**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