Summary:

The Literacy Specialist’s primary concern is the improvement of learning opportunities for students attending the Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation Champion’s Club After School Program in the areas of Literacy and Writing. Their role is to support program instructional/enrichment goals by ensuring activities are structured, age-appropriate, align to school day instructional practices and model effective classroom instruction and management (as needed). The Literacy Specialist will work closely with the Senior Program Manager to understand contract compliance, requirements and individual needs for each school they serve as well as a consultant in advising the site directors, teachers, academic enrichment coachesand activity specialists who work within the after school program.

Essential Job Functions:

• Facilitate teachers’ use of successful, research-based instructional strategies, including differentiated instruction for diverse learners
• Assess the effectiveness and success of the curriculum and recommend changes based on the data
• Lead instruction in the classroom
• Plans lessons, projects and units for use in the after school program and ensure the successful execution and implementation of these plans.

Qualifications:

• Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of current educational trends in Literacy curriculum and instruction
• Understanding and experience of education in an urban setting
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, families and school partners including school administration and staff
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
• Communicates ideas and information both orally and in writing.
• Analyzes problems and implements solutions in a fast-paced setting.
• High School Diploma Required

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person