Learning Specialist - Part Time

The Lucy Project; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free specialized training in reading

Job summary

The Lucy Project in Miami-Dade is seeking a part-time Learning Specialist to support students facing reading challenges with evidence-based, one-on-one and small-group instruction that builds real literacy skills.

The role offers flexible morning or afternoon shifts, in-person work, and a pay rate of $25 per hour. You will report to the Instructional Specialist and commit to 10 months to provide consistent support for students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Ability to commit for at least 10 months is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' literacy skills and identify where support is needed.
• Design and deliver lesson plans targeting reading, writing, and spelling.
• Lead small-group sessions that build confidence and mastery.
• Track progress and share updates with parents and teammates.
• Collaborate with a close-knit team on other projects as they arise.

Skills

Literacy assessment

Lesson planning

Small-group instruction

Progress tracking

Parent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, speech therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, social work, or related field

Job description

Make literacy click for a child who's struggled to find their footing.

The Lucy Project is hiring a part-time Learning Specialist to work directly with students who face reading challenges — using evidence-based, one-on-one and small-group instruction to help them build real, lasting literacy skills.

Quick Facts

• Start Date: [confirm — see note below]
• Schedule: Flexible — morning or afternoon shifts, paid hourly
• Location: Miami-Dade (in-person)
• Pay: $25/hour
• Reports to: Instructional Specialist
• Commitment: 10 months, to give students the continuity they need

What You'll Get

• Free specialized training in the Orton-Gillingham method — a credential that strengthens your resume and your practice
• Real, hands‑on impact — small groups, direct relationships, visible progress
• Ongoing professional development, not just a one-time onboarding
• Room to grow within a mission-driven organization
• A supportive team that also trains and equips classroom teachers, so you're never working in isolation

What You'll Do

• Assess students' literacy skills and identify where support is needed
• Design and deliver lesson plans targeting reading, writing, and spelling
• Lead small-group sessions that build confidence and mastery
• Track progress and share updates with parents and teammates
• Collaborate with a close-knit team on other projects as they arise

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in education, speech therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, social work, or a related field
• Ability to commit for at least 10 months

About The Lucy Project

For six years, The Lucy Project has partnered with families, educators, and communities across Miami-Dade to close the literacy gap. We deliver personalized, evidence-based instruction that meets kids where they are — and we support the teachers around them with training and resources, so literacy support extends beyond our own sessions. We believe every child deserves the tools and confidence to read — because literacy unlocks everything else.