Senior Director, Internal Learning and Culture at Instruction Partners

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

143750.0

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Adult Learning, Leadership Development, Organizational Development, Learning Strategy, Program Architecture, Culture Building, Measurement, Impact, Healthy Culture Champion, Data Analysis, Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Inclusive Practices, Team Engagement, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Alignment

Industry

Education Management

Description

This is a full-time, remote position anywhere in the contiguous United States, with a minimum of 50% national travel expected. What You’ll Do: The Senior Director of Internal Learning and Culture will lead the vision and execution of a cohesive internal learning and culture framework that nurtures a thriving, inclusive, and high-performing organizational culture. This leader will design and implement learning experiences across the employee lifecycle that supports professional growth, leadership development, and cultural alignment at every level. In close collaboration with the People and Culture team and organizational leaders, the Senior Director will develop strategies that deepen staff engagement, reinforce shared values, and foster continuous learning grounded in organizational health. In this role, you will work closely with team leaders to create systems to support the design and delivery of high-quality internal learning experiences across all roles and levels. This position reports to the Executive Director of People and Culture. Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Organizational Impact Leads high-priority, multifaceted initiatives with strategic planning, stakeholder alignment, and problem-solving across the organization Brings an organization-wide perspective and vision to the work of their team, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and core values Anticipates organizational needs and develops proactive strategies that drive innovation, improve systems, and increase organizational effectiveness Guides cross-functional, complex design efforts from vision-setting through workflow management, evaluating existing systems and implementing major improvements Serves as an organizational thought leader, offering recommendations that influence decisions and advance organizational success Internal Learning & Leadership Development Designs and implements integrated, long-term learning strategies aligned with organizational priorities Oversees the creation and delivery of scalable, high-quality learning experiences (e.g., onboarding, targeted learning groups, manager development) Continuously assesses learning needs across the organization, using data and stakeholder input to inform leadership development, coaching plans, and retention strategies Designs and facilitates adaptive leadership development programs across management levels Coaches leaders and teams through adaptive challenges and conflict resolution, serving as a strategic partner to senior leaders Team Engagement & Culture Partners with leaders and cross-functional teams to embed inclusive practices, equity, and organizational values into daily operations Leads initiatives that strengthen team culture, foster belonging, and support identity-based celebrations and recognition practices Builds organizational capacity for structured innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement Models organizational values, accountability, and ethical leadership while fostering a culture of growth, trust, and psychological safety Execution & Results Orientation Manages ambiguity and competing priorities while ensuring high-impact initiatives are delivered successfully Uses data, analysis, and critical thinking to assess performance, identify opportunities, and drive outcomes Ensures alignment of team and departmental efforts with organizational objectives, holding self and others accountable for results Candidate Qualifications and Traits: 10+ years of experience in adult learning, leadership development, or organizational development Learning Strategy and Program Architecture: Expertise in designing cohesive learning systems aligned with strategic goals, equity, and core values. Ensures programs are structured to drive growth, development, and organizational impact Adult Learning Design and Facilitation: Deep understanding of design and delivery of inclusive, reflective, and practice-based learning experiences for diverse adult learners Culture Building: Deep understanding of organizational culture and ways to embed values into daily practices and decision-making Measurement and Impact: Deep expertise in designing systems to measure participant engagement, learning outcomes, and performance impact. Skilled in analyzing data trends to evaluate program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement Healthy Culture Champion: Proven ability to influence and collaborate across functions to align learning initiatives with organizational priorities, while reinforcing healthy organizational culture practices that support individual and collective growth Preferred Qualifications and Traits: Experience in K-12 school systems and/or nonprofit education support organizations Instruction Partners provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Instruction Partners complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Compensation: The salary for this role is $143,750. Detailed information about the organizational compensation philosophy can be found here. Competitive benefits and private retirement investment options are available, as well as a generous vacation policy. See our detailed benefits package here: Benefits in Brief Overview. Additionally, Instruction Partners participates in E-Verify. Please see the E-Verify “Notice of Participation” and the Department of Justice “Right to Work ” posters for more information. Our Mission: We strengthen instructional leadership in schools, school systems, and states to ensure teachers have the support they need to improve learning experiences and learning outcomes for students - with attention to students of color, students experiencing poverty, multilingual learners, and students with disabilities. Our Vision: All students experience an excellent education that prepares them to contribute to their community, achieve economic security, and pursue their dreams.

Responsibilities

The Senior Director will lead the vision and execution of a cohesive internal learning and culture framework. This includes designing and implementing learning experiences that support professional growth and cultural alignment across the organization.