Today, 67% of students and 82% of low-income students can’t read at grade level by the end of third grade. That’s when students are supposed to go from learning to read to reading to learn. It’s America’s number one education crisis and we know how to fix it.
Ignite Reading delivers one-to-one virtual tutoring that teaches every student the foundational skills they need to become a confident, fluent reader. We pair students who need extra support with expert reading tutors who provide daily, 15-minute, Science of Reading-based instruction that rapidly closes their decoding gaps. We focus on the foundational reading skills—phonics, phonemic awareness, and sight words—kids need to master so they can decode a sentence. Students in Ignite Reading’s program achieve over 2 weeks of reading skills growth per week of instruction, and notably all students achieve the same outstanding results including students with IEPs, multilingual learners, students of color and those receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Ignite Reading is a mission-driven public benefit corporation. We believe we can do well for our team members and shareholders while we solve one of the nation’s biggest challenges. We believe we will be more successful with a diverse team and are seeking candidates who have lived experience related to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Your Role
The Director of Academic Innovation at Ignite Reading will drive the iteration of our product in service of enabling all students to become fluent readers because they are given what they need to learn to read. Through interrogation and analysis of efficacy, this role will lead the work of improving our cutting-edge educational solution to the literacy crisis in America. This role involves staying ahead of emerging trends in pedagogy and learning science, and exploring new instructional models to enhance product offerings. The Director will collaborate closely with the instructional design team to ensure that research-backed best practices are effectively translated into high-quality, scalable learning experiences. Additionally, they will oversee rigorous research studies, leverage data analytics, and build partnerships with academic institutions to validate and refine instructional tools. This role requires a strong ability to work cross-departmentally, providing actionable insights to product, engineering, and marketing teams, while also representing the company at industry events and contributing thought leadership to establish Ignite Reading as a leader in educational research and innovation.
Research and Innovation Strategy:
Instructional Design Leadership:
Research and Data-Driven Insights:
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Competencies
At Ignite Reading, we’ve decided to embrace a transparent compensation structure for a few reasons:
To promote fairness and equity: This approach supports fairness within our structure. When everyone knows how compensation decisions are made, it reduces the likelihood of pay discrimination based on factors like gender, race, relationships, or negotiation skills.
To provide accountability for our approach: The same role receives the same compensation, with no negotiation.
To build trust within the organization: When employees understand how their compensation is determined, they are more likely to trust organizational structures and decisions, which can lead to overall better culture.
To support legal considerations: Many states are moving to requiring compensation listed on job descriptions and we want to follow these rules.
Salary: $130,000 (This is a full-time, exempt role)
We also ensure you have the tools you need to thrive both in and out of work.
We believe in building and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where all applicants are considered for employment without attention to color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria – unlike majority candidates meeting significantly fewer requirements. We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested!
We are seeking candidates who have lived experience related to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are a virtual organization with headquarters in the California Bay Area.
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