Reading Enrichment Teacher

Newfane Elementary School is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Elementary Reading Enrichment Teacher to enrich students' literacy experiences and foster a lifelong love of reading. This role focuses on developing and teaching a new curriculum that provides enrichment opportunities in reading, utilizing library resources, research skills, reading stamina, and read-alouds. The Literature Specialist will create engaging learning experiences that extend beyond traditional classroom instruction and encourage students to explore literature in meaningful ways.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and teach a new enrichment-based reading curriculum that integrates:
• Library resources and research skills.
• Reading stamina and engagement strategies.
• Read-alouds to deepen comprehension and foster a love of literature.
• Opportunities for enrichment, compacting, and acceleration in literacy.
• Collaborate with teachers to enhance lessons in the Amplify Curriculum, integrating engaging and enriching literacy experiences.
• Utilize project-based, discovery, and experiential learning approaches to deepen students' engagement with reading and research.
• Work with students and families to foster students' reading lives and develop a strong reading culture at home and school.
• Support students in developing information literacy and research skills to critically engage with texts.
• Curate and introduce a diverse selection of children's literature, including both classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction.
• Plan building-wide literacy events and programs in consultation with the reading team.
• Collaborate with the library clerk to enhance student access to high-quality literature and research resources.
• Inspire a love of reading through creative activities, book clubs, author studies, and student-led projects.
• Participate in professional learning and contribute to a collaborative school culture.