Assistant Director of Early Literacy (K-3)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support implementation of high-quality Tier 1 literacy instruction grounded in the Science of Reading through teacher and leader coaching, classroom observation, modeling, feedback, and professional development.
• Partner with schools to strengthen K-3 MTSS, including Tier 1 instruction, intervention systems, progress monitoring, and data-driven instructional planning.
• Analyze student achievement, assessment, and implementation data to identify instructional trends, diagnose opportunities for improvement, and inform school support and network priorities.
• Design and facilitate high-quality professional learning that strengthens teacher and leader practice and instructional execution.
• Develop instructional resources, planning tools, exemplar materials, and implementation guidance that support high-quality curriculum implementation and instructional decision making.
• Contribute to the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of network literacy initiatives, assessments, pilots, and strategic priorities.
• Collaborate closely with the K-2 and 3-8 Literacy Teams to ensure instructional coherence and successful transitions into third grade.
• Provide support to Academic Operations as needed, including assessment implementation, school support, and other network priorities. 

Qualifications:

• Results-oriented with a strong commitment to improving student outcomes. Deep belief in the mission and instructional model of Mastery Schools.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of early literacy, the Science of Reading, Common Core State Standards, MTSS, and evidence-based instructional practices, with a high bar for instructional quality.
• Strong coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence adult learning and instructional practice.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret student achievement and instructional implementation data to drive continuous instructional improvement.
• Ability to diagnose classroom instruction, identify high-leverage next steps, and provide clear, actionable feedback that strengthens teacher practice. 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least five years of experience in literacy instruction, teacher coaching, curriculum development, or instructional leadership. 
• Demonstrated record of improving literacy outcomes through instruction, coaching, curriculum development, or instructional leadership.
• Experience implementing evidence-based literacy practices aligned to the Science of Reading.
• Demonstrated success working with students and educators in historically under-resourced school communities. 

Other Requirements:

• Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the role as outlined above, and to work in the environmental conditions required, such as traveling to network campuses, monitoring and interacting with students, in-person facilitation of trainings, etc.;
• This role requires frequent travel between multiple locations. Reliable transportation is essential to fulfill job responsibilities. 

Salary and Bonus Information: