Senior Director of AI Strategy & Partnerships

Job Description

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Reports to: Vice President, Bank Street Education Center

Position Summary: The Bank Street Education Center is seeking a Senior Director of AI Strategy & Partnerships to lead the development and implementation of an AI strategy that aligns with our learner-centered, equity-driven mission. Reporting directly to the Vice President of the Education Center, this role will work closely with the Education Center's senior team and College leadership to shape Bank Street's approach to AI innovation, ensuring it enhances teaching, learning, and educational equity.

This role will develop strategic partnerships with school districts, education organizations, and technology leaders, positioning Bank Street as a national thought leader in AI for education. The Senior Director will also play a key role in building internal capacity, ensuring faculty and staff are prepared to use AI tools responsibly and effectively.

Responsibilities: AI Strategy & Innovation

• Lead the development of Bank Street's AI vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with progressive education principles.
• Work with Education Center and College leadership to integrate AI into programs, research, and operations.
• Identify and implement AI-powered solutions that enhance teaching, learning, and professional development.
• Stay informed on AI trends and represent Bank Street as a thought leader in national discussions on AI in education.

Business & Partnership Development

• Establish and manage strategic partnerships with school districts, nonprofits, edtech companies, and funders to develop and scale AI-driven initiatives.
• Develop and implement funding strategies, including securing grants and philanthropic support.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to pilot AI-enhanced instructional tools and curriculum innovations.

Internal Capacity Building

• Support faculty and staff across Bank Street's divisions in building AI literacy and integrating AI tools responsibly.
• Develop ethical guidelines and best practices for AI adoption in progressive education.
• Facilitate training, workshops, and research initiatives to ensure AI use aligns with Bank Street's commitment to equity and child development.

Qualifications:

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of AI's role in education and its impact on equity and progressive teaching and learning.
• Deep understanding of K-12 education, equity in education, and the landscape of school partnerships.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience working alongside senior leadership teams.
• Knowledge of education research, instructional design, or technology integration.
• Track record of success in writing and reporting on complex grants;
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with various levels of an organization, experienced educators, and district teams;
• Comfort with Google suite tools and Slack for team collaboration;

Experiences:

• Experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or innovation strategy, preferably in education, edtech, or AI.
• Proven ability to build partnerships, secure funding, and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience with AI-driven tools for teacher coaching, curriculum development, or student learning.
• Ability to design and manage complex and multiple projects independently;
• Flexibility in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines;
• Master's degree in education or related field.

Mindsets:

• Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities, take initiative, and drive results.
• An intersectional, anti-racist lens, and strengths-based approach to racial equity and identity work, team collaboration, and leadership;
• A culturally responsive perspective to child and adult development and learning;
• A reflective learner's stance while leading.

Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000

Additional Information:

• This position is contingent upon available funding.
• After June 2026, the position is contingent upon the availability of additional funds.
• Please address cover letters to:

Tracy Fray Oliver

Vice President, Bank Street Education Center

Bank Street College

610 West 112th Street

New York, NY 10025

• Please include where you came across this job posting in your cover letter.

BANK STREET COLLEGE OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, ETHNIC ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, OR ABILITY IN ITS EMPLOYMENT POLICIES AND OTHER COLLEGE ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS.

About Us

Bank Street is a leader in education, a pioneer in improving the quality of classroom practice, and a national advocate for children and their families.

Since its beginnings in 1916, Bank Street has been at the forefront of understanding how children learn and grow. From early childhood centers and schools to hospitals and museums, Bank Street has built a national reputation on the simple fact that our graduates know how to do the work that is right for children.

At Bank Street's Graduate School of Education, students are trained in a model that combines the study of human development, learning theory, and sustained clinical placement to promote significant development as a teacher prior to graduation. Our children's programs-Bank Street School for Children, Family Center, Bank Street Head Start, and Liberty LEADS-foster children's development in the broadest sense by providing diverse opportunities for social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. The Bank Street Education Center disrupts inequity through system-level change to help design better educational experiences for both children and adults. The College further supports and influences positive outcomes for children every day through professional development programs, research projects, and other key efforts engaging educators, intermediary organizations, and government officials at the district, state, and federal levels.