Reading Coach: K-2 Literacy Intervention (Part-Time)

Child Mind Institute; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Flexible schedules

Discounted tickets

Job summary

Child Mind Institute seeks a part-time Reading Coach to support a partner school on Staten Island for the 2026-27 school year, delivering Sound Partners and guiding early literacy growth. Travel within NYC is required and supervision ensures fidelity.

You will collaborate with teachers and families, conduct assessments, and maintain records to track student progress and inform instruction. A Bachelor's degree and 1 year of elementary experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 1 year of prior experience working with elementary-aged students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an evidence-based reading intervention (Sound Partners) that targets at-risk readers in kindergarten through second grade.
• Plan and lead small group lessons for 10-12 students per intervention cycle, meeting three times weekly for ten weeks during the school year and four times weekly for six weeks during the Summer Intensive.
• Conduct family intake meetings, by phone or in person, to gather background information and obtain consent for student participation in the program.
• Foster school and caregiver engagement through close collaboration and frequent communication, including participation in partnership meetings, and providing updates on student progress throughout intervention cycles.
• Administer detailed pre- and post-intervention assessments, using data to inform eligibility, guide instruction, measure growth, and make appropriate recommendations for school-based support.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of student attendance, parent contact, assessment data, and student progress towards instructional goals.
• Participate in one-hour weekly supervision to ensure the program is implemented with fidelity.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading intervention delivery

Small group instruction

Data-driven instruction

Family engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or relevant field

Tools

Sound Partners program

Job description

Child Mind Institute seeks a part-time Reading Coach to support a partner school on Staten Island for the 2026-27 school year, delivering Sound Partners and guiding early literacy growth. Travel within NYC is required and supervision ensures fidelity.

You will collaborate with teachers and families, conduct assessments, and maintain records to track student progress and inform instruction. A Bachelor's degree and 1 year of elementary experience are required.