Literacy Specialist at Compass Literacy
About the Employer
Compass Literacy is a literacy education practice dedicated to providing evidence-based, individualized reading instruction to young learners. We use multi-sensory approaches to help students build strong foundations in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, spelling, vocabulary, and comprehension. Our instruction is tailored to each student's needs, with progress monitored through ongoing assessments. We are committed to creating engaging, supportive learning experiences that help every child become a confident reader.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Compass Literacy is Hiring! Compass literacy is looking for experienced educators to prep and teach engaging, small-group reading and writing classes after school. We know that learning to read and write confidently at grade level – and beyond—can be challenging for some students in a traditional classroom setting. Our small-group classes give teachers the opportunity to provide explicit, targeted instruction while tailoring lessons to the individual needs of each student. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where students can strengthen their skills, build confidence, and experience success as readers and writers.
Requirements / Qualifications
Candidates should have: • At least 5 ears of teaching experience • Training in Wilson, OG, The Writing Revolution, or a comparable systematic and explicit reading or writing program • A strong knowledge of reading and writing development and grade-level expectations for grades 2-4 • Excellent classroom management skills • 2-4 hours weekly to devote to prepping and teaching
Requirements / Qualifications
Candidates should have: • At least 5 ears of teaching experience • Training in Wilson, OG, The Writing Revolution, or a comparable systematic and explicit reading or writing program • A strong knowledge of reading and writing development and grade-level expectations for grades 2-4 • Excellent classroom management skills • 2-4 hours weekly to devote to prepping and teaching
Comments and Other Information
We are flexible and will work with the right candidate to create a schedule that works well for both the educator and our program. The expected commitment is approximately 2–4 hours per week. Our office is location in Menlo Park, CA.
To Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please send your resume and a cover letter, along with a sample lesson plan for an introductory 3rd/4th grade writing class focused on teaching students what makes a complete sentence. Send to compassliteracyllc@gmail.com.
Comments and Other Information
We are flexible and will work with the right candidate to create a schedule that works well for both the educator and our program. The expected commitment is approximately 2–4 hours per week. Our office is location in Menlo Park, CA.
To Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please send your resume and a cover letter, along with a sample lesson plan for an introductory 3rd/4th grade writing class focused on teaching students what makes a complete sentence. Send to compassliteracyllc@gmail.com.
Application Deadline
11/14/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/15/2026
Contact
Patricia Yewdell
917-848-1719
917-848-1719
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
Competitive
Length of Work Year
TBD
Employment Type
Part Time