Remote Early Literacy Specialist

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive annual salary

Professional development resources

Educational innovation collaboration

Access to training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a passionate Remote Early Literacy Specialist to guide the development and implementation of literacy programs and resources. You will leverage your deep understanding of reading acquisition to create engaging literacy strategies for young children.

You will work closely with curriculum developers, instructional designers, and content creators to build materials that foster a love of reading and foundational literacy skills, from anywhere in the world.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Literacy, or a related field.
• Significant experience developing and implementing early literacy programs and interventions.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Strong knowledge of phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary development, and comprehension strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine early literacy curricula, lesson plans, and learning activities for various age groups.
• Provide expert guidance on evidence-based approaches to early reading and language development.
• Collaborate with content teams to create engaging literacy resources, including stories, phonics activities, and interactive modules.
• Stay current with research in literacy development and incorporate findings into program design.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of literacy programs and materials, recommending improvements.

Skills

Phonics expertise

Literacy program development

Curriculum development

Remote collaboration

Educational research literacy

Education

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Literacy, or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a passionate and expert Remote Early Literacy Specialist to guide the development and implementation of early literacy programs and resources. In this fully remote role, you will leverage your deep understanding of reading acquisition and early childhood education to create engaging and effective literacy strategies. You will work closely with curriculum developers, instructional designers, and content creators to build materials that foster a love of reading and foundational literacy skills in young children. This is an excellent opportunity to make a substantial impact on early childhood education from anywhere in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine early literacy curricula, lesson plans, and learning activities for various age groups.
• Provide expert guidance on evidence-based approaches to early reading and language development.
• Collaborate with content teams to create engaging literacy resources, including stories, phonics activities, and interactive modules.
• Stay current with research in literacy development and incorporate findings into program design.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of literacy programs and materials, recommending improvements.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Literacy, or a related field, with a specialization in early literacy.
• Significant experience in developing and implementing early literacy programs and interventions.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Strong knowledge of phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary development, and comprehension strategies.
• Excellent communication, writing, and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for performance-based recognition.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful early literacy initiatives.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team focused on educational innovation.
• Access to professional development resources and training.