The Executive Director (ED) of Greater DC Metro serves as the senior regional leader responsible for advancing City Teaching Alliance’s mission through the strategic execution of its transformative educator preparation model. This leader will oversee the comprehensive implementation of the organization’s “5C” framework—Coaching, Clinical Placement, Community, Coursework, and Certification—with a focus on ensuring program fidelity, operational excellence, and measurable student and educator impact.

Reporting directly to the Chief, Site Leadership, the Executive Director will manage complex cross-functional operations, guide and develop a high-performing, mission-aligned team, and foster strategic partnerships to position City Teaching Alliance as a premier provider of teacher preparation and development throughout the Greater DC Metro region. This role demands a seasoned, equity-driven leader who excels in dynamic, mission-focused environments and is committed to sustainable, results-oriented impact.

The Executive Director (ED) of Baltimore and Central Maryland serves as the senior regional leader responsible for advancing City Teaching Alliance’s mission through the strategic execution of its transformative educator preparation model. This leader will oversee the comprehensive implementation of the organization’s “5C” framework—Coaching, Clinical Placement, Community, Coursework, and Certification—with a focus on ensuring program fidelity, operational excellence, and measurable student and educator impact.

Reporting directly to the Chief, Site Leadership, the Executive Director will manage complex cross-functional operations, guide and develop a high-performing, mission-aligned team, and foster strategic partnerships to position City Teaching Alliance as a premier provider of teacher preparation and development throughout the Baltimore and Central Maryland region. This role demands a seasoned, equity-driven leader who excels in dynamic, mission-focused environments and is committed to sustainable, results-oriented impact.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, with a dotted line to the CEO, the Vice President will lead City Teaching Alliance’s efforts to expand into new sites by overseeing site prospecting, strategic partnerships, local fundraising, and the growth of our external consulting services—our sixth “C.” This leader will serve as a connector, strategist, and storyteller—identifying district and ecosystem needs, co-designing aligned service offerings, and clearly communicating our value proposition to a range of stakeholders. As we enter new regions, the Vice President will lead local fundraising efforts to secure early investment and position each site for long-term sustainability. They will manage site-based partnership teams and implement disciplined systems for relationship tracking, service design, and cross-functional accountability. This role calls for a compelling communicator, a strategic operator, and a relentless executor—someone who can build momentum, manage complexity, and drive organizational alignment as we scale.

Under the immediate supervision of the Chief Operating Officer, this critical part-time role advances the mission of City Teaching Alliance by providing strategic insights into prospective individual, corporate, and foundation donors. This role supports the Development team with actionable intelligence to drive donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies, and advances a culture of philanthropy that centers transparency, trust, and relational equity. Ideal candidates include those who pay attention to the “small things”, while always having the big picture in focus and deeply committed to educational equity and racial justice. Candidates who are data-savvy and committed to using research to foster equitable educational outcomes are invited to apply for the Prospect Researcher role.