Literacy Program Manager — Center Ops & Community Impact

Partnership for After School Education (PASE); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) benefit

Four weeks of paid vacation

12 paid holidays

Remote workday on Fridays

Job summary

READ 718 in Brooklyn seeks a Program Manager to oversee daily programming and operations at the Boerum Hill literacy center (420 Atlantic Avenue). You will collaborate with the Executive Director, program team, and volunteers to deliver after-school tutoring, READ Up, and seasonal programming.

You will recruit and train tutors, enroll students, assess progress, and develop individualized plans using our curriculum and Salesforce data while maintaining strong family and partner relationships and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Education or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years in educational or youth-serving setting.
• Experience or advanced training in literacy instruction preferred.
• Experience with reading assessments and data-driven instruction.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience partnering with families, educators, volunteers, and community partners.
• Commitment to educational equity and supporting underserved communities.
• Independent work style with collaborative mindset, ownership, and growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee programming and day-to-day operations at Boerum Hill literacy center.
• Recruit, train, support, and engage volunteer tutors delivering literacy instruction.
• Recruit students and maintain enrollment and participation across cycles.
• Schedule assessments, conduct family intake, and develop literacy profiles.
• Use curriculum and data to plan individualized lessons and monitor progress.
• Review tutor feedback and update student plans and materials accordingly.
• Maintain communication with families, teachers, volunteers, and stakeholders.
• Develop workshops and engagement opportunities for families and community.
• Build partnerships with local schools and organizations for recruitment and connections.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program evaluation using Salesforce.
• Create opportunities to build community among students, families, volunteers, and staff.
• Manage space to ensure organized, welcoming center with resources available.
• Collaborate with broader program team and participate in meetings and PD.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Education degree preferred

Job description

READ 718 in Brooklyn seeks a Program Manager to oversee daily programming and operations at the Boerum Hill literacy center (420 Atlantic Avenue). You will collaborate with the Executive Director, program team, and volunteers to deliver after-school tutoring, READ Up, and seasonal programming.

You will recruit and train tutors, enroll students, assess progress, and develop individualized plans using our curriculum and Salesforce data while maintaining strong family and partner relationships and