City Teaching Alliance is on a mission to develop and retain excellent teachers for the students who need them most. If you’re a certification and accreditation expert who is energized by building systems that directly support teachers on their path to the classroom, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role, you’ll:

• Lead our CAEP accreditation cycle, driving evidence collection, quality assurance, and continuous improvement across the organization
• Serve as our go-to expert on teacher certification and licensure, supporting fellows navigating requirements across multiple states
• Own state and federal compliance reporting, including Title II submissions, state approvals, and regulatory updates
• Design and maintain tracking systems and data dashboards that keep our program running smoothly and transparently
• Advise senior leadership on certification risk, regulatory trends, and opportunities for program expansion
• Partner with regional teams to ensure every fellow has a clear, supported path to licensure

You might be a great fit if you bring:

• A Master’s degree or higher and 5+ years in teacher certification, educator preparation, or compliance
• Deep knowledge of state and federal certification and licensure processes, ideally across multiple states
• Experience with CAEP accreditation or comparable educator preparation quality assurance
• Strong project management skills and a systems-thinking mindset
• A genuine commitment to reducing barriers for fellows from historically marginalized communities

This is an ideal role for a mission-driven leader who finds purpose in building the systems and structures that allow great teachers and the organization that develops them to thrive.

City Teaching Alliance is on a mission to develop and retain excellent teachers for the students who need them most. If you are a strategic leader energized by building the conditions where emerging educators can thrive, grow, and stay, we would love to hear from you.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development and execution of a site-specific Fellow experience strategy focused on belonging, professional growth, and retention for Fellows in years one through three of the program
• Foster an inclusive, culturally competent community that supports Fellows as they work to accelerate student achievement and disrupt systems of inequity
• Partner with the Executive Director and clinical teams to oversee national programming implementation and monitor regional milestones
• Ensure Fellows remain on track with licensure and certification requirements while actively removing administrative barriers to their success
• Collaborate with the operations team to support local recruitment events and participate in final interviews to strengthen the teacher pipeline

You might be a great fit if you bring:

• Seven to ten years of experience in education, with a strong preference for coaching or managing teachers in urban school settings
• High emotional intelligence and a demonstrated ability to build relationships and lead across lines of difference
• A strategic, data-driven mindset with experience managing multiple stakeholders and using data to measure program impact
• A Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education or a related field preferred
• A deep commitment to equitable educator preparation and the City Teaching Alliance mission

This is an ideal role for a mission-driven leader who finds purpose in creating the conditions that allow great teachers and the communities they serve to thrive.

City Teaching Alliance Consulting partners with school systems, nonprofits, and educational organizations to strengthen instructional practice and support educator development. We’re building a network of experienced education professionals to support these engagements.

Consultants may contribute to:

• Facilitating professional learning and coaching for educators and school leaders
• Supporting program coordination and implementation
• Contributing to needs assessments, learning design, and continuous improvement
• Supporting candidate recruitment and talent development

We’re looking for educators who bring:

• Significant K–12 or higher education experience
• Expertise in instructional practice, adult learning, or professional development
• Strong facilitation, coaching, and collaboration skills
• A commitment to equitable, culturally responsive practice

Engagements are offered on a project-by-project basis as independent contractor arrangements across virtual, hybrid, and in-person formats. Partner regions include Washington, DC; Maryland; Pennsylvania; Texas; New Jersey; and New York, though experience in these areas is not required.

To be considered, submit a current CV/resume (including certifications) and a brief Statement of Interest outlining your expertise in educator preparation, coaching, recruitment, and/or talent development to: [email protected]

This is an ideal role for a strategic finance and operations leader who thrives at the intersection of numbers, systems, and mission-driven impact—and who believes that sound financial stewardship and efficient operations are essential to transforming education.