Early Literacy Strategist

November 12, 2026

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Overview

We are seeking a passionate and highly experienced Early Literacy Specialist to lead strategic engagement efforts with large school districts across the country. This role combines deep expertise in early literacy and the Science of Reading with thought leadership, public speaking, and content creation to drive meaningful impact in early education.

Responsibilities

District Consultation: Serve as a trusted advisor to district leaders, providing expert guidance on early literacy strategy, curriculum alignment, and evidence-based practices rooted in the Science of Reading.
Thought Leadership: Represent the organization at national and regional conferences, webinars, and panels. Deliver engaging presentations and contribute to the broader educational dialogue.
Content Development: Author blogs, white papers, and other thought leadership pieces focused on early literacy trends, challenges, and innovations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, customer success, and product teams to ensure alignment between district needs and organizational offerings.
Strategic Influence: Help shape the future of early literacy by identifying emerging needs and contributing to product and service development.
Relationship Building: Cultivate long-term partnerships with district leaders, positioning the organization as a leader in early literacy solutions.

Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree (M.Ed.) required; Doctorate (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) strongly preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in early literacy, either in ed-tech sales or as a senior leader within a school district.
Knowledge: Deep knowledge of foundational literacy skills, structured literacy, and the Science of Reading.
Experience with Large Districts: Proven success working with large districts and navigating complex organizational structures.
Skills: Exceptional communication and presentation skills; strong writing ability for professional and public-facing content; strategic thinking and ability to influence at the executive level; familiarity with early literacy assessments and instructional tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience presenting at major education conferences (e.g., ILA, NAEYC, AASA).
Published work in education journals, blogs, or other media.
Experience with ed-tech platforms focused on early literacy or reading intervention.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by various state laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

Minimum full-time salary range is between $100,000 - $120,000.

This position is eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan. Information on benefits offered is available.

Applications: Applications will be accepted through Monday, Sept 15th, 2025. This window may be extended depending on business needs.

Who we are

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world\'s lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn\'t just what we do. It\'s who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam at grp.pearson.com.

Job: Sales

Job Family: GO_TO_MARKET

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Remote

Req ID: 20922

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