Assistant Education Director

Location: 45 Bristol Street, New Haven, CT
Salary: $56,000–$58,000 | Full-Time | In-Person
Hours: Mon–Wed 11am–7pm | Thurs–Fri 10am–6pm | Some Saturdays

Join our mission to share the joy and power of reading. New Haven Reads is seeking an Assistant Education Director to help lead our structured literacy tutoring programs. This role is ideal for an educational leader eager to further their coaching and instructional skills. You’ll work closely with the Education Director to support programming, build team capacity, and strengthen outcomes for our aspiring readers.

Why This Role Matters

This is more than just a support role — it’s an opportunity to deepen your educational leadership skills within a non-profit organization. You will refine your skills in coaching, and curriculum development as well as program implementation and data-informed decision-making. You will foster strong relationships and facilitate collaborative efforts with community partners, programs, and local schools to achieve shared goals while serving New Haven’s vibrant community,

Key Responsibilities

• Program & Instructional Leadership
  
  
  
  • Support structured literacy tutoring aligned with the Science of Reading
  
  
  • Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, programs and schools
  
  
  • Conduct site visits, observations, and model best practices
  
  
  • Administer CORE Testing and co-lead tutor trainings
  
  
  • Collaborate with Pre-K/K team on curriculum and communication
  
  
  
  

• Organizational & Team Development
  
  
  
  • Meet weekly with Site Directors and Education staff
  
  
  • Develop training content and lead internal workshops
  
  
  • Interview and support college tutors and interns
  
  
  • Help maintain cross-site alignment and staff communication
  
  
  
  

• Data, Administration & Communication
  
  
  
  • Use Salesforce and Lexia for student and program data
  
  
  • Maintain waitlists, program calendars, and documentation
  
  
  • Attend PPT Meetings
  
  
  • Ensure timely, professional communication with stakeholders
    
  
  
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Education (structured literacy preferred)


• 2–3 years of youth education experience (underserved settings preferred)


• Growth mindset, strong organization, and communication skills


• Familiarity with Salesforce, Lexia, Microsoft Office, and Box


• Spanish fluency preferred

Perks & Benefits

• $4,000 annual healthcare reimbursement (QSERHA)


• 5 weeks PTO + 9 paid holidays


• Dedicated professional development opportunities


• Supportive, mission-driven team

Ready to Join Our Team?

Submit your resume, cover letter, and completed application (available at newhavenreads.org) to the posting on our jobs page. 

New Haven Reads is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the community we serve.