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LifeWise Academy

Lead Teacher

Memphis, TN · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Overview In addition to LifeWise teacher responsibilities, lead teachers support the program director in hiring, training and managing the program's LifeWise teachers. Qualifications and Experience

LifeWise Academy

Volunteer Lead Teacher

Memphis, TN · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Overview In addition to LifeWise teacher responsibilities, lead teachers support the program director in hiring, training and managing the program's LifeWise teachers. Qualifications and Experience

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How much do program director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for program director in Arlington, TN is $69,649.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,200.00 and $82,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a program director?

A program director is an upper-management position found within organizations across almost all industries. Your primary job duties include coordinating, implementing, and overseeing all details of a company’s operation and programs. You monitor the budget, create community programs, supervise other managers, and develop better business practices. The exact job duties vary widely depending on industry and employer. Some program directors oversee the entire organization while others oversee specific departments. Though almost all industries utilize program directors, the two most commonly seen are business and healthcare.

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

To thrive as a Program Director, you need strong leadership, project management, and strategic planning skills, usually supported by a relevant degree and several years of management experience. Experience with budgeting software, project management tools like Asana or MS Project, and familiarity with compliance standards are often necessary. Exceptional communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution abilities are critical soft skills that set top Program Directors apart. These skills are crucial for aligning teams, driving program success, and ensuring organizational goals are consistently met.

What are some common challenges program directors face when overseeing multiple projects or initiatives?

Program Directors often encounter the challenge of balancing competing priorities across several projects, while ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic goals. Managing diverse teams, coordinating resources, and addressing unexpected obstacles—such as shifting stakeholder requirements or budget constraints—are common aspects of the role. Effective communication, adaptability, and strong organizational skills are essential for navigating these complexities and ensuring successful program delivery. Collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional teams is also crucial for resolving issues promptly and maintaining program momentum.

What is the difference between Program Director vs Project Manager?

AspectProgram DirectorProject Manager
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor’s degree; often prefers PMP or similar certificationsRequires a bachelor’s degree; PMP or CAPM certifications are common
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple projects within a program, strategic focusManages individual projects, tactical focus
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in nonprofits, corporate, government sectors for large initiativesCommon across industries for specific project execution

The Program Director focuses on overseeing multiple related projects to achieve strategic goals, while the Project Manager handles the planning and execution of a single project. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What degree do you need to be a program director?

A program director typically needs at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as business, management, or a specific industry-related area. Many roles also prefer or require a master's degree or relevant certifications, along with strong leadership and organizational skills.
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Infographic showing various Program Director job openings in Arlington, TN as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,649 per year, or $33.5 per hour.

Director, Program Implementation - West Tennessee

Blue Engine

Memphis, TN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Title: Director, Program Implementation - West 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 3
Reports to: Vice President, Program - Tennessee
Start Date: Rolling, with a target start by November 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.
Role
The Director of Program Implementation - Tennessee is an expert technical assistance provider who leads implementation and drives impact within one Tennessee Grand Division. As Blue Engine launches its statewide technical assistance partnership with the Tennessee Department of Education, the Director helps establish and deliver high-quality RTI²-A+B support within their region.
The Director spends most weeks working directly with LEAs, schools, educators, and leaders. They diagnose implementation needs, develop support plans, facilitate professional learning and collaborative communities, and conduct coaching cycles that strengthen RTI²-A+B systems and inclusive instruction.
The Director also manages and develops the contractors assigned to the Grand Division. They ensure technical assistance is timely, coherent, evidence-based, and aligned with Tennessee requirements and Blue Engine's standards.
Primary Responsibilities & Outcomes
  • Partner Implementation and Impact | 75%
    • Provide direct technical assistance and drive LEA impact
      • Serve as the primary technical assistance provider for a portfolio of LEAs, with particular ownership of complex, high-priority engagements.
      • Conduct enabling-conditions diagnostics and use multiple forms of evidence to identify strengths, root causes, barriers, and priorities at the district, school, team, and classroom levels.
      • Co-develop clear support plans with LEA and school leaders, including intended outcomes, roles, milestones, evidence of progress, and sustainability strategies.
      • Design and facilitate professional learning, collaborative professional communities, consultation sessions, strategic planning, and other technical assistance responsive to local context.
      • 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.
      • Conduct coaching cycles with district leaders, school leaders, instructional coaches, interventionists, and educators that produce observable changes in systems and practice.
      • 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.
      • Support leaders to use student, implementation, perception, and practice data to make decisions, monitor progress, and adjust supports.
      • Build partner capacity to sustain effective RTI²-A+B implementation with decreasing dependence on Blue Engine over time.
    • Coordinate Grand Division execution and maintain implementation quality
      • Coordinate the work of technical assistance contractors assigned to the Grand Division, including onboarding, LEA assignments, priorities, schedules, and role expectations.
      • Set clear standards for technical assistance quality, documentation, responsiveness, evidence use, and alignment with Tennessee's RTI²-A+B framework and Blue Engine's implementation approach.
      • Observe contractor practice, review coaching and support artifacts, gather stakeholder feedback, and provide timely, direct feedback that improves performance.
      • Maintain an accurate view of active referrals, LEA support plans, contractor assignments, service delivery, milestones, risks, and required follow-up across the Grand Division.
      • Review Grand Division evidence to identify patterns, disparities, emerging needs, and opportunities to adjust technical assistance.
      • Coordinate with other Grand Division Directors and statewide leaders, so partners experience a coherent service model across regions.
  • II. Product and Organizational Contribution | 25%
    • Strengthen Blue Engine's products and implementation model
      • Pilot product updates in authentic partner contexts.
      • Provide specific, evidence-based feedback on product usability, feasibility, contextual relevance, and impact.
      • Identify patterns across partnerships that may warrant product improvement or additional implementation guidance.
    • Contribute to cross-functional collaboration and shared learning
      • Participate in statewide calibration, planning, and learning structures that strengthen the Tennessee technical assistance model.
      • Collaborate with Program, Product, and Partnership Development colleagues to solve implementation challenges and improve partner outcomes.
      • Share lessons, effective practices, and implementation risks across partnerships.
      • Participate actively in required team and organization-wide collaboration structures.
      • Support the development of shared tools, routines, and standards that improve implementation quality.
    • Contribute to Blue Engine's culture
      • Give and receive candid, constructive feedback across roles and levels.
      • Follow through on commitments and contribute to a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
      • Maintain a students-first orientation while recognizing the needs and perspectives of the educators and communities Blue Engine serves.

Core Responsibilities:
Level 3: Drive impact for partners through effective implementation of Blue Engine's products
Required Experience and Capabilities
Specifically, we are searching for an individual who demonstrates proficiency in the following competencies and brings the experience necessary to lead high-quality technical assistance:
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • K-12 Experience: 5+ years of K-12 teaching experience with demonstrated impact on student outcomes, plus 2+ years of instructional coaching, school leadership, or related implementation leadership experience. Coaching experience in special education, multilingual education, and/or tiered intervention strongly preferred.
  • Coaching & Developing Others: Demonstrated ability to deepen educators' and leaders' skills and shift behaviors and mindsets through technical and adaptive coaching. Experience building strong coaching relationships that lead to observable changes in practice; comfort coaching across multiple content areas and grade levels.
  • Influencing & Motivating Others: Ability to navigate varied school and district contexts, build trusted relationships, and cultivate investment and engagement among stakeholders across roles and identities.
  • Project Management: Demonstrated ability to organize and manage complex work across multiple partners and priorities, maintain a dynamic schedule, coordinate resources and stakeholders, and reliably meet commitments and deadlines.
  • Unpacking Root Causes: Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative evidence to identify root causes, strengths, and barriers; define problems; and develop actionable solutions responsive to local context.
  • Setting & Managing Expectations: Communicates clear expectations, coordinates and delegates work effectively, and follows through to achieve shared goals.
  • Functional Expertise: Strong knowledge of inclusive instruction and K-12 instructional systems, with expertise in special education, multilingual education, RTI/MTSS, and/or tiered academic and behavioral intervention strongly preferred. Familiarity with nonprofit management and applying a strategic lens to problem-solving is a plus.

Compensation
This role sits in Job Level 3 within our compensation structure, with a starting salary range of $87,393.54-$97,103.93. Blue Engine provides comprehensive benefits. 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.
$87,393.50 - $97,103.93 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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