Job Description
Early Literacy Program Director Forward Scholars LLC Milwaukee, WI Job Details Full-time $85,000 - $95,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Qualifications School experience Program management Professional development facilitation in schools Team supervision Teacher training Teacher mentoring for professional development Employee relationship building Parent communication Master's degree Team development Supervising experience Instructional leadership in education Teacher coaching Managing education teams Working with students Team training Educational program evaluation Literacy education Leading team collaboration initiatives School staff supervision Establishing community partnerships in an education administration role Educational program management Performance evaluation Full Job Description Early Literacy Program Director Why Forward Scholars? Join a program & team that is working to dismantle the opportunity gap and provide literacy access for all students. Every child has the human right to be literate.
Role Mission:
Cultivate and sustain a high-performing team committed to delivering transformative reading instruction that accelerates growth and positively changes the lives of young learners in Milwaukee. Role Responsibilities & Team Contributions The Program Director will support the following core areas of work while also contributing flexibly to team and organizational needs: Build a mission-aligned, high performing reading team: Lead the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training of Site Coordinators Supervise, coach, and support Site Coordinators who are responsible for leading individual tutoring sites Conduct regular site visits, formal observations, and performance evaluations of Site Coordinators, assessing program fidelity, stakeholder satisfaction, data compliance, and student outcomes Collect and analyze data to demonstrate the impact of coaching and program implementation Support the SC Team and Team Lead with creating professional development Facilitate site coverage for Site Coordinators during PTO, site visits, and professional learning time Create external conditions for success in reading instruction: Collaborate with school principals, teachers, and district liaisons to coordinate schedules, secure resources, and maximize student impact Ensure that Site Coordinators and volunteers have the basic material resources they need to deliver an effective program Partner with the independent data analyst to develop assessment timelines and monitor assessment completion and progress Support invoicing and communication with educational partners Attend events to raise the visibility of Forward Scholars and bring in critical resources Foster a collaborative, growth-centered team culture: Work collaboratively with the Forward Scholars team to identify opportunities for growth, improvement, and innovation Model a growth mindset, adaptability, professionalism, and positive relationship-building with all staff Communicate openly and honestly with the Executive Director and Forward Scholars team recognizing that every team member's voice and perspective matter Essential Qualifications Education :
1. Masters in Reading/Literacy/Administrative leadership AND 2. Reading Teacher License or Reading Specialist License Experience & Leadership :
Minimum of 3 years of program management and supervisory experience in early elementary education or early literacy programs, including demonstrated success training, coaching, managing, and evaluating on-site staff Literacy Expertise :
Strong understanding of early childhood literacy, reading assessment tools, intervention strategies, and the science of reading instruction Communication :
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships with diverse community stakeholders, school partners, and families Urban work experience and a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion Fierce belief in every student's ability to succeed and asset-based thinker who removes barriers to learning Preferred Qualifications Reading Specialist License Five or more years of experience in reading-focused educational roles, such as instructional coach, reading specialist, and/or program leadership Spanish/English bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply Representation matters; candidates from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply Pay & Benefits 12 month salaried position including paid federal holidays and an additional 4 weeks of vacation time (20 days) $85,000-$95,000 based on professional and educational experience Health Care stipend, Dental insurance, Retirement stipend A collaborative, supportive, caring work environment Leaving work every day knowing that you're part of a high-impact program where kids are learning to read and believe in themselves! Interested in Applying? Send a cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation to Dr. Carrie Streiff-Stuessy, Executive Director, at . Pay:
$85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Work Location:
In person
