What are the responsibilities and job description for the Antiracist Literacy Specialist position at Children's Literacy Initiative?
Children's Literacy Initiative is seeking a dedicated Antiracist Literacy Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in instructional leadership and coaching, with a minimum of 7 years of education experience in schools that serve primarily Black and Latinx children.
About the Role
- The Antiracist Literacy Specialist will serve as an academic leader who drives an instructional vision that aligns early literacy instruction and practice with culturally and linguistically relevant pedagogy, identity affirmation, and antiracist literacy instruction.
- They will demonstrate a deep commitment to anti-racism and educational equity, and be able to hold self and others accountable for centering equity.
- The successful candidate will also strive to ensure that Black and Latinx children experience the anti-racist early literacy instruction, support, and advocacy needed to create equity in education.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategies to improve teacher practice and student outcomes, with a focus on culturally responsive and sustaining instructional practices.
- Design and facilitate professional development experiences for educators, including workshops, seminars, and coaching sessions.
- Collaborate with the national content team to refine and develop practical tools and systems for internal staff members to support the work.
