Assistant Education Director

Job Summary:  Assist the Education Director in maintaining an effective literacy tutoring program consistent with the mission and vision of New Haven Reads while creating a warm, welcoming and supportive learning environment.

Major Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

Program Support –

• Assist with the design, development, and implementation of programs rooted in the Science of Reading and structured literacy instruction
• Support program staff by way of regular site visits to all locations during tutoring hours
• Conduct student observations and model tutor best practices
• Attend PPT meetings as needed
• Interview candidates for college positions (Yale Reading Corps, Summer Interns)
• Assist with CORE Testing
• Assist with Tutor Trainings, minimum of 3 per academic year
• Work collaboratively with the Pre-K/K Program Director to plan curriculum, support staff, communicate with parents, and register students

Communication –

• Effective, timely, and professional communication with students, parents, staff, and school officials
• Partnership Liaison: manage existing relationships with and request for services from schools and community organizations
• Maintain all staff contact lists and support securing coverage staff absences

Administration –

• Attend individual weekly meetings with Site Directors, Outreach team and Literacy Specialist and provide follow-up supports as needed
• Maintain the Salesforce Wait List for Pre-K/K and Tutoring
• Maintain all calendars related to the Education program
• Assist in the maintenance of confidential Education Admin documents on Box
• Maintain all required data related to Yale Reading Corps and Summer Interns, as well as other affiliate groups or university internships
• Monitor accuracy and timeliness of data and reporting associated with Planning and Placement Team meetings (PPTs) in Salesforce and student information in Lexia
• Creation of Site Director meeting agendas
• Support development and presentation of staff development and tutor enrichment workshops

And other duties as assigned by the Education Director.

This position requires:

• College degree in area of Education with preferred specialization in structured literacy
• 2-3 years of experience working with children in an underserved academic setting
• Ability to organize, analyze, and problem solve
• Attention to detail while working in a busy, shared workspace
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize with limited supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible interpersonal skills and professional poise
• Sensitivity to confidential student information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Spanish Fluency, preferred

Hours:

• 11am-7pm, Monday-Wednesday
• 10am-6pm, Thursday & Friday
• Occasional Saturday hours
• Schedule may vary based upon need

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range: $54,000-$56,000, commensurate with experience
• Medical Benefits: $3,000 reimbursable health care costs through Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement (QSERHA)
• 5 weeks (130 hours) of Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 paid Holidays

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit: 

• Resume & cover letter
• Provide two professional or academic references (name, relationship, phone & email) 

Salary : $54,000 - $56,000