Salary: $59,000-$62,000
Project Director of the Elms College Haitian Teacher Training Continuing Education Program in collaboration with the State University of Haiti (UEH)
Elms College (Chicopee, MA) - Hybrid work possible, full-time, grant-funded (initial project period; anticipated start September 1, 2026):
Overview: Elms College seeks a dynamic, experienced Director to lead a W. K. Kellogg Foundation-funded Continuing Education initiative developed in partnership with the State University of Haiti's Ecole Normale Suprieure (ENS). The Director will oversee the development and launch of a train-the-trainer credit certificate program (five courses) to strengthen teacher education across Haiti, manage the Elms-UEH collaboration, provide oversight of joint course development and offerings, ensure high-quality distance delivery, and implement monitoring, evaluation, and scale-up activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Elms-UEH Teacher Education Continuing Education Program.
- Codesign the five-course (1Scredit) certificate curriculum with Elms and UEH faculty covering: classroom engagement & pedagogical practice; curriculum design; evaluation & assessment; interventions for students with special needs; language acquisition pedagogy; differentiated instruction; and level-specific literacy/math/science interventions.
- Coordinate regular bi-weekly planning meetings and maintain strong working relationships with UEH -ENS partners, Elms faculty, the W. K. Kellogg Foundation and other partners.
- Coordinate recruitment and selection of teacher participants and Trainer candidates across targeted regions of Haiti, collaborating with UEH-ENS' recruitment model.
- Oversee instructional delivery (remote/hybrid), faculty team-teaching (Elms/UEH), instructional quality assurance, and development of course materials that are scalable and integrated into UEH-ENS curriculum.
- Ensure credits earned are transferable and that graduates receive jointly signed diplomas from Elms College and UEH.
- Implement a Train-the-Trainer model that certifies Trainers and supports their regional rollout of professional development.
- Design and manage program monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement processes; report outcomes to funder(s).
- Manage grant budget, procurement, contracts, and fiscal reporting under the direction of the Vice President of Academic Affairs and in coordination with Elms College grants/finance offices.
- Hire and supervise an administrative assistant (PT) and coordinate the evaluation consultant.
- Support efforts to scale and integrate the program within UEH's academic offerings and to document sustainability pathways.
- Represent Elms College at stakeholder meetings and as requested.
Required Qualifications
- Master's degree (Doctorate preferred) in Education, International Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience leading teacher professional development, continuing education, or academic program management; experience in higher education strongly preferred.
- Experience managing international partnerships and multi-stakeholder projects; prior work with Haitian institutions, Francophone contexts, or Caribbean education is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated grant management experience, including budget oversight and funder reporting (experience with foundation grants desirable).
- Track record implementing distance/hybrid education and supporting faculty to teach online; familiarity with educational technology and remote pedagogy.
- Strong skills in program monitoring and using an evaluator to inform program improvement.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, intercultural competence, and proven ability to build collaborative relationships across institutions.
- Fluency in English required; proficiency in French and/or Haitian Creole strongly preferred.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience working with Ministries of Education, teacher credentialing processes, or national-level curriculum integration.
- Prior experience developing materials for scalability and training educators.
- Familiarity with the Haitian higher education context and terminology (e.g., use of "license" for bachelor's-level articulation).
TO APPLY
Applications include a letter of interest demonstrating a commitment to non-discrimination, inclusion, and the mission of the College, a current resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references, submitted in separate documents, via email to: Cheryl Smith, Director of Human Resources, at [email protected]. Applications will be accepted, and review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Elms College (also known as College of Our Lady of the Elms), a private, Catholic, co-educational liberal arts institution in Chicopee, Massachusetts, was founded in 1928 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield. The institution offers Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctor of Nursing practice degrees. Dedicated to non-discriminatory educational practices, the College aims to eliminate barriers to equal access and treatment for its community. Elms College provides rigorous academic challenges and fosters a supportive community for students to thrive. Graduates leave Elms College richer, rooted in faith, educated, compassionate, responsive to civic and social obligations, and capable of adjusting to change without compromising principle.
Elms Colleges mission embodies the charism of the founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph, including embracing the love of neighbor without distinction and whose Catholic heritage guides our intellectual, social, educational, and community endeavors.
Elms College is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
Salary/Compensation: $59,000 - $62,000 per year
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