Raising a Reader Program Coordinator

Breathe Project; Homestead (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational initiative as a Raising a Reader Program Coordinator in Allegheny County. You will enhance early literacy by managing a book bag rotation program and developing resources for educators, fostering a love of reading among young children and their families. This role combines community engagement, educational innovation, and the chance to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Generous vacation time

Flexible scheduling

Retirement contributions

Professional development opportunities

Travel reimbursement

Qualifications

• Degree in Elementary or Early Childhood Education or equivalent experience.
• Warmth and comfort working with young children and families.
• Ability to lift boxes of books (up to 30 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Manage the Raising A Reader program in childcare centers and schools.
• Design professional development opportunities for educators.
• Recruit partners and volunteers and build community relationships.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Creativity

Enthusiasm

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Familiarity with Google Suite

Social media skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Elementary or Early Childhood Education

Job description

Are you passionate about early literacy? Do you believe in the importance of family engagement around books? Reading Ready Pittsburgh invites you to join our team as a Raising a Reader Program Coordinator — and help ignite a lifelong love of reading in the hearts of young children.

At Reading Ready Pittsburgh, we work to ensure every child has access to high quality books and encourage participation in shared reading with their families. Serving the Mon Valley and surrounding communities, we partner with families, schools, and community organizations to make literacy a priority for families and children .

As our Raising a Reader Program Coordinator, you will manage the Raising A Reader book bag rotation program in childcare centers, home visiting programs and local elementary schools. You’ll design professional development opportunities for educators, create program resources, recruit new partners and volunteers, and build strong relationships throughout the community.

What You Bring:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Elementary or Early Childhood Education, or a related field — or equivalent experience
• Warmth, creativity, and enthusiasm.
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Comfort working with young children and families
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and social media
• A reliable vehicle and the ability to lift boxes of books (up to 30 lbs)

What We Offer:

Generous vacation time, flexible scheduling, retirement contributions, professional development, and travel reimbursement.

Send your cover letter, resume, and references to [e-mail].

Together, we can change lives—one book, one child, one family at a time.