Bilingual Partnership & Implementation Manager

Children’s Literacy Initiative (CLI) is actively recruiting Bilingual Partnership & Implementation Managers. We are seeking culturally sustaining educators with deep educator coaching experience who see the genius in Black and Brown children, the abundant capability in educator coaches, and the power of literacy to propel children into fulfilling lives. 

Employment type: Full-time; 11 months

Classification: Exempt

Location: Elizabeth, NJ

Average Salary: $105,000

The CLI Bilingual Partnership & Implementation Manager :

• Is an experienced Spanish/English, bilingual instructional leader who drives a clear and equitable vision for Birth-8th literacy as aligned to partners’ literacy instruction and practice with CLI’s vision for excellence and equity in literacy instruction
• Demonstrates a deep commitment to anti-racism and educational equity and the leadership of an organization that reflects the community CLI serves; ability to hold self and others accountable for centering equity 
• Demonstrates a deep commitment and willingness to act on dismantling white supremacy and systemic racism in schools/school systems 
• Strives to ensure that Black and Latinx children experience the anti-racist literacy instruction, support, and advocacy needed to create equity in education  
• Demonstrates an unwavering desire to continually grow their own skills, with a passion and expertise for coaching adults
• Thinks critically to make well-informed and timely decisions to achieve the best possible impact and outcomes 
• Is highly reflective and adaptive to meet the needs of team and partners

Responsibilities:

Coaching and Professional Development 

• Leverage CLI's Core Service Model to drive impact within our partnerships
• Provide direct coaching to school leaders, instructional leaders, and teachers to strengthen literacy instruction aligned with CLI’s Core Service Model.
• Design and facilitate Professional Learning experiences and targeted training sessions to support evidence-based literacy and leadership practices. 
• Use learning walks, classroom observations, and data analysis to inform coaching and drive continuous improvement in teaching and learning. 
• Develop and implement individualized strategic plans that support school leaders in improving instruction.

Strategic Planning and Implementation

• Develop and execute individualized coaching plans that align with the school and district goals and strategic plans.
• Partner with school and district leaders to design long-term strategies for sustainable literacy improvement, integrating culturally sustaining and antiracist practices. 
• Identify key milestones, success metrics, and areas for growth, ensuring continuous improvement in instructional leadership and teacher development.

Partnership Management and Support

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with district and school leaders, ensuring alignment with CLI’s strategic priorities and impact goals. 
• Serve as a thought partner to school leaders in shaping school-wide literacy strategies and instructional priorities. 
• Collaborate with CLI's internal teams to ensure seamless service delivery and alignment with organizational frameworks. 
• Monitor and assess school partnership effectiveness, making data-informed recommendations for program adjustments. 

Implementation and Continuous Improvement

• Support schools in implementing literacy frameworks, culturally responsive pedagogy, and data-driven instructional practices. 
• Lead collaborative planning and reflection sessions with school-based teams to sustain professional growth. 
• Identify and address barriers to instructional improvement, providing strategic solutions that support equitable literacy outcomes. 
• Contribute to the ongoing refinement of CLI’s coaching model and professional development offerings.

Data-Informed Decision - Making

• Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data from coaching sessions, classroom observations, and student outcomes. 
• Use data insights to drive instructional coaching, professional learning design, and impact measurement. 
• Provide regular progress reports and recommendations to CLI leadership, school partners, and funders.

Collaboration and Thought Leadership

• Represent CLI as a literacy expert in external meetings, presentations, and conferences. 
• Contribute to resource development, including toolkits, coaching frameworks, and best practice guides.
• Stay informed about national and local literacy trends, policies, and research to refine CLI’s approach continuously. Lead and support continuous reflection and culture of feedback across a portfolio, demonstrating a solutions-oriented approach.

Qualifications:

• Must be fluent and fully Bilingual and bi-literate in Spanish and English
• 5 years of instructional leadership (assistant principal, school principal, district level coach) with experience around dual language learning and knowledge of MLL literacy best practices. 
• Strong and inclusive management skills and proven ability to develop adults and transform their practice 
• Knowledge of school leadership key levers, decisions, and implications for change management  
• Strong instructional and leadership instincts with a demonstrated record of success in educator practice results and child outcomes
• Deep understanding of transformational coaching, adult learning, and development approaches that emphasize equitable and identity-affirming outcomes for leaders. 
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to track progress, understand gaps, execute tasks, etc., with acute attention to detail 
• Experience designing and leading compelling and relevant professional development opportunities for instructional leaders 
• Excellent written and oral communication 
• Master's Degree  
• Ability to travel nationally, within portfolio limits up to 25% of scheduled work time.  

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About Children’s Literacy Initiative:

Founded in Philadelphia in 1988, Children’s Literacy Initiative (CLI) is a national 501c3 working to advance equity in public education in the U.S. by ensuring Black and Latinx children achieve reading success by the end of third grade. CLI accomplishes this through job-embedded coaching and professional development, seminars, and workshops, and providing the books and materials teachers and children need along their early literacy journeys.

Learning to read has significance beyond building skills – it is an act of liberation. By helping educators learn and apply high-impact, culturally sustaining instructional strategies and nurturing dynamic professional learning communities, CLI is building lasting capacity in teachers and principals to advance equity in education.