Join the Read to Succeed Team
NOW HIRING: Full-Time Elementary Literacy Director
Are you looking to support children in grades K-5 in building literacy skills to become strong readers? Join the dedicated team at Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe and dive into a world of compassionate community partnerships and vibrant learning ecosystems. We are on a mission to help close the race-based opportunity gap through community-powered literacy programming that engages children, families, and community partners!
Location: Asheville, NC
Position Summary
Reports to: Co-Executive Directors
At Read to Succeed, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to the success of providing family-centered, culturally competent services in all communities. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
An integral member of the R2S team, the Elementary Literacy Director assists the Co-Executive Directors by supporting elementary students in learning foundational reading skills. The Elementary Literacy Director works directly with R2S elementary school and community partners serving children K-5th grade, strategizing literacy support programs, providing literacy training to volunteer tutors and staff, supporting literacy instruction in K-5th grade classrooms, and coordinating family engagement and access opportunities through elementary school.
This is a primarily in-office position based at our Asheville office, with regular off-site requirements for school and community partner visits. Remote work options are available following a probationary period.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Programming
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required in Education, Child Development, or related field *or* actively pursuing a degree, licensure, or certification in education, child development, or related field
Experience
Sitting, bending, stooping, standing, 15% repetitive keyboard work, seeing, verbal communications, lift up to 25 pounds.
Perks, Compensation, and Benefits
You will be paid $62,400 annually
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
R2S is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, family makeup, age, or disability in accordance with federal, state or local law. Each person is evaluated on the basis of personal skill and merit. BPFC’s policy regarding equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, job assignments, promotions, working conditions, scheduling, benefits, wage and salary administration, disciplinary action and termination.
Are you looking to support children in grades K-5 in building literacy skills to become strong readers? Join the dedicated team at Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe and dive into a world of compassionate community partnerships and vibrant learning ecosystems. We are on a mission to help close the race-based opportunity gap through community-powered literacy programming that engages children, families, and community partners!
Location: Asheville, NC
Position Summary
Reports to: Co-Executive Directors
At Read to Succeed, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to the success of providing family-centered, culturally competent services in all communities. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
An integral member of the R2S team, the Elementary Literacy Director assists the Co-Executive Directors by supporting elementary students in learning foundational reading skills. The Elementary Literacy Director works directly with R2S elementary school and community partners serving children K-5th grade, strategizing literacy support programs, providing literacy training to volunteer tutors and staff, supporting literacy instruction in K-5th grade classrooms, and coordinating family engagement and access opportunities through elementary school.
This is a primarily in-office position based at our Asheville office, with regular off-site requirements for school and community partner visits. Remote work options are available following a probationary period.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Programming
- Train staff, volunteers, and interns in the science of reading and how to support foundational reading skill development in elementary students, i.e., phonemic awareness, oral language, phonics, etc.
- Coordinate the R2S Elementary Tutoring Program - collaborating with elementary schools and community partners, matching tutors/students, supervising and supporting tutors and staff working with students, and tracking and analyzing student data.
- Observe, coach and provide one-to-one support for tutors and staff working with elementary students
- Prepare lesson plans, implement curricula, and support the management and use of the R2S resource library
- Actively collaborate with R2S staff and community partners to design and implement tools, programs, and presentations directly related to our mission
- Actively seek and maintain current knowledge of literacy standards for elementary education, as well as culturally responsive curriculum, methodologies, and best practices
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with elementary partners and families to advance literacy in Asheville and Buncombe County and support children’s early literacy journeys
- Participate in professional development that supports and enhances the R2S mission
- Collaborate in assigning, training, observing, and supporting literacy tutors and community partner staff
- Support elementary literacy grant and funding applications
- Track budget expenditures for all elementary programs including, instructional materials, curricula, staff/contracts, tutor program expenses, etc.
- Actively seek local and regional partnerships to develop, evaluate and promote culturally relevant youth literacy methodologies and programming
- Participate in regular staff, partner, and volunteer meetings and other community events
- Work with R2S staff to maintain elementary family reading resources
- Provide monthly reports for the Board of Directors meetings
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required in Education, Child Development, or related field *or* actively pursuing a degree, licensure, or certification in education, child development, or related field
Experience
- 3+ years experience providing literacy education to young children (K–5th) and/or families; experience training, coaching, or supporting other adults (tutors, volunteers, paraprofessionals, or partner staff) in working with students is strongly preferred
- Skilled and efficient with basic computer operating systems and software. Proficient in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.), Zoom, and Google Meet. Willing to explore and adopt innovative technology solutions.
- Demonstrates a commitment to understanding cultural diversity as it relates to elementary education. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have an understanding of existing resource inequities and barriers to access as it relates to elementary education. The ideal candidate will have the interest and ability to understand, communicate with and effectively advocate for diverse families (specifically communities of color pushed to the margins).
- Ability to relate effectively with children, families, community members, and staff
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate with other community agencies
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of culturally-responsive teaching strategies and their growth mindset (asset-based) application
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a flexible environment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends
- Status
- Exempt - Full Time (40 hours)
- In-office position with regular off-site school and partner visits required. Remote work options available after a probationary period.
- Supervision - N/A
Sitting, bending, stooping, standing, 15% repetitive keyboard work, seeing, verbal communications, lift up to 25 pounds.
Perks, Compensation, and Benefits
You will be paid $62,400 annually
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- Bring-your-own-technology (BYOT) stipend
- Mileage stipend (for use of personal vehicle in programming)
- Generous Paid Time Off policy
- 10 paid holidays
- Paid professional development opportunities
- A dynamic and fun work environment with a diverse team of staff, board, and partner organizations.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
R2S is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, family makeup, age, or disability in accordance with federal, state or local law. Each person is evaluated on the basis of personal skill and merit. BPFC’s policy regarding equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, job assignments, promotions, working conditions, scheduling, benefits, wage and salary administration, disciplinary action and termination.
HIRING IN FALL 2026: After-School K-5 Reading Teacher (CONTRACT, 4 - 10 hours/week)
Are you looking to support local elementary students in building foundation literacy skills to become strong readers? Join the dedicated team at Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe and dive into a world of compassionate community partnerships and vibrant learning ecosystems. We are on a mission to help close the race-based opportunity gap through community-powered literacy programming that engages children, families, and community partners!
Location: Asheville, NC
Position Summary
CONTRACT - Reports to: Co-Executive Directors
At Read to Succeed, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to the success of providing family-centered, culturally competent services in all communities. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
An integral member of the R2S team, K-5 reading teachers support students in partner after-schools across Asheville and Buncombe County. They support small groups of students for targeted reading instruction, reading centers, and more.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
Programming:
Qualifications
Details
Location: Select community partner sites
Dates: TBD
When: Mon - Thurs afternoons
Pay: $25 - $45/hr
Are you looking to support local elementary students in building foundation literacy skills to become strong readers? Join the dedicated team at Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe and dive into a world of compassionate community partnerships and vibrant learning ecosystems. We are on a mission to help close the race-based opportunity gap through community-powered literacy programming that engages children, families, and community partners!
Location: Asheville, NC
Position Summary
CONTRACT - Reports to: Co-Executive Directors
At Read to Succeed, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to the success of providing family-centered, culturally competent services in all communities. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
An integral member of the R2S team, K-5 reading teachers support students in partner after-schools across Asheville and Buncombe County. They support small groups of students for targeted reading instruction, reading centers, and more.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
Programming:
- Prepare lesson plans and implement curricula to teach language and literacy skills, learning, logic, and reasoning skills in collaboration with R2S staff (Grades K-5)
- Teach foundational literacy skills (i.e., phonemic awareness, phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, etc. using Fundations phonics curricula and Heggerty phonemic awareness curricula
- Assist R2S staff with student progress monitoring and data collection and analysis
- Report on classroom activities, focus skills, and student successes
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Child Development, or related field. (Student teachers, instructional assistants, interventionists, and/or those pursuing teacher certification are welcome to apply.)
- Experience using Fundations phonics curriculum
- Experience using Heggerty or similar phonemic awareness curriculum
- Experience working with students and families who identify as BIPOC
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of culturally-responsive teaching strategies
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Details
Location: Select community partner sites
Dates: TBD
When: Mon - Thurs afternoons
Pay: $25 - $45/hr
