Today, 67% of students and 82% of low-income students can’t read at grade level by the end of third grade. That’s when students are supposed to go from learning to read to reading to learn. It’s America’s number one education crisis and we know how to fix it.
Ignite Reading delivers one-to-one virtual tutoring that teaches every student the foundational skills they need to become a confident, fluent reader. We pair students who need extra support with expert reading tutors who provide daily, 15-minute, Science of Reading-based instruction that rapidly closes their decoding gaps. We focus on the foundational reading skills—phonics, phonemic awareness, and sight words—kids need to master so they can decode a sentence. Students in Ignite Reading’s program achieve over 2 weeks of reading skills growth per week of instruction, and notably all students achieve the same outstanding results including students with IEPs, multilingual learners, students of color and those receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Ignite Reading is a mission-driven public benefit corporation. We believe we can do well for our team members and shareholders while we solve one of the nation’s biggest challenges. We believe we will be more successful with a diverse team and are seeking candidates who have lived experience related to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our data infrastructure. You will work closely with data analysts and other stakeholders to ensure the smooth flow and integrity of data across various systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines in SQL and Python leveraging tools such as DBT, Airflow, AWS Lambda, AWS Redshift, etc.
- Develop Python scripts and applications to automate data processing and improve workflow efficiency.
- Maintain and update technical documentation related to data processes and workflows.
- Collaborate within the Data team and stakeholders to understand data requirements and objectives.
- Ensure data quality and integrity through effective monitoring and error handling.
- Optimize data warehouse and BI platform (Tableau) performance and troubleshoot issues related to data processing, performance, or scalability.
- Implement data governance policies and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role.
- Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases.
- Proficiency in Python for data manipulation, automation, and integration tasks.
- Experience with ETL tools and frameworks (e.g., Apache Airflow, Talend, Informatica).
- Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and technologies (e.g., Redshift, Snowflake, BigQuery).
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data services.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
- Understanding of machine learning concepts and tools.
We believe in building and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where all applicants are considered for employment without attention to color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria – unlike majority candidates meeting significantly fewer requirements. We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested!
We are seeking candidates who have lived experience related to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are a virtual organization with headquarters in the California Bay Area.
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What We Do
When kids learn to read on time their opportunities in school and life improve profoundly. If a child cannot read by the time they are in third grade, they are four times less likely to graduate high school.* In 2022, only 33% of U.S. fourth graders and 31% of eighth graders were reading at grade level (National Assessment of Educational Progress reading assessment scores). Ignite Reading is on a mission to fix this.
Ignite Reading delivers one-to-one virtual tutoring that teaches K-8th graders the foundational skills they need to become confident, independent readers. We pair developing readers with expert reading tutors who provide daily, 15-minute, Science of Reading-based instruction that rapidly closes decoding gaps. Students across all demographics achieve the same outstanding results–an average of 2.4 weeks of reading skills growth per week of instruction–including students with IEPs, multilingual learners, students of color and those receiving free or reduced-price lunch. By ensuring all students master the foundational skills to fluently read any word, Ignite Reading empowers them to move forward and unlock everything school and life have to offer.
"Ignite Reading is one of the most, if not the most, successful interventions we have implemented in our district. The student results and program design are indisputable."
- Claudia Salvestrin, Assistant Superintendent, Red Bluff Union Elementary School District, CA
