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TNTP · 1 day ago

Part-time Literacy Strategy Consultant and Instructor

United States

Part-time

Remote

Mid Level

$50/hr - $50/hr

3+ years exp

TNTP is the nation's preeminent education nonprofit that brings research, policy, and consulting together to meet the needs and aspirations of young people. In this role, you will provide direct support on high-quality literacy instructional practices in grades K-12 and manage client projects while building client capacity and relationships.

EducationNon ProfitProject Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage implementation and influence strategy for client projects, including but not limited to:

Contributing to team/project goals, engaging in innovation in alignment with goals

Managing workstream/s including executing on a theory of action and strategy to reach impact and adjusting when off-track

Tracking progress towards contract goals and making strategic decisions regarding project management and support

Contributing to the creation of high-quality, data-driven reports or other deliverables demonstrating the effect of the team’s approaches towards contract goals

Build client capacity and cultivate client relationships, including but not limited to:

Developing tools and resources in real time to respond to client needs

Developing and cultivating client relationships that foster trust through authentic engagement and ensuring client satisfaction with our work

Facilitating and/or directly coaching district and school leaders to build capacity in areas aligned to priorities to support the sustainability of our work

Designing sessions and facilitating professional learning for district leaders, school leaders, teachers, and other stakeholders

Qualification

Pre-K-12 teaching experienceScience of ReadingProject management skillsAdult learning facilitationCommunication skillsBilingual abilitiesCross-cultural agility

Required

Experience working with leaders at school districts or CMOs and supporting complex organizational change efforts, including the ability to implement a clear vision and purposeful strategy to achieve ambitious goals

Previous experience developing and facilitating adult learning/training

Excellent project management skills and an ability to work efficiently and independently, and to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Innovate and implement solutions to complex challenges. You have a history of engaging with high stakes challenges directly and successfully. Ambiguity doesn't overwhelm you; just the opposite, you thrive on it. Your creative instincts will help you deal with vague situations and develop new approaches with limited guidance

Translate your expertise. We're counting on your strong public presentation skills, ability to assess and adjust to the learning needs of your audience, and ability to communicate complex information to a variety of audiences, including teachers, school leaders, and district staff. You can implement a vision for the sequence of learning that all stakeholders—district leaders, school leaders, teachers, etc—need to improve the experience of students

Influence leaders to act. You'll regularly interact with, and be expected to influence, high-level clients at the district and school levels – motivating them to make both incremental changes and take bold leaps

Have a passion and understanding for the education landscape and communities. You bring deep background knowledge in the current education landscape and a passion for embedding community engagement and involving communities in our work

Build relationships. You have an ability to connect and build relationships with diverse communities

Model cross-cultural agility. Authentic self-reflection, self-awareness, and high emotional intelligence are central to who you are, and you utilize these skills to shape a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, that influences how you think about your work. You have an adept cultural knowledge of yourself and use your understanding of yourself and others to build trusting relationships with direct reports, colleagues, and clients

Preferred

Knowledge of content and instruction, with at least three years Pre-K-12 teaching experience, preferably in high-need schools or with high-need populations, and a proven track record of raising student achievement

Experience with the Science of Reading and a proven track record of success teaching or leading with high-quality instructional materials

Know high-quality instructional materials and can support partners in their implementation at the classroom and school level

Bilingual abilities are a plus; Spanish language preferred