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Regional Program Manager

Project Sankofa
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Regional Program Manager

Project Sankofa is seeking a Program Manager (Regional) to lead the implementation and growth of our educator and youth programming, including the Next Black Educator Workforce (NBEW) and the African American Scholars Project (AASP). This role is ideal for a highly organized, equity-driven leader who is passionate about advancing belonging, leadership, and representation in racially isolated communities.

The Program Manager will directly manage, coach, and develop Facilitators delivering AASP and extended programming across their assigned region, ensuring curriculum fidelity, strong classroom facilitation, and high-quality, culturally affirming student experiences. In addition, this role will manage the experience of New Resident Teachers (NRTs) within NBEW — supporting school placements, monitoring progress, coordinating with partners, and ensuring alignment with residency milestones.

The Program Manager will also strengthen regional systems, build relationships with school and district partners, track facilitator attendance and payroll processes, and ensure consistent communication and reporting across programs.

This is a leadership role focused on execution, quality, and growth — stewarding regional impact while reinforcing the broader educator pipeline movement.

You won’t just oversee programs — you will manage people, strengthen systems, and help sustain a growing ecosystem of Black educational leadership.

About Project Sankofa

Project Sankofa is a Black woman-led 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enriching the lives of African American students from middle and high school through their early professional careers. Our Next Black Educator Workforce (NBEW) program is building a robust pipeline of diverse educators through a comprehensive two-year teacher residency. Now, our signature African American Scholars Project (AASP), which provides crucial social and emotional support, college readiness, and community development, will be seamlessly integrated into the NBEW experience, with our resident teachers facilitating the AASP curriculum in schools.




 

About the Role

As a Program Manager, you will lead the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of Project Sankofa’s educator and youth programming within your assigned region. This includes direct oversight of Facilitators (AASP and regionally SEEN/SJLI where applicable) and case management of New Resident Teachers (NBEW) to ensure a strong, aligned, and high-quality program experience.

You will coach, develop, and support Facilitators, ensuring curriculum fidelity, culturally responsive delivery, strong classroom facilitation, and consistent program execution across sites. You will also case manage the NRT experience, supporting school placements, monitoring progress, coordinating with university partners, and ensuring alignment with residency expectations and program milestones.

In addition, you will:

  • Track facilitator attendance and manage payroll processes.
  • Oversee regional program logistics, implementation timelines, and school readiness.
  • Strengthen recruitment pipelines and support regional expansion efforts.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with school leaders, district partners, and community stakeholders.
  • Monitor data, KPIs, and experience metrics to drive continuous improvement.

This contract role (up to 35 hours per week) requires a highly organized, self-directed leader who thrives in a fast-paced, equity-centered start-up environment. You will supervise Program Coordinators (dotted line), execute regional strategy, and ensure seamless alignment across AASP, NBEW, and extended programming.

This role is both operational and developmental — stewarding facilitator growth while ensuring Resident Teachers have a strong, supported pathway experience.





 

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Oversight

  • Oversee the regional placement and case management of New Resident Teachers (NRTs) in partnership with school districts, ensuring alignment with credentialing pathways, residency expectations, and site-level needs.
  • Establish, refine, and standardize regional procedures for NBEW recruitment support, school matching, onboarding coordination, participation tracking, and experience monitoring.
  • Lead the planning and execution of 3–5 annual family engagement events (e.g., family nights, community gatherings, cookouts) in collaboration with Facilitators to strengthen belonging and community connection.
  • Lead the planning and execution of Project Sankofa field trips and experiential learning opportunities focused on college access, career exposure, leadership development, and cultural affirmation.
  • Coach, develop, and manage Facilitators’ overall experience, including onboarding, curriculum fidelity, facilitation quality, attendance tracking, payroll coordination, and ongoing professional development.
  • Monitor regional program data, attendance, and implementation metrics to ensure strong program quality and continuous improvement across AASP and NBEW.

Curriculum & Community Development

  • Cultivate and sustain strong relationships with school leaders, district partners, and community-based organizations to support Facilitator placements, AASP implementation, and regional program expansion.
  • Coach and support facilitators in building meaningful connections with students and families through high-quality, identity-affirming AASP workshops and engagement experiences.
  • Ensure facilitators consistently share timely and relevant college, career, scholarship, internship, and leadership opportunities with students and families.
  • Develop, refine, and standardize SOPs for family programming and field trip planning, ensuring consistent execution, safety, and strong participant experience across sites.
  • Maintain visible regional leadership presence across key program moments — including AASP workshops, field trips, family engagement events, and NBEW-related activities — to reinforce quality and alignment.
  • Uphold strict standards of privacy, professionalism, and confidentiality when supporting students, families, facilitators, and partners.

Administrative Management

  • Partner with the Project Sankofa leadership team, community-based organizations, and school administrators to develop and implement critical incident response protocols and regional standard operating procedures that ensure student safety, program integrity, and timely communication.
  • Oversee the collection and completion of Facilitator reflections, program evaluations, attendance records, and mid-year/end-of-year reports, ensuring accurate and timely submission aligned to organizational KPIs and funder requirements.
  • Coordinate and actively participate in regional and organizational meetings (team, one-on-one, group, school/district leadership), professional development sessions, and strategic planning efforts as directed by the Associate Director and Director.
  • Provide regular updates to leadership on regional performance, risks, solutions, staffing needs, and operational adjustments.
  • Collaborate with the executive and leadership teams to strengthen systems, improve workflows, support cross-program alignment, and identify strategic growth opportunities across AASP, NBEW, and extended programming.

Qualifications

  • Leadership and Supervisory Experience: Proven experience leading and supervising teams in a K-12 setting, including direct reports and/or program participants.
  • Youth Development & Educator Support Expertise: Experience leading students or working with youth in team environments, with a strong ability to advise and escalate for student safety and well-being. Significant experience mentoring, coaching, or supporting new educators (e.g., resident teachers, student teachers) is highly valued.
  • Cultural Competency & Social Justice: Deep understanding of multicultural and social justice issues, with the ability to develop and implement inclusive and equitable programs that promote social change.
  • Communication & Collaboration: Demonstrated clear, concise, and effective communication skills to collaborate with co-workers and K-12 administrators. Strong oral, written, and verbal communication skills are essential.
  • Data and Reporting: Experience compiling reports using data and assessment information on a quarterly basis.
  • Technical Proficiency: Desired experience with Google Suite, Microsoft Suite, Zoom, Asana, Slack, Kajabi, and Canva.
  • Work Ethic: Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Availability & Logistics: Available to work up to 35 hours per week as an Independent Contractor. Must have reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout the Bay Area and San Joaquin County, along with reliable technology (laptop and internet access).
  • This role reports to the Associate Director of Strategic Programs & Educator Pathways.

Position Details

  • Role Type: Contractor
  • Reporting Line: Reports to the Associate Director of Special Initiatives & Programs
  • Compensation: $5,000/month 


To apply for this position email your resume and cover letter to admin@projectsankofa.org.