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Manager Teaching Operations

Employer
Pearson
Location
Saint Paul
Salary
65000.00 - 75000.00 USD Annual

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Industry
Education
Role
Manager
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time
Manager Teaching Operations - ( )DescriptionAt Pearson, we're committed to a world that's always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who push the boundaries of technology. We create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world's innovations. Within the Pearson Virtual Schools (PVS) division we have reimagined K-12 education through our virtual school and curriculum offerings. Our schools, Connections Academy and Pearson Online Academy, provide a best-in-class online learning environment for K-12 students to acquire the skills and confidence they need to adapt and thrive in a changing world. We also support school districts with curriculum, teachers, and technology as they make the shift to online. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced significant disruption and transformation to the K-12 learning market. And as a result, our category has seen explosive growth and our business has experienced enormous increases in awareness and enrollments. This presents an incredible opportunity for our team to chart a ground-breaking path through this shifting environment to achieve continued success.Position Summary:NOTE: This is a fixed-term assignment, projected to end on June 30, 2022.Working from home, the Manager of Teaching Services role will focus on Pearson Virtual Schools teacher effectiveness and student success. Responsibilities for this role include teacher hiring and onboarding, professional development, daily supervision and evaluation for teachers, and departmental projects as assigned. The Manager will report to a Service Delivery Partner.Primary Responsibilities: Interview, hire, train, and supervise a team of full time and adjunct teachers who work from their homes and teach students online; Ensure and monitor teacher intervention in the case of low student participation/performance; Collaborate with PVS colleagues to develop and implement policies and procedures; Support the teacher mentoring program and lead professional development activities, as requested; Communicate and collaborate effectively with Program Managers to ensure full implementation of program policies and procedures by teachers; Conduct performance evaluations for a team of up to 30 teachers by providing high-quality written and verbal feedback on a regular basis; Ensure that teachers exhibit and maintain a high level of professionalism, instructional support, and customer service; Maintain a high level of communication with teachers, meeting at least bimonthly either individually or in small groups, to ensure compliance with departmental and program expectations, facilitate team collaboration, and to provide support; Support teachers in Career Ladder roles, and specifically oversee teacher supervisors and their direct reports, providing coaching in supervision as needed; Assist direct reports in the understanding of certification and professional development requirements and monitor to ensure completion; Assist teachers with implementing any program changes and/or new software applications; Exemplify the company's core values; and Additional duties as assigned. Pearson Virtual Schools is focused on providing a flexible work environment to its employees, including the ability to work from home on a regular basis in most positions. We believe that flexibility in work/life balance is a critical part of our culture and employee satisfaction, and we are proud to provide to our employees the ability to work from anywhere, anytime. In exchange, we require that employees have the appropriate means to work remotely, including adherence to our work at home policies regarding home office setup, including but not limited to privacy of records, technology standards, equipment standards and expectations.Pearson is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.QualificationsRequirements: Minimum of 5 years' teaching experience (virtual teaching experience preferred) Minimum of 3 years' experience supervising teachers in an academic setting Master's degree in a related field required Valid teaching credential preferred (any state) Strong leadership qualities and a commitment to accountability toward student performance outcomes Proven ability to analyze and interpret performance-based data Comfortable presenting information to both small and large groups Technologically proficient (especially with the use of Microsoft Office and Google Apps) Customer focused approach, with excellent communication skills, both oral and written Innovative and creative problem solver, with a high degree of adaptability to shift priorities Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and thrive in a fast-paced environment Team player demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues and delegate responsibility to accomplish objectives Some travel may be required Key Capabilities: Customer Centric - Acts with a strong customer mindset (both internal and external) and is a visible advocate for the customer. Builds strong relationships with customers and uses those to improve their experience and outcomes. Delivering Financial Results - A strong track record of delivering against budgets and commitments. Communications - A great communicator who engages teams and stakeholders with thoughtful delivery and messages that resonate. Building a strong team - Creates strong morale and inclusive spirit within team, Proactively addresses team performance and communication challenges and blends new people into teams when needed. Has a track record of hiring and quickly and effectively onboarding great talent. Demonstrated success developing and promoting talent. Works well in a matrix - Models collaboration, solves problems with peers, builds trust and support. Takes personal responsibility - Can be relied on to complete tasks timely and well, demonstrates "ownership" regardless of the outcome, proactive in exploring and leveraging new opportunities. Note: The anticipated starting salary range for Colorado-based individuals expressing interest in this position is $65,000 - 75,000 per year.Benefits available to eligible employees can be seen at: Location : US-RE-RemoteWork Locations :US-RemoteRemoteJob : Learning DeliveryOrganization : North America ConnectionsEmployee Status : Fixed TermJob Type : StandardJob Level : ManagerShift : Day JobTravel : NoJob Posting : Sep 1, 2021Job Unposting : OngoingSchedule: : Full-time RegularReq ID:

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