To apply, email your resume and a short introduction (one page or less) to Brandon Hubbard-Heitz at info@chatt2.org by July 29, 2025. Tell us what excites you about supporting literacy and managing a high-impact tutoring program for Chattanooga 2.0 in Hamilton County Schools.

Job Title: AmeriCorps Program Manager – Literacy First K–2 Tutoring

Hours: Full-time

Pay: $60,000-65,000/year

Work Location: Hybrid

Reports To: Chief Strategy Officer

Start Date: August 4, 2025

Do you believe every child deserves to learn how to read—and that well-supported tutors can help make that possible? Chattanooga 2.0 is launching a new AmeriCorps-funded tutoring program that places trained early literacy tutors in some of Hamilton County’s highest-need elementary schools. We’re hiring a Program Manager who brings initiative, energy, and a solutions-oriented mindset to lead the day-to-day implementation of this federally funded initiative, with a focus on program coordination, tutor support, and compliance with AmeriCorps regulations.

Our Literacy First K–2 Tutoring program is a new AmeriCorps State initiative designed to strengthen early literacy through daily, one-on-one tutoring sessions focused on foundational reading skills. The tutoring model is based on the nationally recognized Literacy First program developed by the University of Texas at Austin. Tutors use a structured, phonics-based approach grounded in the Science of Reading to help K–2 students master early reading skills in 30-minute sessions. Assessment, progress monitoring, and individualized lesson planning are all core components of the model.

As Program Manager, you’ll receive direct support from the Literacy First team through virtual coaching, implementation support, and capacity-building sessions. This partnership ensures that you and your tutors are equipped with the tools, data, and professional learning needed to deliver high-quality instruction.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in school-based literacy work—especially instructional coaching or mentoring student teachers—and who has strong skills in program operations, data tracking, and communication.

About Chattanooga 2.0

Chattanooga 2.0 is the collaboration of dozens of organizations across sectors, who began work in 2015 with the goal to transform education and workforce outcomes. The Chattanooga 2.0 backbone organization supports partners in creating proof points, driving collaboration, measurement, and alignment of policy and practice to ensure all children and youth in the county receive a quality education and career opportunities that help them realize their full potential.

What You’ll Do

As the AmeriCorps Program Manager, you will help lead the day-to-day operations of the tutoring program, ensuring it runs smoothly, stays in compliance with federal rules, and delivers impact. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and scheduling of AmeriCorps members to serve as tutors
• Coordinating logistics for orientation, training sessions, and service activities
• Coaching and supporting members in partnership with site supervisors and the Literacy First team
• Monitoring member hours, files, and documentation in accordance with AmeriCorps guidelines
• Maintaining program records and preparing required reports for funders
• Communicating with school partners and district office personnel to ensure smooth implementation
• Continuously identify and implement improvements to systems, tools, and processes that support member success and program quality.
• Helping the program tell its story using data and outcomes

What You Bring

The strongest candidates will have:

• Experience in K–2 literacy instruction or intervention, instructional coaching, and/or mentoring student teachers
• Familiarity with program management, especially in an education or nonprofit setting
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence using digital tools for data entry, reporting, and communication
• Comfort reading and following grant requirements and program guidelines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, self-motivated approach to work—you take ownership, anticipate needs, and act without waiting to be told
• A mindset oriented toward continuous improvement, with the ability to spot challenges and take initiative to solve them effectively

Details

• Full-time, grant-funded through December 2026, with possibility of renewal
• Hybrid work environment; regular in-person school visits required
• Salary: $60,000–$65,000 depending on experience
• Benefits include health insurance, paid holidays, vacation, and professional development