Partnerships Director - NYC

Just Right Reader; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Company-funded travel to schools and 5

Home office stipend

Expense card

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Childcare credit

Job summary

Just Right Reader, based in NYC, seeks a Partnerships Director to lead engagements with school and district leaders, driving education partnerships and program adoption across the five boroughs. The role blends literacy expertise with regional outreach and revenue growth.

You will travel within the five boroughs, develop relationships, and position Just Right Reader as the preferred solution for literacy initiatives in schools and districts.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as instructional coach or school/district administrator.
• Strong foundational literacy and science of reading knowledge.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• Comfort with storytelling, strategy, and data-driven decisions.
• Energized by sales targets and quota attainment.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle from initial conversation to signed agreement.
• Build trusted relationships with NYC schools and district leaders.
• Generate new opportunities and develop a robust pipeline.
• Understand local literacy priorities, funding sources, and district goals.
• Represent Just Right Reader at regional events and meetings with decision-makers.
• Collaborate with internal teams for smooth handoffs and long-term implementations.
• Meet or exceed sales goals for district growth and product adoption.

Skills

Instructional Coach

Literacy/Science of Reading

Communication

Remote Work

Data-driven

Sales Quota Mindset

Tools

CRM/Sales Tools

Job description

Position Summary

Just Right Reader is a forward-thinking curriculum provider committed to advancing literacy for students from Birth through 12th Grade. Our comprehensive resources are designed to support all learners, including upper-grade students requiring additional intervention to develop foundational skills. Grounded in the Science of Reading, our high-quality materials and tools equip educators with the support they need to accelerate achievement and foster lifelong readers.

The Role: Partnerships Director

Are you a NYC-based current or former Instructional Coach or Campus Administrator who wants to keep making a difference in literacy, from a new angle? Apply to join our growing team of former educators, literacy experts, and product innovators committed to changing what's possible in early literacy.

At Just Right Reader, we create decodable books that are engaging, effective and enjoyable. We're hiring educators who have significant experience at the administration level of a school or school district to serve as a sales representative in our Partnership Director role.

As a Partnerships Director, you'll work directly with district and school leaders to understand their needs and bring solutions that help students learn to read. You will also play a major role in growing our presence across your region by developing relationships, attending regional events, and converting those relationships into long-term, revenue generating partnerships.

THIS ROLE REQUIRES DAILY TRAVEL WITHIN THE FIVE BOROUGHS

What You'll Do:

• Own the full sales cycle from first conversation through signed agreement
• Build strong, trusted relationships with NYC school and district leaders
• Actively generate new opportunities by identifying leads, making outreach, and developing a robust pipeline
• Deeply understand local literacy priorities, funding sources, and district goals to position Just Right Reader as the right solution
• Represent Just Right Reader at regional conferences, events, and meetings with decision-makers
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a smooth handoff and successful long-term implementation
• Consistently meet or exceed your sales goals for district growth and product adoption

What You Bring:

• At least 3 years of experience as an instructional coach or school/district administrator (such as principal, assistant principal, assistant superintendent)
• Strong understanding of foundational literacy and the science of reading
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote environment and contribute to a collaborative team
• Comfort with storytelling, strategy, and working with data to guide decisions
• A natural drive to sell – this can mean you've closed deals in education, pitched programs to your district, or even worked retail in college. You're energized by the challenge of getting to "yes" and aren't afraid to own a sales quota

Why Join Us:

At Just Right Reader, we're transforming how children learn to read. You'll be part of a passionate, growing team committed to educational equity, literacy innovation, and joyful learning.

Perks and Benefits:

• Fully remote role, with company funded travel to schools, district offices, and conferences
• Company expense card and home office stipend
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Annual $500 childcare credit plus Urbansitter membership
• A mission-driven team that is passionate about literacy