KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan. We partner with families and communities to create joyful and rigorous schools in pursuit of a more just world. In 1995, we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in the Bronx, with a vision that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. Today, our network consists of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive program to support our students and alumni in choosing and preparing for the educational and career paths that fit their goals and sense of purpose. KIPP NYC currently serves more than 11,000 students and alumni, has a staff of more than 1,000 (11 % of whom are alumni), and continues to grow!

Position Overview

The Director of Elementary School Literacy is an essential position that drives ELA achievement at KIPP NYC’s Elementary Schools. The Director of Elementary School Literacy will report to the Managing Director, Academics and work closely with the Teaching & Learning Support team (TLS) and school-based leaders to ensure the effective implementation of the Middle School literacy program and other literacy initiatives, specifically the KIPP NYC’s Literacy Bill of Rights.

This role is based in NYC and may require travel to our schools. Cadence and frequency of travel to schools is determined by your leadership team. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

General Duties and Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Strategic Curriculum Design and Management

• Continually refine KIPP NYC’s Literacy Bill of Rights and ELA instructional practice
• Manage and design curricula and teacher/leader facing resources to support high-quality literacy instruction across KIPP NYC’s elementary schools
• Draw on content knowledge and understanding of effective literacy instructional practices to design and revise curriculum documents and continually evaluate curriculum implementation

 Assessment Design and Data Systems

• Develop and design summative assessments that yield meaningful data on students’ reading and writing skills throughout the year
• Analyze regional data in collaboration with regional leaders and school-based leaders to create action plans that promote student achievement in reading, phonics, and writing
• Collaborate with the Data and Assessment Team to create and manage a system for sharing assessment data results and analyses to the greater KIPP NYC teacher and leader community

School Support

• Engage and invest stakeholders (teachers, school leaders, students, families) in the vision of high-quality literacy instruction
• Observe instructional practices in schools to identify and address curriculum design and professional development gaps
• Collaborate with school-based leaders and teachers to devise meaningful action steps that improve student outcomes
• Support school-based leaders in continually evaluating the effectiveness of the literacy program overall (ELA, guided reading, independent reading, content area literacy, foundational literacy)

Professional Development

• Provide targeted coaching and professional development experiences to principals and deans to support content knowledge development and curriculum implementation and innovation
• Develop and facilitate regional professional development for teachers and leaders to ensure full implementation of curriculum and instructional initiatives across content areas

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in education and/or ELA or Literacy education preferred
• Minimum 4 years exemplary ELA teaching experience with strong student achievement results
• Minimum 3 years exemplary teacher coaching and adult management experience
• Deep knowledge of ELA content and learning theory, current educational trends, blended learning practices, methods, research, and technology, and program planning and implementation
• Commitment to DEI practices and willingness to evolve curricula to be more culturally responsive and sustaining
• Experience planning and leading engaging and effective professional development for adults
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships with multiple stakeholders across the organization
• Meticulous attention to detail with an ability to produce high quality work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to exercise discretion and judgment with the handling of highly sensitive and confidential information
• Demonstrated passion for and a commitment to the KIPP mission for high quality public education and our core values

Compensation and Benefits:

KIPP NYC offers a competitive salary ranging from $115,000 to $130,000 per year. Salary ranges at KIPP NYC are standardized based on role level and role function. Individual salaries are determined through a lens of equity, accounting for years of experience relevant to the role and scope of responsibilities, and are benchmarked against others within the same salary band. Starting salaries typically fall in the lower half of the salary range, however they are ultimately determined by scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity.

KIPP NYC offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:

• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision. 
• 403(b) retirement plan with 50% match after 6 months. 
• Generous Time-Off aligned with school calendar
• Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave. 
• Bright Horizon Back-up Child and Elder care.
• Employer paid Life Insurance  and Short term/Long term disability.
• Employee incentives including 8 Weeks paid Sabbatical after 10 years, annual professional development funds, and tuition reimbursement.

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position.  It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

This role is based in NYC and will require travel to our schools. If you relocate outside of a commutable distance or out of the state of NY, your employment will be subject to review, which may include separation from KIPP NYC. It is important that you notify HR if you move or have plans to relocate.

KIPP NYC LLC does not offer visa sponsorship or work authorization. 

KIPP NYC LLC is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.