Literacy Program Lead – Language Arts Specialist

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Lead language arts program

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Access to teaching resources

Retirement fund and medical aid

Relocation assistance may be offered

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Language Arts Specialist for a progressive educational institution in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead language arts curriculum development, design engaging literacy instruction, and provide teacher professional development to strengthen literacy across grade levels.

Based in Richards Bay, the role focuses on improving reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, with opportunities to curate literature, assess progress, and organize school-wide literacy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Linguistics or Education; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in teaching language arts or literacy.
• Expertise in literacy development, reading instruction, and writing pedagogy.
• Strong curriculum design and assessment understanding.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Data analysis to inform instructional decisions.
• Proficiency in educational technology and digital literacy tools.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive language arts curricula for various grade levels.
• Design and deliver engaging literacy instruction focusing on reading, writing, vocabulary, and oral communication.
• Provide professional development and ongoing support to teachers in effective language arts teaching strategies.
• Identify students' literacy needs and provide targeted interventions and support.
• Select and curate appropriate literature and instructional materials for the language arts program.
• Assess student progress through diagnostic tests, formative and summative evaluations.
• Collaborate with administrators, counselors, and other specialists to ensure integrated student support.
• Stay abreast of current research and best practices in literacy education and incorporate them.
• Organize and promote school-wide literacy events and activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis for instruction

Educational technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Linguistics, or Education

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Educational technology tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Language Arts Specialist for a progressive educational institution in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead language arts curriculum development, design engaging literacy instruction, and provide teacher professional development to strengthen literacy across grade levels.

Based in Richards Bay, the role focuses on improving reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, with opportunities to curate literature, assess progress, and organize school-wide literacy