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Job DescriptionOverview Opportunity Education Foundation seeks a Senior Director of Communications and Marketing Strategy to architect and execute comprehensive communications and marketing initiatives that drive measurable impact across our global education portfolio. This role demands a strategic leader who can translate our mission into actionable marketing campaigns, build engaged communities at scale, and demonstrate ROI through data-driven decision making. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership (40%)Strategy Development & Execution • Develop and implement a 3-year integrated marketing roadmap with quarterly plans including campaign goals, budgets, and success metrics, • Execute multi-channel campaigns targeting educators, administrators, policymakers, and funders, • Establish marketing attribution models to track campaign effectiveness across the full funnel (awareness → engagement → conversion → retention)Performance Management, • Set and monitor monthly/quarterly KPIs including lead generation targets, • Deliver weekly performance dashboards and monthly executive reports with actionable insights, • Manage annual marketing budget TBDContent Strategy & Brand Management (30%)Content Marketing Execution, • Develop and execute calendars producing 30-60 monthly pieces across multiple formats (blog posts, white papers, case studies, videos, infographics, podcasts), • Implement SEO/SEM strategy achieving top-3 rankings for 20+ priority keywords, • Build thought leadership program securing 10+ annual op-eds in tier-1 education publicationsBrand Architecture & Governance, • Define and implement brand guidelines ensuring 95%+ compliance across all touch points, • Develop sub-brand strategies for portfolio organizations while maintaining parent brand equity, • Create brand measurement framework tracking awareness, consideration, preference, and NPS scores, • Conduct semi-annual brand audits and competitive analysesDigital Marketing & Growth (20%)Digital Channel Optimization, • Manage paid media campaigns across Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn with monthly budgets TBD, • Achieve and maintain: 3%+ email CTR and 25%+ social engagement rate, • Drive 40% YoY growth in organic traffic through content marketing and SEOCommunity Building & Engagement, • Grow educator community to 10,000+ active members within 18 months, • Develop ambassador program with 100+ educator advocates, • Create user-generated content campaigns generating 100+ monthly engagement markersTeam Leadership & Operations (10%)Team Development, • Build and lead high-performing team of 4-5 communications and marketing professionals using agile methodology and clear OKRs to achieve team engagement scores f 4.5+/5.0, • Implement agile marketing methodology with 2-week sprintsMarketing Operations, • Select and implement tools including CRM, marketing automation, analytics, and content management systems, • Develop vendor management framework for agency and freelance partners, • Develop monthly, quarterly and annual metrics for tracking program effectivenessRequired QualificationsExperience Requirements, • 8-10+ years progressive marketing/communications with 5+ years leading teams, • 3+ years in education, edtech, or nonprofit sectors with K-12 expertiseTechnical Competencies, • Advanced skills in: SEO/SEM, paid social, email marketing, marketing automation, • Experience with: Adobe Creative Suite, CMS platforms, project management tools, • Strong analytical skills translating data into strategic recommendationsStrategic Capabilities, • Proven track record developing integrated B2B and B2C marketing strategies, • Experience building and scaling communities of 10,000+ engaged members and leading successful product launches, • Ability to influence C-suite stakeholders and manage 20+ concurrent initiativesLeadership Qualities, • Data-driven with creative problem-solving abilities, • Collaborative consensus-builder with growth mindset, • Exceptional project management and organization skillsPreferred Qualifications, • MBA or advanced degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field, • Experience with international marketing and multicultural audiences

Job Description JOB SUMMARYThe Lead Teacher position is the heart and soul of Blossoms and the primary role of focus for our staffing program. We believe in empowering lead teachers to be an extension of our entire team and our philosophy; thriving children, empowered teachers, and supported families. We expect that preparing children to thrive is your passion and that you will be as committed to quality childcare as we are! We also expect that you will take charge and develop strong individual relationships with all the kids, parents and staff in your classroom. We celebrate a ‘tribe’ mentality at all times. We want to give you full freedom on implementation of our curriculum and adapt the lessons to the needs of each unique child. We want to have complete trust and faith in your ability to teach and keep kids safe. And, we really want you to Blossom here! We will make every effort to support you along your journey as an early-learning educator. JOB PURPOSEYour purpose is to teach fundamentals of social, physical, intellectual, and motor skill development. A basic, developmentally appropriate curriculum is provided for each classroom as a foundational guideline and is HIGHLY encouraged to be adapted by each individual teacher to fit their style and accommodate the various developmental skill levels of the children in their class. We have a private Facebook page so part of your job description is to post pictures, activities and experiences the children are having. Our parents and extended families look forward to connecting with their child via the Facebook page every day! This is a small, but critical element that we believe helps us connect and support our families in yet another way.LEADERSHIP REQUIREMENTS • Develop curriculum, • Implement curriculum, • Lead other teachers on how to implement, • Classroom, environment & safety management, • Parent/teacher communications, • Teaches fundamentals of social, physical, intellectual, and motor skill development by preparing course objectives, outlining course curriculum guidelines, following state and school requirements., • Sets up lesson plans by determining a logical course of instruction building upon learned skills and knowledge., • Instructs children by conducting activities, both individual and group, to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills., • Mentors students by encouraging and developing skills and efforts in a positive manner. Teaches rules of conduct, how to listen, playing with others, using play equipment, cooperative social behaviors, personal hygiene, etc., • Broadens students’ knowledge base by teaching performance, improvisation, analysis, and evaluation. Promotes discussions and dramatic play-acting. Encourages children to sing and dance, and promotes self-expression., • Provides variety by exposing students to a variety of styles of music, art, and literature. Uses games, audio-video aids to present subject matter., • Offers background by providing historical relevance., • Provides periods of rest and strenuous activity., • Maintains order in the classroom and on the playground., • Recognizes strengths and weaknesses by observing students’ behavior and mannerisms. Takes into consideration outside influences, personality, length of session, etc to encourage commitment and interest., • Looks to detect signs of illness or emotional disturbance by observing behavior., • Discusses students’ progress and problems with parents., • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; and participating in professional societies., • MUST BE WILLING, ABLE AND CAPABLE OF CHANGING DIAPERS FOR ALL CHILDREN IN YOUR CARE / CLASSROOM, • Must be consistently on time and willing to complete an entire day’s shift for your scheduled / contracted time., • Personal development skills with an emphasis on leadership training, • Need to know how to lead your classroom and your assistants, • Must be at least 18 years or older, • The ability to lift 50 pounds regularly, • Must be able to lift and carry ALL children in your care / classroom Must be able to assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling, squatting, crawling, sitting, standing) for extended periods of time., • The ability to respond quickly - physically and mentally, • The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces, • The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations, • The ability to safely climb step ladders, • The ability to work outdoors with the children (we go outside multiple times EVERY DAY unless the weather is extreme), • The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly the entire day, particularly gloves and masks, • Must be able to sit on the floor or stand for extended periods of time, • Must be able to clean a child after toileting accidents, • Must have manual dexterity to perform specific computer and electronic device functions pertaining to parent communication, • Must be physically present at the assigned job location, • Must be able to receive detailed information through oral communication, • Must have visual acuity to read and comprehend written communication through computer, electronic devices, and paper means, • Create a MERIT account & obtain a STARS ID number, • A high school diploma or equivalent, • Child Care Basics 30 Hour STARS Certificate, • An associates or bachelors in early childhood education or related / parallel field of study PREFERRED NOT REQUIRED, • Register with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) and pass a background check, and fingerprinting as deemed necessary by DCYF. Background check performed once every 3 years and more as deemed necessary by Blossoms Childcare, • Negative TB Test (within the last 12 months), • 1st Aid & Infant, Child and Adult CPR (CPR must be delivered in person and include a hands-on component, expires every two years), • Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate (expires every year), • Food Handlers Card (expires every 2 years), • Safe Sleep Training (expires every year), • 10 hours professional development progress documented annually (after 12 months of cumulative employment)