Join Our Mission to Empower Elementary Literacy Education
We're on a quest to revolutionize literacy instruction for elementary grades by providing high-quality educational resources and professional development opportunities to teachers. Our organization is committed to fostering a love of reading and improving literacy outcomes for students. If you're a passionate and experienced educator with a passion for literacy, we invite you to join our team as a Literacy Teacher Educator & Curriculum Team Manager.
About the Role
This remote full-time position is designed for educational leaders who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students and teachers. As a Literacy Teacher Educator & Curriculum Team Manager, you'll have the opportunity to leverage your expertise in literacy instruction to create impactful professional development content, manage a team of educational resource developers, and build strong relationships with our teacher members.
Key Responsibilities
- Educational Content & PD Creation: Develop engaging and informative literacy-focused content, including articles, videos, trainings, and courses. Stay up-to-date on the latest literacy research and trends to inform content creation.
- Membership Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with our teacher members through live coaching calls, forum interactions, and member surveys.
- Curriculum Team Management: Oversee the development of printable teaching resources, provide mentorship and coaching to team members, and ensure the quality of all educational materials through detailed proofreading and feedback.
- Marketing Collaboration: Offer an educator's perspective on marketing materials to ensure accuracy and effectiveness.
- Live Virtual Professional Development: Deliver occasional virtual professional development sessions to school clients, providing expert guidance on effective literacy instruction.
Essential Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
- A Bachelor's degree in elementary education or a related field.
- A Master's degree in literacy or equivalent Science of Reading training (e.g., Orton Gillingham or Structured Literacy training and certification).
- Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in grades K-2.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a reading interventionist or reading specialist (grades K-5 preferred).
- Proven experience creating and delivering literacy trainings to elementary school teachers or pre-service teachers (at least 10 times or more).
- Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of proficiency with using technology for online teaching, collaboration, and content creation.
Preferred Qualifications
While not required, the following qualifications are highly desirable:
- Experience working with educational technology platforms and tools.
- Knowledge of curriculum design and development principles.
- Experience with project management software and collaboration tools.
Skills and Competencies
To excel in this role, you'll need to possess:
- A deep understanding of literacy instruction in the elementary grades.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a remote team.
- A commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest literacy research and trends.
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
As a Literacy Teacher Educator & Curriculum Team Manager, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Develop your leadership and management skills.
- Enhance your knowledge of literacy instruction and stay current with the latest research and trends.
- Collaborate with a team of experienced educators and professionals.
- Contribute to the development of high-quality educational resources and professional development opportunities.
Work Environment and Company Culture
We're a remote-friendly organization that values flexibility, autonomy, and work-life balance. As a member of our team, you'll enjoy:
- A fully remote work-from-home position with flexible hours.
- A collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A company-provided laptop and necessary software and tools.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary starting at $60,000 per year, based on experience. Our benefits package includes:
- A company-provided laptop.
- Sick days and vacation time.
- A stipend for health insurance after 60 days of employment.
- Paid time off.
- Professional development assistance.
- Retirement plan.
Availability and Work Schedule
We're looking for someone who is available to work a standard Monday-to-Friday schedule, with some flexibility to accommodate occasional evening calls or trainings with teachers.
- Monday to Thursday: 8am to 4:30pm Central U.S. time.
- Friday: 8am to 4pm Central U.S. time.
- Occasional evening calls or trainings (1-3 days per month, typically 1-1.5 hours long).
Join Our Team
If you're a passionate and experienced educator with a passion for literacy, we invite you to join our team as a Literacy Teacher Educator & Curriculum Team Manager. To apply, please complete our online application form: https://airtable.com/appyJf0YsCsx4068L/shr4zc7X64vPPJXMy. We can't wait to hear from you!
Ready to make a difference in the lives of students and teachers? Apply now and join our mission to empower elementary literacy education!
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