Experienced Program Manager - Silicon Valley in Education Leadership

Are you a passionate and results-driven leader with a proven track record of managing programs, teams, and volunteers? Do you have a deep understanding of literacy strategies and a commitment to closing the education gap in under-resourced communities? If so, we invite you to join our team as an Experienced Program Manager - Silicon Valley in Education Leadership at Reading Partners.

About Reading Partners

Reading Partners is a leading education organization dedicated to solving the literacy crisis in the United States. We believe that every child deserves access to high-quality education, and we're committed to empowering communities to provide individualized instruction that works. Our team of dedicated professionals is passionate about making a difference in the lives of students, and we're seeking a talented Program Manager to join our Silicon Valley team.

Job Summary

As an Experienced Program Manager - Silicon Valley in Education Leadership, you will be responsible for leading, developing, and mobilizing a team of AmeriCorps members and volunteers to deliver high-quality, effective one-on-one instruction to our students. You will report directly to the Silicon Valley Executive Director and manage all aspects of program quality, delivery, and implementation in up to 5 schools. This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position with a competitive salary range of $69,275 to $81,500 for Silicon Valley.

Key Responsibilities

* Recruit, hire, coach, manage, and train a team of up to 5 Reading Partners Program Coordinators toward successful program implementation across up to six schools.

• Achieve a rating of at least 95% satisfaction from tutors, teachers, and principal partners.
• Retain 90% of AmeriCorps members through the term of service.
• Build a strong, positive, and productive culture across the AmeriCorps team.
• Visit schools and conduct regular observations of students/tutors to collect anecdotal data to monitor progress.
• Support tutor community building efforts in portfolio with the support of the team, to help recruit and retain volunteers.
• Manage all aspects of program implementation, including serving as a local literacy program expert, conducting student data analysis and action planning, fostering school relationships, and directly managing and coaching AmeriCorps members.
• Achieve 90% enrollment of students by the beginning of February each school year.
• Achieve and maintain above 90% attendance for all students enrolled in the program.
• Provide support so that students will master grade-appropriate foundational literacy skills, as measured by a research-based, elementary literacy assessment.

Leadership & Management

* Demonstrate a genuine interest in coaching, inspiring, and developing emerging professionals toward goals.

• Demonstrate an ability to provide clear guidance and goals, delegate, and provide growth opportunities while supporting progress along the way.
• Be able to recruit, hire, onboard, and deliver high-quality training to AmeriCorps members.
• Provide on-site support to AmeriCorps members and tutors at school sites weekly.
• Support our national network of Reading Partners Program Managers through biweekly calls, best practice sharing, etc.

Relationship Development & Communication

* Cultivate strong internal relationships with peers, direct reports, and managers.

• Possess a strong aptitude for effective communication, remotely and in person, with direct reports, school stakeholders, and other Reading Partners staff.
• Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively as an ambassador of Reading Partners externally, specifically with school leaders and staff.
• Be able to set up strong systems for communication and messaging, tailor communication to audiences, and contextualize messaging.
• Demonstrate an ability to break down complex topics for a variety of audiences.
• Employ excellent written communication skills.

Educational Expertise

* Lead implementation of our organization's assessment and curriculum and serve as a local subject matter expert on Reading Partners' curriculum.

• Ensure high fidelity of the Reading Partners model at all school sites.
• Possess a high level of knowledge and competency in literacy strategies and behavior management.
• Demonstrate an ability to assess student performance using observations, to analyze data, and to create subsequent strategies aimed at increasing student achievement.
• Analyze data and create action plans to improve student results.

Project Management

* Demonstrate an ability to effectively manage time, balance multiple competing priorities at once, and remain adaptable, flexible, and positive while navigating challenges.

• Anticipate challenges and/or questions, and proactively act to address them.
• Understand larger strategic priorities and make measurable progress against these larger goals.
• Show an ability to make quick, sound, and on-the-fly decisions that consider all stakeholders.
• See the bigger picture and be able to drill down to smaller details and connect the dots.

What We Offer

* Reading Partners' compensation and benefits programs are designed to attract, motivate, engage, and retain top talent to propel our mission forward.

• We aim to set salaries based on objective, external, high-quality market data.
• Our salaries are adjusted for candidates in different geographic regions.
• We do our very best to ensure that we're bringing our best offer - therefore we do not engage in salary negotiations.
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position.
• Salary range for this position is $69,275 to $81,500 for Silicon Valley.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flex spending accounts, generous paid time off, commuter benefits, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and currently a 403(b) match option.
• Ten (10) vacation days with twelve (12) sick days.
• Professional development reimbursement funds up to $1,000 per year.
• We offer an exciting and dynamic culture, and we commit to investing in and supporting our amazing people to grow their careers with us.

Travel

* This position travels regularly throughout the greater Silicon Valley area.

• This position may also involve occasional travel to Reading Partners' National Headquarters in Oakland, CA.

What's Next?

If you're interested in joining our Reading Partners team, please submit the following application materials to our online job posting:

• A cover letter describing your interest in Reading Partners and how your past experience has prepared you for this role.
• Please include your salary needs.
• Resume

At Reading Partners, we respect and honor the diversity in our workforce, and we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

* Have direct management experience of volunteers, interns, and/or emerging professionals.

• Have experience with literacy assessments, teaching strategies, and student data analysis.
• Have access to reliable transportation to travel within a defined geographic region on a daily basis and are energized by being in schools.
• Have some flexibility and adaptability in your work schedule, including some night and weekend time.
• Have 3+ years working with elementary-aged students in an educational setting. Teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Have excellent computer skills, including MS Office and database management.
• Can prove eligibility to work in the U.S. legally.
• Hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Boast a deep belief in our mission.
• Root your work in our COVID-19 vaccination is required unless a medical or religious accommodation is requested and approved.

Bonus Points

* Hold a master's degree in education or a related field.

• Have experience working in the launch phase of projects or programs.
• Have knowledge of and a connection to the Silicon Valley elementary education community.
• Are an AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service alum/alumna.

Apply now and let's discuss how you can become a vital part of our success story. Apply for this job