to ensure consistency across Fellows and school sites.
  • Monitor instructional trends and recommend improvements that strengthen educator effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with program leaders to continuously enhance the quality of the Teaching Fellowship experience.
• School Partnerships & Fellow Support (10%)
  • Conduct recurring school and site visits to strengthen relationships with partner…