What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-K Reading and Writing Specialist position at Celebree School?
Benefits:
Company Overview
At Celebree School™ we grow people BIG and small. This promise reflects our holistic approach to growth, emphasizing the importance of nurturing both children and team members to reach their fullest potential. Celebree provides a supportive environment where team members have access to continuous learning, development opportunities, individual growth plans, and career pathways. Apply today, Let’s grow BIG together!
Responsibilities
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Company Overview
At Celebree School™ we grow people BIG and small. This promise reflects our holistic approach to growth, emphasizing the importance of nurturing both children and team members to reach their fullest potential. Celebree provides a supportive environment where team members have access to continuous learning, development opportunities, individual growth plans, and career pathways. Apply today, Let’s grow BIG together!
Responsibilities
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Support children’s literacy development in accordance with the Virginia ELDS, specifically in the areas of communication, language, and literacy
- Provide small-group and individualized instruction using developmentally appropriate, play-based strategies
- Support phonological awareness, letter knowledge, print awareness, and emergent writing
- Model effective read-alouds, storytelling, and oral language activities
- Collaborate with classroom teachers to integrate literacy goals into daily classroom routines
- Observe, document, and monitor children’s progress using approved assessment and observation tools
- Support early identification and intervention for children who may need additional literacy support
- Maintain accurate and confidential records in accordance with licensing and program requirements
- Communicate effectively with families regarding children’s progress when appropriate
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development as required
- Experience working with preschool or Kindergarten aged children
- Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practice as defined by Virginia licensing standards
- Ability to support inclusive classroom environments
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Licensing and Compliance Requirements
- Must meet Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) or Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) background check requirements
- Must complete required annual training hours as mandated by Virginia licensing
- Must maintain current certifications as required, including health and safety training
- Must comply with all state, local, and center policies and procedures
- Preschool classroom and small-group instructional settings
- Collaborative, licensed early childhood education environment
- Emphasis on child safety, supervision, and developmental appropriateness