Program Manager, DC Math Hub Initiative

About EmpowerK12

At EmpowerK12, we envision a world where students of all backgrounds can thrive in the life path of their choice. Our mission is to empower education systems with rigorous data analytics and tools to drive collaborative improvement and equitable student outcomes. By education systems, we mean all the components that are critical to ensuring student success including students, parents/families, teachers, school leaders, district leaders, policymakers, support organizations and businesses, researchers, and innovators.

To that end, we empower schools with data analytics tools along with professional development and coaching to turn data into action. Our data analytics tools focus on putting real-time, actionable data in the hands of teachers and administrators so that they can most effectively support students. Our team supports 93 schools across 35 school networks, and we strive to support DC’s broader cross-sector community through citywide research projects such as honoring Bold Schools and understanding math bright spots.

Our Team Culture

We are a tight-knit team that prides ourselves on figuring out how to overcome problems in pursuit of solutions for our partners. Our personal interests vary from musicals, embroidery, astronomy, and March Madness to running and probability modeling. We check in as a team frequently and participate in team-building activities that include trying new restaurants, playing board games, and exploring the District. We prioritize our team’s professional growth by ensuring that each team member has both the challenging projects and the support they need to take their skills to new heights. When you join our team, you become part of a dynamic community that encourages everyone to learn new skills and share our learning to grow as individuals and as an organization.

You may fit in well with our culture if your approach to work aligns with ours:

• We are collaborative team players who are excited about building strong relationships among diverse communities
• We are tenacious and willing to ask for help; we understand that challenges are a signal to work smarter, collaboratively involve others, and creatively problem solve
• We desire feedback as part of our commitment to self-development and to improving skills
• We are excited to work in a startup environment where challenges arise daily and where each individual’s ideas make an important impact and take EmpowerK12’s services to the next level

Position Overview

EmpowerK12 seeks an exceptional Program Manager to lead our DC Math Hub initiative, a transformative program designed to elevate mathematics education across Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will be a former mathematics educator who is detail-oriented, with deep instructional experience, and passionate about ensuring all students develop the mathematical skills essential for college and career success. The DC Math Hub Program Manager will orchestrate high-impact initiatives that bring together educators, students, community stakeholders, and nonprofit partners to strengthen DC's math education ecosystem. This position demands someone who combines educational expertise with exceptional project management skills and an unwavering commitment to educational equity. This position is based in DC and will require being based in the DC area.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the planning and implementation of the DC Math Hub initiative
• Lead internal and external meetings with grantees and other stakeholders
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including DCPS, DC public charter schools, OSSE, community organizations, education partners, and funders
• Monitor program outcomes and work with stakeholders to adjust strategies and maximize impact on student achievement
• Manage DC Math Hub initiative communications and social media (i.e., website, monthly newsletter, social media, and event communications)

Event & Program Management

• Plan and execute an annual citywide mathematics summit for 300+ educators
  • Recruit and coordinate national researchers and thought leaders as keynote speakers
  • Identify and support DC teachers with a track record of high student growth to lead professional development sessions
  • Develop summit content that translates research into actionable classroom practices
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute operational components to allow for a successful in-person event
• Design and implement the first citywide mathematics competition for elementary, middle, and high school students
  • Build participation across DCPS and DC public charter schools with focus on inclusive participation
  • Manage competition logistics, judging, awards, and celebration events
  • Create pathways for competition participants to continue mathematical engagement
• Facilitate a selective fellowship of DC's highest-growth mathematics teachers, DC Math Fellows
  • Coordinate monthly observations of Math Fellows’ classrooms
  • Design, plan and execute professional learning opportunities (e.g. leading sessions, finding experts, coordinating sharing sessions led by Fellows)
  • Support Math Fellows in developing and implementing advocacy strategies along with leadership skills to serve as math education ambassadors for the city
• Support with monitoring the progress of charter schools that received math Acceleration subgrants from EmpowerK12
• Create systems for sharing best practices and scaling effective teaching strategies across the district
• Create and maintain detailed project timelines, tracking systems, and reporting mechanisms
• Prepare regular reports for leadership, funders, and other stakeholders on program progress and impact

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of successful mathematics teaching experience in grades K-12, with demonstrated student achievement gains
• Proven experience managing and executing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives with tight deadlines and meticulous attention to detail
• Self-directed, self-starter with a willingness to own high-priority tasks and projects with minimal guidance and support
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, including public speaking, presentation skills, and the presence necessary to effectively interact with senior level stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build trust and collaborate with diverse stakeholders and the ability to succinctly communicate sophisticated ideas to important stakeholders with diverse views and priorities
• Genuine passion for improving mathematics education and closing achievement gaps; Deep understanding of educational equity issues and experience working with students from priority populations, including economically disadvantaged students
• We value a diversity of backgrounds; we will consider candidates that do not meet the listed experience requirements if they can demonstrate the qualifications listed above through alternative career paths

Compensation

• At EmpowerK12 we value our team members and offer a robust benefits package and hybrid work environment to encourage balance and support well-being
• Our generous benefits include paid time off, transportation, 401(K), short term-disability, long-term disability, life, health, dental, and vision insurance
• We believe in fair pay—equal pay for equal work; for each role, we apply competitive salary bands based on an annual review of market data and benchmarks

The salary range for this position is $80,000-95,000. Placement within this range is determined by a variety of factors, including knowledge, skills, years & depth of experience, certifications, and equity with internal team members.

Equal Opportunity Statement

EmpowerK12 is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building an inclusive, high-performing team. EmpowerK12 does not discriminate based on disability, gender, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Applying

If you wish to apply for this position, please visit http://www.empowerk12.org/apply. Only candidates that submit the application form and a resume will be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with priority given to ones received by August 22, 2025.