Early Literacy Trainer (Contractor-Remote), Teaching Strategies, LLC, Bethesda, MD
Teaching Strategies, LLC -
Bethesda, MD,
US
Early Literacy Trainer (Contractor-Remote)
Date Posted: 2024-06-17
Job description
Be a Part of our Team!
Join a working family that is dedicated to the mission of the work we do!
Teaching Strategies is an innovative edtech organization focused on connecting teachers, children, and families. As front runners in the early childhood education market, we build dynamic, top-quality digital products that integrate all of the essential elements of a high-quality solution: curriculum, assessment, professional development, and family engagement. We are building a team of results-oriented individuals who will thrive in a collaborative, work-hard/play-hard culture. We pride ourselves on the impact we have on the early childhood field through supporting teachers who are doing the most important work there is, teaching children to become creative, confident thinkers.
Position overview:
The Early Literacy Trainer is responsible for delivering content and managing Teaching Strategies' brand presence and voice across the Teaching Strategies Early Literacy Certification and Hub Platform in order to build a highly engaged following and grow subject matter knowledge for Early Literacy Certificate candidates. The Early Literacy Trainer manages a caseload of certificate candidates, providing them with expert guidance on product use and best practices in various formats such as live virtual classes, group discussion, live small group coaching, and by developing compelling posts and responses within discussion forums. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Coaching, this individual will help build confident, competent early literacy educators. This role will work closely with the education, professional development, and memberships teams within the organization
Specific roles and responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Why Teaching Strategies
At Teaching Strategies, our solutions and services are only as strong as the teams that create them. By bringing passion, dedication, and creativity to your job every day, there's no telling what you can do and where you can go! We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, flexible work schedules, opportunities to engage with co-workers, access to career advancement and professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a difference in the communities we serve.
Let's open the door to your career at Teaching Strategies!
Teaching Strategies, LLC is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer of Minorities, all Genders, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
Join a working family that is dedicated to the mission of the work we do!
Teaching Strategies is an innovative edtech organization focused on connecting teachers, children, and families. As front runners in the early childhood education market, we build dynamic, top-quality digital products that integrate all of the essential elements of a high-quality solution: curriculum, assessment, professional development, and family engagement. We are building a team of results-oriented individuals who will thrive in a collaborative, work-hard/play-hard culture. We pride ourselves on the impact we have on the early childhood field through supporting teachers who are doing the most important work there is, teaching children to become creative, confident thinkers.
Position overview:
The Early Literacy Trainer is responsible for delivering content and managing Teaching Strategies' brand presence and voice across the Teaching Strategies Early Literacy Certification and Hub Platform in order to build a highly engaged following and grow subject matter knowledge for Early Literacy Certificate candidates. The Early Literacy Trainer manages a caseload of certificate candidates, providing them with expert guidance on product use and best practices in various formats such as live virtual classes, group discussion, live small group coaching, and by developing compelling posts and responses within discussion forums. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Coaching, this individual will help build confident, competent early literacy educators. This role will work closely with the education, professional development, and memberships teams within the organization
Specific roles and responsibilities:
- Manages a caseload of Early Literacy Certificate candidates and creates opportunities to foster meaningful professional relationship with this group.
- Prepares for and delivers livery Early Literacy Professional Development daily for certificate candidates.
- Creates a regular cadence of communication and engagement with assigned teachers and respond to questions in a timely manner.
- Collaborates with Senior Manager of Coaching and other colleagues to develop discussion content to share within within the Early Literacy discussion forums.
- Holds weekly office hours for teacher support and schedules one-on-one meetings with assigned coaches as requested.
- Reads and responds to discussion in the Early Literacy forum on a daily basis.
- Develops, refines, and delivers Professional Development content for early literacy certification candidates based on current best practices in early childhood education and science of reading.
- Performs research on current topics, trends and best practices in coaching and educational leadership to support coaching work.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's in early childhood education or related field; master's preferred
- Certification and/or specialization in Early Literacy Instruction
- Minimum of 5 years writing educational content and/or professional development
- Minimum of 3 years serving in an educational coaching or similar educational leadership role
- Experience establishing and communicating performance and quality metrics aligned with organizational goals
- Self-directed and strong drive for success
- Takes responsibility for work and has a strong sense of project/work management
- Ability to research, listen, and identify client needs based on assessment conversations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Project management skills
- Ability to learn new technology applications
- Working knowledge of, or experience in, the early childhood field
- Working knowledge of Teaching Strategies products
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products is required
Why Teaching Strategies
At Teaching Strategies, our solutions and services are only as strong as the teams that create them. By bringing passion, dedication, and creativity to your job every day, there's no telling what you can do and where you can go! We provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, flexible work schedules, opportunities to engage with co-workers, access to career advancement and professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a difference in the communities we serve.
Let's open the door to your career at Teaching Strategies!
Teaching Strategies, LLC is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer of Minorities, all Genders, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.