Fellow Leader - Washington, DC

ABOUT THE LITERACY LAB: The Literacy Lab is a national non-profit organization. We believe that literacy is not just a skill, but a fundamental human right. This belief fosters our unwavering desire to ensure that all people have access to evidence-based literacy development to unlock opportunities for success in school and life. Through this work, we aim to build a world where everyone has the literacy to shape their future and make their hopes and aspirations a reality. It is our commitment to people-first, continuous innovation and improvement, and transformative results that fuel everything we do.

We seek staff, leaders, and Fellows who see opportunities in every challenge, maintain a sense of abundance amidst the brutal facts, view holding oneself and others accountable as essential parts of showing care and respect, and use multiple forms of data to guide decisions, actions, and behaviors. We are an organization of people who bring different experiences and perspectives, aligned around a set of shared values, driving toward a common purpose.

The Literacy Lab currently operates in the following locations: Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; Atlanta, GA; Cincinnati, OH; and Milwaukee, WI. Since 2009, The Literacy Lab has provided evidence-based literacy instruction to more than 40,000 children to develop early literacy skills.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Fellow Leader role is a new leadership and administrative pathway across all regions. A successful candidate for this position would have an interest in organizational and/or program management and peer mentorship. This role will tentatively be part-time (25-28 hours per week), and the Fellow Leader will not serve students in addition to their responsibilities. This is a one-year position. This position has hybrid work flexibility, with a blend of in-person work and remote work. The Fellow Leader will work with the Director and/or Manager in the region to determine a schedule that includes some availability when Fellows are not at their school site (i.e., 1 PM - 5 PM). This position may require out-of-town travel of approximately 5-10 nights per year for meetings, training, staff events, and conferences (when permitted).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• In partnership with the Impact Director and/or Impact Manager in the region, supports and builds relationships with a diverse and highly impactful cohort of Fellows.
• Establishes a regular cadence of office hours and/or peer meetups to provide additional support to a group of Fellows.
• Helps the Impact Director and/or Manager in the region with planning and executing Professional Learning Groups (PLGs) and training sessions.
• Helps the Impact Director and/or Manager in the region with ordering, organizing, inventorying, storing, and distributing gear and program supplies.
• Helps Fellows with tri-annual student benchmarking administration using the Preschool Early Literacy Indicators (PELI).
• Monitors and manages the completion of timesheets.
• Helps the Impact Director and/or Manager in the region with special projects within the region and across the organization when opportunities arise and availability permits.
• Participates in professional growth and development activities to grow management autonomy.
• Helps the Impact Director and/or Manager in the region, as well as national staff members, with the recruitment of a diverse team of highly engaged Fellows.
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:

• A deep commitment to The Literacy Lab’s mission and values.
• Interest in a career in organizational and/or program management in a nonprofit and/or education setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to sustainable impact, inclusive community, growth mindset, and teamwork.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated people-first approach to relationships.
• A focus on continuous improvement, openness to feedback and guidance, and embrace of curiosity and a sense of possibility.
• Strong problem-solving skills and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010 (or later) software, especially Word and Excel, and Google Suite.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in Education, Workforce Development, Nonprofit Management, Learning and Development, Adult Learning, or 1-2 years of education in one of these or a related field.

Preferred Competencies & Skills:

• Experience as a Literacy Lab Tutor or Fellow (strongly preferred).
• Experience working in education, nonprofit, or related fields. (preferred).
• Experience working with Washington, DC schools/school districts (preferred).
• Some college education (preferred).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years of age or older by three to three and a half weeks before your start date
• Must have at least a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent by your start date
• Must be either a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States
• Must be able to meet the USCIS employment eligibility requirements
• Must pass mandatory pre-service background checks, including FBI, State of Service, State of Residence, National Sex Offender Public Website, and required school/district checks
• Speak, read, and write American English proficiently to fluently
• Interest in education, specifically helping young children develop early language and literacy skills
• Ability to connect and identify with students
• Dedication to community service
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to navigate online systems and email
• Strong planning and time management skills, with an energetic, results-oriented, student-focused style
• Strong capacity to be flexible, remain calm, and be positive in varied, sometimes challenging circumstances and high-pressure environments
• Consistent follow-through and strong personal standards of excellence, ethics, and integrity
• Participate in ongoing training and other Literacy Lab events and meetings
• Ability to accept and incorporate constructive feedback from Impact Staff, Site Staff, and other diverse personalities who work in the same space
• Participate in ongoing training and other Literacy Lab events and meetings
• Travel, as necessary
• All other duties as assigned by Impact staff

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Reasonable accommodations can be made for the applicants and selected candidates. Applicants requesting reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process or the anticipated service year should reach out to the Human Resources Team (hr@theliteracylab.org)

The Literacy Lab is an equal-opportunity employer that values and recruits a diverse, inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. The Literacy Lab participates in the federal government's E-Verify program to determine employment eligibility. To learn more about the E-Verify program, please click here.

This position and its associated compensation are contingent upon the availability of funding.

BENEFITS

• An hourly wage of $20.68
• Regular bonuses up to $2,000 total, throughout the school year (contingent upon performance and the achievement of predefined metrics)
• Professional development training
• Mentorship by Impact Staff
• Ongoing coaching and feedback

Fluent to proficient in English.