Senior Director of Implementation Support, Fishtank Learning (Remote, NYC & Tri-State Area)

About Carrington Talent Group
Founded in 2019 by Catherine Carrington, Carrington Talent Group has built a reputation for delivering high-quality executive search results that prioritize success for both clients and candidates. We are proud to be managing this search on behalf of Fishtank Learning and look forward to engaging with you throughout the process
 

Position: Senior Director of Implementation Support, ELA 6-12
Location: New York City or surrounding area (position is remote but must be able to travel to NYC to conduct in-person professional learning sessions)
Start Date: January 2027 or sooner 

 

About Fishtank Learning
Fishtank Learning is a growing education technology non-profit that is supporting teachers across the country with high-quality K-12 ELA and Math instructional materials. At Fishtank Learning, we believe that teachers and their students deserve access to the highest quality instructional materials. Our in-house curriculum team has spent the last decade drawing on their experience as classroom teachers to develop the Fishtank curriculum. We continually refine and improve our content and tools to reflect the best evidence-based practices and serve the evolving needs of teachers and students.

We partner with school districts and charter networks across the country to bring high-quality instructional materials to classrooms, with a focus on expanding access for students who have historically been underserved.

Fishtank materials are: 

• Relevant - Fishtank is unique in its commitment to offering culturally relevant and responsive curriculum materials that support the diverse population of students in America's public schools. 
• Rigorous - Fishtank believes ALL students can succeed with rigorous grade-level materials; both Fishtank ELA and Fishtank Math are highly rated for their alignment to standards and research-based practices.
• Adaptable - Fishtank materials seek to build teacher content knowledge and support intellectual preparation so that teachers can make decisions about how to bring the materials to life for their unique set of students. 
• Accessible - Fishtank materials are made available through a dynamic, custom-built digital platform that supports teachers and students.  

Fishtank Learning is growing rapidly and has built a five-year business plan aimed at scaling the organization's impact to serve over 1,500 schools and 600,000 students, enhancing its core curriculum and implementation support offerings, and leveraging technology to offer a best-in-class digital curriculum experience. 

 

Overview of Role
Fishtank Learning is seeing exciting growth in the number of schools and districts using Fishtank ELA, particularly in New York City where Fishtank ELA is a recommended core curriculum for grades 6-12 schools. To support this growth, Fishtank is seeking a full-time Senior Director of Implementation Support (6-12) for the Fishtank ELA Curriculum. The Senior Director will lead Fishtank's implementation support offerings for grades 6-12 including facilitation of virtual and in-person professional learning sessions, development of materials for sessions, creation of digital resources such as videos and online professional learning modules and Teacher and Leader Tools. The Senior Director will also interface with our school and district partners maintaining strong client relationships, conducting site visits, providing feedback on implementation, answering questions and coaching leaders. 

The Senior Director will join a small but growing team Implementation Support team. The Senior Director will also collaborate across teams working closely with ELA Curriculum Directors and Writers, School Partnership Managers, Product Team members and other staff. 

The ideal candidate is passionate about professional learning focused on HQIM implementation and has significant experience supporting teachers and leaders launching new curriculum,  whether in a school as a teacher leader, department head or instructional leader, or in a role focused on curriculum or professional learning in another organization. 

While the Senior Director will be able to work remotely, they must be located in New York City or in close proximity to New York City in order to visit schools and lead in-person training sessions. Occasional travel to other parts of the country may also be required to attend conferences, conduct training sessions, lead school site visits or coordinate filming. 

This position is an exciting opportunity to work with an experienced team of curriculum experts and education entrepreneurs to build out the organization's capacity to help schools and districts implement Fishtank’s highly rated secondary ELA program.

 

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Fishtank ELA’s Professional Learning program for 6-12 schools in New York City that will include in-person training sessions for teachers and leaders throughout the course of the calendar year. 
• Manage contractors and other staff members when needed to expand the number of facilitators for in-person training. 
• Coordinate with the NYC Department of Education literacy team on planning for professional learning sessions. 
• Lead Fishtank ELA's virtual Leader Development sessions for school and district leaders to support on-going implementation.
• Design professional learning sessions and create materials such as slide decks, facilitation guides, and handouts for both virtual and in-person professional learning.
• Conduct site visits at implementing schools, assessing implementation practices and providing feedback and coaching to school leaders. 
• Develop digital resources designed to support implementation of the Fishtank ELA curriculum, including Fishtank ELA’s online, on-demand learning modules and a library of digital teacher tools.
• Plan and conduct webinars on topics related to curriculum implementation.
• Oversee production of videos that capture effective implementation of key curriculum components, collaborating with video production companies and editors. 
• Partner closely with the marketing and sales team to promote Fishtank’s implementation support program.
• Communicate regularly with School Partnership Managers about school and district needs and upcoming engagements.
• Interface with instructional leaders at partner schools to better understand their needs for professional learning and the unique circumstances of their school.
• Communicate fully with all team members to ensure all sessions, virtual or in-person run smoothly. 

 

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and 5–7 years of experience as a ELA teacher leader, coach, instructional leader, or trainer focused on implementation of HQIM
• Demonstrated effective staff development experience with middle and high school teachers
• Experience working in large, urban school districts; experience in New York City district schools strongly preferred
• Deep familiarity with 6-12 Common Core State Standards for ELA and best practices to support ELA learning
• Strong presentation skills, with a keen ability to facilitate sessions that are engaging and informative for teachers and instructional leaders; ability to convey expertise and inspire participants to join the work of the session. 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across lines of difference and build inclusive, collaborative relationships
• Skilled at facilitating engaging, productive sessions with diverse audiences, adapting communication and approach to meet the needs of educators, school leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Strong people and project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple complex projects and engagements 
• Strong oral and written communication skills 
• Creative and resourceful problem solver 
• Self-directed, with a strong attention to detail and ability to organize personal workflow, balance multiple projects, and work independently with periodic check-ins
• Interest in receiving feedback, iterating on projects, and learning new skills on the job
• Proficient in Google Suite

Salary range: The salary range for this role is $110,000- $125,000, depending on experience. Competitive benefits are available. 
Benefits: Fishtank offers up to 5 weeks of paid time off, health insurance with an employer HSA contribution covering staff member’s full deductible, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, a 401(k) with employer match, and 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus additional perks including remote work flexibility and WiFi reimbursement.

To Apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis by Carrington Talent Group, with a preferred application deadline of November 25, 2026. Only applicants that complete the full application will be reviewed.

We know that strong candidates may not meet every qualification listed. If you are excited about this role and believe you can contribute to Fishtank’s mission, we encourage you to apply.

Fishtank Learning, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.