Virtual Site Lead, Seasonal

Freedom Schools Literacy Academy (FSLA)

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Virtual)

Employment Type: Seasonal, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $45.00 per hour

Reports To: Program Manager, FSLA

About the Center for Black Educator Development (CBED)

The Center for Black Educator Development exists to rebuild the national Black Teacher Pipeline in service of a clear vision: a world where all Black students have access to high-quality Black educators throughout their PreK–12 education, and where educator preparation, pedagogy, and policies that advance equity and effectiveness are fully institutionalized. We are unapologetically committed to educational justice and racial equity by increasing the presence, effectiveness, and retention of Black educators. Our work centers Black students, families, and educators by designing liberatory pathways into teaching, investing in sustainable program models, and advocating for systems-level change that endures beyond individual programs or classrooms.

Position Summary

The Virtual Site Lead is a seasonal leadership role within CBED’s Freedom Schools Literacy Academy (FSLA), a five-week summer apprenticeship program designed to prepare high school and college-aged aspiring educators while providing high-quality literacy instruction and enrichment to elementary school scholars. Reporting to the Program Manager, FSLA, the Virtual Site Lead serves as the primary leader of virtual programming, ensuring program fidelity, strong instructional practice, and a positive experience for scholars, families, and staff.

The Virtual Site Lead provides operational and instructional leadership in a fully virtual environment, manages an intergenerational team, and serves as a key liaison to families. This role requires strong communication, coaching, and systems management skills to ensure high-quality implementation of the FSLA model in an online setting.

Core Accountabilities

• Virtual Program Operations & Fidelity

Oversee daily virtual program operations and systems to ensure consistent implementation of FSLA programming with fidelity.

• Instructional Leadership & Staff Supervision

Lead, coach, and supervise instructional staff to ensure high-quality literacy instruction and professional practice.

• Family & Scholar Engagement

Build strong, consistent relationships with scholars and families through clear communication, engagement, and support.

• Staff Development & Coaching

Support the professional growth and accountability of SLA Coaches and Servant Leader Apprentices through coaching and feedback.

• Equity-Centered, Student-Focused Leadership

Ensure all virtual programming reflects CBED’s commitment to racial equity, justice, and culturally responsive practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily virtual program operations, including arrival procedures, attendance tracking, instructional blocks, and dismissal.
• Manage staff and scholar attendance in virtual platforms and implement strategies to promote strong participation and engagement.
• Plan, lead, and execute virtual family engagement activities, including the development and distribution of a weekly family newsletter.
• Serve as the primary communication liaison for families, ensuring timely and clear updates.
• Manage virtual learning platforms and tools that support scholar learning and engagement.
• Provide academic and behavioral support to scholars in partnership with instructional staff and families.
• Identifyoperational and instructional challenges in the virtual environment and support responsive improvement efforts.
• Lead and facilitate virtual site team meetings to ensure alignment, communication, and accountability.
• Supervise and coach approximately one SLA Coach, including leading weekly virtual one-on-one meetings.
• Ensure curriculum implementation and timely submission of instructional deliverables, including lesson plans, observations, surveys, and coaching documentation.
• Collaborate with instructional coaches to support Servant Leader Apprentices in fulfilling their roles with professionalism and effectiveness.
• Model and enforce high standards of professionalism, instructional quality, and accountability in virtual spaces.
• Participate in required training and preparation activities in advance of and during the summer program.

Leadership & Cultural Expectations

CBED leaders are expected to model the organization’s core beliefs, leadership competencies, and values by centering justice, demonstrating operational discipline, and leading with clarity, accountability, and care. Leaders are responsible for fostering inclusive, high-performing teams; engaging in continuous learning and reflection; and building systems that are sustainable, transparent, and aligned with CBED’s mission. Leaders are also expected to demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills, and to partner effectively across teams and stakeholders in ways that produce measurable outcomes and sustain the people doing the work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience resulting in strong student outcomes.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience coaching or mentoring educators.
• Experience working in virtual instructional environments preferred.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, and data tracking systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with intergenerational and multicultural teams.
• Demonstrated ability to give and receive clear, affirming, and constructive feedback.
• Strong reflective practice with attention to both actions and outcomes.
• Results-oriented, adaptable, and solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to professionalism, accountability, and respectful communication.
• Deep alignment with CBED’s mission, vision, core values, and FSLA’s instructional model.

Working at CBED

CBED offers meaningful, justice-driven professional opportunities that support leadership development, skill-building, and career pathways in education. We affirm racial identity, value lived experience and believe justice-driven work must be both excellent and sustainable.