Literacy Coordinator

Jewish Child Care Association (JCCA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Child Care Association (JCCA) seeks a literacy program leader to oversee literacy services for children in the LEAP Community in the Bronx/Brooklyn. You will integrate reading and writing into learning and advocate for children, families, and foster caregivers.

You will develop and manage the Early Childhood Literacy Center, coordinate tutoring, and provide trainings to foster parents, parents, and staff while collaborating with schools and community partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field.
• Strong advocacy skills for children and families.
• Knowledge of NYC Department of Education and related networks.
• Group work experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of the Early Childhood Literacy Center in the Bronx/Brooklyn office.
• Create literacy-rich environments in waiting areas and visiting rooms.
• Support Families with remote/ virtual early literacy activities.
• Provide assistance with Early Intervention, CPSE and CSE referrals and services.
• Coordinate tutoring for primary grades.
• Develop and implement literacy program enhancements with staff.
• Develop linkages with community resources and schools.
• Facilitate literacy trainings for foster parents, parents and staff.
• Offer reading activities for children, including story hours and summer programs.
• Attend meetings and review school records including IEPs.
• Coordinate with ACS and Advocates for Children for advocacy.
• Enter notes in applicable systems.
• Work with ACS to ensure adequate bussing for applicable children.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Advocacy

Group Work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s in Education, Human Services or related field

Job description

Job Summary: Oversee and address literacy and educational needs of children in LEAP Community. Provide educational direction and advocacy for children, their parents and foster parents. Engage parents, foster parents and staff in literacy programs, activities and trainings. Integrate the literacy skills of reading and writing into every aspect of student learning.

Essential Generic Job Functions:

• Oversee the development and management of the Early Childhood Literacy Center in the Bronx/ Brooklyn office
• Create literacy-rich environments throughout the agency with a particular focus on waiting areas and visiting rooms
• Support Families and Children with remote/ Virtual early literacy activities (working zoom or YouTube channel)
• Provide assistants with Early Intervention, CPSE and CSE referral and services
• Coordinate tutoring services for children in the primary grades
• Develop and implement innovative literacy program enhancements with all staff
• Develop linkages with community resources, educational organizations and schools
• Facilitate literacy trainings for foster parents, parents and staff
• Offer reading activities for children, including story hours and summer reading programs
• Attend team meetings, youth’s FTCs, community meetings as needed
• Obtain and review school records including special education records tutoring program
• Conduct school visits when need to discuss child’s progress in school
• Review IEPs with case planner and ensure IEPs services are being provided.
• Coordinate with The Legal Aid Society and Advocates for Children when a case requires more in-depth educational advocacy
• Enter all notes in applicable systems
• Work with ACS to ensure adequate bussing for all applicable children

Knowledge, Education and Skills Required:

• Bachelors required
• Early Childhood education and development
• Broad knowledge of and connections with the New York City Department of Education. Track record of strong advocacy skills on behalf of children.
• Group Work

Knowledge, Education and Skills Preferred:

• Master’s in Education, Human Services or related field preferred
• JCCA program provider knowledge

Hourly Range:

$27.47 per hour (differential offered for Spanish language skills)