Senior Manager, Early Literacy  

 Flexible Location, Frequent Travel Required 

WHO WE ARE 

TNTP is the nation's preeminent education nonprofit that brings research, policy, and consulting together to meet the needs and aspirations of young people, families, communities, and the nation. We are educators, researchers, and innovators working to ensure every young person has the chance to reach their full potential, every educator and leader is set up for success, and every community has the resources necessary to connect young people to paths of opportunity. 

We work at every level of the PK-12 system, side by side with educators, system leaders, and communities across 41 states and more than 4,000 systems nationwide to reach ambitious goals for student success. Our vision pushes beyond school walls, catalyzing cross-sector collaboration to create pathways for young people to achieve academic, economic, and social mobility. 

Learn more about us, what we do, and working here. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

As a Senior Manager, Early Literacy you will partner with school districts across the country to support, coach, and develop teachers and leaders to shift and improve their instructional practice around the implementation of developmentally appropriate practices in early literacy classrooms.   

Some responsibilities and duties may vary, but the role of Senior Manager, Early Literacy includes: 

• Supporting district and school leaders to deliver on their instructional leadership priorities and improve instruction for all students, by supporting them with key aspects of their roles, such as:  

• Designing and Leading compelling and practical professional learning on research-based practices in PK-2nd grade age student instruction with a focus on literacy.   

• Conducting classroom visits to assess the quality of instruction and support coaches and leaders in identifying trends within and across schools.  

• Modeling effective observation and feedback practices.  

• Facilitating the implementation of strong instructional materials aligned to the shifts and demands of the relevant state standards.  

• Setting up and maintaining data systems and supporting teachers and leaders to engage in ongoing reflection and use of data to drive improvements.  

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with academic departments and school-based staff.  

• Tracking progress towards contract goals and making strategic decisions regarding client management and support.  

• Motivating and influencing clients to consistently strengthen their mindsets and incorporate