Classroom Success Educator - Early Literacy (Part-time, Freelance)

At Nelson weve been shaping the future of education for children and youth across Canada for over 110 the countrys largest K12 education content provider we remain dedicated to our legacy of looking forward paving the way in creating boundless accessible and engaging learning experiences for all.

Our innovative solutions including Edwin our digital learning platform provide curriculumaligned content that support diverse learning styles while fostering critical thinking creativity and lifelong learning. We listen intently to the unique needs of educators students and administrators everywhere and continuously evolve what we do and build to improve their lives daily.

We support classroom success through powerful learning tools like the PM Benchmark Literacy Assessment Nelson Literacy resources Reading Intervention materials and a wide range of psycheducational assessment supports.

When were searching for individuals to join our team we look for bold innovative team players with a passion for education and making a positive difference in our communities. If this sounds like you we want to hear from you! Apply to join our team today. Lets Create Possible one learner at a time.

The Opportunity

Nelsons Classroom Success team is looking for Early Literacy Specialists to join our freelance educator network. In this role you will support teachers and school leaders in building foundational literacy skills by delivering professional learning focused on early reading assessment intervention and instructional strategies.

Youll work closely with educators across the country guiding them in applying best practices for literacy screening differentiation and targeted reading instruction.

Assignments vary in scope and can be tailored to your availability and expertise (typically 410 hours weekly).

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver virtual and inperson sessions to introduce and model the use of early literacy resources such as:
• The SRA family of products including Open Court Early Interventions in Reading Reading Mastery and Corrective Reading
• Psycheducational and screening tools for early learners such as easyCBM
• Provide coaching and consultative support on best practices in early reading development assessment and intervention.
• Work closely with the Teaching & Learning Lead Lead Classroom Success Educator and Assessment and Direct Instruction team to align on audience goals and instructional focus.
• Prepare for each session using provided materials and digital tools tailored to the needs of the educators.
• Stay current on early literacy research and pedagogy to ensure sessions reflect strong evidencebased practice.
• Collect feedback through customer surveys and submit internal session reports.
• Contribute to the creation or review of classroomready materials such as lesson plans screening schedules and literacy support resources.

• Provincially Certified Teacher credentials.
• Extensive experience in early literacy instruction reading intervention and assessment.
• Strong understanding of the Science of Reading and tiered explicit and systematic instruction.
• Excellent presentation coaching and facilitation skills.
• Confident using educational technology and digital learning tools.
• Reliable transportation and availability for both inperson and virtual delivery during school hours.

• All freelance work will be carried out on a workforhire basis with Educators submitting invoices for work on agreedupon tasks and projects. The standard rate of pay for Classroom Success Freelance Educators is $50/hr.
  

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Nelsonteaches the world by learning from everyone in it.

We are committed to fostering an equitable diverse and inclusive workplace environment. This is an integral part of our companys culture and mission that aligns with our four key pillars of Employee Diversity Developing Authentic and Accurate Content Amplifying External Voices and Supporting the Local Community and Beyond.

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We valuea respectful inclusive and safe workplace that nurtures belonging and represents many different cultures backgrounds perspectives and opinions. Everyone is free to be who they are.

We fosterand continue to build relationships that are equitable diverse and inclusive with existing and future partners in education.

We committo holding ourselves accountable by creating measurable short and longterm goals that place equity diversity and inclusion at the core of what we do in our resources the workplace the educational community and in the larger society.

We striveto build an inclusive world for everyone. We are stronger together.

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