Reading Partners · 14 hours ago
PROGRAM MANAGER
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$68K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expReading Partners is changing the education landscape by addressing the literacy crisis in the country. The Program Manager will lead a team of AmeriCorps members and volunteers to deliver effective one-on-one literacy instruction to students, ensuring program quality and maximizing literacy outcomes.
ChildrenEducationNon ProfitTutoring
Responsibilities
Execute the Reading Partners program across five to six schools in the Los Angeles region
Ensure that our program is implemented and executed with fidelity in alignment with the program quality standards
Ensure the program is implemented and executed to the highest quality to have the highest impact for up to 72 students per reading center in your portfolio
Supervise program implementation so that students enrolled achieve their literacy goals:
Ensure each student is assessed, enrolled and placed properly in the curriculum
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
Ensure every student completes milestone assessments
Provide support so that students will master grade-appropriate foundational literacy skills, as measured by a research-based, elementary literacy assessment:
85% of all students will meet their individualized end-of-year literacy growth goal
Create and manage systems to ensure student success (e.g. students are properly placed in the curriculum, every student is enrolled in 2 sessions per week)
Design and supervise the implementation of individualized learning plans
Manage execution of the Reading Partners program, so students are receiving the necessary academic intervention as it pertains to literacy through our program
Conduct regular observations of students/tutors to collect anecdotal data to monitor progress
Analyze data and create action plans to improve student results
Be present, in person, each reading center observing sessions and coaching at least 6 hours a week
Create and cultivate Reading Partners champions within each school and each community Start or maintain a principal relationship and ensure 90% principal or site supervisor satisfaction with the program
Share student impact information with the school or community space throughout the year (notably with the Principal, a student’s teacher, and/or site administration)
Coach AmeriCorps members on teacher and tutor relationship-building
Model customer service skills for all staff and AmeriCorps members by coaching and supporting volunteer tutors within our program
Advocate for what Reading Partners needs to be successful within each school or reading center site at all times
Support tutor community building efforts in portfolio with the support of AmeriCorps members and the Executive Director to help recruit and retain volunteers
Ensure 90% tutor satisfaction and retention so that we can retain ~30% of tutors year over year
Ensure continued program partnership and support the regional program leadership team to collect the fee for service
Recruit, Hire, Coach, Manage And Train a Team Of Up To 12 Reading Partners AmeriCorps Members Toward Successful Program Implementation Across Five Schools
Retain 85% of AmeriCorps members through the term of service
Build a strong, positive and productive culture across the AmeriCorps team
Share best practices and work with the team to share vision, develop strategies to meet overall goals, and contribute to a growth mindset culture
Coach AmeriCorps Members to use student data to make informed decisions that will improve student outcomes
Be a partner to the National Program and Regional Operations teams to support regional impact Partner with the National Program Director to regularly discuss student progress, program quality standards, programmatic solutions, curriculum, and student assessment
Support overall volunteer experience by attending volunteer recruitment and engagement events
Be a partner to the Development team to support our fundraising goals by supporting local development events
Support with any organizational operations goals
Qualification
Required
Have 2-3 years working with elementary-aged students in a learning environment. Teaching, education or education/afterschool program coordination experience is strongly preferred
Have direct management experience with volunteers, interns, and/or emerging professionals
Have experience with literacy assessments, teaching strategies, translating data into action for students, and student data analysis or experience working with children in a formal capacity
Have a passion for service to others and your broader community
Have access to reliable transportation and/or the ability to navigate public transportation to travel within a defined geographic region daily
Have some flexibility and adaptability in your work schedule, including some night and weekend time
Have excellent computer skills, including MS Office and database management experience
Demonstrate a commitment to fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment
Display a deep belief in our mission and root your work in our core values
Ability to prove eligibility to work legally in the U.S. and that you are at least 18 years of age
Preferred
Are an AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service alum/alumna
Have experience working in launch or growth phases of organizations
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with substantial employer contributions toward both employee and family premiums
Life and disability insurance at no cost to employees
A free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Significant pre-tax employer funding to help offset employees’ out-of-pocket medical expenses
Spring Health for easy access to therapy, coaching, and wellness resources
Carrot for guidance and support related to hormonal health, fertility, family-building, and gender-affirming services
403(b) retirement plan with immediate eligibility to participate and to receive employer matching contributions
Flexible Paid Time Off (Unlimited PTO) and Paid Parental Leave for up to 8 weeks for birth and non-birth parents
14 paid holidays annually, plus one week of office closure in early July and two weeks in late December
A dynamic, mission-driven culture with a strong commitment to employee development and career growth
Company
Reading Partners
Reading Partners empowers community volunteers to provide one-on-one reading instruction to elementary school students.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
ECMC FoundationThe Dallas FoundationAccelerate
2024-07-25Grant
2023-06-20Grant
2023-05-25Grant
Leadership Team
Adeola Whitney
Chief Executive Officer
Edwin Goutier
Chief Innovation & Technology Officer
Recent News
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