Partnership & Implementation Manager
Employment type : Full-time; 11 months
Classification : Exempt
Location : Broward County, FL
Average Salary : $105,000
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.
Children's Literacy Initiative (CLI) is recruiting Managers of School Partnerships and Support. We are seeking abolitionist culturally sustaining educators with deep educator coaching experience, who see the genius in Black and Latinx children, the abundant capability in educator coaches, and liberatory power of literacy to propel children into fulfilling lives and to dismantle White supremacy, and advance equity for all.
The CLI Partnership & Implementation Manager :
- Is an experienced instructional leader who drives a clear and equitable vision for 3rd-5th grade that aligns partners' literacy instruction and practice with CLI's vision for excellence 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 early literacy instruction, support, and advocacy needed to create equity in education
- Demonstrates a deep to being an anti-racist leader in their work and beyond, with an unwavering desire to continually grow their own skills, and a passion for teaching & learning and leading adults.
- Thinks critically to make well-informed and timely decisions to achieve the best possible impact and outcomes
- Enables and models a constructive culture of feedback about both strengths and areas of growth
- Are highly reflective and adaptive to meet the needs of team and partners.
Responsibilities :
Coaching and Professional Development
Leverage CLIs Core Service Model to drive impact within our partnershipsProvide direct coaching to school leaders, instructional leaders, and teachers to strengthen literacy instruction aligned with CLI's Core Service ModelDesign 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 developmentPartnership 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 CLIs 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 continuously refine CLI's approach. Lead and support continuous reflection and culture of feedback across a portfolio demonstrating a solutions-oriented approachQualifications :
The successful candidate is motivated by CLI's mission. This role offers the opportunity to have a profound and lasting impact on the literacy and experience of the Black and Latinx children we work alongside.
5 years as an instructional leader in schools / system that serve primarily Black and Latinx children (assistant principal, school principal, district level instructional coach)Strong and inclusive management skills and proven ability to develop adults and transform their practiceKnowledge of school leadership key levers, decisions, and implications for change managementStrong instructional and leadership instincts with a demonstrated record of success in educator practice results and child outcomesDeep early literacy content & comprehensive knowledge 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 leaders.Exceptional organizational skills and ability to track progress, understand gaps, execute tasks, etc. with acute attention to detailExperience designing and leading compelling and relevant professional development opportunities for instructional leadersExcellent written and oral communicationMaster's DegreeAbility to travel nationally, within portfolio limits up to 25% of scheduled work timeChildren's Literacy Initiative is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $105,000
