New Worlds Reading, Literacy Content Specialist

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 66000 - 76000

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	Instructional Designer I
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Masters degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.
Job Description:	The Literacy Content Specialist will contribute significantly to the development of literacy content for the New Worlds Reading Initiative. The content should be accessible for families and include for example but not limited to book-specific reading guides scripts for videos and other resources to assist parents in supporting their children in reading and language development. This position is based in Gainesville Florida and is time-limited. About our Program The New Worlds Reading Initiative is Floridas free at-home literacy program for students in VPK through fifth grade who are reading below grade level. Administered by the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning the program delivers high quality age-appropriate books directly to childrens homes each month during the school year along with resources for families to support reading at home. Materials are available in English Spanish Haitian Creole and braille. Since its launch in 2021 the initiative has provided millions of books to Florida students helping children build reading skills confidence and a lifelong love of learning. The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learnings mission is to improve the quality of teaching learning and childcare. We research develop and scale educational innovations for adults and children that put all learners on trajectories for lifelong success. Specifically the Center targets kindergarten readiness 3rd grade reading proficiency and algebra proficiency as critical milestones in childrens educational trajectory that are predictive of success in school and life. The Center works at the nexus of research practice and policy to develop sustainable systems that leverage educational technologies and improve the implementation of research-based practices. Housed in one of the nations elite public research universities the Center operates as a dynamic entrepreneurial workplace focused on executing UFs service mission to strengthen the human condition and improve the quality of life. The Lastinger Center is committed to attracting hiring and retaining top talent by valuing a broad range of thought skill and experience. We believe in fostering environments where team members feel valued and empowered to do their best work. Responsibilities: Literacy Content Development and Content and Copy Editing Develop review and refine high-quality evidence-based literacy content for children caregivers and families in partnership with Lastinger Center associates. Lead and support the creation of literacy materials including multimedia assets and family-facing resources that reflect current research and best practices. Design content that supports both asynchronous and synchronous learning experiences for families and caregivers including video and digital resources as appropriate. Consult disaggregated data to inform literacy level language access responsiveness and implementation considerations. Collaborate with associates to engage families educators and partners to identify needs and inform the design of projects products and services. Refine and align content to ensure developmental appropriateness adherence to templates scope of work and program goals. Infuse adult learning strategies into materials and clearly articulate the evidence base supporting selected materials programs and instructional strategies. Review content created for caregivers children and partners; provide substantive content feedback and copy editing for clarity accuracy and quality assurance in English and/or Spanish as assigned. Apply best practices in instructional design and translation; provide feedback aligned to current literacy and learning science research. Ensure content alignment with desired outcomes APA guidelines (as appropriate) and organizational standards. Adhere to established schedules and deadlines while maintaining high standards for quality and consistency. Collaboration Collaborate across teams and projects to support aligned high-quality content development and implementation. Participate in regular cross-team meetings to share progress align materials support asset development and plan next steps for active and future projects. Attend meetings and focus groups including those held statewide to inform content development needs priorities and continuous improvement. Maintain consistent communication with the New Worlds Reading Initiative team and other project teams to support coordination and alignment. Consult with project specialists content writers translators and graphic designers to enhance assets created for children and caregivers. Engage in established workflow processes to support the translation review editing and completion of content. Communicate across project teams to ensure content revisions improvements and decisions are clearly documented and addressed. Attend meetings professional development opportunities and other required convenings to support role responsibilities. Logistical Support Support the ongoing curation of the book list to ensure alignment with grade-level expectations genres diversity and interest areas. Troubleshoot challenges and address them as they arise; coordinate with other associates providing implementation support to ensure consistency and effective communication structures Support with the creation of materials for marketing recruitment and project communications in collaboration with other Lastinger Center teams.
Expected Salary:	$66000-$76000
Required Qualifications:	Masters degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.
Preferred:	Florida Reading Endorsement Experience in content development and/or instructional design Strong relational organizational and communication skills Experience working with families caregivers or educators Familiarity with content review workflows
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This is a time-limited position.
Health Assessment Required:	No

Required Experience:

Classification Title:Instructional Designer IClassification Minimum Requirements:Masters degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.Job Description:The Literacy Content Specialist will contribute significantly to the development o...

Classification Title:	Instructional Designer I
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Masters degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.
Job Description:	The Literacy Content Specialist will contribute significantly to the development of literacy content for the New Worlds Reading Initiative. The content should be accessible for families and include for example but not limited to book-specific reading guides scripts for videos and other resources to assist parents in supporting their children in reading and language development. This position is based in Gainesville Florida and is time-limited. About our Program The New Worlds Reading Initiative is Floridas free at-home literacy program for students in VPK through fifth grade who are reading below grade level. Administered by the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning the program delivers high quality age-appropriate books directly to childrens homes each month during the school year along with resources for families to support reading at home. Materials are available in English Spanish Haitian Creole and braille. Since its launch in 2021 the initiative has provided millions of books to Florida students helping children build reading skills confidence and a lifelong love of learning. The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learnings mission is to improve the quality of teaching learning and childcare. We research develop and scale educational innovations for adults and children that put all learners on trajectories for lifelong success. Specifically the Center targets kindergarten readiness 3rd grade reading proficiency and algebra proficiency as critical milestones in childrens educational trajectory that are predictive of success in school and life. The Center works at the nexus of research practice and policy to develop sustainable systems that leverage educational technologies and improve the implementation of research-based practices. Housed in one of the nations elite public research universities the Center operates as a dynamic entrepreneurial workplace focused on executing UFs service mission to strengthen the human condition and improve the quality of life. The Lastinger Center is committed to attracting hiring and retaining top talent by valuing a broad range of thought skill and experience. We believe in fostering environments where team members feel valued and empowered to do their best work. Responsibilities: Literacy Content Development and Content and Copy Editing Develop review and refine high-quality evidence-based literacy content for children caregivers and families in partnership with Lastinger Center associates. Lead and support the creation of literacy materials including multimedia assets and family-facing resources that reflect current research and best practices. Design content that supports both asynchronous and synchronous learning experiences for families and caregivers including video and digital resources as appropriate. Consult disaggregated data to inform literacy level language access responsiveness and implementation considerations. Collaborate with associates to engage families educators and partners to identify needs and inform the design of projects products and services. Refine and align content to ensure developmental appropriateness adherence to templates scope of work and program goals. Infuse adult learning strategies into materials and clearly articulate the evidence base supporting selected materials programs and instructional strategies. Review content created for caregivers children and partners; provide substantive content feedback and copy editing for clarity accuracy and quality assurance in English and/or Spanish as assigned. Apply best practices in instructional design and translation; provide feedback aligned to current literacy and learning science research. Ensure content alignment with desired outcomes APA guidelines (as appropriate) and organizational standards. Adhere to established schedules and deadlines while maintaining high standards for quality and consistency. Collaboration Collaborate across teams and projects to support aligned high-quality content development and implementation. Participate in regular cross-team meetings to share progress align materials support asset development and plan next steps for active and future projects. Attend meetings and focus groups including those held statewide to inform content development needs priorities and continuous improvement. Maintain consistent communication with the New Worlds Reading Initiative team and other project teams to support coordination and alignment. Consult with project specialists content writers translators and graphic designers to enhance assets created for children and caregivers. Engage in established workflow processes to support the translation review editing and completion of content. Communicate across project teams to ensure content revisions improvements and decisions are clearly documented and addressed. Attend meetings professional development opportunities and other required convenings to support role responsibilities. Logistical Support Support the ongoing curation of the book list to ensure alignment with grade-level expectations genres diversity and interest areas. Troubleshoot challenges and address them as they arise; coordinate with other associates providing implementation support to ensure consistency and effective communication structures Support with the creation of materials for marketing recruitment and project communications in collaboration with other Lastinger Center teams.
Expected Salary:	$66000-$76000
Required Qualifications:	Masters degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.
Preferred:	Florida Reading Endorsement Experience in content development and/or instructional design Strong relational organizational and communication skills Experience working with families caregivers or educators Familiarity with content review workflows
Special Instructions to Applicants:	In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. This is a time-limited position.
Health Assessment Required:	No