Director, Global Growth

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Background

Worldreader gets families reading through our award-winning app, BookSmart. Its an equitable, subscription-free, and often data-free app that helps families prepare young children for learning by fostering reading routines with culturally representative storybooks and play-based activities. Since 2010, weve delivered 80+ million digital books and reached 22+ million readers in 100 countries, giving young children around the world the pre-literacy and social-emotional skills they need to be ready to start school and succeed in the future.

Job Summary

Worldreader seeks a dynamic, mission-driven Director of Global Growth to lead the expansion of BookSmart as a national family reading solution in multiple countries across Africa and Latin America. The ideal candidate combines strategic business development skills with a deep understanding of education systems, early literacy, and digital transformation in emerging markets. Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Global Growth will be a part of Worldreaders Advancement team.

This is a full-time remote position based in the United States, with preference for Georgia, Maryland, Virginia, or DC.

Duties / Responsibilities

1. Partnership Development

• Identify and secure country-level partnerships with ministries of education, health, ICT, and / or other public agencies to integrate BookSmart into national early literacy strategies.
• Develop and close multi-year government, CSR, and philanthropic agreements to fund large-scale deployments.
• Manage complex, multi-stakeholder negotiations involving policy, technology, and financing components.

2. Strategic Business Development

3. Cross-Sector Collaboration

4. Data, Impact, and Advocacy

Desired Skills & Qualifications

Education & Experience

Physical & Travel Requirements

Salary

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Benefits

We hire and invest in smart and tenacious people who are committed to our mission and a fun, inclusive work environment. Some of our key benefits include :

How to Apply

Worldreader is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from persons with disabilities, women, and other underrepresented applicants. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and can produce proof of authorization.

Your personal data will be processed in accordance with Worldreader's candidate privacy notice.

Please submit your CV in English.