Elementary Reading Specialist

• Knowledge of phonics-based curricula and assessments.
• Master’s Degree in Literacy Education or equivalent.
• Experience facilitating literacy assessments for elementary-aged students in a classroom or 1:1 instructional setting.
• Deep awareness of and sensitivity to children’s individual learning challenges, styles, and intelligence.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and consult with the DOE and classroom teachers.
• Active enthusiasm for CMS’ founding principles of People Care, Fair Share, and Earth Care.
• Ability to work well and positively as part of a team, with basic computer skills and explicit knowledge of Google Suite.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States., * Part-time, 1099 independent contractor

• $30-$40 per hour (commensurate with experience)
• A highly flexible, part-time role (just a few hours per week) following our balanced-year calendar. Morning availability Monday-Thursday is preferred, but we will collaborate with you to design a custom schedule within our standard school day (9:00 am - 3:30 pm).
• Please explicitly indicate any specific schedule constraints in your cover letter for consideration.

Catskill Montessori School (CMS) is a private, non-profit school inspired by the permaculture ethics of people care, earth care, and fair share, on 63 acres nestled between the Mahicannituck and the Catskill Mountains. CMS is equidistant from Boston and New York City (about two hours), with many quaint towns nearby, including Hudson, with Amtrak service to NYC. Catskill offers the charm, culture, and environment of the Hudson Valley.