About Collaborative Classroom

Collaborative Classroom is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization committed to ensuring that all students become readers, writers, and thinkers who learn from, care for, and respect one another. Since the organization's founding in 1980, our work has reached more than 8 million students and 328,000 teachers in classrooms across the country, developing fluent readers and skilled writers, supporting instructional equity, transforming discipline practices, and bolstering student and teacher engagement.

Collaborative Classroom's evidence-based programs help children develop as proficient readers and writers, appreciate the ideas and opinions of others, learn to agree and disagree respectfully, think critically about big ideas, and become responsible citizens of the world. Our commitment to continuous, embedded professional learning empowers educators to grow their teaching practices, build school community, and create the conditions for authentic, student-centered learning.

Internally, our work culture reflects our pedagogy, fostering a sense of community that is essential to individual development. In doing so, we create a work environment in which we value teamwork, collaboration, and respect for the differences and unique contributions that each individual brings to our organization.

Who we need: Manager of Educational Partnerships - AZ, NM, NV

Center for the Collaborative Classroom is seeking a Manager of Educational Partnerships who will work across the the states of Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada to support our overall growth, market penetration, and implementation goals. The ideal candidate is an experienced educator who brings strong literacy expertise and a commitment to both our pedagogy and expanding Collaborative Classroom's growth. You will be responsible for an annual revenue goal and developing a sales strategy for your assigned territory. This role reports to the Regional Director for the territory.

Job Requirements

You will be part of a dynamic relationship-building sales team focused on making an impact in school districts across the country. Your engagement will make a difference at every level through managing your territory effectively. You will:

• Understand local district funding and initiatives, align Collaborative Classroom programs to support those needs, and assist schools and districts with quotes and purchase orders.
• Collaborate to organize online campaigns, identify and host events that invite educators to professional learning opportunities.
• Identify relevant conferences and apply to present and exhibit.
• Develop relationships with districts in your region that lead to meeting or exceeding assigned sales goals.
• Work with schools and district leaders to pilot Collaborative Literacy programs--setting up professional learning and benchmarks to measure impact.
• Follow up with current customers on implementation, professional learning support, and expanding Collaborative Classroom programs within the district.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated confidence interacting with key decision-makers, experience as a presenter for adult learners as well as demonstrated presence and facility with social media: Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn; Salesforce (preferred).

• Must reside in one of the states making up this territory
• 5 years of experience in professional learning, teaching, coaching, and/or administration
• Basic relationship-sales knowledge
• Knowledge of K-8 pedagogy and best practices in literacy instruction
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory and occasionally nationally
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Data savvy and able to prioritize, plan and execute sales strategies in a fast-paced work environment
• Technology Skills: Facility with Google Suite, Mac OS, MS Office Suite, and shared filing systems; Salesforce (preferred)
• Committed to educational equity and access

Education, Certification:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Teaching Credential (preferred)
• Administrative Credential (preferred)
• Master's/Doctorate (preferred)

Physical demands:

• Lift at least 25 pounds
• Car available
• Up to 50% travel

Compensation Range: $85,000 - $94,000 per year

The base pay range may take into account the candidate's geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will take into account the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors. In addition to the base salary, candidates are also eligible for a $5,000 or $7,000 dollar sign-on bonus (depending on state of residence), as well as a sales-based bonus plan.

As part of our Total Compensation program, Collaborative Classroom offers a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes: a 403b plan with generous company contributions; group medical, dental and vision coverage; life, AD&D and disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts. Our time off accrual program includes vacation (starting with 17 days in years 1-3 and 22 days at year 4), 10 sick days/calendar year,10 paid holidays (including a company-wide winter shutdown the last week of December), 5 days/year company-funded disability, and emergency medical donor program for employees who may have exhausted their time-off accruals.

Collaborative Classroom is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Collaborative Classroom is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at hello@checkhq.com with "accommodations" in the subject line.

Collaborative Classroom participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information from all new employees to confirm that they are authorized to work in the U.S. but does not use E-Verify to pre-screen applicants.

What Else You Should Know: This is a full-time, salary exempt position.

What Now:

For consideration, submit your resume and cover letter.

No recruiters please.

Center for the Collaborative Classroom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to racial equity and social justice. We believe that each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and in our work environment and are committed to creating a workforce that reflects society through our inclusive programs.