We have an opening for the new position of Early Literacy Coordinator thanks to a grant from the Kansas Health Foundation. A full job description can be found on our website at https://bit.ly/jobsliteracycoord. The Early Literacy Coordinator will take the lead in collaborative efforts to support early learning providers and consumers and will also lead the Shawnee County Campaign for Grade-Level Reading. Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled. Submit your cover letter and resume to: HR@unitedwaytopeka.org.
TITLE: Early Literacy Coordinator
Reports to: Vice President of Community Impact
Level/Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $40,000-$42,000 (grant-funded)
Supervises: None
The Early Literacy Coordinator (ELC) will focus on supporting collective impact with key agencies (e.g. nonprofits, early literacy focused organizations, philanthropic organizations, schools, businesses, and community stakeholders) to collaborate and work together. These organizations will be committed to determining the gaps, identifying solutions, and implementing a collaborative approach to improve language and literacy outcomes for Kansas children ages birth to eight years of age. The ELC will work to broaden the scope of school district activities or any one local literacy initiative. Additionally, the ELC will promote early literacy throughout the school district and work with existing organizations to build a new collective strategy to achieve goals. This position is funded by a grant from the Kansas Health Foundation (KHF).