Tutor901 Program Director

About Literacy Mid-South

For more than 50 years, Literacy Mid-South (LMS) has remained committed to one core belief: literacy changes lives. Founded in 1974 to help adults strengthen essential reading skills, LMS has expanded to serve learners of all ages across the Mid-South.

Our mission is to ensure that individuals and families have access to the literacy skills needed to thrive—academically, economically, and personally. Through direct programming and regional collaboration, LMS works to break cycles of limited literacy and expand opportunity for generations to come.

At LMS, literacy is not simply an educational outcome—it is a pathway to empowerment, equity, and long-term community transformation.

Who We're Looking For

Literacy Mid-South seeks a strategic, collaborative, and results-oriented leader to serve as Tutor901 Program Director. This role is ideal for an experienced education or nonprofit professional who is passionate about improving student outcomes, building strong partnerships, developing high-performing teams, and using data to drive continuous improvement.

The Program Director provides leadership for Tutor901 by overseeing program performance, instructional quality, staff management, school partnerships, and grant compliance. Working closely with school leaders, community partners, and internal teams, this individual will ensure Tutor901 delivers high-quality literacy interventions while advancing Literacy Mid-South's mission and long-term impact across the community.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Program Director serves as the primary leader of Tutor901 and is responsible for ensuring the program operates effectively, meets performance goals, and remains a trusted partner to schools and stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities

Program Leadership

• Provide leadership and oversight for all Tutor901 operations and initiatives.


• Develop and implement annual program goals aligned with organizational priorities.


• Monitor program performance and student outcomes to ensure effectiveness and impact.


• Lead continuous improvement efforts that strengthen program quality and efficiency.


• Support the long-term sustainability and success of Tutor901.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and support Tutor Program Managers.


• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability measures.


• Foster a culture of collaboration, professionalism, and continuous improvement.


• Address staffing and performance concerns in a timely and constructive manner.

Instructional Quality & Student Outcomes

• Ensure implementation of evidence-based literacy intervention practices.


• Monitor instructional quality and program fidelity across partner schools.


• Analyze student achievement and attendance data to guide decision-making and program improvements.


• Lead quality assurance efforts, including observations, coaching, and performance monitoring.

School & Community Partnerships

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for partner schools and educational stakeholders.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with principals, district leaders, and community partners.


• Represent Literacy Mid-South in meetings, presentations, and community events.


• Collaborate with school partners to support successful program implementation.

Data, Reporting & Grant Compliance

• Monitor key performance indicators and program outcomes.


• Ensure accurate collection, management, and reporting of program data.


• Prepare reports for organizational leadership, funders, school partners, and the Board of Directors.


• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and private grant requirements.

Organizational Collaboration

• Partner with colleagues across departments to support organization-wide goals and initiatives.


• Contribute to planning efforts that strengthen program effectiveness and organizational impact.


• Ensure Tutor901 remains aligned with Literacy Mid-South's mission and strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.


• Five or more years of leadership experience in education, literacy programming, youth development, nonprofit management, or a related field.


• Experience supervising professional staff and managing teams.


• Experience building and maintaining partnerships with schools, community organizations, or other stakeholders.


• Experience using data to evaluate performance and drive decision-making.


• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.

Preferred

• Master's degree in a related field.


• Teaching license and/or classroom experience.


• Experience with literacy intervention programs.


• School leadership experience.


• Experience managing federally funded programs and grant compliance requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $75,000-$85,000

Benefits Include:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance


• Generous paid time off


• Professional development opportunities


• Flexible hybrid work environment

Why Join Literacy Mid-South?

Joining Literacy Mid-South means becoming part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to transforming lives through literacy. The Tutor901 Program Director plays a critical leadership role in advancing literacy outcomes for students across the Mid-South. This position offers the opportunity to lead a high-impact program, strengthen partnerships with schools and communities, support a dedicated team, and contribute to meaningful educational change throughout the region.

If you are passionate about literacy, student success, and leading high-quality educational programs, we encourage you to apply.