Job Description:The Literacy Library Coach (“LLC”) is responsible for training, supporting and coaching teachers, teacher librarians, library volunteers, working with SMTs, principals, SGBs and department officials to adopt new ways of working with children to increase their literacy skills and habit of reading and developing a culture of reading with the communities. The LLC will report to the Literacy Program Officer (LPO). The Literacy Library Coach has no direct reports. This position is based in one of the provinces where Room to Read operates in.(ads1)Job Responsibilities:Regularly observes, demonstrates and coaches all primary grade teachers and librarians in the implementation of the library period and reading activities.Supports Grade 1, 2 and 3 teachers in effective use of ongoing student tracking assessments to inform instruction.Support teacher librarian(s) in the initial set up of the libraryRegularly provides an update to the principal on progress and coaches him/her on ways to support teachers and ensure longer term sustainability of literacy outcomes within the school.Conducts and analyzes data related to formative student assessments to inform support for Grade 1 and 2 teachers.Conduct informal assessment of 3-5 students during each grade 1, 2 and 3 classroom visit and discuss results with teachers during feedback sessionsServes as the technical resource in the schools on applying literacy skills and the habit of reading techniques in the classroom or library.Support logistics of annual delivery of library books, instruction materials and other program materials to schoolsCoordinates closely with the Instructional Design and Teacher Support Unit to ensure they are successfully implementing the program design and able to provide feedback on how well it is working.Regularly observe, demonstrate and coach designated teacher librarian(s) in good library management practice (book levelling, check-out system, etc)Collaborate with the school to support improvements in the library spaceRegularly observes, demonstrates and coaches Grade 1 and 2 teachers in delivering the instructional component of the Literacy Program.Job Requirements:Experience working with young childrenExperience working with schools and teachersMinimum 3 years of related work experienceProficiency on either isiZulu, Xitsonga or Sepedi.Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of peopleGood command of English (both written and oral)Experience with reading, literacy or learning improvement programsProficient user of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), internet and related applicationsGood interpersonal skills and a team playerAbility to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously and take initiativeDesire and ability to spend 90% of time traveling and visiting school sites to provide coaching and monitor progress of program implementationAbility to monitor progress of program implementationUniversity degree in Education, preferably with a major in Language/LinguisticsJob Details:Company:SANGONeTVacancy Type:Full TimeJob Location:MpumalangaApplication Deadline: N/A(ads2)Apply Hereinstantcareers.net#J-18808-Ljbffr