Position Summary

To advance Teach For All’s mission and vision, we launched an Education Technology Initiative in 2024 to develop teachers and leaders who leverage AI and technology to increase educational equity and advance students’ holistic development. Over the past year, Teach For All also developed a plan for creating a Fund that would support social enterprises–usually but not exclusively ed tech companies–led by alumni while generating a new revenue stream for Teach For All.  

The initiative’s priorities are to: 

1. Equip Educators: Ensure teachers across the network have access to the connectivity, devices, software, AI tools, and comprehensive training to effectively leverage technology to drive equity and impact in their classrooms.
2. Cultivate a Learning Community: Foster knowledge sharing and collaboration among educators, both within  and beyond our network, to identify and disseminate best practices for leveraging technology to promote equity and accelerate student learning and development. 
3. Develop Educational Technology and AI Leaders: Empower network teachers and alumni to assume leadership positions and influence within the ed tech and AI fields, driving innovation and impact. 

To lead this ambitious initiative, Teach For All seeks a visionary and dynamic leader. In partnership with Teach For All’s technology team, this individual will serve as a passionate champion for ed tech and AI across our network, driving the initiative's strategic evolution and significantly expanding the integration of technology to advance educational equity. This leader will also cultivate strategic partnerships and develop the innovative Fund for alumni-led ventures.

About the Team 

The Global Partnerships and Resources team fosters partnerships and resources in priority areas that enable our network to learn from and contribute to the global education community in order to catalyze progress towards our vision. Our Initiatives sub-team focuses on Climate Education, Education in Emergency Contexts, AI and Educational Technology, Foundational Learning, Future of Work (including STEAM, career readiness and financial literacy), Girls Education, Inclusive Education and Student Voice. Our Subgrants Programs sub-team enables global donors to support our network partners and manages the processes to facilitate a strong trust-based grantmaking program and meet donor requirements.

The Global Head of AI and Educational Technology’s responsibilities will include the following and/or similar activities:

Strategic Leadership

• Drive the Ed Tech & AI Vision: Refine and implement a compelling vision and strategy for the Education Technology Initiative, ensuring its alignment with Teach For All's mission and maximizing its impact across the network.
• Champion Innovation: Foster a culture of experimentation and learning with ed tech and AI across the network, promoting contextualization and adoption of innovative tools and approaches, with a focus on advancing educational equity.
• Develop and Operationalize the Fund: Lead the development and launch of the Fund to support alumni-led social enterprises, primarily ed tech ventures, while generating new revenue for Teach For All.

Building Strategic Relationships and Partnerships

• Forge Strategic Alliances: Cultivate and manage partnerships with key stakeholders, including tech companies, educational institutions, venture capital firms, and investors, to accelerate the initiative's progress and expand its reach.
• Foster connection: Connect network teachers and alumni working in marginalized communities with the tech industry to accelerate the leadership of network alumni in the industry.

Facilitating Strong Network Learning & Leadership

• Foster Excitement and Innovation: Generate enthusiasm for experimentation and learning with EdTech and AI across the network including nurturing communities of alumni Ed Tech founders/entrepreneurs and communities of educators from across our network to facilitate learning, progress and global influence.
• Expand Network Engagement: Create and implement a plan to support network partners in increasing their engagement with learning technology and professional development in EdTech and AI.
• Empower Entrepreneurial Ventures: Develop a strategy to support network teachers and alumni in creating and launching EdTech ventures that promote equity and holistic student development.

External Leadership

• Resource Mobilization: Lead fundraising efforts to secure resources for the Ed Tech and AI initiatives, including the Fund.
• Amplify Network Voices: Elevate the perspectives of alumni and network partners in global ed tech and AI discussions, advocating for equitable and inclusive solutions that advance holistic student development.
• Global Thought Leadership: Represent Teach For All in international forums, sharing best practices, contributing to the global dialogue, and fostering cross-sector collaboration.
• Build an Advisory Committee: Establish and engage an Advisory Committee composed of experts and thought leaders to provide guidance and support to the initiative and the Fund.

Internal Leadership:

Team Leadership: Effectively lead and manage the AI and Educational Technology Initiative team  (currently the AI and Educational Technology Initiative Director with the opportunity to grow), providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure high performance and achievement of team goals.

• Internal Champion: In partnership with Teach For All’s Head of Technology and our internal technology team, champion the use of AI and EdTech within the global organization, showcasing effective implementation and fostering cross-organizational collaboration to work toward our collective vision.

Teach For All seeks a passionate and experienced leader with a deep commitment to educational equity and a strong belief in the transformative power of technology. 

The ideal candidate will possess:

I. Experience & Expertise

• Ed Tech & AI Acumen: Extensive experience in the ed tech sector, with a strong understanding of AI applications in education and a proven track record of driving innovation. Experience with global partnerships and established networks within the field are highly desirable.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Experience coaching and supporting social enterprises and ed tech startups, with a demonstrated ability to foster growth and impact.
• Global Perspective: A deep understanding of the complexities of global educational inequity and a passion for leveraging technology to address these challenges. This includes an understanding of the diverse technological needs and challenges faced by partners in various contexts.
• Leadership & Transformation: Demonstrated experience leading transformative initiatives within the ed tech or education sectors, with a focus on driving systemic change and improving outcomes for underserved students.

II. Skills & Abilities

• Communication & Influence: Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information and inspire action across diverse audiences and cultural contexts.
• Collaboration & Relationship Building: Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with multiple stakeholders, including network partners, tech industry leaders, investors, and colleagues across cultures.
• Strategic Thinking & Innovation: Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative solutions while remaining culturally responsive and adaptable.
• Project Management & Execution: Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Global Mindset & Collaboration: Ability to thrive in a globally distributed team, with a high level of comfort using virtual collaboration tools and engaging with colleagues across time zones.

III. Values & Commitment

• Alignment with Teach For All Values: Embodies Teach For All's core values, including a deep commitment to diversity, inclusiveness, and continuous learning.
• Passion for the Mission: A strong belief in Teach For All's mission and a genuine commitment to advancing educational equity and opportunity for all children.

What Teach For All Offers:

• Commitment to cultivating a culture in which all staff members feel they belong, are valued for their contributions, and have an impact on our organization’s progress 
• Professional and personal development experiences and ample opportunities to make a positive impact onto the work of Teach For All and beyond 
• Comprehensive benefits package designed for your well-being and work-life needs 
• All roles are 100% remote;, in some locations we offer the option for in-office collaborations 
• Generous time off and flexible work arrangements
• And much more!

Compensation

Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on country of hire and prior work experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Work Authorization

Please note, this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. All candidates must possess local permanent work authorization/permit in order to be considered. 

Travel and Hours

This role requires a willingness to travel significantly to engage with network partners, attend conferences, and represent Teach For All at global events. This could range between 20 - 50% as the Initiative evolves.  Given that we work across different time zones, some non-traditional hours for early or later calls are an expectation of this role. 

Posting Date: November 27, 2024

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Therefore, candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience.

Apply now

If this opportunity sounds like the next best step in your career, please submit your resume or curriculum vitae (CV) and a one-page letter of motivation (in English) directly online. Your letter should summarize motivations for your application and how your skills and experience align with the terms of this opportunity. We look forward to learning about you and your passion for ensuring educational opportunity for all! 

About Teach For All

Teach For All is a global network of 63 independent, locally led and governed partner organizations and a global organization committed to developing collective leadership to ensure all children fulfill their potential. Each network partner recruits and develops promising future leaders to teach in their nations’ under-resourced schools and communities and, with this foundation, to work with others, inside and outside of education, to ensure all children are able to fulfill their potential. Teach For All’s global organization works to increase the network’s impact by capturing and spreading learning, facilitating connections among partners, accessing global resources, and fostering the leadership development of partner staff, teachers, and alumni.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusiveness

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization that inspires individuals of all backgrounds – across nationalities, races, ethnicity, religions, political views, economic backgrounds, sexual orientations, physical disabilities, languages, ages, genders and prior experiences – to bring their full selves to the work of ensuring educational opportunity for all.

In order to maximize our effectiveness in fulfilling Teach For All’s mission, we also feel it is important to focus on increasing representation and inclusiveness with respect to two dimensions in particular: we prioritize diversity of geography because this can help us quickly understand and connect with the diverse cultures and geographies of the world. We also prioritize increasing the representation and inclusiveness of team members who themselves have experienced the inequities we’re working to address by nature of sharing the background (e.g. economic, racial and ethnic, religious) of the most disadvantaged groups in their countries.