Director of AI-Enabled Instruction, ELA

About the Role

Leading Educators is at the forefront of transforming literacy instruction through the strategic integration of high-quality instructional materials, artificial intelligence, and evidence-based coaching. As Director of AI-Enabled Instruction, ELA, you'll lead this next evolution—designing and implementing a coherent, scalable model that equips educators with the tools, knowledge, and support to teach ELA with precision and impact.

This is more than a project role. You'll guide the design and implementation of a Robin Hood Foundation-supported multi-school literacy initiative while simultaneously shaping LE's broader AI-enabled ELA strategy. Working alongside system leaders, teachers, coaches, and product teams, you'll co-create, pilot, and continuously refine instructional supports that preserve the rigor and intent of high-quality curriculum while unlocking the potential of AI technology.

You'll report to the Senior Director of AI-Enabled Instruction, ELA, and operate at the intersection of instruction, innovation, and systems change—where your expertise in ELA content, adult learning, and rapid iteration directly influences how thousands of students experience literacy instruction.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering content-specific professional learning that strengthens teacher practice and deepens instructional implementation
• Leading pilots and prototypes with clear learning questions, rigorous data collection, and evidence-driven design pivots
• Applying deep ELA pedagogical knowledge—including Science of Reading principles and standards-aligned instruction—to ensure curricular integrity and rigor
• Collaborating across cross-functional teams (instruction, technology, research, product, coaching) to align systems and drive coherence
• Building educator capacity to internalize, adapt, and implement high-quality instructional materials with fidelity and flexibility
• Operating in dynamic, evolving contexts where you're designing new models and learning as you go
• Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to surface patterns, inform strategy, and continuously improve instructional impact
• Partnering shoulder-to-shoulder with teachers, coaches, and system leaders to translate vision into classroom practice

Qualifications

• A minimum of 8 years of combined experience in ELA instruction, coaching, and adult learning, including at least 5 years of ELA classroom teaching and at least 3 years of instructional leadership, coaching, or leading HQIM-aligned professional learning
• Demonstrated expertise supporting teachers to internalize and adapt curriculum within high-quality instructional materials
• Strong pedagogical and content knowledge in ELA, grounded in Science of Reading and Common Core-aligned instruction
• Experience implementing HQIM in ELA; familiarity with HMH Into Literature is a plus
• Technical fluency with AI platforms and the ability to interpret AI-generated insights to inform instructional design and professional learning
• Ability to travel moderately for org retreats, programming, donor meetings, and professional development; remote work from a home office located anywhere within the U.S.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the United States
• A commitment to Leading Educators' mission and values: building on strengths, continuously learning, prioritizing people, and championing success for all

Travel Requirements

This is a remote position that requires moderate travel. National travel is required for org retreats, programming, job-related travel, or professional development. Outside of the above-mentioned travel, this person will work from a home office that must be located anywhere within the U.S.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for individual employees. Additional premium costs are covered 60% by Leading Educators for partners and dependents on medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 4% matching 401k plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare and commuter expenses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Benefits are valued at or above $9,000 for employees

Pay

If hired for this position, the base salary range is $103,649 to $140,231 per year. Most new hires enter the range at a specific point based on their qualifications and the role level. For this position, the standard starting salary is $121,940, which is based on meeting the minimum requirement of 8 years of relevant experience. If you have more than 8 years of directly relevant experience, your starting salary may be adjusted higher within the range, up to a maximum starting salary of $129,779.

Schedule

• First three years of employment, full-time staff accrue 22 days a year. Five additional days are accrued after the third and sixth year of employment.
• Leading Educators also offers 16 additional paid days off for various holidays, including three floating holidays staff may use at their discretion.