Literacy Coach

Literacy Coach

Middlesex County STEM Charter School (MCSCS) is a public school serving grades Kindergarten through 9th grades and open to all students who reside in the City of Perth Amboy. The school is free to all students and families and is a replication of the Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, a recipient of the 2016 Blue-Ribbon Award and other prestigious awards. The mission of the Middlesex County STEM Charter School is to provide rigorous science, technology, engineering, and math curricula in a diverse and nurturing environment to spark students' interest at an early age in STEM careers. Our mission is delivered through a meticulously engineered educational ecosystem, where we intentionally nurture our students' intellectual, social, and emotional growth, as set forth in our comprehensive vision statement.

Literacy Coach Position Summary: The Literacy Coach is an instructional leader who supports teachers in improving how reading and writing are taught in classrooms. The main goal of the coach is to strengthen literacy instruction so that all students become better readers, writers, and thinkers.

Responsibilities Includes:

• Coach and support teachers in effective reading and writing instruction
• Model lessons, co-plan with teachers, and provide helpful feedback
• Help teachers use Savvas MyView Literacy and follow state standards
• Lead small-group reading support through the Intervention block
• Use student data to guide instruction
• Provide training and professional development for staff
• Ensure lessons include supports for multilingual learners and students with disabilities
• Lead a literacy team to monitor progress and improve literacy practices
• Plan and prepare instructional materials, professional learning sessions, and intervention resources aligned to student needs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in education or related field from an accredited college or university
• Valid NJ Standard Teacher Certification in Elementary
• Valid NJ Standard Teacher Certification in Supervision
• Experience in planning and facilitating adult professional learning
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to engage in collaborative problem-solving
• NJ Criminal History; Work authorization in the U.S.; Tuberculosis Test

Opportunities: A tenure track position; Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance at a low cost; NJ pension plan Tuition reimbursement assistance; Paid professional development opportunities; Paid time off; Opportunities for extra stipends. 8 hour shift - Monday to Friday Work Location: In person Job Types: Full-time, 10-Month Contract Salary: $80,000.00 per year