Early Childhood Literacy Specialist​/Per Diem – MySmartPros

Early Childhood Literacy Specialist (Per Diem) page is loaded Early Childhood Literacy Specialist (Per Diem) Apply locations New York – Remote Louisville, Kentucky Columbus, Ohio time type Part time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition R12859 Job Description: THE OPPORTUNITY The primary role of the Early Childhood Literacy Specialist is to deliver literacy based professional learning to teachers and leaders across the region. RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Job Responsibilities /Primary Activities: • Facilitate professional learning using adult learning methodologies to support best practices in Balanced Literacy instruction • Deliver in-person and virtual professional learning and coach classroom teachers and coaches on foundational literacy practices and instructional strategies • Support classroom teachers in building content knowledge and understanding their role in the implementation process • Provide reflection questions and suggestions as part of the coaching cycle • Maintain highest degree of expertise in literacy instruction and Scholastic product knowledge • Maintain streamlined communication with the sales team to alert them of all activities related to the district (s) they are serving • Resolve and provide solutions on issues that arise during the engagement period • Communicate regularly with PLS Regional Directors and the AE about the ongoing professional learning needs of the district • Communicate regularly with the aligned Regional Directors about the ongoing professional learning needs of districts • Maintain professional relationships with districts • Cultivate and maintain relationships with team and partners • Literacy specialist reports to the Regional Director of Professional Learning WHO WE ARE Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children’s media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children’s learning both in school and h operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 100+ years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at . Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic. Qualifications HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications) Requirements • Experience in balanced literacy • Master’s Degree in education or reading related field preferred • Experience facilitating professional learning in literacy and/or reading preferred • Minimum of 3 to 5 years teaching/coaching experience in Early Childhood • Ability to maintain a travel schedule • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Power Point • Experience using Zoom and/or Google Meets • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills • Facilitation skills, professionalism and creativity • Valid driver’s license • Current knowledge of college and career readiness standards • Knowledge of the human change process and adult learning theories Time Type:Part time Job Type:Per Diem Job Family Group:Education Sales Location Region/State:New York EEO Statement: Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination. 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