Reading and Literacy Liaison

Description

The Heart of Art is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to using the performing arts as a gateway to foster literacy, education, creativity, and community building. We empower children and youth through programs that combine the magic of storytelling with the transformative power of the arts.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement assessment strategies that track student reading growth

• Align programming with literacy development best practices

• Identify trends in student performance to inform program improvement

• Strengthen the organization’s ability to demonstrate measurable literacy outcomes

Data Analysis & Insight Generation

• Analyze assessment data to identify:

  • Areas of student success
  • Opportunities for growth and intervention

• Translate findings into clear, actionable insights for program refinement

Curriculum Alignment & Support

• Collaborate with the Chair of Arts & Program Development to ensure literacy is intentionally embedded into all programming

• Recommend strategies to strengthen reading outcomes through storytelling, performance, and creative expression

Program Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

• Support ongoing evaluation of program effectiveness from a literacy lens

• Provide recommendations to enhance student learning outcomes and engagement

Staff & Volunteer Guidance

• Offer guidance to teaching artists and volunteers on:

  • Supporting diverse reading levels
  • Encouraging literacy development through the arts

• Share best practices and simple tools that can be easily implemented in sessions

Impact Reporting & Storytelling

• Contribute to reports, grant applications, and communications by providing:

  • Literacy data
  • Outcome summaries
  • Evidence of student growth and impact

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Background in one or more of the following:

  • Literacy education
  • Reading intervention
  • Elementary or secondary education
  • Curriculum and instruction

• Experience assessing or supporting reading development in children or youth

• Familiarity with literacy benchmarks, reading levels, or assessment tools

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights

• Passion for using the arts as a vehicle for literacy and educational equity

Impact of the Role

• Move from anecdotal impact to data-driven literacy outcomes

• Identify and support students across varying reading levels

• Continuously refine programming based on real student needs

• Demonstrate measurable success to funders, partners, and the community

Location

Please fill out this form if you are interested in this role. Please send your resume and cover letter to founder@ignitetheheartofart.org after completing this application.