[Hiring] Core Literacy Consultant @Curriculum Associates

Role Description

Core Literacy Specialists are experienced literacy educators who help districts successfully launch, experience, and transition from pilots of Curriculum Associates' core literacy programs. Working alongside the sales team, National Directors, and Impact Specialists, and reporting to a Core Literacy Lead, they deliver high-quality pilot professional learning and provide ongoing, consultative support to teachers, coaches, and school and district leaders throughout the pilot experience.

Core Literacy Specialists bring deep classroom credibility and strong knowledge of literacy instruction to help educators translate program design into effective classroom practice. They help districts build confidence with the program and establish the conditions for a successful pilot through:

• Professional learning
• Lesson demonstrations
• Classroom walkthroughs
• Planning conversations
• Ongoing implementation support

As a consistent partner throughout the pilot, they elevate insights about what they are seeing and hearing across classrooms and schools, bringing questions and emerging challenges to their Core Literacy Lead.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of evidence-based literacy instruction and current best practices in reading and writing.
• Strong knowledge of elementary literacy instruction and the instructional demands of implementing a comprehensive core literacy program.
• Exceptional facilitation skills and ability to engage adult learners in meaningful professional learning.
• Strong classroom presence and ability to confidently model lessons and instructional practices with students.
• Ability to observe classroom instruction, recognize meaningful patterns, and clearly communicate insights to educators, leaders, and internal partners.
• Ability to provide consultative support while building educator capacity and maintaining appropriate boundaries between consultation and deeper specialist support.
• Ability to thrive in collaborative environments while demonstrating a high degree of self-directed initiative.
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple pilots, stakeholder relationships, schedules, and competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort using digital tools and data to support professional learning, implementation insights, and communication.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in education with a strong focus on literacy instruction.
• Demonstrated successful classroom teaching experience in literacy; experience teaching with a comprehensive core literacy program strongly preferred.
• Experience providing professional learning, coaching, or instructional support to teachers and/or school leaders.
• Experience supporting curriculum implementation and/or participating in a curriculum pilot or adoption preferred.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working cross-functionally, building relationships with remote teams, and working with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in education, literacy, English language arts, or related field required; advanced degree in literacy, curriculum and instruction, or related field preferred.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $60,750 - $99,750, based on various factors including prior experience and relevant skill sets.
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage for employees and their families.
• 401k plan with employer match.
• Flexible vacation and sick policy.
• Twelve paid holidays and a winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
• Additional perks and benefits.