KIPP Delta is part of the nation-wide KIPP non-profit network of 242 college-preparatory, public charter schools educating early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students. We currently serve over 1,200 students in Helena and Blytheville, AR in the 2022-2023 school year.

About the Position: 
The Tutor Program Manager will lead the after school tutoring program at a site by coaching teachers, partnering with family members, and driving student reading growth. The position is managed by the Director of Curriculum and Instruction. 

Who we’re looking for:

• A manager with exceptional communication, organization, and critical thinking skills.
• A literacy expert with extensive knowledge in the science of reading.
• A problem solver who uses data and builds relationships to reach goals.
• A coachable leader with a desire to grow as a professional.
• A believer in our collective opportunity to close the literacy achievement gap through hard work and meaningful collaboration with families.

Responsibilities:
Lead programming

• Set a positive, achievement-driven culture with a focus on student reading growth, family collaboration, and program fidelity.
• Communicate program expectations and results regularly with families and teachers.
• Coordinate pre-programming preparation including student recruitment and enrollment, professional development for teachers, family orientation, and class rostering.
• Support the scheduling and coordination of workshops and instruction time.
• Collect and input crucial pre- and post-program data into provided progress tracker.
• Collaborate with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to proactively plan for success and to address challenges.
• Plan an end-of-program celebration.

Coach and manage Teachers

• Support teachers to accomplish personal-professional goals.
• Lead weekly Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings to prepare teachers for family workshops and high-quality instruction.
• Observe instruction and provide regular feedback to teachers.

Build partnerships with family members

• Support enrollment for 100% of available slots filled.
• Create a welcoming environment for families and scholars.
• Communicate program details and expectations to families.
• Conduct outreach for family workshops, follow-up with families who do not attend, and conduct make-up workshops as needed.

Utilize data to meet performance metrics

• Review baseline and ending assessments for completeness and fidelity of administration.
• Participate in bi-weekly meetings with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction. 
• Keep complete and timely data on all aspects of programming.

Additional responsibilities

• Collaborate with the regional operations team during planning and implementation.
• Collect qualitative data throughout programming, including quotations and photos of programming in action.

• Respond to unforeseen needs and challenges.

 
How we measure success:

• Reading Progress: Are students meeting reading growth goals? Are they receiving high-quality instruction?
• Family Engagement:  Are families attending at least two workshops?
• Program Enrollment and Attendance: Did the school reach its target enrollment? Are enrolled students attending regularly?

Time Commitment: The Program Leader position is an estimated total 100 hours of work and a 12-week commitment.

• Recruit and roster scholars into tutoring groups (20 hours)
• Join bi-weekly program support calls with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction for ten hours total (10)
• Plan and lead a weekly PLC for teachers biweekly (15)
• Daily data monitoring, teacher check-ins and coaching, family outreach, program planning & troubleshooting ~2 hours per day (5 per week x 10 = 50)
• Attend & support four family workshops during programming (5)

• Internal Applicants Only
• Evidence of strong and consistent instruction and/or support of students

Salary will be commensurate with experience. KIPP Delta's salary schedule is available on our website, under "State Required Information."

KIPP Delta is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all of our students, families, teachers, staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.