Reading Program Coordinator

Khaitan World School; Ghaziabad District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Khaitan World School is seeking a Reading Program Lead for Nursery through Grade 5. You will anchor an Oxford Reading Tree-based program, align with Balanced Literacy, and work with the Head of School to create grade-specific goals, book lists and reading experiences.

You will lead library integration, reading events, assessments and data-driven interventions, while coaching teachers and engaging parents to foster a culture of reading across the campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education / English / Early Childhood Education / Child Development.
• Certification in early literacy programs (preferred).
• 2 years’ experience working with young children (Nursery to Grade 5).
• Experience conducting storytelling or read-aloud sessions for young children.
• Experience in a school library, classroom library, reading intervention, or literacy support role.

Responsibilities

• Lead a joyful, structured reading program anchored in Oxford Reading Tree from Nursery to Grade 2, with phased progression up to Grade 5.
• Develop grade-wise reading goals, themes, book lists and reading experiences with Head of School.
• Ensure alignment with Balanced Literacy Curriculum and strengthen storytelling, vocabulary, comprehension, questioning and expression.
• Map reading levels to benchmarks and place children in suitable reading bands.
• Ensure classroom libraries are attractive, accessible, age-appropriate and aligned to goals.
• Plan and lead Reading Week, book fairs, author visits, storytelling sessions and reading events.
• Document reading celebrations through displays, newsletters and student reflections.
• Conduct baseline, mid-year and endline assessments; maintain a progress tracker for every child.
• Collaborate with teachers, Special Educator and Counsellor for differentiated support.
• Conduct demonstration read-aloud sessions and support teachers in discussions from books.
• Review lesson plans and materials; ensure ORT resources are used effectively.
• Plan parent workshops to help home reading habits; provide leadership updates.

Skills

Reading promotion

Storytelling

English communication

Organization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education / English / Early Childhood Education / Child Development

Job description

Reading Program Lead (Kindergarten to Grade 5)

Job Purpose

Lead a joyful, structured and evidence-based reading programme anchored in Oxford Reading Tree, complementing the Balanced Literacy Curriculum and building confident, thoughtful readers across Nursery to Grade 2, with phased progression up to Grade 5.

• Lead the reading program with Oxford Reading Tree as the core framework from Nursery to Grade 2, with phased progression up to Grade 5.
• Work with the Head of School to develop grade-wise reading goals, themes, book lists and reading experiences.
• Ensure alignment with the Balanced Literacy Curriculum and strengthen storytelling, vocabulary, comprehension, questioning and expression.
• Map reading levels to benchmarks and place children in suitable reading bands.

2. Classroom Libraries & Library Integration

• Ensure classroom libraries are attractive, accessible, age-appropriate, well-used and aligned to grade-level reading goals.
• Ensure library lessons are joyful and interactive through storytelling, picture reading, prediction, questioning, retelling, role play, book talks and reflection.

3. Reading Culture, Events & Student Voice

• Plan and lead Reading Week, book fairs, author visits, storytelling sessions, book character day, dramatization, puppet shows and poetry recitation.
• Integrate Readathon, DEAR time, buddy reading, read-with-a-parent sessions, book talks, JAM/public speaking and presentation opportunities.
• Document and showcase reading celebrations through displays, photographs, newsletters, student reflections and school communication channels.

4. Assessment, Monitoring & Intervention

• Conduct baseline, mid-year and endline assessments to track reading levels, listening skills, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, expression and engagement.
• Maintain a structured reading progress tracker/dashboard for every child.
• Analyze data to identify reading gaps; plan targeted support and enrichment for advanced readers.
• Collaborate with class teachers, Special Educator and Counsellor wherever differentiated support is required.

5. Teacher Development & Instructional Support

• Conduct demonstration read-aloud sessions and support teachers in designing meaningful book-based conversations.
• Conduct classroom observations of reading blocks and provide structured feedback for improvement.
• Ensure teachers are inducted and trained in ORT, reading routines, classroom library use and programme expectations

6. Parent Engagement, Documentation & Operational Readiness

• Plan and conduct parent workshops to help parents support reading habits at home.
• Prepare periodic leadership updates on implementation, progress, impact and areas for improvement.
• Review lesson plans, PPTs, worksheets, digital tools, ORT resources and activity materials in advance.
• Attend department/grade meetings, trainings and PLDs; contribute to school programmes, Foundation events, assemblies and co-curricular activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education / English / Early Childhood Education / Child Development.
• Certification in early literacy programs (preferred).

Experience

• 2 years’ experience working with young children (Nursery to Grade 5).
• Experience conducting storytelling or read-aloud sessions for young children
• Experience in a school library, classroom library, reading intervention, or literacy support role
• Familiarity with early literacy practices, reading levels, and book selection for primary children
• Experience in planning reading events, book displays, or literacy celebrations

Skills

• Strong love for children’s literature and reading promotion
• Excellent storytelling and read-aloud skills
• Good spoken English and the ability to communicate warmly with children
• Understanding of age-appropriate reading needs from Nursery to Grade 5
• Ability to organize books, records, displays, and library systems efficiently
• Ability to engage young children in an interactive and joyful manner
• Basic documentation and reporting skills
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to work closely with teachers
• Ability to make the library an active learning space, not just a storage space for books

Disposition

• Warm and child-friendly
• Expressive and enthusiastic
• Organized and dependable
• Creative and resourceful
• Patient and observant
• Passionate about literacy and reading development