Partnerships Director - NYC

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

Job summary

Just Right Reader, NYC-based, is seeking a Partnerships Director with strong instructional leadership background to drive district-level literacy partnerships. You will engage district leaders, translate their needs into Just Right Reader solutions, and expand our regional presence through events and strategic collaborations.

You will travel within the five boroughs daily, build durable relationships, and manage the full sales cycle from outreach to signed agreements while collaborating with

Qualifications

• 3+ years as instructional coach or district/school administrator (e.g., principal, assistant principal, or 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 collaborate with a team.

Responsibilities

• Own the full sales cycle from first conversation through signed agreement.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with NYC school and district leaders.
• 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 sales goals.

Skills

Instructional coaching

District admin

Foundational literacy

Relationship building

Job description

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

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