Director of Literacy

The Director of Literacy will lead literacy strategy, curriculum implementation, and multilingual learner support across a network of public elementary schools. This leadership role focuses on strengthening reading, writing, oral language development, and equitable access to grade-level instruction for all students. Working closely with academic leaders, school principals, and regional teams, you will translate educational priorities into effective instructional practices and measurable student outcomes. You will guide curriculum adoption, analyze achievement and language proficiency data, and develop professional learning initiatives that empower educators. Through coaching, collaboration, and continuous improvement, you will help schools deliver high-quality literacy instruction and better support multilingual learners. This is an opportunity to influence education at scale while building educator capacity and advancing academic excellence in underserved communities.

• Bachelor's degree required.

• At least 3 years of experience coaching, managing, or developing adults to achieve strong instructional and student outcomes in a high-performing charter school, school district, or comparable educational setting.

• An additional 2–4 years of successful teaching experience, preferably in elementary education, with a demonstrated record of improving student achievement.

• Experience leading curriculum development, curriculum implementation, instructional projects, or school-based academic initiatives. Experience with Amplify CKLA is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated expertise in literacy curriculum design and development, including a strong understanding of reading instruction, language development, and multilingual learner education.

• Experience designing and facilitating professional development for diverse audiences, including teachers, instructional coaches, school leaders, and regional teams.

• Strong understanding of effective literacy pedagogy, English language development, and strategies that help multilingual learners access grade-level content.

• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.

• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex instructional concepts clearly and influence stakeholders across different teams.

• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships, provide constructive feedback, coach adults, and support continuous professional growth.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret student performance data and translate findings into practical instructional improvements.

• Willingness to travel regularly to school locations and regional sites, with travel potentially reaching 25% of working time.