Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Vision insurance
The Co-op School was founded in 2003 by a group of parents who saw the need for a high-quality and affordable preschool option in the Clinton Hill and Fort Greene neighborhoods. Since then, the Co-op School has matured from a small, parent-run playgroup to a fully staffed and licensed non-profit school.
After residing in two prior homes in Clinton Hill, The Co-op School moved into 87 Irving Place in the fall of 2009. In 2011, The Co-op School launched the first kindergarten class of its elementary program at 40 Brevoort Place. In 2019, we opened our doors at 644 Gates Avenue in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood—in a 3,500-square-foot building with a double-height gym, a rooftop library, and two playgrounds—housing our preschool, lower school, and middle school students under one roof.
OUR MISSION
The mission of The Co-op School is to inspire passion and teach children to become protagonists in their own educational journey by fostering their innate sense of curiosity and creativity. The Co-op School facilitates joyful learning through a unique and rigorous constructivist approach that listens to and honors the individual interests and strengths of each child. The Co-op School doesn’t just belong to the students and educators but extends to the family community as a whole. It belongs to those who participate in it and is a more resilient and creative place because of it.
JOB SUMMARY
The Literacy Specialist focuses on three key areas: literacy intervention, curriculum oversight, and coaching and collaboration with teachers.
Intervention & Learning Supports:
Provide targeted instruction and support to students in need of literacy intervention, using research-based strategies to improve reading, writing, and comprehension skills
Provide small-group intervention (K-4) using the Orton-Gillingham and FUNdations program for identified at-risk learners
Order all FUNdations materials for classroom teachers out of the literacy budget
Conduct student assessments with learning team members (WIST, Dibels)
Analyze data and assist classroom teachers in coordinating groups based on data collection and assessments
Curriculum:
Collaborate with the Lower School Division Head on the reading and writing curriculum for grades K-4
Maintain current documentation of curriculum
Coaching and Collaboration:
Partner with classroom teachers to provide guidance, model instructional strategies, and oversee curriculum implementation
Be available to meet with teachers individually or in teams to support instructional planning and student learning
Lead professional growth in literacy instruction and practices for staff and families
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Reading/Literacy Education, or Learning Disabilities
Training or certification in Wilson, Orton-Gillingham, or The Writing Revolution preferred, but not required
Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and a passion for inspiring students to develop a love of learning
Strong understanding of learning differences and the ability to support students with diverse needs
Reflective practitioner dedicated to ongoing professional growth and sharing best practices with colleagues
Annual Salary: The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $79,287; The position on the scale will be based on years of teaching experience and education.
Level: Union Full-Time Position
Start Date: August 2026
This Position reports directly to the Director of Student Services
TO APPLY:
● Send your resume to the Director of Human Resources, Evelyn@thecoopschool.org
The Co-op School COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:
We appreciate your interest in employment at The Co-op School. We would like to note that the School has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, which requires all faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated. Proof of vaccination is required.
The Co-op School is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, creed, color, citizenship, national origin or ancestry, religion or religious practices, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. Our policy extends to all employment practices including but not limited to, hiring, transfer, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, lay-offs, and termination.