Cultivating Literacy

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Cultivating Literacy reading teachers support families in implementing our reading program at home with their children. The teacher will conduct check-ins via phone call or video call. They will work closely with our program manager to monitor and track families' success. Responsibilities • Providing individualized support to families of young readers • Orally translate curriculum instructions as needed to parents who speak English and/or Spanish as their first language • Guide families' progress using an online portal and one-on-one calls (video or phone) • Work with our program manager to help support families and ensure satisfaction Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree (preferably in education) • Classroom experience (formal or informal) • Familiarity with early reading foundations such as phonics, phonological awareness, and comprehension • Bilingual in Spanish and English • Experience using Google Suite (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.) Cultivating Literacy’s mission: We cultivate diverse family support systems through engaging play-based learning to develop students' reading confidence. Our vision is that every child will know their full potential. This position will work with our Dual-Language Individualized Literacy Plan program: Designed to help 4-7-year-old children who need further instruction and practice in reading. Children undergo a reading assessment, and results are used to craft a custom 9-week reading plan. Parents implement the plan with their children while a reading coach guides them throughout their journey. At the end of the program, children exhibit growth in early literacy skills and confidence, while parents express feeling further agency in supporting their child’s reading. Compensation: Cultivating Literacy will provide the following compensation • $25-$35 per hour; option to choose how much or little work based on your schedule • Flexible schedule: based primarily on your schedule • Room to grow with the organization Other helpful links Parent Testimonial (Individualized Literacy Plan program), https://youtu.be/sQNya2ELOvc?si=pZYOuEwWTsZkVYUO Example Reading Strategy, https://youtu.be/ZHuFmk8WDwA?si=r4Cig6bw3sIHHS3f Cultivating Literacy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.