[26-27] Movement Schools English Language Arts Director

Movement Foundation•Charlotte, NC

3d•$80,000

About The Position

OUR MISSION Movement Schools is a growing network of free, public charter schools. We exist to love and value scholars and communities by leading a movement of excellence in education. In partnership with our families, we equip our scholars with the tools to close generational gaps through self-efficacy, access to world-class instruction, and financial education. About This Role Advance Literacy. Strengthen Instruction. Empower Scholars Through Language. At Movement Schools, we believe literacy is foundational to scholar success across all content areas. We are seeking a strategic and hands-on ELA Director (K–5) to lead English Language Arts instruction across the network. This role is ideal for a content expert who understands the science of reading, standards alignment, and high-quality literacy instruction. The ELA Director will lead unit unpackings, coach teachers, and use data to drive strategic improvements in reading, writing, and language development. If you are passionate about literacy, skilled in developing adults, and committed to closing achievement gaps, we invite you to apply.

Requirements

Have deep knowledge of K–5 ELA Common Core standards and literacy development
Can clearly unpack standards and translate them into strong daily instruction
Are confident coaching teachers and modeling effective literacy practices
Use data to drive strategic decisions and close gaps
Build collaborative, trusting relationships
Lead with urgency, clarity, and high expectations
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of three (3) years of successful K–5 teaching experience in ELA
Demonstrated success improving student literacy outcomes on state exams
Experience coaching or leading adults
Deep knowledge of standards-based ELA instruction
Commitment to Movement Schools’ mission and values

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Experience leading multi-campus or network-wide initiatives
Background in curriculum design or literacy leadership
Experience in charter or choice-based school settings

Responsibilities

Serve as the Network Content Expert Lead the vision and strategy for K–5 ELA instruction
Unpack standards to ensure clarity and alignment across grade levels
Ensure vertical coherence in reading, writing, and language instruction
Strengthen Instructional Practice Lead unit unpackings and curriculum planning sessions
Model lessons and step into classrooms to coach or teach as needed
Provide actionable feedback to increase rigor, text complexity, and student discourse
Leverage Data to Drive Results Analyze literacy data to identify bright spots, trends, and gaps
Develop and support strategic action plans to improve reading and writing outcomes
Monitor progress and adjust supports to accelerate scholar growth
Build Strong Relationships Build trust with teachers, instructional leaders, and campus teams
Collaborate across schools to share best practices and instructional resources
Develop partnerships within and beyond the network to strengthen literacy outcomes