Employment

Associate Project Director, Civil Rights Movement and Labor History Education Initiative

Teaching for Change has been funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for 2011-2013 to continue work with the McComb, Mississippi community and school district and other sites in the state to draw on Mississippi history and current resources to work collectively across racial lines for a better quality education for all public school students by: increasing academic performance, particularly reading, writing, and critical thinking; providing strong teacher professional development; promoting active civic engagement; positively impacting personal racial identity and race relations; and being part of a collaborative school district-community effort. 

We are seeking to hire a Washington, DC-based staff person to coordinate statewide outreach, curriculum development, communications, documentation, fundraising, and identifying additional partnerships and resources. The job includes some travel to and within Mississippi for planning, professional development, documentation, and support. Candidates must have experience in teaching middle or high school U.S. history and program management. The Associate Project Director for the Civil Rights Movement and Labor History Education Initiative is responsible for overall project management. Read the full announcement for more information and instructions to apply.

Web and Social Media Assistant (Part-Time)

Teaching for Change is hiring a Web and Social Media Assistant to work part-time (approximately 10-15 hours per week) at our office in the Historic U Street Corridor. The Web and Social Media Assistant plays a key role in growing and maintaining Teaching for Change's online and social media presence. Strong candidates will demonstrate excellent attention to detail, experience with basic web design and social media, strong communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse staff, board, and constituency. Read the full announcement for more information and instructions to apply.

Bookseller

Teaching for Change accepts applications for part-time booksellers at our non-profit bookstore at Busboys and Poets in the historic U Street corridor of Washington, D.C. Since its opening in 2005, Teaching for Change’s Busboys and Poets Bookstore has become the destination to find progressive books and author events, drawing fans and acclaim from across the country for its unique selection and quality programming. Applicants should send cover letter and resume to LaTissia Mitchell, Assistant Manager. In the cover letter indicate any retail experience and knowledge of titles available in our store. Teaching for Change gladly accepts applicants year-round in the event a position becomes available.