Become a Literacy Coach Consultant (Grades K–3)
Location: New York, NY
Organization: Center for Student Achievement Solutions
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level
Employment Type: Contract (Part-Time)
Job Function: Education, Training
Industry: Education, Instructional Consulting, Internet Publishing
📘 About the Role
The Center for Student Achievement Solutions is hiring experienced K–3 literacy experts to serve as Literacy Coach Consultants in NYC public schools. This is a contract role offering on-site coaching, job-embedded professional development, and the opportunity to impact early literacy instruction at scale.
We are looking for passionate educators who are experts in the Science of Reading and have hands-on experience teaching phonics through structured literacy programs like UFLI, Heggerty, or Fundations.
✅ Who Should Apply?
You are a great fit if:
- You’ve taught grades K–3 within the past 10 years
- You have direct classroom experience using at least one of the following:
- UFLI Foundations
- Heggerty / Bridge the Gap
- ISME Orton-Gillingham
- Preventing Academic Failure (PAF)
- Fundations
- Really Great Reading
- You’ve provided PD or coaching on early literacy practices
- You are based in NYC and available for on-site school visits
- You’re not currently employed by the NYC DOE
💼 What You’ll Do
- Deliver on-site coaching aligned with school and district literacy goals
- Model and co-plan lessons based on the Science of Reading
- Facilitate 1:1 coaching sessions and team-level PD workshops
- Support implementation of phonics and intervention programs
- Analyze classroom data (e.g., Acadience, mCLASS) and support data-driven instruction
- Build teacher capacity through reflective practice and actionable feedback
🎓 What You’ll Need
Required Qualifications for Literacy Coach Consultant
- Master’s degree in Literacy, Special Education, or Curriculum and Instruction
- 5+ years of K–3 classroom experience within the past 10 years
- 3+ years of coaching or professional development facilitation
- Deep expertise in the Science of Reading
- Proficient in diagnostic and progress-monitoring tools
- Must be fingerprinted and approved in the NYC DOE PETS system
🌈 Why Work With Us? for Literacy Coach Consultant
- Help transform reading outcomes for early learners
- Access comprehensive training and expert support
- Collaborate with a passionate, mission-aligned team
- Enjoy a flexible part-time schedule aligned to school calendars
- Contribute to a diverse and inclusive educational community
📬 Apply Today for Literacy Coach Consultant
Please submit:
- Your résumé
- A cover letter detailing your structured literacy experience and specific phonics programs you’ve taught
Note: Only candidates meeting all minimum requirements will be contacted.
🤝 Equal Opportunity Statement
The Center for Student Achievement Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
