Director of Content & Coaching - Science of Reading

What We Do

At Leading Educators (LE), we know that excellent teaching is the most important driver of student success. The moment a student steps foot in the classroom, their opportunity to learn depends on how prepared their teacher is to translate complex content knowledge, standards, and their knowledge of that student into lessons that help them learn deeply and apply their thinking to the real world.

That’s a big lift, and it often happens alone. As a national nonprofit, we partner with school systems to overcome persistent instructional challenges, foster intentional collaboration and adult learning by design, and ignite new possibilities through systemic solutions at the intersection of teaching, talent, and technology.

We work shoulder-to-shoulder with educators at every level of the education system to strengthen their instructional and leadership practices, bring a vision for excellent instruction to life with consistency, and ensure every student reaches their full potential.

Through direct support, strategic advising, innovation pilots, and best-in-class research, we help educators work toward a future where every student is ready to thrive. Learn more about our work at leadingeducators.org.

Candidate Application Deadline: 9/30

Position

Are you a visionary literacy leader ready to transform educational possibilities? Leading Educators is seeking a Director of Content & Coaching who will be at the forefront of revolutionizing literacy instruction across the nation. This is not just a job—it's a mission to reshape how students learn to read and write.

Imagine being the strategic architect who bridges cutting-edge literacy research with practical, transformative classroom implementation. As our Director of Content & Coaching, you'll work shoulder-to-shoulder with district leaders, designing professional learning experiences that don't just teach literacy, but ignite students' potential to thrive.

This role is for the passionate educator who sees beyond traditional instructional boundaries. You'll be a national thought partner, crafting innovative solutions that make structured literacy accessible, engaging, and equitable for every learner. Your expertise will directly influence how teachers understand and implement evidence-based literacy practices.

Do you have expertise in…

• Structured literacy approaches and the Science of Reading methodology
• Designing comprehensive professional development for K-5 educators
• Translating complex research into actionable instructional strategies
• Coaching and supporting educational leaders across diverse contexts

Do you enjoy…

• Creating learning experiences that spark transformation
• Collaborating with school systems to solve complex instructional challenges
• Developing resources that have measurable impact on student learning
• Continuous professional growth and staying current with literacy research

If you've answered affirmatively to these questions and meet the following prerequisites, we urge you to seize this opportunity. This role calls for the following:

• 8+ years of experience in literacy instruction, educational leadership, or related field
• Advanced degree in education (master's preferred)
• Certification or advanced training in structured literacy approaches
• Proven ability to design and facilitate professional learning experiences
• Strong data analysis skills to track implementation and drive continuous improvement
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building capabilities
• Comfort with national travel and remote work environment
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced nonprofit setting
• Commitment to equity-focused educational practices

Travel Requirements

• This is a remote position requires moderate  travel
• National travel for org retreats, programming, job related travel, or professional development 
• Outside of the above mentioned travel, this person will work from a home office that must be located anywhere within the U.S. 

Why Work at Leading Educators? 

Imagine being part of an organization where your ideas and perspectives are highly valued. At Leading Educators, we believe in fostering individual strengths, encouraging personal growth, and embracing innovative ideas. If you thrive in a remote working environment, with the added excitement of travel, we're the perfect fit for you. By joining us, you become part of a powerful community of peers nationwide. Regardless of your location, you possess the power to make a significant impact on both students and teachers who rely on us daily. Join Leading Educators and become an integral part of driving progress in education. 

Learn About Our Mission & Values:

Mission: Leading Educators partners with school systems to sustain the teaching, leadership, and conditions for every student to succeed in school and in life.

Values:

• Build on strengths: We affirm and begin with the unique and collective talents, experiences, and wisdom of ourselves and others.
• Continuously learn: We develop ourselves and others. We apply new learning and deepened self-awareness to our relationships and practices.
• Prioritize people: We build trust and reflect on the impact of different perspectives and experiences.
• Champion success for all: We re-imagine structures, habits, and mindsets to ensure every learner has access to evidence-based learning opportunities.

Compensation: 

• If hired for this position, the base salary range is $103,649 to $140,231 per year. Most new hires enter the range at a specific point based on their qualifications and the role level. For this position, the standard starting salary is $121,940, which is based on meeting the minimum requirement of 8 years of relevant experience.
• If you have more than 8 years of directly relevant experience, your starting salary may be adjusted higher within the range, up to a maximum starting salary of $129,779. This approach ensures that candidates with additional experience beyond the minimum are recognized in the initial salary offer.

Benefits: 

• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual employees. Additional premium costs are covered 60% by Leading Educators for partners and dependents on medical, dental, and vision plans. 
• 4% matching 401k plan, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare and commuter expenses, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Benefits are valued at or above $9,000 for employees.

Time Off: 

• First three years of employment, full time staff accrue 22 days a year. 
• Five additional days are accrued after the third and sixth year of employment.
• Leading Educators also offer 16 additional paid days off for various holidays, including three floating holidays staff may use at their discretion.

Equal Opportunity Employment 

Leading Educators is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Apply: https://leadingeducators.org/careers/opportunities