Reading Coach, School and Community Programs

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

About Child Mind Institute

We're dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need. We've become the leading independent nonprofit in children's mental health by providing gold-standard evidence-based care, delivering educational resources to millions of families each year, training educators in underserved communities, and developing tomorrow's breakthrough treatments.

Position Details:

As the Reading Coach within the School & Community Programs team, you will provide direct instruction using evidence-based curricula to support development of skills including phonological awareness, decoding, and spelling. Furthermore, you will collaborate with teachers and families to promote literacy engagement, enhance student growth, and offer strategies for reinforcing learning at home and in the classroom.

Reporting to the Reading Service Manager, this is a part-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Working 16 - 18 hours per week.

We are currently seeking a Reading Coach to support a partner school on Staten Island during the 2026-27 school year. Ability to travel to assigned school sites within New York City required.

You Will:

• 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.

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

• 1 year of prior experience working with elementary-aged students.

Our Benefits

Our great compensation package and benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), paid parental leave, dependent care, flexible work schedules, discounted tickets and entertainment perks programs. For more information about our benefits, please visit our employee benefits website.

Pay Range

The salary range for the position is posted. Factors such as candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations affect the salary offered within this range. In addition, this salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state and depending on the role), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

EEO Disclaimer

Child Mind Institute is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.