NIA Community Services Network is looking for Literacy Education at IS 468 KECCS - Brooklyn NY in Brooklyn, NY. This local job opportunity with ID 3662776403 is live since 2026-05-04 14:28:34.

In partnership with the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE), ExpandED Schools LIT C.R.E.W. offers middle school students:

• 3-5 more hours per week of engagement in literacy during afterschool

• Selection of diverse reading texts that support students' interests and voice

• Allows students the time and opportunity they need to improve academically, by building and exercising vocabulary techniques, supporting their comprehension skills

• Smaller group environment that supports student learning, project-based enrichment, and overall experience

• Opportunity to showcase literacy work at an end-of-year student convening

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Literacy educators will instruct students 3-5 times a week in small group settings to supplement and enhance reading comprehension using vocabulary techniques during in-class reading/English language arts instruction.

• Literacy educators will prepare weekly lesson plans per a set program curriculum, supporting the individual needs of each student.

• Literacy educators will work with at least two groups of seven to fifteen students each, at least three times a week, leading students through high-interest texts (novels, non-fiction chapter books, short stories, articles, etc.) using a vetted curricular model.

• Literacy educators will work with the Program Manager, site director, classroom teachers, school administration, and parents to maximize student achievement.

• Literacy educators may have additional opportunities to share special interests or talents and work with students on enrichment areas in addition to small group reading instruction.

• Literacy educators will be responsible for creating and submitting a basic budget plan, outlining any associated
  materials for their work with students

• Literacy educators will dedicate at least two hours a week to support the planning of literacy work

• Literacy educators must be available to attend professional development training by ExpandED Schools, supporting their literacy development, instructional support, and classroom management.

Required Education and Experience:

• At least two years of college credit towards a bachelor's degree or an associate's degree (Preferred)

• Avid reader who has a desire to elicit a passion for reading in young people

• Background in the following arts: Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Digital Media, Journalism (Preferred)

• Willingness to serve after 2:00 PM at a NYC public middle school and commit to working Monday-Friday (approximately 15-20 hours per week) through the 2024-2025 school year

Special Considerations:

All literacy educators must undergo a fingerprinting/criminal background check as per regulations with the employer and partake in the Lit C.R.E.W. training overview facilitated by ExpandED Schools to start in this role.