Center For The Collaborative Classroom Hiring for Manager of Educational Partnerships – South Dakota at South Dakota Full Time

Center for the Collaborative Classroom is seeking a Manager of Educational Partnerships (MEP). This is an educational sales position that will work to support our overall sales growth, market penetration, and implementation goals in the state of South Dakota. The ideal candidate is an experienced South Dakota educator who brings strong literacy expertise and a commitment to both our pedagogy and expanding Collaborative Classroom’s growth. Reporting to the Regional Director, you will be responsible for developing a sales strategy that will enable you to meet an annual revenue goal for your assigned territory.

Who We Are:
Collaborative Classroom is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization committed to ensuring that all students become readers, writers, and thinkers who learn from, care for, and respect one another.

Collaborative Classroom’s evidence-based programs help children develop as proficient readers and writers, appreciate the ideas and opinions of others, learn to agree and disagree respectfully, think critically about big ideas, and become responsible citizens of the world.

How we teach matters as much as what we teach. Our commitment to continuous, embedded professional learning empowers educators to grow their teaching practices, build school community, and create the conditions for authentic, student-centered learning.

Since the organization’s founding in 1980, our work has reached more than 8 million students and 328,000 teachers in classrooms across the country, developing fluent readers and skilled writers, supporting instructional equity, transforming discipline practices, and bolstering student and teacher engagement.

Internally, our work culture reflects our pedagogy, fostering a sense of community that is essential to individual development. In doing so, we create a work environment in which we value teamwork, collaboration, and respect for the differences and unique contributions that each individual brings to our organization.

What You’ll Do

The South Dakota MEP will be part of a dynamic relationship-building sales team focused on making an impact in school districts across the country. The overall goal for this position is to increase the number of Collaborative Classroom implementations within the state by:

Developing and nurturing relationships with school districts that lead to meeting or exceeding assigned revenue goals.

Researching and understanding local district funding and initiatives, aligning Collaborative Classroom programs to support those needs, and assisting schools and districts with quotes, purchase orders, and professional learning plans.

Collaborating to organize online sales campaigns, planning and facilitating presale events at a territory, regional, and national level.

Working with schools and district leaders to pilot Collaborative Classroom programs.

Partnering with current customers on implementation, professional learning support, and expanding Collaborative Classroom programs within the district.

Who You Are & Keys to Success

To be successful in this job, you will excel in four key areas:

Relationship-building: You develop and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders. You have excellent interpersonal skills and experience interacting with educators and key decision-makers.

Networking: You are well connected with South Dakota educators and district leaders. You pay close attention to educational influences within the state and understand the importance of making those connections.

Drive to achieve results: You are a self-starter and are goal-driven. You have a track record of accomplishing ambitious goals and getting results even when there are obstacles. You set a high bar and meet it because you think three (or 30) steps ahead to anticipate hurdles and come up with pragmatic solutions. You plan backward and involve stakeholders appropriately.

Commitment to equity and inclusion: You understand the importance of and prioritize the role of addressing systemic inequities in internal and external interactions and are committed to contributing to a culture that fosters equitable processes, practices, and experiences.

Additional Requirements Include:
Must reside in South Dakota

5 years of experience in K-12 teaching, coaching, and/or administration

Demonstrated basic relationship-sales knowledge

Knowledge of K–8 pedagogy and best practices in literacy instruction

Ability to travel throughout the assigned territory and occasionally nationally

Strong written and oral communication skills

Data savvy and able to prioritize, plan and execute sales strategies in assigned territory and in a fast-paced work environment

Technology Skills: Facility with Google Suite, Mac OS, and shared filing systems; Salesforce (preferred)

Education, Certification:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Teaching Credential (preferred)

Administrative Credential (preferred)

Master’s/Doctorate (preferred)

What Else You Should Know

This is a full-time position, based in South Dakota. The salary will be commensurate with experience. The benefits package includes a rich, comprehensive program that includes: Paid time off (sick, vacation, 10 holidays, disability), Healthcare (medical, dental, vision), disability, life insurance, and 403b retirement plan.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter (required) when completing your application.

Center for the Collaborative Classroom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to racial equity and social justice. We believe that each of us has a responsibility to drive Equality in our communities and in our work environment and are committed to creating a workforce that reflects society through our inclusive programs.