Literacy Coordinator Jobs

Job Summary: Oversee and address literacy and educational needs of children in LEAP Community. Provide educational direction and advocacy for children, their parents and foster parents. Engage parents, foster parents and staff in literacy programs, activities and trainings. Integrate the literacy skills of reading and writing into every aspect of student learning.

Essential Generic Job Functions:

• Coordinate tutoring services for children in the primary grades
• Obtain and review school records including special education records tutoring program
• Oversee the development and management of the Early Childhood Literacy Center in the Bronx/ Brooklyn office
• Attend team meetings, youth’s FTCs, community meetings as needed
• Offer reading activities for children, including story hours and summer reading programs
• Develop and implement innovative literacy program enhancements with all staff
• Provide assistants with Early Intervention, CPSE and CSE referral and services
• Work with ACS to ensure adequate bussing for all applicable children
• Conduct school visits when need to discuss child’s progress in school
• Review IEPs with case planner and ensure IEPs services are being provided.
• Develop linkages with community resources, educational organizations and schools
• Support Families and Children with remote/ Virtual early literacy activities (working zoom or YouTube channel)
• Coordinate with The Legal Aid Society and Advocates for Children when a case requires more in-depth educational advocacy
• Enter all notes in applicable systems
• Create literacy-rich environments throughout the agency with a particular focus on waiting areas and visiting rooms
• Facilitate literacy trainings for foster parents, parents and staff

Contacts: All JCCA personnel, external agencies and vendors.

Knowledge, Education and Skills Required:

• Group Work
• Bachelors required
• Broad knowledge of and connections with the New York City Department of Education. Track record of strong advocacy skills on behalf of children.
• Early Childhood education and development

Knowledge, Education and Skills Preferred:

• Master’s in Education, Human Services or related field preferred
• JCCA program provider knowledge

Salary Range: $27.47 per hour