Little Sprouts seeks 3 full-time Early Literacy Coaches for our Early Reading First project based on our EPIC! goals: Excellence, Passion, Innovation, and Courage! (because it’s that important).  This three-year grant project seeks to turn 19 classrooms in Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell, Methuen and Roxbury into Preschool Centers of Excellence through intensive professional development, the implementation of the curriculum Curiosity Corner, and rigorous evaluation.

Little Sprouts has been a leader in providing award winning early education since 1982. As group of humanitarians, we trust in the power of literacy to change the world; social, emotional, intellectual and physical literacy for children, youth, teachers and families.  We believe in the commonality of humanity. We embrace that unity is best achieved by celebrating diversity. Little Sprouts has 11 schools in Massachusetts supporting families that reflect 32 cultures speaking 23 languages from all walks of social, economic, religious and ethnic backgrounds.

Early Literacy Coaches will provide classroom teachers regular, on-site coaching, modeling, and consulting to reinforce key concepts and provide embedded professional development.  Each coach will have a target school, though as key members of the Little Sprouts’ Curriculum Team, traveling between schools is expected.

Requirements:
Master’s Degree in Early Education or related field preferred, though applicants enrolled in Master’s programs will be considered. 

At least 5 years’ experience in Early Education as both a teacher and supervisor

Early literacy training including teaching ELL and Special Needs children

Experience as a trainer and workshop facilitator and knowledge of adult learning

Familiarity with the ELLCO, ECERS, PPVT, and TOPEL preferred

Experience implementing daily lessons based on children’s formal and informal assessment data

Experience with the use of the Massachusetts’ Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences guidelines and NAEYC’s Developmentally Appropriate Practices

Extensive knowledge of preschool classroom management

Excellent knowledge of early learning best practices

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Knowledge and excellent application of common office program such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher and Powerpoint

Occasional night and weekend training, as well as conference attended, is expected

A proactive work attitude and a sense of humor!

Compensation and Benefits:

Flexible start date- now through January 1st with 2 days of training prior to January 1, 2010 required.

Flexible schedule

Competitive salary based on qualifications