Director of Family Literacy Expansion
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Job Location:
Naples, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Director of Family Literacy Expansion
ReportsTo: Chief Learning Officer
Classification: Exempt Supervisory
Responsibilities: Program Coordinator ECE and Parent Time Teachers Translators
Our Mission: Grace Place puts faith into action providing pathways out of poverty by educating children and families.
Summary/Objective: The Director of Family Literacy Expansion is responsible for the successful launch and implementation of Grace Places B101 and B102 Family Literacy programs across two community sites while maintaining the quality culture safety and measurable outcomes that define Grace Place. This role exists to strategically expand these proven programs to a second location increasing access for families while preserving program fidelity strong outcomes and accreditation readiness. The Director of Family Literacy Expansion ensures that as Grace Place grows the heart of the program stays strong. By expanding B101 and B102 to a second site this role helps more families access high-quality family literacy services while maintaining the standards relationships and outcomes that make Grace Place successful.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Classification: Exempt Supervisory
Responsibilities: Program Coordinator ECE and Parent Time Teachers Translators
Our Mission: Grace Place puts faith into action providing pathways out of poverty by educating children and families.
Summary/Objective: The Director of Family Literacy Expansion is responsible for the successful launch and implementation of Grace Places B101 and B102 Family Literacy programs across two community sites while maintaining the quality culture safety and measurable outcomes that define Grace Place. This role exists to strategically expand these proven programs to a second location increasing access for families while preserving program fidelity strong outcomes and accreditation readiness. The Director of Family Literacy Expansion ensures that as Grace Place grows the heart of the program stays strong. By expanding B101 and B102 to a second site this role helps more families access high-quality family literacy services while maintaining the standards relationships and outcomes that make Grace Place successful.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Program Expansion & Site Implementation
- Lead the planning and launch of B101 and B102 programs at two Grace Placeapproved sites.
- Coordinate site readiness classroom setup staffing materials and schedules.
- Ensure each location is safe welcoming and aligned with Grace Place and DCF standards.
Budget & Grant Management
- Manage program budgets track expenditures and provide data and reports for grant proposals donor impact reports and board presentations.
Leadership & Collaboration
- Collaborate with the Chief Learning Officer and program leadership to align benchmarks share resources and promote the Grace Place Culture of Open Dialogue.
- Participate in leadership meetings and provide regular updates on site operations and outcomes.
Program Quality & Model Fidelity
- Ensure B101 and B102 are delivered in alignment with the Grace Place Family Literacy Model.
- Maintain consistency in curriculum Parent Time PACT Time and family engagement practices.
- Monitor instructional quality through observations coaching and documentation.
- Provide modeling and guidance to staff on best practices for family engagement classroom routines and parent-child interactions.
Staffing Training & Coaching
- Oversee the hiring and onboarding of program coordinators teachers and translators.
- Ensure all staff are trained in Grace Place curriculum assessments and family engagement expectations as well as additional program specific or requirements
- Provide ongoing coaching to promote consistency confidence and high-quality instruction.
Family Recruitment Enrollment & Retention
- Oversee outreach and recruitment for both sites.
- Ensure families receive clear orientation expectations and ongoing support.
- Monitor attendance and engagement and implement follow-up strategies as needed.
Data Assessments & Outcomes
- Ensure required child and parent assessments are completed on schedule.
- Track progress toward key outcomes related to child development parent engagement and home learning.
- Use data to inform program improvements and share results with leadership.
Vendor Food Operation and Transportation Coordination
- Oversee program spaces and classroom environments.
- Oversee transportation for students and families.
- Coordinate with vendors and partners related to classroom supplies printing and program services.
- Oversee food and snack service including ordering scheduling and compliance with safety standards.
Compliance & Safety
- Ensure all B101/B102 activities meet Grace Place requirements and DCF recommendations.
- Maintain accurate documentation and safety protocols.
Other Duties:
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support the mission and goals of Grace Place.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelors Degree: concentration in adult education early childhood education child development or related field required.
- Masters degree preferred.
- DCF Directors Credential strongly desired.
Experience:
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in educational programming including supervision of staff and volunteers.
- Experience leading Early Childhood and/or Adult Education programs.
- Proven success managing budgets projects and program outcomes.
- Experience with data management systems and grant reporting preferred.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required; experience with Google Workspace student data systems and digital literacy platforms preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Bilingual preferred.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills and the ability to manage program teams.
- Demonstrated experience working with diverse cultures and populations and ability to communicate effectively preferred.
- Knowledge and background in both adult literacy and early childhood learning programs.
- Demonstrated ability to engage families and volunteers in activities designed to strengthen knowledge and skill of literacy for both adults and children.
- Skilled in data collection analysis and program evaluation.
- Willingness to obtain required certifications: CPR and First Aid.
- Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record.
- Proof of valid automobile insurance.
- Compliance with Good Moral Character as defined by DCF.
- Commitment to supporting the leadership culture of the Grace Place organization.
Additional Information:
As members of the Grace Place team we all value and support the Grace Place Vision Mission Faith Statement and Organizational Core Values.
Work Environment:
Position requires working in numerous locations which include varied temperature noise level and other factors that may affect a persons working conditions while performing the job.
Position Type and Expected Working Hours:
Fulltime Anticipated working hours of approximately 8:15am-5:45pm Monday through Friday including some evenings and weekends as needed.
Physical Demands:
Bending sitting and standing for long periods of time. May require lifting objects weighing up to 40 lbs. as needed.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
Background check fingerprinting required.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Grace Place values diversity in the workplace and among our partners and other stakeholders.
It is the policy of Grace Place to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience training education and ability to do the available work without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability marital status pregnancy veteran status sexual orientation genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment including but not limited to recruiting employment placement promotion transfer demotion reduction of workforce and termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation selection for training the use of all facilities and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.
Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.
Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment intimidation or any type of retaliation because they have (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation compliance review hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercised any other legal right protected by federal state or local law requiring equal opportunity.
The above-mentioned policies shall be periodically brought to the attention of supervisors and shall be appropriately administered. It is the responsibility of each supervisor of the company to ensure affirmative implementation of these policies to avoid any discrimination in employment. All employees are expected to recognize these policies and cooperate with their implementation. Violation of these policies could be considered a disciplinary offense.
Background Screening Requirement
All applicants must successfully complete required State and National background screening as a condition of employment prior to beginning work at Grace Place for Children and Families. Screening is conducted in accordance with applicable Florida law including Chapter 435 Florida Statutes and when applicable Chapter 408 Florida Statutes.
All applicants must successfully complete required State and National background screening as a condition of employment prior to beginning work at Grace Place for Children and Families. Screening is conducted in accordance with applicable Florida law including Chapter 435 Florida Statutes and when applicable Chapter 408 Florida Statutes.
Background screening includes fingerprinting for FDLE and FBI criminal history checks and review through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Employment is contingent upon receipt review and approval of screening results.
Clearinghouse
Clearinghouse Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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Grace Place puts faith into action, providing pathways out of poverty by educating children and families. OUR FAMILY LITERACY MODEL Working across the family spectrum, we are taking a multigenerational approach to ending the cycle of poverty. Explore our Programs We emp ... View more
