Director of Literacy (2026-2027 SY)

Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Employment Type: Full-time, in-person, 12-month network-based role for the 2026-27 school year.

Salary: The salary range for this role is $81,840-$94,160 and placement on the range is determined based on years of comparable professional experience

About Valor: Founded in 2014, Valor Collegiate Academies is a top-performing, public charter school network in Nashville, Tennessee, serving students in Grades 5-12 across three schools. Our mission is to create a community where students of all backgrounds have equitable access to an education that prepares them to live inspired and purposeful lives. This mission is made possible through an innovative school model that balances rigorous academics and whole-child education in an intentionally diverse environment. Learn more about Valor: https://valorcollegiate.org/our-model/

About the Role:

Valor Collegiate Academies is seeking a Director of Literacy who is excited to share our mission of empowering scholars to live inspired and purposeful lives. The Director of Literacy will report to the Chief Academic Officer and work closely with the CAO, Principals, Assistant Principals and Teachers in the development and implementation of a cohesive curriculum, instruction and assessment program across grades 5-12.

The Director of Literacy will be responsible for Valor scholars’ achievement and growth as learners in the Humanities subject areas - with a clear focus on English Language Arts - across the middle and high school grades.

Key Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Set and lead a cohesive vision for ELA Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

• Partner with the Chief Academic Officer and Academic Leaders to set vision, uphold, and refine the ELA curricular, assessment and instructional approach
• Ensure high quality implementation of shared curriculum; revise and adapt top quality student and staff facing curriculum and assessment materials for grades 5-12, as needed
• Coordinate and refine the implementation of our ELA assessment strategy, including quarterly benchmark assessments for grades 5-12, to accelerate student achievement
• Analyze interim ELA data across our network quarterly to inform revisions to curriculum and instruction and to professional development; analyze year over year data to inform programmatic strengths and areas for growth
• Establish and/or uphold program design and systems for RTI spaces that aligns with TN law and accelerates learning for struggling readers; analyze and respond to data to ensure fidelity and efficacy
  
  

Develop Leaders and Teachers to effectively implement our instructional approach

• Lead biweekly ELA Instructional Leader development
• Develop and deliver high quality professional development and instructional support tools to support middle and high school teachers to support their understanding of our ELA instructional approach
• Facilitate teaching team weekly meetings, coordinate curricular and assessment shifts for the team, support intellectual preparation of their subject areas, and lead high-quality, actionable data analysis (2-3 teams, though this may change based on organizational needs)
• Coach a portfolio of ELA teachers across grade levels (4-6 teachers, though this may change based on organizational needs)
  
  

Network leaders are also expected to:

• Enforce, uphold, and exhibit the organization’s values, student and faculty management policies, and culture.
• Own an arrival, midday, and/or dismissal duty to support school-based needs.
• Sit on Valor’s Top 1% Academics team and support the vision of the team through exemplary work.
• Attend weekly faculty Circles on Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00PM
• Lean in to support across the network or with school-based teams as needed, under the guidance and direction of your manager
  
  

Qualifications & Experiences:

At Valor, we believe our diversity makes us strong and we are committed to building a team of educators with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and expertise. Candidates with the following are highly encouraged to apply for this position:

• Bachelor’s degree required, with an advanced degree preferred
• 5 years of work experience in a role that required a deep curriculum focus and literacy knowledge (e.g., teacher, curriculum designer, instructional leader, program designer)
• 2 yrs experience coaching and/or developing adults and managing change
• Track record of dramatically improving outcomes for students
• Experience developing ELA curricular materials aligned with state state standards and/or advanced placement or pre-AP courses.
• Demonstrated track record of managing multiple projects and deadlines, and of consistently delivering high-quality work even in the face of obstacles
• Experience with, or enthusiasm for, the integration of a social-emotional learning and academics; committed to bringing a strong diversity, equity, and inclusion lens to the work
  
  

Other Skills, Characteristics & Driving Beliefs

• Ability to efficiently and effectively complete detail oriented tasks
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and relationship-building skills and a history of working well as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Deep belief that all students deserve an excellent education
• Flexible, thrives in ambiguity, optimistic, and hungry to grow and improve
  
  

Interview Process:

Our hiring process is both an opportunity for us to determine whether you are a good fit for Valor and an opportunity for you to decide whether Valor is the right fit for you. Here is what you can expect in the process for this role:

• Resume Review
• Phone Interview with Valor's Talent Team (for external candidates)
• Virtual Performance Task
• Interview with Valor Leaders
• Reference Checks
• Offer Extension
  
  

Compensation & Benefits:

• Robust retirement and benefits plan through Metro Nashville Public School
• Comprehensive health (medical, dental, and vision) and retirement benefits
• Fully-paid 8 week parental leave policy
• 15 days of PTO annually, plus access to an org-wide PTO Sharing program
• Free access to an on-site strength & conditioning facility, Vanderbilt Health Clinic, retirement counseling, and mental health support and resources
• Employee laptop and unlimited supplies
• Full-time employees wishing to enroll their child at Valor in grades 5-12 will be placed at the top of the new student waitlist.
  
  

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Valor believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables students and staff to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to thrive in a diverse world.