ROLE TITLE: Director, Early Literacy Support

POSITION REPORTS TO: Teach For America, Las Vegas, Executive Director, Tim Hughes

LOCATION: Las Vegas, NV

PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, Jun 13, 2025

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Teach For America - Nevada seeks a Director, Early Literacy Support to help develop and implement strategies that will move us closer to our ambitious 2030 goal of doubling the number of 3rd grade students in Clark County who are proficient in literacy. The ideal candidate for this role will have prior experience leading early literacy efforts, will have a deep knowledge of best practices and current research around early literacy, and will have a track record of early literacy success with students. You are a passionate about developing and implementing strategies with the aim of improving literacy outcomes at the classroom, school, and system level. You are skilled at supporting teachers and other educators to build knowledge around the science or reading and understand what effective early literacy instruction looks like in action. You enjoy building relationships with others, investing stakeholders, and using data to continuously refine your approach.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Corps Member and Alumni Instructional Support (40 %)

• Develop professional learning experiences to help our corps members (CM) and alumni develop and enhance their instructional skills related to early literacy

• Lead professional learning experiences for CMs and alumni at several points throughout the summer and school year

• Coach and develop a subset of CMs to improve their literacy instruction and accelerate literacy outcomes in CM classrooms

• Set, monitor, and track goals for CM and alumni literacy outcomes in service of our 2030 goal

Lead and Support Literacy Initiatives (30%)

• Refine our literacy strategy in partnership with key stakeholders

• Project manage TFA Nevada literacy initiatives in partnership with our school district to help develop and scale exemplary literacy classrooms

• Participate in and support efforts related to our early literacy coalition, a group comprised of representatives from 20+ local organizations

• Secure partnerships and support the launch and implementation of Ignite, TFA’s virtual tutoring program

• Develop data systems and track our ongoing progress with our partners towards our 2030 goal

• Support the development and launch of a comprehensive early literacy campaign across Southern Nevada

Support TFA Staff Members (20%)

• Support regional team members in developing a shared vision for excellent early literacy instruction

• Develop and implement learning experiences for other staff to help deepen their understanding of early literacy and how to apply that knowledge to their roles supporting CMs and alumni

• Thought partner with and support other staff members around their early literacy efforts

• Ensure that our regional program efforts are aligned to the science of reading

Additional Regional Responsibilities (10%)

• Support, attend, and participate in regional team activities, including corps member and alumni-facing events, staff meetings, functional team meetings and retreats, and more.

• Operate flexibly to lend skills and capacity to meet the needs of emerging projects or priorities as they arise.

A WEEK IN THE LIFE

Over the course of any week, the Director, Early Literacy Support will spend time helping staff, corps members, and alumni build knowledge and expertise in early literacy to impact their ability to improve student literacy outcomes. You will design and facilitate learning experiences for adults and will coach and develop a subset of our new teachers. You will design, lead, and/or participate in various literacy initiatives with the aim of improving early literacy instruction and developing the necessary conditions for our students to thrive. You will coordinate and collaborate with external stakeholders and will build new partnerships in pursuit of our goals.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

We’ve found that the most successful team members in this role bring a mix of relevant experience, strategic thinking, and a deep commitment to equity. While there is no single background that guarantees success, the following qualifications are strong indicators of readiness:

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• At least 4 year of relevant work experience related to early literacy, including teaching

• Current early literacy knowledge and an understanding of the body of research known as the science of reading

• Experience coaching and developing teachers and other educators to improve student outcomes

• Experience working across organizational & institutional boundaries to achieve outcomes

• Experience leading high-stakes external relationships independently

• Experience with managing and/or influencing others through layers and across multiple complex functions to outcomes, while maintaining strong relationships

• Ability to design and facilitate strong adult learning experiences

• Ability to develop data systems and analyze data to improve strategies and outcomes

• Experience developing and implementing strategic initiatives and project plans

• Management of complex initiatives and projects

• Ability to develop, strengthen, and sustain relationships with external stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications (Highly Valued):

• Experience as an instructional coach or administrator

• Knowledge of the Nevada and Clark County education landscape

• Strong network within the Nevada education ecosystem

To perform the job successfully, candidates will need to demonstrate the following orientations and mindsets:

• Results-Driven: You focus on both qualitative and quantitative outcomes, holding yourself and others accountable to clear standards. You define goals up front, develop strategic plans, and deliver high-quality results in the short term while building long-term capacity.

• Culture Keeper: You foster caring relationships by showing curiosity, respect, and appreciation for differences. You contribute to a positive team dynamic with optimism, adaptability, and a sense of shared responsibility for team and organizational success.

• Feedback: You approach feedback with a growth mindset, offering and receiving timely, honest, and equity-aware input. You seek clarity, integrate feedback to improve, and use it as a tool for personal and professional growth.

• Adaptability: You embrace change and challenges with a solutions-oriented mindset. You flex your approach to suit various working styles and project demands, balancing competing priorities and crafting innovative solutions as needed.

• Self-Awareness: You recognize your strengths and growth areas, seek support when needed, and understand the impact of your actions on others. You demonstrate humility, navigate interpersonal dynamics thoughtfully, and acknowledge the limits of your perspective.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

A hallmark of our team is a strong culture that fully embraces Teach For America’s core values. At Teach For America - Nevada, we build off the great impact our corps members, alumni, and broader community are making to work towards a collective vision that is innovative and community-driven. Specifically, we are working towards our 2030 goal which is that twice as many students are proficient in 3rd grade reading in 2030 across Clark County School District. This position will sit at the intersection of our program and alumni teams and will play a role across our entire program continuum.

YOUR COMPENSATION

The applicable salary range for each U.S.-based role is based on where the employee works and is aligned to one of 3 tiers according to a cost of labor index in that geographic area. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint, depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. The expected salary ranges for this role are set forth below. These ranges may be modified in the future.

• Tier A: $74,300 - $99,300

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