Education Fellow / Program Coordinator

About the Case Method Institute

The Case Method Institute (originally the Case Method Project at Harvard Business School) is a small, independent nonprofit organization based in Cambridge, MA, dedicated to improving high school history and civics education in the United States. Under the guidance of Professor David Moss, the Institute works with high school teachers nationwide to bring the singularly effective teaching approach of many leading professional schools—the case method—to U.S. history, government, and civics classrooms, enabling high school students to train for active citizenship in the same way professional school students train for leadership in business and law. The Institute provides teachers with professional development in case method teaching, access to cases and teaching materials originally developed for Professor Moss’s Harvard College course, “History of American Democracy,” and ongoing, personalized support—all free of charge. Rigorous program evaluation indicates highly positive effects on students’ academic performance (including their critical thinking skills and ability to make effective, evidence-based arguments) as well as on their levels of civic interest, knowledge, and engagement. To date, the initiative has partnered with over 3,000 high school teachers who in turn have brought the case method to more than 350,000 students in all 50 states and D.C. The Institute is now significantly expanding operations to scale its reach and impact nationwide and has recently piloted promising new ways of attracting and training large cohorts of teachers.

Position Summary & Qualifications

The Education Fellow / Program Coordinator role is flexible with a diverse set of projects depending on the interests of the candidate and the needs of the organization. The role has three core areas of responsibility: teacher recruitment, teacher training and support, and program operations. The role also offers opportunities to take on special projects to help advance the organization’s mission.

The main responsibilities of the individual filling this position are helping to recruit and inspire eligible high school teachers to join the program, guiding teachers through our initial training in case method teaching, and providing ongoing support to partner teachers as they implement the case method and our case-based curriculum in their classrooms. The Education Fellow / Program Coordinator will play a central role in expanding the reach of the program, developing productive relationships with partner teachers over time, and ensuring the highest possible quality and impact of the program in classrooms across the country. The Education Fellow / Program Coordinator will also undertake special projects involving program and outreach operations, communications, and data analysis to strengthen the organization, its core infrastructure, and its programming. 

This position is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working in a mission-driven, learning organization dedicated to transforming high school teaching, enhancing student engagement and outcomes, and strengthening the civic life of the country. We welcome applicants with a bachelor’s or master’s degree, including recent graduates, preferably in history, social science, or related fields.

Key qualifications for this role include

• Passion for the mission – demonstrates a deep commitment to the organization’s mission to strengthen both education and civic life, and evinces a profound respect for teachers and the teaching profession
• Commitment to non-partisan orientation – fully embraces the Institute’s strictly non-partisan approach to strengthening high school history and civics education
• Exemplary academic performance – excels in challenging academic environments with proven strength in written communication and attention to detail
• Content familiarity – knowledge of American history and government, and a willingness to learn more
• Teacher-centered focus – maintains a positive and approachable attitude, continually works to anticipate, understand, and respond to teacher needs, is responsive to feedback, and finds satisfaction in supporting and building relationships with others
• Communication skills – uses precise, effective, and persuasive written communication to present ideas, engage a diversity of audiences, and represent the organization 
• Resourceful problem-solving – seeks out the information required to answer questions and solve problems with creativity and perseverance
• Organization – able to keep track of and balance many competing priorities
• Adaptable, entrepreneurial, and proactive – able to skillfully anticipate organizational needs, adjust quickly as priorities shift, respond positively to change, exercise discretion and independent judgment, and implement solutions
• Comfort with data and analysis – has experience with and/or a desire to work with and analyze qualitative and quantitative data, and to learn key organizational software programs such as Qualtrics, QuickBase, AI systems, and Excel

The Case Method Institute for Education and Democracy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or other protected status.