Literacy Coach

Do you believe the right support can help every child become a confident reader? Miami Children’s Museum is looking for an energetic and passionate Literacy Coach to bring reading to life for students who need a little extra encouragement and individualized support.

In this role, you’ll work one-on-one and with small groups of students, creating fun and engaging lessons that strengthen essential reading skills. You’ll also help fellow team members successfully deliver the literacy curriculum—making an impact that extends beyond your own classroom!

What You'll Do

• Make reading fun through creative, individualized lessons.
• Provide one-on-one and small-group literacy instruction to students needing additional support.
• Help students build skills in phonemic awareness, phonics, reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
• Use student assessments and progress to adjust lessons and intervention strategies.
• Train and support staff in delivering the reading curriculum effectively and consistently.
• Celebrate student progress while encouraging confidence and a love of learning.
• Create positive strategies that support student behavior and classroom success.
• Maintain accurate attendance and student intervention records.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and school partners.
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming learning environment.

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in education or a related field.
• A current State of Florida Teaching Certificate—Reading certification is strongly preferred.
• At least one year of experience leading children in an educational setting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• A positive attitude, patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for helping children succeed.
• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• CPR and First Aid certification.

Apply today and help us create the next generation of enthusiastic readers!