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Delek US Holding Inc

Sr Middle Office Analyst

Brentwood, TN · On-site

$83K - $110K/yr

Through our performance management program, you can earn additional annual incentives as you set ... Staff in middle office functions are likely to support complex product areas (e.g., derivative ...

Delek US

Sr Middle Office Analyst

Brentwood, TN · On-site

$83K - $110K/yr

Through our performance management program, you can earn additional annual incentives as you set ... Staff in middle office functions are likely to support complex product areas (e.g., derivative ...

Delek US

Sr Middle Office Analyst

Brentwood, TN · On-site

$83K - $110K/yr

Through our performance management program, you can earn additional annual incentives as you set ... Staff in middle office functions are likely to support complex product areas (e.g., derivative ...

Varsity Tutors

SSAT- Middle Level Tutor

Chattanooga, TN · Remote

$40/hr

Familiar with SSAT Middle Level content and common challenges such as advanced vocabulary beyond grade level, the scoring penalty for incorrect answers, and time management across five sections.

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ISEE- Middle Level Tutor

Chattanooga, TN · Remote

$40/hr

Emphasizes time management across five sections and systematic elimination of incorrect answer choices. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with ISEE Middle Level content and ...

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SSAT- Middle Level Tutor

Kingsport, TN · Remote

$40/hr

Familiar with SSAT Middle Level content and common challenges such as advanced vocabulary beyond grade level, the scoring penalty for incorrect answers, and time management across five sections.

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ISEE- Middle Level Tutor

Murfreesboro, TN · Remote

$40/hr

Emphasizes time management across five sections and systematic elimination of incorrect answer choices. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with ISEE Middle Level content and ...

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ISEE- Middle Level Tutor

Knoxville, TN · Remote

$40/hr

Emphasizes time management across five sections and systematic elimination of incorrect answer choices. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with ISEE Middle Level content and ...

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How much do middle manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for middle manager in Tennessee is $56,160.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,850.00 and $72,673.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a middle manager?

Middle managers are professionals who oversee specific departments or teams within an organization and report to higher-level executives. They are responsible for implementing company policies, managing staff, and ensuring that their teams meet organizational goals. Middle managers also act as a bridge between upper management and frontline employees, facilitating communication and translating strategic objectives into actionable plans. Their role is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency and supporting employee development.

How do middle managers balance directives from senior leadership with the needs of their teams?

Middle managers play a crucial role as a bridge between senior leadership and frontline employees. They are responsible for translating organizational strategy into actionable tasks while also advocating for their team's needs and feedback. This often involves clear communication, prioritizing tasks, and negotiating resources to ensure both top-down directives and team welfare are aligned. Successful middle managers foster an environment of trust, adaptability, and open dialogue, which helps them balance these sometimes competing demands.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a middle manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Middle Manager, you need a solid background in business operations, leadership, and project management, often supported by a relevant degree and prior supervisory experience. Familiarity with project management tools (like Asana or Trello), enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and sometimes certifications such as PMP can be essential. Strong communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills help middle managers effectively bridge upper management and frontline teams. These skills are crucial for aligning organizational goals, supporting team performance, and ensuring operational efficiency.

What is the difference between Middle Manager vs Team Lead?

AspectMiddle ManagerTeam Lead
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree; some roles prefer management certificationsUsually requires a bachelor's degree; leadership experience valued
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple teams or departments, involved in strategic planningManages a specific team or project, focuses on daily operations
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in corporate, manufacturing, and service industriesFound across various industries, often in tech, retail, and hospitality

Middle Managers and Team Leads both play vital roles in organizations. Middle Managers focus on strategic oversight and managing multiple teams, while Team Leads handle day-to-day team operations. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and organizational structure.

What exactly does a middle manager do?

A middle manager oversees teams or departments within an organization, implementing strategies set by senior management and ensuring operational goals are met. They coordinate between upper management and frontline employees, often handling staffing, performance evaluations, and reporting. Strong communication, leadership skills, and familiarity with organizational tools are essential for this role.

What is the average salary for middle managers?

The average salary for middle managers varies depending on industry, location, and experience, but generally ranges from $60,000 to $120,000 annually. Factors such as company size, sector, and required skills like leadership and project management influence compensation levels.

What cities in Tennessee are hiring for Middle Manager jobs?

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Infographic showing various Middle Manager job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,160 per year, or $27 per hour.

Manager, Program Implementation - Middle Tennessee

Murfreesboro, TN • On-site

Blue Engine
Education Programs Administration • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Blue Engineexternal

$65K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Title: Manager, Program Implementation - Middle Tennessee
Location:
  • Location: East Tennessee Grand Division (e.g., Chattanooga, Knoxville, or any community within East Tennessee), with up to 60% travel throughout the assigned Grand Division and the broader state required.
  • Location: Middle Tennessee Grand Division (e.g., Nashville, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, or any community within Middle Tennessee), with up to 60% travel throughout the assigned Grand Division and the broader state required.
  • Location: West Tennessee Grand Division (e.g., Memphis, Jackson, or any community within West Tennessee), with up to 60% travel throughout the assigned Grand Division and the broader state required.

Job Band: Level 2
Reports to: Vice President, Program - Tennessee
Start Date: Rolling, with a target start by December 2026
Who We Are:
Blue Engine is an education non-profit focused on ending the long-standing pattern of disproportionate student outcomes by shifting the paradigm of "typical teaching." Blue Engine partners with schools and systems to elevate educators' mindsets and skills, ensuring all students can access and engage in grade-level learning in every lesson. We support educators in effectively teaching to learner variability by supporting the development of 1) inclusive mindsets & practices, 2) effective co-teaching and educator collaboration, and 3) data-driven teacher development systems. Our product offerings support school and systems leaders in system and school-level planning and design, instructional leader development, and content-driven teacher development.
The Role:
The Manager of Program Implementation - Tennessee is an expert technical assistance provider who delivers high-quality implementation across a portfolio of Tennessee local education agencies (LEAs). As Blue Engine launches its statewide technical assistance partnership with the Tennessee Department of Education, the Manager helps deliver and strengthen high-quality RTI²-A+B support across Tennessee. The Manager spends most weeks working directly with district and school leaders, instructional coaches, interventionists, and educators. They diagnose implementation needs, develop support plans, facilitate professional learning and collaborative professional communities, and conduct coaching cycles that strengthen RTI²-A+B systems and inclusive instruction. The Manager owns the quality, progress, data, communication, and logistics associated with their LEA portfolio and collaborates closely with the Director responsible for their Grand Division.
Primary Responsibilities & Outcomes
I. Technical Assistance and Impact | 75%
  1. Provide direct technical assistance and drive LEA impact
    1. Develop a strong understanding of each LEA's context, priorities, existing systems, strengths, and implementation challenges.
    2. Conduct enabling-conditions diagnostics and use multiple forms of evidence to identify root causes, barriers, and priorities at the district, school, team, and classroom levels.
    3. Co-develop clear support plans with LEA and school leaders, including intended outcomes, roles, milestones, evidence of progress, and sustainability strategies.
    4. Design and facilitate professional learning, collaborative professional communities, consultation sessions, strategic-planning experiences, and other technical assistance responsive to local context.
    5. Design and adapt practical tools, resources, and professional learning materials that translate RTI²-A+B guidance and evidence-based practices into supports responsive to LEA and school needs.
    6. Conduct coaching cycles with district leaders, school leaders, instructional coaches, interventionists, and educators that produce observable changes in systems and practice.
    7. Help partners strengthen the relationship among Tier I core instruction, Tier II and Tier III supports, academic and behavioral intervention, and access to rigorous grade-level learning.
    8. Coach educators and leaders on the technical practices, adaptive mindsets, and team dynamics required for effective and inclusive RTI²-A+B implementation.
    9. Build partner capacity to sustain effective RTI²-A+B implementation with decreasing dependence on Blue Engine over time.
  2. Manage LEA implementation, progress, and follow-through
    1. Coordinate scheduling, communication, materials, data collection, documentation, and follow-up for assigned LEAs.
    2. Maintain timely and accurate records of technical assistance activities, partner engagement, implementation progress, and emerging risks.
    3. Monitor each LEA's progress and adjust technical assistance in response to implementation, perception, practice, and student data.
    4. Manage competing priorities and a dynamic travel and delivery schedule while consistently meeting deadlines and partner commitments.
II. Product and Organizational Contribution | 25%
  1. Strengthen Blue Engine's products and implementation model
    1. Pilot product updates in authentic partner contexts.
    2. Provide specific, evidence-based feedback on product usability, feasibility, contextual relevance, and impact.
    3. Identify patterns across partnerships that may warrant product improvement or additional implementation guidance.
  2. Contribute to cross-functional collaboration and shared learning
    1. Participate in statewide calibration, planning, and learning structures that strengthen the Tennessee technical assistance model.
    2. Collaborate with Program, Product, and Partnership Development colleagues to solve implementation challenges and improve partner outcomes.
    3. Share lessons, effective practices, and implementation risks across partnerships.
    4. Participate actively in required team and organization-wide collaboration structures.
    5. Support the development of shared tools, routines, and standards that improve implementation quality.
  3. Contribute to Blue Engine's culture
    1. Give and receive candid, constructive feedback across roles and levels.
    2. Follow through on commitments and contribute to a culture of accountability, learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
    3. Maintain a students-first orientation while recognizing the needs and perspectives of the educators and communities Blue Engine serves.

Core Responsibilities:
Level 2: Deliver high-quality implementation and coordinate support that drives impact for partners.
Competencies and Experience Required:
Specifically, we are searching for an individual who demonstrates proficiency in the following competencies and brings the experience necessary to deliver high-quality technical assistance:
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • K-12 Experience: 3+ years of K-12 teaching experience with demonstrated impact on student outcomes, with 1+ years of experience coaching teachers. Experience in special education, multilingual education, and/or tiered intervention strongly preferred.
  • Cultivating Rapport & Connection: Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships with educators and leaders across varied school and district contexts and use those relationships to move shared work forward.
  • Facilitation & Communication: Ability to clearly communicate information, facilitate engaging learning experiences, and tailor support and communication to the needs of different audiences.
  • Data Analysis & Synthesis: Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative evidence, identify patterns, strengths, barriers, and emerging needs, and use findings to inform technical assistance and implementation decisions.
  • Project Management: Demonstrated ability to coordinate work across multiple partners and priorities, manage a dynamic schedule, organize resources and information, and reliably meet commitments and deadlines.
  • Identifying & Solving for Inefficiencies: Ability to identify barriers in systems, processes, and implementation and develop practical solutions that improve partner support and execution.
  • Functional Expertise: Strong knowledge of inclusive instruction and K-12 instructional systems, with experience in special education, multilingual education, RTI/MTSS, and/or tiered academic and behavioral intervention strongly preferred. Experience coaching or supporting educators and leaders to strengthen instructional practice is also preferred.

Compensation:
This role sits in Job Level 2 within our compensation structure, with a starting salary range of $65,477.97-$70,406.42. Blue Engine provides comprehensive benefits to employees. Compensation for this role will depend on experience, demonstrated performance on core competencies, and alignment with internal equity. Blue Engine offers a comprehensive benefits plan (through JustWorks, a PEO), including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, with most dependent costs subsidized. Other benefits include six weeks of paid time off, a 403(b) plan with employer matching, an FSA plan, commuter benefits, and a flexible work environment.
To Apply:
Submit your application (resume & application questions) via this link. We will review applications on a rolling basis.
$65,477.97 - $70,406.42 a year
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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