Director of Family Literacy

Job Title: Director of Family Literacy
Reports To: Chief Learning Officer
Classification: Full-time, Exempt

Location: Grace Place for Children and Families, Naples, FL

Schedule: Mon–Thurs 8:15–5:45, Fri 9:00–1:00

Our Mission: Grace Place puts faith into action by providing pathways out of poverty through education. We believe education changes everything and we are looking for a mission-driven leader who shares that belief.

Summary/Objective:
Grace Place is seeking an experienced and passionate Director of Family Literacy. The Director of Family Literacy provides strategic and operational leadership for Grace Place’s comprehensive, two-generation Family Literacy Program, ensuring alignment and integration of Early Childhood Education, Parent Education, and Adult Education. The Director oversees curriculum implementation, instructional quality, and measurable family outcomes that support pathways out of poverty through education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Program Leadership & Design:
Provide vision and direction for the design and implementation of high-quality, two-generation family literacy programs that produce measurable gains for children and families identified as at-risk.
Curriculum & Instruction:
Lead curriculum design, instructional scope and sequence, and the selection of developmentally and culturally appropriate materials for Early Childhood, Parent Education, and Adult Education programs.
Quality Assurance & Compliance:
Ensure program compliance with the National Accreditation Commission (NAC) standards, Florida Department of Education (DOE) frameworks, and Department of Children and Families (DCF) requirements.
Ensure compliance with CLASS standards through regular monitoring, documentation, and audits in collaboration with the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Manager.
Data-Driven Decision Making:
Collect, analyze, and report data related to child readiness (FAST, Teaching Strategies GOLD), parent literacy (CASAS), and family engagement to inform continuous quality improvement.
Supervision & Staff Development:
Directly supervise program managers, coordinators, instructors, and volunteers. Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development to ensure high-quality instruction and engagement.
Family Engagement & Recruitment:
Oversee the family registration and selection process to ensure equitable access, sustained parent involvement, and comprehensive support services.
Community & School Partnerships:
Strengthen partnerships with local schools, businesses, and community agencies to increase family access to educational and workforce development opportunities.
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.”
Other Duties:
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support the mission and goals of Grace Place.

Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree: concentration in adult education, early childhood education, child development, or related field required.
Master’s degree preferred.
DCF Director’s 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 accreditation processes, 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, First Aid, Early Childhood Credentials.
Compliance with Good Moral Character as descried by DCF.
Commitment to supporting the leadership culture of the Grace Place organization.

Work Environment: Position requires working in numerous locations which include varied temperature, noise level, and other factors that may affect a person’s working conditions while performing the job.

Physical Demands: Bending, sitting, and standing for long periods of time. May require lifting objects weighing up to 40lbs. as needed.

Position Type and Expected Working Hours: Full time, anticipated working hours of approximately 8:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday, including some evenings and weekends as needed.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Background check and fingerprinting required.