**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.

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