Careers
Inquiries are always welcome through our contact page or via email to our Office Manager, Laura Decatur, at laura@csrckids.org.
We are currently hiring licensed, experienced Reading Specialists and Early Literacy Teachers.
If you have a great attitude and love helping children reach their full potential,
you could be a wonderful addition & asset to the CSRC team!
CSRC is looking for a Reading Specialist to join our team, to work with children in our office. This position is directly responsible for improving reading skills in one-on-one therapy sessions. Children would be between the ages of 6-18 years old.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include evaluation, planning and provision of reading and literacy related therapy services.
Instruct students individually, adapting teaching methods to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
Use Orton Gillingham or other explicit phonics instruction.
Confer with parents or guardians after each therapy session of the instruction and progress in the session
Prepare lesson plans to match student’s needs and care plan goals
Assist with literacy development, including writing, spelling, fluency, phonics, and comprehension.
Complete appropriate clinic documentation, such as daily therapy notes, evaluation reports and progress reports
Interact with and engage the children in a positive manner
Provide supportive and professional communication with staff, parents, and children
Have the ability to create a work schedule that is based on student need
Adhere to all CSRC policies
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Currently hold a BA or MA in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or Special Education, or Orton Gillingham training/certification
At least one year work experience in a school or one-on-one tutoring center
SCHEDULE: either part-time 10-20 hours per week or full-time 32-40 hours week
PAY AND BENEFITS:
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience ($25-35/hour)
CSRC provides up to a 3% match in an employee retirement plan
Generous PTO plan
If you feel that you have the qualifications, are passionate about helping children reach their full potential, and want to be a part of Northern Colorado's premier non-profit speech-language and reading clinic, please send a resume and cover letter to cheryl@csrckids.org.
Early Literacy: This part-time position is directly responsible for improving early literacy/pre-literacy skills and phonological processing in a small group setting in partnered preschools. The position would be responsible for providing services in 1-5 partnered preschools. The children participating in the program are four - five years of age. You would provide instruction and oversee fun, multi-sensory activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include evaluation, planning and instruction of early literacy skills.
Observe and evaluate children’s performance, behavior, social development, literacy skills, and phonemic awareness skills.
Instruct students in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students’ varying needs and interests.
Use systematic and explicit phonics instruction toward teaching the alphabet sounds.
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use to enhance their knowledge of letter recognition and phonics instruction.
Conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Complete appropriate paperwork for attendance and progress toward preliteracy goals
Be able to use spreadsheets to chart student data and growth
Communicate with preschool staff and respond to minor/immediate issues that may arise.
Interact with and engage children in a positive manner.
Provide supportive and professional communication with CSRC and preschool staff.
Adhere to all policies found in the CSRC Employee Handbook.
Work 8-15 hours/week, depending on the number of preschools & students
QUALIFICATIONS: (Have one or more of the following)
Currently hold a degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or Special Education, or Orton Gillingham training/certification
At least a year in child development work experience in a school/child care setting/or one-on-one tutoring
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to successfully pass and maintain all background checks.
Ability to use computer to access and update documents required for this position.
Able to climb up and down stairs.
Pay Scale: $20-25/hour (depending on experience)
Please send a resume and cover letter to cheryl@csrckids.org