Associate Director of Talent Development (26-27)

Alpha Public Schools is a network of four public charter schools committed to providing access to an outstanding education. Join us as we prepare students in TK-12th grade for success in college and career. 

Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. Guided by the belief that our students belong in college, we ensure safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments to help our students thrive. What sets us apart is the very thing that makes us who we are – our community. Alpha was founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students. We maintain a strong connection to our community and engage families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education to our students. 

The Associate Director of Talent Development at Alpha Public Schools will uphold and model both our vision of adult learning and our instructional coaching approach. This role is pivotal in operationalizing our theory of change with adult development as a key lever for accelerating student learning. Additionally, this role will support the integration of professional learning and performance management by holding accountability for implementation of learning and aligning systems and structures. Collaborating closely with the Principal Director of Talent Development as well as members of the HR team and Schools team, the Associate Director will ensure cohesive and impactful professional growth opportunities for instructional staff and leaders.

• Uphold Alpha’s approach to PD design and facilitation, ensuring consistency and quality across all sessions.
• Own the content development and facilitation of ~2 professional learning opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Principal Director of Talent Development on content development and facilitation of additional professional learning opportunities, based on departmental capacity and programming calendar.
• Support or lead content development for all-staff programming and for summer learning.
• Partner with network leaders (e.g., Managing Director of Academics, Director of School Operations) to align professional learning with Alpha’s approach.
• Utilize data and feedback to continuously improve professional learning programs and ensure they meet the evolving needs of staff and students.

• Uphold Alpha’s approach to instructional coaching, ensuring consistency and quality across all sessions.
• Partner on the design and facilitation of coaching development content for school leaders and other organizational coaches.
• Collaborate with coaches and managers to strengthen aligned coaching practices and support structures within schools.
• Coach leaders and staff as assigned.

• In collaboration with the Director of HR, design and implement training for managers.
• Work with a cross functional team, including but not limited to the Principal Director of Talent Development, Director of HR, Managing Director of Schools, and Managing Director of Talent, to ensure that performance management tools, strategies, training, and development reflect the priorities of Alpha’s multi-year strategy.
• Collaborate across roles and teams to hold accountability for the implementation of professional learning.

• Engage in professional development opportunities provided by Alpha to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Receive and implement feedback from coaches and colleagues.
• Seek opportunities to collaborate with and learn from colleagues, coordinate activities and share best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 5 years of TK-12 teaching experience, including at least 2 years of lead teacher or professional development/instructional coaching 
  • CA teacher credential preferred
• Demonstrated track record of designing and facilitating multiple professional development sessions annually in a TK-12 setting.
• Preferred - experience coaching teachers / instructional staff in a TK-12 setting
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with staff and external partners
• Ability to analyze data and respond effectively
   

Alpha Public Schools is a network of four public charter schools founded by a group of East San José mothers dedicated to helping transform their community. We have a strong growth mindset – as individuals, as an organization, and on behalf of our students and families. We want to be better tomorrow than we are today. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.

Salary is competitive and compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Questions? Contact us at jobs@alphapublicschools.org