City Teaching Alliance is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to drive the organization’s long-term financial sustainability and operational excellence across our four program cities—Baltimore & Central Maryland, Dallas, Greater DC Metro, and Philadelphia.

Reporting to the CEO, this leader will serve as the principal advisor on all fiscal matters, capital strategy, and enterprise operations, translating strategic priorities into actionable financial frameworks and integrated systems that support our 5Cs model—Coaching & Mentoring, Coursework, Certification, Clinical Placement, and Community.

The Chief Financial Officer will oversee budgeting, accounting, audits, HR, IT, and risk management, while partnering with advancement and program teams to align resources, fundraising, and organizational goals.

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.

City Teaching Alliance is on a mission to identify, prepare, and retain exceptional educators for the students who need them most. If you’re an experienced coach energized by developing early-stage teachers and building the conditions for every student to thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role, you’ll:

• Manage a caseload of up to 24 fellows through structured coaching cycles — including goal-setting, observation, feedback, and reflection — that translate theory into classroom practice
• Plan and differentiate coaching in alignment with CTA’s Accountable Teaching Practices, Teacher Practice Rubric, and scope and sequence, ensuring coherence across coaching, coursework, and partner-site priorities
• Analyze multiple sources of evidence — observations, student data, fellow reflections, and partner input — to identify instructional priorities and inform your coaching approach
• Document coaching activities and deliver timely, evidence-based written feedback using SchoolMint Grow and the Urban Assembly technology platform
• Cultivate psychologically safe, identity-affirming coaching environments rooted in asset-based, culturally responsive, and anti-racist practices
• Design and facilitate professional learning for fellows, including regional professional learning days, in alignment with CTA priorities and fellow needs
• Represent CTA externally, contribute to consulting and partnership work, and support the design of professional learning for external partners
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and development of new coaches, and contribute to calibration, workgroups, and organizational initiatives

You might be a great fit if you bring:

• A graduate degree (M.A. or higher) in education or a related field, and at least 5 years of K–12 classroom experience
• A minimum of 2 years in an instructional coaching or school-based leadership role supporting teacher development
• Deep content knowledge in mathematics, science, literacy, and/or special education, grounded in urban public education experience
• Demonstrated success facilitating professional learning and mentoring early-stage teachers, with strong knowledge of evidence-based instructional coaching practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively across a diverse range of stakeholders
• A reflective, growth-oriented mindset and a genuine commitment to equity, continuous improvement, and CTA’s mission

This is an ideal role for a mission-driven educator who finds purpose in developing the next generation of excellent teachers — and in building the trust, culture, and systems that make that development possible. This position is in-person in Baltimore, Dallas, Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C., with hybrid flexibility for candidates based in those regions. Target start date is June 1, 2026.

City Teaching Alliance is on a mission to develop and retain excellent teachers for the students who need them most. If you’re a hands-on communicator energized by storytelling that connects communities and advances a mission, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role, you’ll:

• Execute integrated external communications tactics that support brand marketing, community engagement, and fundraising across diverse audiences
• Produce clear, compelling content for media, policymakers, funders, and community stakeholders that brings City Teaching Alliance’s mission to life
• Coordinate logistics and communications support for conferences, media engagements, and external-facing events that strengthen brand visibility
• Draft donor communications, impact reports, newsletters, and campaign materials that support fundraising and funder stewardship
• Equip regional Executive Directors with messaging toolkits, talking points, and resources to amplify their local voices as community advocates
• Maintain a consistent digital presence across platforms through content scheduling, monitoring, and reporting

You might be a great fit if you bring:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years of experience in communications, nonprofit marketing, or content production
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a sharp eye for brand voice and narrative consistency
• Proficiency with digital tools: Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Analytics, SEO/SEM, and social media platforms
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, remote environment
• Collaborative, organized, and proactive — comfortable taking direction while also working independently

This is an ideal role for a mission-driven communicator who finds purpose in crafting the stories and building the relationships that allow great teachers and the organization that develops them to thrive. This is a remote role with travel.

City Teaching Alliance is on a mission to identify, prepare, and retain exceptional educators for the students who need them most. If you’re an experienced coach energized by developing early-stage teachers and building the conditions for every student to thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role, you’ll:

• Manage a caseload of up to 24 fellows through structured coaching cycles — including goal-setting, observation, feedback, and reflection — that translate theory into classroom practice
• Plan and differentiate coaching in alignment with CTA’s Accountable Teaching Practices, Teacher Practice Rubric, and scope and sequence, ensuring coherence across coaching, coursework, and partner-site priorities
• Analyze multiple sources of evidence — observations, student data, fellow reflections, and partner input — to identify instructional priorities and inform your coaching approach
• Document coaching activities and deliver timely, evidence-based written feedback using SchoolMint Grow and the Urban Assembly technology platform
• Cultivate psychologically safe, identity-affirming coaching environments rooted in asset-based, culturally responsive, and anti-racist practices
• Design and facilitate professional learning for fellows, including regional professional learning days, in alignment with CTA priorities and fellow needs
• Represent CTA externally, contribute to consulting and partnership work, and support the design of professional learning for external partners
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and development of new coaches, and contribute to calibration, workgroups, and organizational initiatives

You might be a great fit if you bring:

• A graduate degree (M.A. or higher) in education or a related field, and at least 5 years of K–12 classroom experience
• A minimum of 2 years in an instructional coaching or school-based leadership role supporting teacher development
• Deep content knowledge in mathematics, science, literacy, and/or special education, grounded in urban public education experience
• Demonstrated success facilitating professional learning and mentoring early-stage teachers, with strong knowledge of evidence-based instructional coaching practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively across a diverse range of stakeholders
• A reflective, growth-oriented mindset and a genuine commitment to equity, continuous improvement, and CTA’s mission

This is an ideal role for a mission-driven educator who finds purpose in developing the next generation of excellent teachers — and in building the trust, culture, and systems that make that development possible. This position is in-person in Baltimore, Dallas, Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C., with hybrid flexibility for candidates based in those regions. Target start date is June 1, 2026.

City Teaching Alliance is on a mission to identify, prepare, and retain exceptional educators for the students who need them most. If you’re a detail-oriented professional energized by the intersection of fundraising operations, nonprofit governance, and education policy, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role, you’ll:

• Serve as the primary liaison with City Teaching Alliance’s advancement partner — coordinating communication, tracking project progress, and ensuring alignment on shared priorities and deliverables
• Manage donor data, gift processing, acknowledgments, and CRM records with accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality
  Conduct prospect research on individuals, corporations, and foundations to assess giving capacity and mission alignment — surfacing new funding opportunities for leadership and the Board
• Support donor stewardship and communications, ensuring materials align with advancement strategy and organizational messaging
• Provide planning and logistical support for fundraising events in close coordination with the advancement partner
• Track policy developments in teacher preparation, workforce development, and nonprofit fundraising — summarizing key updates and supporting their integration into advancement strategy
• Maintain governance policies and support internal compliance with fundraising ethics, gift acceptance standards, and nonprofit regulations

You might be a great fit if you bring:

• A master’s degree preferred, and 1–2 years of experience in advancement, fundraising, policy, event coordination, or nonprofit administration
• Proficiency with CRM systems and office productivity software, with strong attention to data integrity and recordkeeping
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate across internal teams and external partners
• An interest in education policy and a commitment to transparency, ethics, and mission-driven work

This is an ideal role for a mission-aligned operator who finds purpose in the behind-the-scenes work that keeps fundraising running smoothly and compliantly. Candidates must be based in Baltimore, Dallas, Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C.

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 identify, prepare, and retain exceptional educators for the students who need them most. If you’re an experienced coach energized by developing early-stage teachers and building the conditions for every student to thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role, you’ll:

• Manage a caseload of up to 24 fellows through structured coaching cycles — including goal-setting, observation, feedback, and reflection — that translate theory into classroom practice
• Plan and differentiate coaching in alignment with CTA’s Accountable Teaching Practices, Teacher Practice Rubric, and scope and sequence, ensuring coherence across coaching, coursework, and partner-site priorities
• Analyze multiple sources of evidence — observations, student data, fellow reflections, and partner input — to identify instructional priorities and inform your coaching approach
• Document coaching activities and deliver timely, evidence-based written feedback using SchoolMint Grow and the Urban Assembly technology platform
• Cultivate psychologically safe, identity-affirming coaching environments rooted in asset-based, culturally responsive, and anti-racist practices
• Design and facilitate professional learning for fellows, including regional professional learning days, in alignment with CTA priorities and fellow needs
• Represent CTA externally, contribute to consulting and partnership work, and support the design of professional learning for external partners
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and development of new coaches, and contribute to calibration, workgroups, and organizational initiatives

You might be a great fit if you bring:

• A graduate degree (M.A. or higher) in education or a related field, and at least 5 years of K–12 classroom experience
• A minimum of 2 years in an instructional coaching or school-based leadership role supporting teacher development
• Deep content knowledge in mathematics, science, literacy, and/or special education, grounded in urban public education experience
• Demonstrated success facilitating professional learning and mentoring early-stage teachers, with strong knowledge of evidence-based instructional coaching practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively across a diverse range of stakeholders
• A reflective, growth-oriented mindset and a genuine commitment to equity, continuous improvement, and CTA’s mission

This is an ideal role for a mission-driven educator who finds purpose in developing the next generation of excellent teachers — and in building the trust, culture, and systems that make that development possible. This position is in-person in Baltimore, Dallas, Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C., with hybrid flexibility for candidates based in those regions. Target start date is June 1, 2026.

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 is on a mission to identify, prepare, and retain exceptional educators for the students who need them most. If you’re an experienced coach energized by developing early-stage teachers and building the conditions for every student to thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role, you’ll:

• Manage a caseload of up to 24 fellows through structured coaching cycles — including goal-setting, observation, feedback, and reflection — that translate theory into classroom practice
• Plan and differentiate coaching in alignment with CTA’s Accountable Teaching Practices, Teacher Practice Rubric, and scope and sequence, ensuring coherence across coaching, coursework, and partner-site priorities
• Analyze multiple sources of evidence — observations, student data, fellow reflections, and partner input — to identify instructional priorities and inform your coaching approach
• Document coaching activities and deliver timely, evidence-based written feedback using SchoolMint Grow and the Urban Assembly technology platform
• Cultivate psychologically safe, identity-affirming coaching environments rooted in asset-based, culturally responsive, and anti-racist practices
• Design and facilitate professional learning for fellows, including regional professional learning days, in alignment with CTA priorities and fellow needs
• Represent CTA externally, contribute to consulting and partnership work, and support the design of professional learning for external partners
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and development of new coaches, and contribute to calibration, workgroups, and organizational initiatives

You might be a great fit if you bring:

• A graduate degree (M.A. or higher) in education or a related field, and at least 5 years of K–12 classroom experience
• A minimum of 2 years in an instructional coaching or school-based leadership role supporting teacher development
• Deep content knowledge in mathematics, science, literacy, and/or special education, grounded in urban public education experience
• Demonstrated success facilitating professional learning and mentoring early-stage teachers, with strong knowledge of evidence-based instructional coaching practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively across a diverse range of stakeholders
• A reflective, growth-oriented mindset and a genuine commitment to equity, continuous improvement, and CTA’s mission

This is an ideal role for a mission-driven educator who finds purpose in developing the next generation of excellent teachers — and in building the trust, culture, and systems that make that development possible. This position is in-person in Baltimore, Dallas, Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C., with hybrid flexibility for candidates based in those regions. Target start date is June 1, 2026.

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: consulting@cityteachingalliance.org

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.