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Indy Gov Literacy Operations Manager in Indianapolis, Indiana
Literacy Operations Manager
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Literacy Operations Manager
Salary
$55,000.00 Annually
Location
City County Building, IN
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
8444
Department
Office of the Mayor
Opening Date
05/15/2024
Closing Date
6/14/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Position Summary
THE INDIVIDUAL SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE EMPLOYED BY A THIRD PARTY VENDOR; AFTER THIS TIME HAS ELAPSED THE APPLICANT WOULD BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS BASED ON PROGRAM DURATION.
During the last two-plus years of the COVID-19 pandemic, students throughout the nation experienced learning loss among several other challenges to receiving an adequate education. The most affected demographics were students of color, students in free- and reduced-price lunch programs, and students with special needs. This has made it vital for policymakers and community leaders to empower the neediest students with additional and supplemental literacy resources.
High-dosage tutoring (HDT) (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IzR7Csd1p0EnQrBOe-5QvbFk08eorIvc/view?usp=sharing) has been found to be one of the most effective tools to remediate learning loss and enhance literacy proficiency. Circle City Readers (https://circlecityreaders.org/) will prioritize funds to support those K-3 students across Indianapolis with the highest literacy needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Indianapolis Marion County is an equal opportunity employer . All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We value diversity in perspectives and experiences among colleagues and the residents of this city of whom we serve.
Position Responsibilities
Teaching and Planning: Literacy Operations Manager will plan for and tutor up to 4 small groups of students (1-3), three to four times per week. Groups will remain consistent so that tutors and students can build relationships and see meaningful growth. Literacy Operations Manager will support tutor lesson plan internalization.
Staffing: Literacy Operations Manager will be the main point of contact for creating and maintaining the schedule for tutors.
Partner Communication: Literacy Operations Manager will cultivate and maintain relationships with Circle City Readers schools and sites to ensure programs are organized, oriented to student needs, and mission-aligned.
Administration: Literacy Operations Manager will maintain operations throughout Circle City Readers including Microsoft Excel work, Amplify platform, and daily operations. Literacy Operations Manager will meet with the Leadership Team weekly.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Deep commitment to promoting educational equity, building community partnerships, and leading transformational change.
Highly organized with demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Ability to operate at a high-level with autonomy and flexibility.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Google Suite.
Additional Qualifications
Managerial experience and experience creating and implementing schedules required. Experience working with elementary school children in an academic setting, specifically with reading instruction is preferred.
If interested in applying, please send resume and cover letter to brooke.arnett-holman@indy.gov.