Literacy Coach

Miami Childrens Museum Inc•Miami, FL

2d•$21 - $24

About The Position

Miami Children’s Museum is seeking an energetic and passionate Literacy Coach to support students who need individualized encouragement to become confident readers. The coach provides one-on-one and small-group literacy instruction and creates engaging lessons that strengthen essential reading skills. The role also supports and trains fellow team members in delivering the literacy curriculum effectively and consistently, contributing to student learning beyond the coach’s own instruction.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree or higher in education or a related field.
At least one year of experience leading children in an educational setting.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
A positive attitude, patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for helping children succeed.
Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
CPR and First Aid certification.

Nice To Haves

A current State of Florida Teaching Certificate; Reading certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Create creative, individualized lessons that make reading engaging.
Provide one-on-one and small-group literacy instruction to students needing additional support.
Help students develop phonemic awareness, phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
Use student assessments and progress to adjust lessons and intervention strategies.
Train and support staff in delivering the reading curriculum effectively and consistently.
Celebrate student progress and encourage confidence and a love of learning.
Create positive strategies to support student behavior and classroom success.
Maintain accurate attendance and student intervention records.
Build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and school partners.
Help maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming learning environment.