Part Time Literacy Instructional Leader

Children's Literacy Initiative • Hallandale Beach, FL

395d • $117,000 - $117,000

About The Position

The Literacy Instructional Leader (LIL) at Children's Literacy Initiative (CLI) is a part-time academic leader responsible for driving an instructional vision for literacy that aligns with CLI's mission to ensure equitable education for Black and Latinx children. This role involves providing job-embedded coaching, facilitating professional development, and supporting educators in implementing high-impact literacy strategies. The LIL will work closely with school leaders and teachers to enhance literacy instruction and foster a culture of anti-racism and educational equity.

Requirements

• At least 3 years as a PK-8 literacy instructional leader/coach in school systems teaching and learning with predominantly Black and Latinx children
• Deep commitment to CLI's mission, vision, and core values as demonstrated through experience, cultural competence, and anti-racist leadership
• Demonstrated track record of success in student outcomes and teacher practice results
• Strong understanding of Adult Learning Theory & principles for facilitating adult learning
• Deep early literacy content & comprehensive knowledge of pedagogy that affirms and sustains Black and Latinx children
• Ability to motivate, inspire and hold others accountable
• Comfort using web-based systems to facilitate coaching, professional development, track project deliverables and timelines
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to track progress, understand gaps, execute tasks, etc. with acute attention to detail
• Exceptional written and oral communication
• Bachelor's Degree
• Active Certification in Educational Leadership strongly preferred and willingness to obtain if required by partners

Nice To Haves

• Experience serving in literacy leadership roles as Assistant Principals, Instructional Coaches, etc.
• Willingness to obtain certification in Educational Leadership if not currently held

Responsibilities

• Show up as their whole self, inspiring others to do the same
• Lead with care and transparency, taking ownership as a CLI leader
• Drive an instructional vision for partners focused on alignment with CLI's vision for instruction
• Provide frequent and direct effective feedback through coaching and professional development sessions to support teacher/leader growth and development
• Design and facilitate learning sessions for leaders and teachers around best practices in anti-racist early literacy instruction
• Serve as a resource and partner with school leaders to align vision, priorities, and action for child-centered literacy instruction
• Maintain strong and effective systems for detailed record keeping using CLI resources and partner resources
• Immerse and establish self as an active and engaged member of the CLI and school community, modeling CLI's values and beliefs
• Participate and engage in various CLI professional development sessions
• Demonstrate a deep commitment to anti-racism and educational equity; through work and ability to hold self and others accountable for centering equity and anti-racism in literacy instruction
• Travel to partner sites nationally - forecasted travel about 25%

Benefits

• Part-time position with a competitive daily rate of $450
• Opportunity to work with a mission-driven organization focused on educational equity
• Engagement in professional development sessions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree