Staff Developer / Literacy Consultant at Literacy Partners at Literacy Partners LLC
About the Employer
MEET LITERACY PARTNERS Literacy Partners is a boutique educational consulting firm that uses innovative practices for professional development in literacy. We work side-by-side with educators to help them incorporate a workshop approach to teaching. This method helps them cultivate more engaged students who love reading and writing. By focusing on what kids want to learn, we create more independent students who become stronger readers, writers, and creative thinkers. The intersection of passion and urgency is where Literacy Partners was born. The founding director, Dahlia Dallal has spent 20+ years consulting in schools across the country and internationally. She has trained teachers, coaches, and administrators in all areas of balanced literacy. Before starting Literacy Partners in 2011, Dahlia spent 7 years working at the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project in NYC with Lucy Calkins. Dahlia was inspired to create Literacy Partners with the mission of bringing more innovative practices in literacy to educators by encouraging students to use their unique voice, become future leaders and make a difference in the world. In your role at Literacy Partners, you will work closely with Dahlia and learn and grow from her many years of expertise in the field. As an LGBTQ-owned company, we’re committed to advocating for diversity and inclusion in our staff and with our clients.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Literacy Partners is seeking a full-time Staff Developer/Literacy Consultant to deliver high-quality, research-based professional development to schools across the Greater Los Angeles area. In this role, you will partner closely with teachers, administrators, and school communities to design and facilitate customized workshops and coaching that strengthen literacy instruction and improve student outcomes. The position focuses on supporting educators in implementing effective reading, writing, and phonics practices, while building strong relationships that foster collaboration, trust, and continuous growth. Ideal candidates bring deep classroom experience, a background in instructional coaching, and a strong commitment to equity, student-centered learning, and transformative literacy education.
Requirements / Qualifications
Must have at least 5+ years classroom teaching experience within the TK-8 setting Must have at least 1+ years of instructional coaching experience A valid CA driver’s license Strong belief in equity, student-centered instruction, and transformative literacy education. Excellent communicator, collaborative, flexible and able to adapt PD to diverse school contexts and needs. Clear understanding of explicit direct instruction of literacy skills and strategies, Passionate about reading, writing, and fostering lifelong literacy in students. Committed to growth — both for yourself and the educators you work with — and to building meaningful relationships. Bilingual and/or experience in special education settings is a plus
Requirements / Qualifications
Must have at least 5+ years classroom teaching experience within the TK-8 setting Must have at least 1+ years of instructional coaching experience A valid CA driver’s license Strong belief in equity, student-centered instruction, and transformative literacy education. Excellent communicator, collaborative, flexible and able to adapt PD to diverse school contexts and needs. Clear understanding of explicit direct instruction of literacy skills and strategies, Passionate about reading, writing, and fostering lifelong literacy in students. Committed to growth — both for yourself and the educators you work with — and to building meaningful relationships. Bilingual and/or experience in special education settings is a plus
Comments and Other Information
Please send your cover letter and resume to info@literacypartners.com, and include the subject line: “Staff Developer / Literacy Consultant Application 2026-2027”
Comments and Other Information
Please send your cover letter and resume to info@literacypartners.com, and include the subject line: “Staff Developer / Literacy Consultant Application 2026-2027”