What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transitional Kindergarten ELA Specialist position at Kiddom?
About Kiddom
Kiddom is a groundbreaking educational platform that promotes student equity and growth by uniting high-quality instructional materials with dynamic digital learning. Through unparalleled curriculum management functionality, Kiddom empowers schools and districts to take ownership of their curriculum – resulting in learning experiences tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of local communities. Kiddom’s high-quality curriculum is layered with robust teacher and leader data insights to drive the continuous improvement of instructional decisions, school/district programming, and professional learning.
We are seeking an experienced Transitional Kindergarten (TK) English Language Arts (ELA) and English Language Development (ELD) Specialist to review and provide feedback on the development of a comprehensive teacher-facing TK ELA/ELD course. This course is designed to support California TK educators in implementing high-quality ELA and ELD instruction aligned with California PTKLF standards and developmentally appropriate practices.
\n- Course Review and Feedback
- Collaborate with the instructional design team during the initial analysis phase to develop a comprehensive scope and sequence and to identify priority content areas.
- Conduct thorough reviews of course content, modules, and learning activities to ensure alignment with California's PTKLF standards.
- Assess the developmental appropriateness of instructional strategies and pedagogical approaches for TK learners.
- Provide detailed, actionable feedback on course materials that will be implemented by content writers.
- Content Expertise and Consultation
- Serve as a subject matter expert on TK literacy development, early reading and writing skills, oral language development, and phonological awareness.
- Advise on best practices for supporting English Learners in the TK setting, including integrated and designated ELD strategies.
- Ensure cultural and linguistic responsiveness throughout course materials.
- Recommend evidence-based instructional practices and current research in early literacy education.
- Quality Assurance
- Verify accuracy of content related to TK ELA/ELD standards, benchmarks, and learning progressions.
- Ensure course content reflects current California Department of Education guidance and initiatives.
- Review materials for clarity, coherence, and accessibility for teacher learners.
- Identify gaps in content coverage or areas requiring additional development.
- Master's degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Literacy, or related fieldEnglish Learner authorization (CLAD, BCLAD, or equivalent) preferred
- Minimum 5 years of successful TK or kindergarten teaching experience in California public schools.
- Demonstrated expertise in implementing California's ELA/ELD Framework in early childhood settings.
- Experience with curriculum development, review, or instructional coaching.
- Proven track record of supporting English Learners in early literacy development.
- Deep understanding of California's TK standards, Preschool Learning Foundations, and the ELA/ELD Framework.
- Expertise in developmentally appropriate practices for 4-5 year old learners.
- Strong knowledge of early literacy development, including phonological awareness, print concepts, and emergent writing.
- Understanding of play-based and child-centered learning approaches.
- Familiarity with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to provide constructive, specific feedback to content developers.
Hourly compensation range is dependent on geographic location, prior experience, seniority, and demonstrated role related ability during the interview process.
What Kiddom offers:
* Flexible, part-time schedule that works around your availability.
* Opportunities to grow your skills and deepen your expertise in edtech.
* The chance to make an immediate impact on educators and classrooms.
* A passionate, collaborative team obsessed with building transformative education technology
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Kiddom is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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