Chief Learning Officer, Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

Chief Learning Officer Campaign for Grade-Level Reading An opportunity to lead a national learning and engagement agenda that inspires collaboration and advances early school success for children across the country. The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (CGLR) is a nationwide movement dedicated to ensuring that children everywhere have the opportunity to thrive in school and in life. Through powerful partnerships, storytelling, and shared learning, CGLR helps communities turn ideas into action. The Chief Learning Officer will play a vital role in shaping how those stories and strategies are shared with the nation, helping to spark new collaborations, elevate local voices, and advance equitable learning opportunities for children and families. About the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (CGLR) brings together and supports a nationwide network of local coalitions, community organizations, and state partners committed to assuring more hopeful futures for children growing up in families facing economic and social challenges. Founded in 2010, CGLR focuses on two key goals: helping children stay on track in their learning and development by the end of kindergarten and ensuring they read at grade level by the end of third grade. Both are powerful predictors of future school success and long-term opportunity. CGLR advances this work through its long-standing focus on school readiness, attendance, and summer learning, along with new priorities emerging from the pandemic. Current efforts emphasize accelerating learning recovery, expanding digital connectivity, strengthening family engagement, and embracing the belief that learning happens everywhere: in classrooms, homes, and communities. It also leads the Learning and Engagement Opportunities (LEO) framework, which connects leaders, funders, educators, and partners nationwide through webinars, online peer exchanges, and resources that share strategies to improve learning and development for children and families. Position Summary The Chief Learning Officer (CLO) leads CGLR's learning and engagement agenda, guiding the strategy and operations of the Learning and Engagement Opportunities (LEO) framework. This includes GLR Learning Tuesdays, monthly constituency-focused series, and the annual GLR Week online convening. Reporting to the Managing Director, the CLO mobilizes and connects CGLR's nationwide network, ensuring that each session informs, inspires, and supports action for early school success. This leader shapes the vision and manages the day-to-day work for approximately 65 live sessions each year featuring nearly 400 presenters. The CLO also manages a team of staff and consultants and helps position CGLR as a trusted national hub for learning, collaboration, and impact. This is an opportunity for a mission-driven leader to shape how a national network learns, connects, and grows, amplifying local innovation and highlighting research and emerging innovations to advance early school success on a national scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-lead the strategy, planning, and delivery of the Learning and Engagement Opportunities (LEO) framework in alignment with CGLR's mission.
• Manage the annual learning calendar, coordinating topics, speakers, schedules, production, and promotion timelines for approximately 65 live sessions each year.
• Provide oversight and supervision and support a distributed team of staff, consultants, and vendors in communications, design, and content development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, partners, and thought leaders to expand CGLR's reach and influence.
• Oversee webinar production, communications, and technology platforms to create engaging and accessible learning experiences.
• Lead or support grant writing, reporting, and resource development for learning and engagement initiatives.
• Use data and feedback to improve quality, reach, and sustainability.
• Work and learn alongside senior leadership to align learning and engagement efforts with organizational priorities. A Week in the Life Each week blends planning, relationship building, and teamwork. The Chief Learning Officer reviews upcoming communications, coordinates with presenters and partners, and ensures that sessions run smoothly.

The role includes leading team meetings, offering feedback to staff and contractors, and developing ideas for future programming. The CLO also partners with senior leaders on strategy, supports grant writing and reporting, reviews engagement data, and helps move projects and partnerships forward.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required. Graduate degree in education, health, policy, social work, or a related field preferred.
• Seven to ten years of experience in education, learning, or nonprofit leadership.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and coordinate multiple priorities at once.
• Experience leading and supporting staff, consultants, and vendors in a distributed or virtual environment.
• Skill in designing and delivering professional learning or convenings that engage diverse audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make complex ideas clear and actionable.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with funders, partners, and colleagues.
• Comfort using technology platforms such as Salesforce and Zoom for virtual learning, data tracking, and communication.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for children and families and to CGLR's belief that learning happens everywhere.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000, commensurate with experience. CGLR offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote position requiring limited travel for in-person convenings or events, approximately four times per year. Please submit your resume and a cover letter that describes your interest in and alignment with this role. The priority application deadline is December 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after the priority deadline until the position is filled. CGLR welcomes candidates who believe in the power of collaboration and community to expand learning and opportunity for every child. Equal Opportunity Statement Foundations, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees and partners can thrive. Required Education Level: Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job