Program Implementation Associate - LA

Since our founding in 2012, we have grown Springboard’s reach from 40 to more than 100,000 students in over 300 Title 1 schools. Amidst rapid growth, Springboard consistently delivers best-in-class results. In schools that often struggle to get 20% of parents to show up for report card conferences, Springboard’s weekly family workshops average 88% attendance. Students average a 3-4-month reading gain during each program cycle, closing the gap to grade-level performance by about half in just five or ten weeks.

Springboard’s work has been featured by Forbes, NPR, and the New York Times (twice). Nationally, Springboard Collaborative is the only organization to have cracked the code on equipping marginalized families to teach reading  can learn more by watching our CEO on the main stage of ASU GSV. You can also read more about how we engage teachers and families to accelerate student learning in this op-ed.

Springboard Collaborative invites talented, passionate candidates in the Los Angeles metro area to apply for the part‑time Program Implementation Associate position. The Program Implementation Associate will be responsible for leading high‑quality, right‑sized implementation of our early literacy programs for a portfolio of low‑touch elementary school partners. A successful candidate will be organized, responsive, data‑driven, and skilled at communicating clearly while maintaining boundaries within a defined service model.

This is a part‑time, 10‑20 hours/week position with responsibilities that may evolve quarter to quarter and a pay of $41.92/hour.

Springboard Collaborative closes the opportunity gap by closing the gap between home and school. We coach educators and family members to help kids learn to read by 4th grade. Springboard envisions a world in which educators and families work together to help children unlock their full potential. The Program Implementation Associate supports this goal by ensuring partners receive timely guidance, tools, data, and support to implement Springboard’s programs with fidelity and deliver meaningful outcomes for students and families.

The Program Implementation Associate will supervise site‑based program staff and work as part of the Product & Program Success Team. This is a great opportunity to support an entrepreneurial team to maximize the impact of a rapidly growing organization.

You can read more about the requirements, competencies, goals, and responsibilities below. We’d love to have you join us!

We are an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Springboard Collaborative—it’s at the core of what we do and how we do it. No one can solve a problem better than those who experience it firsthand. That’s why Springboard aspires to hire a diverse team that reflects the marginalized communities we serve.

We also know that having a diverse workforce makes for a better workplace. Springboard’s hiring process seeks individuals who value diversity across race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and more.

Finally, if you’re passionate about an open role, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications listed on the job description!

• Lead program implementation through all program phases using playbooks, fidelity tools, and standardized processes
• Coach and supervise program staff to achieve program success and minimize roadblocks and challenges
• Provide timely partner communication within defined service thresholds and surface out‑of‑scope needs to supervisors
• Track and monitor key data (enrollment, attendance, assessments, milestones) and flag risks early
• Coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues and maintain timely program execution
• Support continuous improvement by sharing partner patterns and recommendations to refine the delivery model

• Communication:
  Clear, proactive, high‑quality communication with partners and internal teams.
• Adaptability & Flexibility:
  You adapt to evolving needs of the organization, our school…