Literacy Partnerships & Coaching Lead

CLI; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Literacy Initiative in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking a Manager of School Partnerships & Support to lead instructional coaching and professional learning across schools. You will develop leaders and educators to strengthen literacy instruction and drive student outcomes through data-informed practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration with district partners, strategic planning, and ongoing equity-centered improvement in complex educational environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of instructional leadership experience.
• Demonstrated 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.

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.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Coaching educators

Data-driven decision making

Relationship building

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Job description

Children’s Literacy Initiative in Elizabeth, NJ is seeking a Manager of School Partnerships & Support to lead instructional coaching and professional learning across schools. You will develop leaders and educators to strengthen literacy instruction and drive student outcomes through data-informed practices.

The role emphasizes collaboration with district partners, strategic planning, and ongoing equity-centered improvement in complex educational environments.