Program Director, San Francisco Bay Area (SFBA)

READING PARTNERS•San Francisco, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reading Partners is dedicated to addressing the literacy crisis in the United States by mobilizing community volunteers to provide one-on-one tutoring to students in under-resourced schools. Our program is designed to help children develop essential reading skills, enabling them to succeed academically and personally. We are seeking a passionate and committed individual to join our team and contribute to deepening our impact and expanding our reach. The Program Director will provide critical leadership for the regional program function, overseeing a team of program managers and indirectly guiding AmeriCorps members and tutors to ensure high-fidelity program implementation. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role is responsible for program quality, delivery, and implementation across all schools in the region. Key responsibilities include re-committing existing school partners, developing new partnerships, and building strong relationships with districts and schools to support regional growth. The Program Director will drive regional program strategy, support the Executive Director in expanding the region's reach, and leverage people, processes, and policy effectively both internally and externally.

Requirements

5+ years of experience working with elementary-aged students in an educational setting.
3+ years of educational program management experience.
Regularly lead team members to meet or exceed goals.
2+ years of experience managing full-time staff.
Experience with literacy assessments, teaching strategies, and student data analysis.
Access to reliable transportation to travel within a defined geographic region on a daily basis.
Some flexibility and adaptability in your work schedule, including some night and weekend time.
Excellent computer skills, including MS Office and database management.
Can prove eligibility to work in the U.S. legally.
Hold a bachelor’s degree in education or equivalent experience.
Demonstrate a commitment to fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.
Display a deep belief in our mission and root your work in our core values.
Ability to prove eligibility to work legally in the U.S. and that you are at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience is strongly preferred.
Are you an AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service alum/alumna.
Hold a master’s degree in education or a related field.
Have experience working in the launch or growth phases of organizations.

Responsibilities

Deliver strong, fast-paced, and highly efficient leadership to the entire program team in the SF Bay Area, driving exceptional program implementation with urgency, precision, and excellence across all 20 reading centers.
Achieve a rating of at least 90% satisfaction from principals and community school managers from all school partners.
Support 80% of enrolled students in meeting or exceeding their annual performance goals.
Retain 95% of AmeriCorps members through the term of service.
Retain 100% of the Program Manager team.
Achieve 100% enrollment of students by March 2027 (35 students per school).
Collaborate closely with the Executive Director to accelerate regional growth by cultivating and stewarding transformational external relationships at the AmeriCorps, district, and school levels.
Formally commit to at least 20 school partnerships year to year that meet Reading Partners’ conditions for success.
Create and maintain a pipeline of new AmeriCorps recruits, with at least 20 new members recruited by the end of the year.
Create and lead execution plans for strengthening school partnerships, ensuring that program managers meet the goals for their portfolios.
Manage and steward a portfolio of external partners and coalitions that serve as peers and potential allies in our work.
Ensure all new relationships in the portfolio are established, that existing relationships meet or exceed goals, and that each relationship is optimized.
Serve as the expert owner and manager of the Salesforce dashboards for program operations, AmeriCorps Recruitment, and Admissions—driving real-time data accuracy, streamlined reporting, proactive insights, and operational efficiency to support rapid decision-making and program excellence.
Develop a program budget with support from the Executive Director, and manage the expenses of the team to stay within the overall program budget.
Ensure all finance and operational activities for the program team are 100% completed promptly (e.g. expense reports, time cards).
Oversee all aspects of AmeriCorps recruitment and delegate to the program team as needed.
Oversee AmeriCorps training days and delegate to the program team as needed.
Partner with National Service (AmeriCorps), Talent & Equity, and the National Program team to support day-to-day operations and management of the program team.
Demonstrate an exceptional ability to lead the mission-critical program function and strategy at the regional level.
Show a genuine interest in coaching, inspiring, and developing entry-level to senior-level staff members.
Cultivate a culture of growth and development.
Possess a strong ability to coach direct reports on the management of emerging professionals (AmeriCorps members).
Set clear goals, delegate, and provide growth opportunities while supporting progress along the way.
Recruit, hire, onboard, and collaborate with the Executive Director to deliver high-quality training to the regional program team.
Provide on-site regular coaching and support to the program team.
Contribute to the national network of program leaders, representing regional needs and advancing regional strategies.
Collaborate with the SFBA leadership team and lead an internal team to meet and exceed aggressive impact goals.
Consistently coach, grow, and create stretch assignments to grow future leaders from within.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with substantial employer contributions toward both employee and family premiums
Life and disability insurance at no cost to employees
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Significant pre-tax employer funding to help offset employees’ out-of-pocket medical expenses, including providing first-dollar coverage for some plan options.
Spring Health for easy access to therapy, coaching, and wellness resources, including six sessions provided at no cost to employees.
Carrot for guidance and support related to hormonal health, fertility, family-building, and gender-affirming services.
403(b) retirement plan with immediate eligibility to participate and to receive employer matching contributions.
Flexible Paid Time Off (Unlimited PTO)
Paid Parental Leave for up to 8 weeks for birth and non-birth parents.
14 paid holidays annually, plus one week of office closure in early July and two weeks in late December.
A dynamic, mission-driven culture with a strong commitment to employee development and career growth.