Literacy Lead - Elementary School
Real Options for City Kids - San Francisco, CA
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Literacy Lead - Elementary SchoolIf you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.Overview:Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.) is an award-winning nonprofit providing hope for children and youth in San Francisco's Visitacion Valley. R.O.C.K. employees make a positive impact with youth every single day. Our mission is to nurture the healthy development of children by providing opportunities to those who might not otherwise have access to a range of positive programs. At R.O.C.K., we serve more than 900 children (ages 6-17) with a framework that develops healthy social and emotional skills, develops strong academic behaviors and broadens horizons. Start changing youth lives forever, today! Please visit: for more information.Job Title: Literacy Lead - Elementary SchoolPay: $28.00 - $30.00/hour depending on experienceHours: Contract runs through the school year (6/2/23), with the opportunity to extend into the summer and next school year. 40 hours ranging from 8:00am-6:00pm, with health and retirement benefits, paid holidays, and continued work hours during school breaks (e.g. spring break).Site: El Dorado Elementary School (K-5 grade) - 70 Delta St, San FranciscoThe Literacy Lead will work primarily with students and staff at El Dorado Elementary School. However, there is also a team of R.O.C.K. literacy staff at another partner school who would be folded into any training or professional development done by the Literacy Lead.Primary Responsibilities:Design and facilitate literacy training models for R.O.C.K. literacy staff (team of 4)Provide high quality professional development around effective literacy practices and foundations of reading for R.O.C.K. literacy staffModel and teach new quality literacy intervention activitiesCoach literacy staff on using high-quality evidence-based assessments to determine the effective interventions required for studentsAnalyze data, identify trends and support teachers to adjust instruction based on dataCommunicate with R.O.C.K. and school leadership team on school wide literacy progressManage all literacy related partnerships through the organizing of reading level groups, scheduling of students, monitoring student progress, etc.Attend all literacy meetings and professional developmentsDevelop positive relationships with staff, students, teachers, and parentsBe a leader and role model to children and staffAssist in planning of school wide literacy related events and workshopsActively participate in student performance data analysis and academic progress trackingPractice positive discipline philosophy and restorative practices when working with studentsCreate and maintain a safe and respectful learning environmentAttend monthly staff meetingsAttend scheduled all program eventsRequirements:3+ years of experience in specialized literacy curriculum such as F&P, RI, LLI, ELA, etc.Knowledge of how children learn to readProven results when working with struggling readersDesire to work with underserved childrenReliable means of transportation to and from programBilingual in Spanish, Cantonese and/or Samoan is a plus48 college credits from an accredited college or university or successful completion of the Instructional Aide Exam (administered after hire)Provide proof of a negative TB screen within the past four yearsMust have proof of COVID Vaccinations + BoosterCandidates must go through a background check after a conditional offer is made. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction recordR.O.C.K. is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.How to Apply:Check out to make sure R.O.C.K. is a good fit. Send an email to jobs [at] with "Literacy Lead" in the SUBJECT line and attach the following:Cover letter (no more than one page, single spaced) telling us about what drew you to R.O.C.K. and which activity/class you would like to leadResumeContact information for 3 referencesR.O.C.K. is an incredible organization and we hope to be able to serve you on your career path! Apply today!#J-18808-Ljbffr
Created: 2025-01-01