As a Reading In Motion Instructional Coach, you’ll provide professional development for PreK-1st grade teachers, parents, tutors, and other educators. You will engage in both virtual and on-site support as you implement Reading In Motion in their classrooms.
You will also be part of a rigorous product development plan, piloting and testing new content alongside our traditional in-school offerings. This position may require travel to schools in the Chicago area and may also be partially remote. Reading In Motion operates Monday through Thursday, 32 hours per week. This position is grant funded.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Foster collaborative relationships with teachers to provide real-time support and professional development through classroom observations
Deliver high quality training to new users in all Reading in Motion content and methods
Use a repertoire of strategies for adult learners including modeling, co-teaching, co-planning, debriefing and reflection
Communicate with Reading In Motion staff, teachers, school administrators, students, and parents in a professional manner.
Continuously evaluate and develop new strategies for helping Reading in Motion teachers optimize instructional practices, assisting in the identification of student needs, and the differentiation of instructional support
Analyze student and classroom data to set specific goals and develop strategies that will inform instruction and positively impact results
Collaborate with other members of the Reading in Motion team during weekly team meetings and on various projects
Pilot new programs and content as an active participant in the product development cycle
Remain up-to-date on current trends in early childhood education, specifically, literacy and literacy assessment
Participate in community engagement efforts and development initiatives
Collaboratively contribute and take part in the development of content which may include photo, video or audio materials for communities and partners served
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
Minimum 3 years experience teaching, with a record of successfully impacting student achievement and working successfully with students who have the greatest needs
Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues, including the ability to create and nurture a professional community of adult learners
Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills, including giving and receiving constructive feedback
Proven ability to use student-level data to guide instructional decisions
Demonstrated Teacher Leadership
Strong pedagogical knowledge and content expertise
Demonstrated expertise in oral and written communication
Strong interpersonal skills
Models continual improvement, demonstrates lifelong learning, and applies new learning to help all students achieve
Demonstrates evidence of professional growth, including leadership and participation in a wide range of significant professional development activities
Data analysis skills.
Willing to learn to manage and maintain our Learning Management System.
Ability to travel within the Chicago area at least 50% of the time
Ability to travel within the United States occasionally
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally
Bilingual (Spanish) Required
Company Description
Founded over 40 years ago, Reading In Motion (RIM) is a results-driven literacy organization with a strong mission.
Founded over 40 years ago, Reading In Motion (RIM) is a results-driven literacy organization with a strong mission.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Education Administration Programs
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