Data-Driven Literacy Coaching & Partnerships Lead

CLI; Elizabeth, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Literacy Initiative is seeking a Manager of School Partnerships & Support in Elizabeth, NJ to lead instructional coaching and professional learning for teachers and leaders. The role focuses on strengthening literacy instruction, equitable outcomes, and data-informed improvement across partnerships.

The manager will cultivate relationships with schools and districts, design sustainable literacy strategies, and oversee coaching plans aligned to district goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of instructional leadership experience.
• Proven ability to coach and develop educators to improve instruction and student outcomes.
• Strong understanding of school systems, leadership decision-making, and change management.
• Deep expertise in language and literacy development and effective instructional practices.
• Experience designing and facilitating impactful professional development for teachers and leaders.
• Highly organized with strong project management and execution skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct coaching to teachers and instructional leaders to strengthen educator practice and student outcomes.
• Design and facilitate professional learning experiences and targeted training aligned to evidence-based literacy practices.
• Support implementation of literacy frameworks, culturally responsive pedagogy, and data-driven instruction.
• Lead collaborative planning and reflection sessions to sustain professional growth across school teams.
• Identify and address barriers to instructional improvement, advancing equitable literacy outcomes.
• Cultivate strong relationships with school and district stakeholders, serving as a trusted thought partner.
• Partner with leaders to design long-term, sustainable literacy improvement strategies grounded in culturally sustaining practices.
• Develop coaching plans aligned with school and district strategic goals.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Coaching educators

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Professional development design

Literacy instruction

Change management

Travel up to 25%

Job description

Children’s Literacy Initiative is seeking a Manager of School Partnerships & Support in Elizabeth, NJ to lead instructional coaching and professional learning for teachers and leaders. The role focuses on strengthening literacy instruction, equitable outcomes, and data-informed improvement across partnerships.

The manager will cultivate relationships with schools and districts, design sustainable literacy strategies, and oversee coaching plans aligned to district goals.