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NOW HIRING: Full-Time Early Literacy Director
Are you looking to support children from birth through five years old in building early literacy skills to become strong readers? Join the dedicated team at Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe and dive into a world of compassionate community partnerships and vibrant learning ecosystems. We are on a mission to help close the race-based opportunity gap through community-powered literacy programming that engages children, families, and community partners!
Location: Asheville, NC
Position Summary
Reports to: Co-Executive Directors
At Read to Succeed, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to the success of providing family-centered, culturally competent services in all communities. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
An integral member of the R2S team, the Early Literacy Director assists the Co-Executive Directors by supporting children 0-5 and their families in preparing for kindergarten and learning foundational reading skills. The Early Literacy Director works directly with R2S early childhood partners serving children 0-5, strategizing early literacy support programs, providing literacy training to staff, volunteers, and interns, supporting early literacy instruction in PreK classrooms, and coordinating family reading programs and events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
Programming
Supervision and Support
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required in Education, Child Development, or related field *or* actively pursuing a degree, licensure, or certification in education, child development, or related field
Experience
Status
Exempt - Full Time (40 hours)
Supervision - N/A
Ergonomics
Sitting, bending, stooping, standing, 15% repetitive keyboard work, seeing, verbal communications, lift up to 25 pounds.
Perks, Compensation, and Benefits
You will be paid $50,000 annually.
To apply please send a resume and or cover letter along with a one-minute video of why you would like to join the R2S team in the role of Early Literacy Director to admin@r2sasheville.org. Please title your submission Early Literacy Director. Submissions will be taken into consideration up until the deadline of 11:59 PM on Monday, August 22, 2022.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
R2S is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, family makeup, age, or disability in accordance with federal, state or local law. Each person is evaluated on the basis of personal skill and merit. R2S’s policy regarding equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, job assignments, promotions, working conditions, scheduling, benefits, wage and salary administration, disciplinary action and termination.
Are you looking to support children from birth through five years old in building early literacy skills to become strong readers? Join the dedicated team at Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe and dive into a world of compassionate community partnerships and vibrant learning ecosystems. We are on a mission to help close the race-based opportunity gap through community-powered literacy programming that engages children, families, and community partners!
Location: Asheville, NC
Position Summary
Reports to: Co-Executive Directors
At Read to Succeed, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to the success of providing family-centered, culturally competent services in all communities. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
An integral member of the R2S team, the Early Literacy Director assists the Co-Executive Directors by supporting children 0-5 and their families in preparing for kindergarten and learning foundational reading skills. The Early Literacy Director works directly with R2S early childhood partners serving children 0-5, strategizing early literacy support programs, providing literacy training to staff, volunteers, and interns, supporting early literacy instruction in PreK classrooms, and coordinating family reading programs and events.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
Programming
- Train staff, volunteers, and interns at early childhood partners in the science of reading and how to support foundational reading skill development in PreK students, i.e., phonemic awareness, oral language, phonics, etc.
- Observe, coach and co-teach with early childhood partner staff to provide early literacy instruction in PreK classrooms
- Coordinate and support family reading events with early childhood partners, i.e. Family Reading Night, PreK Reading Carnival, PreK Book Fair, etc.
- Generate content for early childhood family reading resources, i.e., Family Literacy Kits, Monthly Family Reading Newsletters,
- Assist in the implementation of developmentally appropriate, culturally-responsive learning environments that nurture children 0 - 5’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
- Assist early childhood partners in identifying PreK students for additional literacy support; administer and analyze assessments to provide targeted instruction
- Match, supervise, and provide ongoing coaching to tutors, volunteers, and interns who work one-to-one or in small groups with those PreK students.
- Prepare lesson plans and implement curricula to support social and emotional development, approaches to learning, logic and reasoning skills, language, and literacy in collaboration with R2S staff.
- Actively collaborate with R2S staff and community partners to design and implement tools, programs, and presentations directly related to our mission
- Actively seek and maintain current knowledge of literacy standards for early childhood education, as well as culturally responsive curriculum, methodologies, and best practices
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with early childhood partners and families to advance early literacy in Asheville and Buncombe County and support children’s early literacy journeys
- Participate in professional development that supports and enhances the R2S mission
Supervision and Support
- Assist in assigning, training, observing, and supporting literacy tutors and community partner staff
- Support early childhood grant and funding applications
- Track budget expenditures for all early childhood programs including, instructional materials, curricula, staff/contracts, event expenses, etc.
- Actively seek local and regional partnerships to develop, evaluate and promote culturally relevant early literacy methodologies and programming
- Participate in regular staff, partner, and volunteer meetings and other community events
- Work with R2S staff to maintain early childhood family reading resources
- Provide monthly reports for the Board of Directors meetings
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required in Education, Child Development, or related field *or* actively pursuing a degree, licensure, or certification in education, child development, or related field
Experience
- 3+ years experience providing literacy education to young children (0-5 yrs, K-3rd) and/or families
- Skilled and efficient with basic computer operating systems and software. Proficient in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.), Zoom, and Google Meet. Willing to explore and adopt innovative technology solutions.
- Demonstrates a commitment to understanding cultural diversity as it relates to early childhood education. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have an understanding of existing resource inequities and barriers to access as it relates to early childhood education. The ideal candidate will have the interest and ability to understand, communicate with and effectively advocate for diverse families (specifically communities of color pushed to the margins).
- Ability to relate effectively with children, families, community members, and staff
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate with other community agencies
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of culturally-responsive teaching strategies and their growth mindset (asset-based) application
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a flexible environment
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to work some evenings and weekends
Status
Exempt - Full Time (40 hours)
Supervision - N/A
Ergonomics
Sitting, bending, stooping, standing, 15% repetitive keyboard work, seeing, verbal communications, lift up to 25 pounds.
Perks, Compensation, and Benefits
You will be paid $50,000 annually.
- Flexible/hybrid work hours and environment (remote, in-office, onsite with partners, etc.)
- Medical, dental, vision (Plans provided by R2S - employer coverage $450/individual plan, $600/family plan)
- Bring-your-own-technology (BYOT) stipend
- Mileage stipend (for use of personal vehicle in programming)
- Generous Paid Time Off policy
- 8 paid holidays
- Paid professional development opportunities
- A dynamic and fun work environment with a diverse team of staff, board, and partner organizations.
To apply please send a resume and or cover letter along with a one-minute video of why you would like to join the R2S team in the role of Early Literacy Director to admin@r2sasheville.org. Please title your submission Early Literacy Director. Submissions will be taken into consideration up until the deadline of 11:59 PM on Monday, August 22, 2022.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
R2S is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, family makeup, age, or disability in accordance with federal, state or local law. Each person is evaluated on the basis of personal skill and merit. R2S’s policy regarding equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, job assignments, promotions, working conditions, scheduling, benefits, wage and salary administration, disciplinary action and termination.
NOW HIRING: After-School K-4 Reading Teacher (CONTRACT, 4 - 10 hours/week)
Are you looking to support local elementary students in building foundation literacy skills to become strong readers? Join the dedicated team at Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe and dive into a world of compassionate community partnerships and vibrant learning ecosystems. We are on a mission to help close the race-based opportunity gap through community-powered literacy programming that engages children, families, and community partners!
Location: Asheville, NC
Position Summary
CONTRACT - Reports to: Co-Executive Directors
At Read to Succeed, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to the success of providing family-centered, culturally competent services in all communities. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
An integral member of the R2S team, K-4 reading teachers support students in the Arthur R. Edington Center Chosen PODS After-school during the school year. They conduct group Fundations and Heggerty lessons plus organize small groups for targeted reading instruction, reading centers, and more.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
Programming:
Qualifications
Details
Location: Arthur R. Edington Center Chosen PODS After-School (133 Livingston St., Asheville, NC 28801)
Dates: September 2022 - May 2023 (2 - 4x/week, flexible with which days of the week)
Time: 3:30pm - 5pm plus planning time
Pay: $45/hr
To apply please send a resume and or cover letter along with a one-minute video of why you would like to join the R2S team as an After-School Reading Teacher (CONTRACT) to admin@r2sasheville.org. Please title your submission After-School Reading Teacher. Submissions will be taken into consideration up until the deadline of 11:59 PM on Monday, August 22, 2022.
Are you looking to support local elementary students in building foundation literacy skills to become strong readers? Join the dedicated team at Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe and dive into a world of compassionate community partnerships and vibrant learning ecosystems. We are on a mission to help close the race-based opportunity gap through community-powered literacy programming that engages children, families, and community partners!
Location: Asheville, NC
Position Summary
CONTRACT - Reports to: Co-Executive Directors
At Read to Succeed, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to the success of providing family-centered, culturally competent services in all communities. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
An integral member of the R2S team, K-4 reading teachers support students in the Arthur R. Edington Center Chosen PODS After-school during the school year. They conduct group Fundations and Heggerty lessons plus organize small groups for targeted reading instruction, reading centers, and more.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
Programming:
- Manage a classroom of 12 - 24 Kindergarten/1st, 2nd, or 3rd/4th grade students with the help of an assistant teacher and after-school staff
- Prepare lesson plans and implement curricula to teach language and literacy skills, learning, logic, and reasoning skills in collaboration with R2S staff.
- Teach foundational literacy skills (i.e., phonemic awareness, phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, etc. using Fundations phonics curricula and Heggerty phonemic awareness curricula
- Assist R2S staff with student progress monitoring and data collection and analysis
- Report on classroom activities, focus skills, and student successes
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Child Development, or related field. (Student teachers and those pursuing teacher certification are welcome to apply.)
- Experience using Fundations phonics curriculum
- Experience using Heggerty or similar phonemic awareness curriculum
- Experience working with students and families who identify as BIPOC
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of culturally-responsive teaching strategies
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Details
Location: Arthur R. Edington Center Chosen PODS After-School (133 Livingston St., Asheville, NC 28801)
Dates: September 2022 - May 2023 (2 - 4x/week, flexible with which days of the week)
Time: 3:30pm - 5pm plus planning time
Pay: $45/hr
To apply please send a resume and or cover letter along with a one-minute video of why you would like to join the R2S team as an After-School Reading Teacher (CONTRACT) to admin@r2sasheville.org. Please title your submission After-School Reading Teacher. Submissions will be taken into consideration up until the deadline of 11:59 PM on Monday, August 22, 2022.