Literacy Consultant: Children's Literacy Initiative

LITERACY CONSULTANT – Philadelphia, PA

(Please see our other openings for Literacy Consultants in the Locations section below)

We have an immediate opening for a part-time Literacy Consultant in the Philadelphia, PA . Must be a certified teacher who has experience in Reading and Writing Workshop and has taught Balanced Literacy in Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and/or 3 ^rd grade classrooms for at least 4 years. This is a great part-time opportunity to participate in the professional staff development of elementary school teachers in the use of CLI’s Comprehensive Balanced Literacy concepts. If you enjoy modeling, observing and coaching teachers in the application of innovative and effective literacy strategies, techniques and programs then this is an ideal opportunity. CLI Literacy Consultants guide teachers in setting up child centered, literacy rich classroom environments; Identify grade level learning objectives; Make recommendations to teachers on content development and classroom management; and Observe, model, co-teach and plan with teachers on effective lessons utilizing CLI’s “Best Practice” comprehensive literacy strategies and methodologies in the classroom.

As a member of our collegial team of educational professionals, you share ideas on enriching children’s learning experiences and creating enthusiasm for literacy as the building block for learning throughout their lifetime. CLI provides an excellent training program including an initial orientation and three day Institute followed up throughout the school year with “Developing the Professional Developer” workshops, seminars and regional meetings. Institutes and training are held in CLI’s state-of-the-art Conference Center at headquarters in center city Philadelphia , Pennsylvania .

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

~ Master's Degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education or Reading

~ Teacher Certification

~ At least 4 years teaching experience in K to 3 ^rd grade classrooms

~ Application of core/advanced Comprehensive Balanced Literacy concepts in K to 3 ^rd grade classrooms

~ Training and Experience in Reading and Writing Workshop

~ Ability to conduct and deliver effective, professional development workshops and presentations

~ Strong interpersonal skills

~ Reliable transportation

~ Desire to make a difference

HOURS

Part-time, flexible, DAYTIME SCHOOL HOURS.

LOCATIONS

~Positions are available for bi-lingual Literacy Consultants in Philadelphia , PA and White Plains , NY . Must have experience teaching Reading and Writing Workshop in K-3 ^rd grade classrooms

~Positions are available for Literacy Consultants in Brooklyn , NY ; New York City , NY ; Boston , MA ; and Washington , DC . Must have experience teaching Reading and Writing Workshop in Pre-K & K classrooms

~Positions are available for Literacy Consultants in Philadelphia , PA ; Plainfield , NJ ; and Vineland , NJ . Must have experience teaching Reading and Writing Workshop in K -3 ^rd grade classrooms

CONTACT INFORMATION

For consideration, E-mail your cover letter including hourly rate requested (a must to be considered) and Word or PDF format resume to HR@CLIontheWeb.org. Please note that phone calls cannot be accepted. Equal Opportunity Employer

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