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Reading Is Fundamental

Program Coordinator

Washington, DC · On-site

$50K - $52K/yr

As a Program Coordinator, you will support RIF's literacy initiatives by providing exceptional customer service to local program partners, maintaining accurate program data, coordinating book ...

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As of Jul 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for literacy program coordinator in the United States is $61,075.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $72,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As a Literacy Program Coordinator, collaboration is central to your role. You'll regularly meet with teachers to assess student needs, share resources, and develop targeted literacy interventions. In addition, you'll partner with local organizations, libraries, and volunteers to organize workshops, family literacy nights, and outreach events. This teamwork ensures programs are responsive, culturally relevant, and able to reach a broader audience, ultimately enhancing learning outcomes and community engagement.

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To thrive as a Literacy Program Coordinator, you need expertise in curriculum development, instructional strategies, and program management, often backed by a degree in education or a related field. Familiarity with educational assessment tools, data tracking software, and literacy intervention programs is typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills enable effective collaboration with staff, volunteers, and community partners. These skills ensure successful program delivery, measurable literacy improvement, and positive community impact.

What does a Literacy Program Coordinator do?

A Literacy Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing literacy programs aimed at improving reading and writing skills within a community or organization. They manage program logistics, develop curriculum, train volunteers or staff, and assess program effectiveness. Additionally, they often collaborate with schools, libraries, and community groups to promote literacy initiatives and secure funding. Their work is essential in supporting both children and adults to achieve higher literacy levels.
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Literacy Tutor

Central Consolidated Schools

Shiprock, NM • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Tutors/Other
Date Posted:
6/17/2026
Location:
Nizhoni Elementary School
Position:
Literacy Tutor (Grant Funded)
Supervisor:
Principal
Work Site:
Assigned School
Summary:
The Literacy Tutor is responsible to work with school personnel to identify children who would benefit from small group support in literacy, based on STAR Assessment data and implement Save the Children's literacy program components with fidelity to multiple small groups per day. Although this position is grant funded by Save the Children, the Literacy Tutor is an employee of the school District and directly supervised by District staff. Training, technical assistance and support regarding program implementation will be provided by Save the Children Staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Participate in all training related to the components they will be implementing.
  • Assist with organizing and maintaining program materials and space.
  • Assist in administering all required assessments.
  • Work with program coordinator and school administration to identify children who would benefit from small group assistance in literacy.
  • Implement STC's literacy program components to fidelity and use resources provided.
  • Incorporate one hour of planning time into weekly schedule to analyze progress monitoring data and plan for appropriate instruction. Lesson plans should be submitted weekly.
  • Be mindful of diverse learners and make adaptations to create an inclusive learning environment.
  • Submit attendance to the Program Coordinator as designated by program policy.
  • Collaborate with Save the Children's Lead Associate to foster and understanding of our child safeguarding and safe protection policies through ongoing training and technical assistance.
  • Work closely with all programs staff to ensure consistent reporting of child safeguarding risks and incidents; strong methodology in the field for managing risks and following reporting protocols; supplying proper documentation in support of incident reports as needed and collecting data on child safeguarding risks and efforts to mitigate risks in the program environment.
  • Make intentional, regular efforts to remain up-to-date on key local and state child-welfare policies and reporting protocols.
  • Follow all key local and state child-welfare policies and reporting protocols.
  • In association with program training and technical assistance, efforts, update/ communication.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma
  • Ability to maintain a substitute teacher license through NMPED

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of Dine language, culture, and history preferred
  • Good communication skills and customer service skills
  • Work well with others including teachers and school administrators
  • Manage and maintain classroom environment keeping students safe and engaged in activities
  • Excellent organizational skills, and recordkeeping

Physical/Job Requirements:
Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, reaching, kneeling, driving a vehicle, traveling long distances, writing, typing, word processing, reading, researching information, and effective communication skills.
Safety and Health:
  • Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions
  • Completed and cleared background check
  • Pass drug test if required for position
  • Knowledge and compliance with district and school Safety Plans

Equipment/Material Handled:
  • Multimedia equipment, including current technology
  • Equipment/materials relevant to the job responsibilities
  • Valid driver license and insurable by district if necessary

Work Environment:
  • Must be able to work within various degrees of noise, temperature and air quality
  • Work interruptions
  • Flexibility
  • Must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignment without direct supervision
  • Must complete applications and assignments within the timeframes allowed
  • Extended work hours, on occasion

Term of Employment:
  • Non- Exempt

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