Deputy Director – Flourishing and Future of Education

Teach For All

. Serve as the senior strategic and operational partner to the Chief Learning Officer for the Flourishing and Future of Education portfolio .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive operational leadership and strategic planning capabilities, with a strong focus on managing complex portfolios and building high-performing teams. Proven ability to communicate effectively, synthesize information, and drive execution across diverse stakeholders in the education sector.

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Operational LeadershipStrategic PlanningProject ManagementStakeholder EngagementImpact Measurement

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementResource ManagementSystems ThinkingProgram DevelopmentResearch SynthesisImpact EvaluationProposal DevelopmentPresentation DevelopmentExecution PlanningOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingPrioritizationCultural Competence

Industry Keywords

EducationLeadership DevelopmentPortfolio ManagementCross-Team CoordinationHigh-Performing TeamsFunding StrategyDiverse StakeholdersLearning InitiativesHolistic DevelopmentGlobal Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the senior strategic and operational partner to the Chief Learning Officer for the Flourishing and Future of Education portfolio
Lead the team’s operating model and cross-cutting execution
Own planning, systems, budgets, resourcing, operating rhythms, cross-team coordination, and execution across priorities
Partner with the CLO to maintain strategic clarity and build a high-performing team culture
Build and manage team capacity, including managing the Program and Operations Manager
Support the CLO on key meetings and external engagements
Develop presentations and materials communicating priorities and emerging insights
Advance the team’s funding strategy with the Global Development team
Cultivate prospective supporters and translate priorities into proposals and reports
Strengthen impact measurement
Partner with the CLO and Global Leadership Directors on major programmatic work
Develop plans and milestones, mobilize resources, evaluate impact, and keep execution on track
Lead targeted research and synthesis on priority learning questions
Connect learning across initiatives and increase portfolio coherence and impact
Turn learning into knowledge products and expand reach through the Better Future Hub and external channels

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 10–15 years of experience, including significant experience managing complex portfolios across functions or geographies and/or leading teams
Demonstrated operational leadership and experience building effective systems and ways of working for high-performing teams
Comfort with strategic planning, budgets, and resource management
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to independently manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and support strong execution
Strong strategic judgment, systems thinking, synthesis, and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize effectively, connect execution to broader strategic priorities, and navigate competing perspectives constructively
Proven ability to build strong relationships and work effectively across cultures and with diverse stakeholders
Excellent written, visual, and executive communication skills
Ability to distill complex ideas into clear, simple, and compelling messages for diverse audiences
Ability to structure ambiguous, open-ended questions into rigorous inquiry plans
Ability to work effectively with research, interviews, case examples, surveys, and other evidence
Deep alignment with the belief that education should develop young people holistically
Strong programmatic experience in education, leadership development, or related fields
Must already possess valid work and residency authorization to work in the country of hire
Resume or CV and one-page letter of motivation in English required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Commitment to cultivating a culture in which all staff members feel they belong, are valued for their contributions, and have an impact on the organization’s progress
Professional and personal development experiences
Ample opportunities to make a positive impact on Teach For All and beyond
Comprehensive benefits package designed for well-being and work-life needs
Generous time off
Flexible work arrangements
Up to 10% travel may be required