Hindu American Foundation (HAF)

Promoting dignity, mutual respect, and pluralism

Director of Education Programs

DirectorDirectorFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 11-50Since 2003Company Site LinkedIn

Location

Pennsylvania

Posted

100 days ago

Salary

$70K - $80K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Develop and implement a strategic plan to cultivate and strengthen ties with key K-12 education stakeholders, partner organizations, law enforcement agencies, and education administrative officials at the local, district, state, and national levels. • Spearhead educational presentations/trainings for K-12 educators and law enforcement agencies across the country • Attend education conferences in key states as an exhibitor and/or presenter • Participate in the development and distribution of K-12 educational resources in collaboration with external curriculum designers, in-house content specialists, and others as necessary. • Scale Dharma Ambassadors training program, including in person trainings for community members. • Meet regularly with leadership to review progress, challenges and successes, making adjustments to plan as necessary.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or equivalent
Minimum of 5 years as a licensed K-12 teacher, or other commensurate experience in the education sector
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Superb written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate in cross cultural and cross-functional settings
Detail oriented and ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Proven ability to prepare effective pitch presentations; excellent public speaking skills
Deep network of contacts with educational institutions, school systems, or educational policy bodies, or the ability to develop such networks.
Solid understanding of education industry adoption and update cycles; district, state, and federal policies, and decision making processes, and professional standards
Ability to develop and scale educational programs that can be adapted for diverse audiences
Demonstrated skills in crafting, executing, and tracking educational outreach plans and strategies for diverse stakeholders
Ability to travel nationally up to a maximum 20% (subject to revision).

Benefits

Comply with established COVID-19 vaccination requirements, as determined by individual organizations and local, state, and federal guidelines.
Professional development opportunities