Professional Developers (part-time, flexible hours, multiple cities)
Children’s Literacy Initiative (CLI) is seeking Professional Developer Consultants for part-time, flexible hours. The successful candidate will be a teacher who has experience in Reading Workshop and Writing Workshop and has taught in Pre-Kindergarten through 3rd grade classrooms. This is a wonderful part-time opportunity to participate in the professional staff development of elementary school teachers in the use of Comprehensive Balanced Literacy practices. If you enjoy modeling, observing and coaching teachers in the application of innovative and effective literacy strategies, techniques and programs then please consider this opportunity. CLI Professional Developer Consultants guide teachers in setting up child-centered, literacy- rich classroom environments; and observe, model, co-teach and plan with teachers on effective lessons utilizing a “Best Practice” model of 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 excellent professional development including an initial nine day orientation followed up throughout the school year with workshops, seminars and regional meetings.
Qualifications Needed
- Master's Degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Literacy, or Reading
- At least 4 years teaching experience in Pre-K to 3rd grade classrooms
- Application of core/advanced Comprehensive Balanced Literacy practices in Pre-K to 3rd grade classrooms
- Training and Experience in Reading Workshop 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
CLI provides professional development in Philadelphia, PA; Newark, NJ; Vineland, NJ; Plainfield, NJ; Camden, NJ; White Plains, NY; Brooklyn, NY, Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Baltimore, MD; and Washington D.C.
CLI is currently recruiting for Professional Developer Consultants in Newark, NJ and Chicago, IL.
Contact Information
For consideration, E-mail your resume in Word format along with a cover letter including hourly rate requested (a must to be considered) to MKhalsa@ChildrensLiteracyInitiative.org. Indicate the location(s) you prefer. Please note that phone calls cannot be accepted. Equal Opportunity Employer
Company Description
Children’s Literacy Initiative (CLI) is a non-profit organization founded in 1988 to enhance the opportunity for children from low-income families to enter school ready to learn and, once in school, to be successful in learning to read and write. Because teacher quality is the most important factor in student success, CLI works to close the literacy gap by providing professional development in effective literacy instructional practices for principals, directors, reading coaches, and teachers of pre-kindergarten through third grade. CLI is committed to developing, sustaining, and recognizing excellence in every aspect of our operation.
