Master Teacher (part time)

The Master Instructors are responsible for direct student assessment and instruction progress documentation academic progress family communication and attendance and participation at all professional development and presession planning seminars. Responsible for direct student assessment and instruction with fidelity to CLIFFTOP intervention model. The work is performed onsite at UWMs Childrens Learning Center in the evenings.

Job Responsibilities

80% Master Instructors will assess students analyze data and write assessment-based intervention plans based on the CLIFFTOP model as well as draft initial and progress reports which are shared with families. As the foundation for student instruction these lesson plans will include semester objectives teaching strategies and home extension plans. Master Instructors deliver instruction under the direction of the Director over the course of the semester adjusting instruction based on ongoing monitoring of student progress.

15% Communicate with families about scheduling student reports and weekly home extensions.

5% Actively participate in initial and ongoing professional development.

• Provides classroom online and/or laboratory instruction including grading

• Supervises the day to day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed

• Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy

• Assists in developing techniques and/or model programs for carrying out instructional goals in disciplinary area and may help identify ways in which new techniques could be of assistance

• Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements

• Assists in defining the objectives of the program and play a major role in carrying out program duties

TheStritch Family Literacy Center combines decades of university-led literacy research with compassionate individualized instruction to help every child reach their full reading potential.

Our collaborative approachconnecting families instructors and schoolsensures that each child gains the confidence skills and love of reading that open doors for a lifetime.

Tutoring: Lump sum pay rate of $1400/per student/per semester

Pre-tutoring assessment/Pre- and Post-tutoring reporting: $350 per student/semester

-This is a part time position. The number of students assigned to each Master Teacher is determined by need of the SFLC and availability of the selected Master Teacher.

Total: $1750 pay per student/semester

• Bachelors degree in related field
• Holds relevant Wisconsin Teaching Certification or equivalent
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Classroom literacy or intervention experience
• Holds relevant Wisconsin Teaching Certification: reading teacher license (1316) and/or reading specialist license (5017)
• Master of Arts or Masters of Science in Reading/Literacy Special Education or Speech and Language

Interested applicants are required to apply online and must submit all of the following documents at the time of application to be fully considered:

• Letter of application addressing the job requirements
• Curriculum vitae

Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration. Additional documents submitted aside from the documents listed above will not be considered.

We are currently searching for Master Teachers to begin training in fall 2026. These hires will begin tutoring in spring 2027. This is a continuous recruitment with a next review date of September 4 2026. Applications submitted after September 3 2026 may not be reviewed.

In instances where the Search and Screen is unable to ascertain from the candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Questions about this position should be directed to Erica Yewlett at

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.