Partnership & Implementation Manager - SY 24-25 - Northern New Jersey

$105,000 - $105,000/Yr

Children's Literacy Initiative - Irvington, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Irvington, NJ

Educational Services

About the position

The Partnership & Implementation Manager at Children's Literacy Initiative (CLI) plays a crucial role in advancing equity in public education, particularly for Black and Latinx children. This position is designed for individuals who are deeply committed to anti-racism and educational equity, and who possess extensive experience in educator coaching. The manager will serve as an academic leader, driving an instructional vision that aligns early literacy instruction with culturally and linguistically relevant pedagogy. This role requires a strong commitment to dismantling systemic racism in educational settings and ensuring that all children receive the support and advocacy they need to succeed in their literacy journeys. In this position, the manager will oversee a team of literacy coaches across various schools, focusing on improving daily instruction and student outcomes. They will lead instructional reviews, collaborate with school leaders to develop action plans, and serve as the primary point of contact for district and school partners. The manager will also be responsible for managing deliverables, overseeing partnership retention, and facilitating contract renewal conversations. Additionally, they will support the executive director in designing and facilitating regional presentations and training sessions for potential new partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of systemic oppression and its impact on education, as well as the ability to reflect critically on their own practices and adapt to meet the needs of educators and students. They will be responsible for creating effective learning experiences for coaches and facilitating adult learning for school and system leaders. This role offers the opportunity to make a profound impact on the literacy and educational experiences of Black and Latinx children, aligning with CLI's mission to promote equity in education.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of literacy coaches across a portfolio of schools to support the coaching and development of teachers, improving daily instruction and student outcomes.
• Lead school and system instructional reviews through learning walks to diagnose needs and work closely with school and systems leaders to develop action plans in alignment with their values and resources to support instructional improvement.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for district and school partners, answering questions, connecting with resources, and providing information to solve targeted instructional challenges.
• Manage deliverables and activities within the portfolio.
• Oversee partnership retention and lead contract renewal conversations with the current portfolio of partners.
• Support the executive director and/or regional manager in designing and facilitating regional presentations and training sessions for potential new partners.
• Support the development of vision, strategy, and services for CLI's work.
• Collaborate with the national content team to refine and develop practical tools and systems for internal staff members to support the work, including protocols and training materials.
• Lead and support continuous reflection across the team to determine working challenges and develop solutions moving forward.
• Build relationships with school and systems leaders to support the implementation of action plans and adjust course when necessary.
• Create, design, and facilitate effective learning experiences for coaches through ongoing development, goal-setting, and progress-monitoring.
• Facilitate adult learning experiences for school and system leaders within and across systems.

Requirements

• 7+ years of education experience in schools that serve primarily Black and Latinx children.
• 3+ years as a K-5 language arts teacher in a classroom with predominantly Black and Latinx children.
• 3+ years of coaching and/or instructional leadership experience (assistant principal, school principal, or systems level).
• Strong and inclusive management skills with a proven ability to develop adults.
• Knowledge of school leadership key levers, decisions, and implications for change management.
• Strong instructional and leadership instincts with a demonstrated record of success in student outcomes and teacher practice results.
• Deep early literacy content knowledge and comprehensive understanding of pedagogy that affirms and sustains Black and Latinx children.
• Deep understanding of approaches to transformational coaching, adult learning, and development that emphasizes equitable and identity-affirming outcomes for educators and leaders.
• Comfort using web-based systems to track project deliverables and timelines.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to track progress, understand gaps, and execute tasks with acute attention to detail.
• Experience designing and leading compelling and relevant professional development.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Bachelor's Degree.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish and English preferred.

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• Full Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription coverage
• Full access to mental health resources via Teladoc
• Subscription to Care.com
• Competitive and equitable salaries that commensurate with experience
• Ongoing training & development opportunities.