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:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. 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: 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.