Instructor

READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS CENTER • Troy, MI

19d

About The Position

The Instructor specializes in conducting professional development courses for educators. Their responsibilities revolve around teaching and leading a group of learners through an existing course structure via a face-to-face or virtual classroom environment.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree or higher in Education, Literacy, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field. Master’s is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in education, with a significant portion dedicated to literacy instruction and/or reading intervention.
• Certified Brainspring’s Orton-Gillingham Dyslexia Specialist (Please attach if you have this Certification)
• Certified through IMSLEC, IDA, or another similar MSL program (Please attach if you have this Certification)
• Proven experience in adult education or professional development, with a strong background in teaching, training, or mentoring educators.
• Drive, implement, and evaluate professional development programs.
• Deep knowledge of the science of reading, instructional strategies for struggling readers, and current trends in literacy education.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of inspiring and engaging diverse audiences.
• Commitment to evidence-based education and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct courses according to a prescribed outline
• Prepare course materials prior to each assigned course
• Travel to course location with instructional materials
• Understand, explain, and demonstrate use of the course materials
• Answer questions from course participants
• Communicate with Brainspring-trained educators
• Upon request, meet with administrators to answer questions or address concerns
• Adhere to course start and end times
• Maintain required certifications through relevant yearly professional development
• Attend scheduled meetings
• Submit travel expenses in a timely manner
• Maintain communication with Brainspring Educator Academy
• Stay abreast with current reading research and teaching practices
• Adhere to program updates
• Regularly check email and phone communications
• Earn and maintain Brainspring certification (training provided)
• Act as a Brainspring representative, supporting company policies and curriculum standards

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package, commensurate with experience.
• Matching 401K retirement plan.
• Vacation time.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Plans.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment, with a strong emphasis on growth and learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level