Language Arts Lead & Literacy Curriculum Specialist

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid and retirement provisions

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Educational Institution in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, is seeking a Language Arts Specialist to strengthen literacy across age groups. You will develop curricula, deliver targeted instruction, and assess progress to raise reading, writing, and communication skills.

The role is full-time and on-site, offering opportunities to collaborate with teachers and lead school-wide literacy initiatives while staying current with best practices in language arts education.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English, Education, Language Arts, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in teaching or specializing in Language Arts.
• Proven expertise in literacy development, curriculum design, and assessment.
• Strong knowledge of child and adolescent literature.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire a passion for language and literature in students.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Commitment to fostering strong academic skills in Queenstown.
• Willingness to work full-time and on-site.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging language arts curricula.
• Deliver instruction in reading, writing, grammar, and literature.
• Assess student literacy levels and provide targeted interventions.
• Support teachers in integrating language arts strategies into lessons.
• Create diverse teaching materials, including literature, multimedia, and interactive exercises.
• Monitor student progress and maintain detailed records.
• Conduct workshops for students, parents, and educators on literacy development.
• Collaborate with colleagues to promote a school-wide culture of reading and writing.
• Stay current with research and best practices in language arts education.
• Lead literacy initiatives and programs within the institution.

Skills

Language Arts expertise

Curriculum design

Student assessment

Literature knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in English / Education / Language Arts

Job description

Educational Institution in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, is seeking a Language Arts Specialist to strengthen literacy across age groups. You will develop curricula, deliver targeted instruction, and assess progress to raise reading, writing, and communication skills.

The role is full-time and on-site, offering opportunities to collaborate with teachers and lead school-wide literacy initiatives while staying current with best practices in language arts education.