Employment
Better Basics provides literacy intervention and enrichment programs for students in Birmingham, Bessemer, Dallas County, Talladega County, and i3 Academy schools. If you have a passion for helping children, please apply to join our team! Please view current opportunities for the 2026-2027 school year below.
Current opportunities are located in Birmingham City Schools.
Senior Director of Educational Impact
The Senior Director of Educational Impact provides strategic leadership for the quality, effectiveness, and growth of Better Basics programs. This role is responsible for strengthening instructional models, curriculum, assessment practices, teacher development, and continuous improvement systems to ensure Better Basics delivers high-impact academic support to students across partner schools.
Please see the below job description for more information. Resumes and cover letters should be directed to our Executive Director, Catherine Goudreau: catherine@betterbasics.org
Reading Intervention Teacher
Reading Intervention Teachers are responsible for instructing students in a small group setting using the Better Basics Reading Intervention Program in order to improve reading skills.
Work Status: Part-time, Contract – Temporary (During School Hours)
$25.00 per hour
This position requires a teaching certification (may be expired)
Please see the below job description for more information. Resumes and cover letters should be directed to our Director of Operations and HR, Mike McConnell: mmcconnell@betterbasics.org
Math Intervention Teacher
Math Intervention Teachers are responsible for instructing students in a small group setting using the Better Basics Mathematics Intervention Program in order to improve math skills.
Work Status: Part-time, Contract – Temporary (During School Hours)
$25.00 per hour
This position requires a teaching certification (may be expired)
Please see the below job description for more information. Resumes and cover letters should be directed to our Director of Operations and HR, Mike McConnell: mmcconnell@betterbasics.org