Job Description:

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our Education Division is seeking to hire an energetic part-time FACE Specialist (per diem) with deep knowledge of connecting home-school partnerships to student learning and strengthening the capacity of educators to engage families in intentional and impactful ways. The primary role of the FACE Specialist is to conduct strategic planning, assess current practices, deliver family engagement professional learning, and implement reflective coaching to support educators transform home-school practices connected to learning.  This role involves both virtual and in-person facilitation and coaching to ensure comprehensive support and engagement with our partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilitate professional learning using adult learning methodologies.

Facilitate professional learning to support best practices in family engagement.

Maintain a high degree of expertise in effective family engagement strategies and Scholastic services.

Implement culturally relevant and responsible practices.

Support school administrators and building staff to increase their content knowledge and understand their role in implementing effective family engagement processes in their building/district.

Communicate regularly with supervisor about the ongoing professional learning needs of the school, teams, or district staff.

Provide feedback to pinpoint progress areas and development opportunities with partners.

Maintain professional relationships with districts.

Cultivate and maintain relationships with team and partners.

About Scholastic 

For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.

Some benefits that we offer:

Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)

Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions

Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees

Generous Parental Leave Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount

Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.

Qualifications

HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)

Master's Degree (or progress toward a degree) in education or related field.

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience facilitating face-to-face professional learning in education or community related field.

Deep knowledge of family engagement content knowledge including knowledge of relevant research and promising practices in family engagement 

At least 3-5 years of teaching, coaching, or education related experience.

Preferred experience supporting schools to implement family engagement practices that promote student achievement and school improvement 

Proficiency in implementing linguistically and culturally responsive teaching methodologies.

Experience teaching Multi-Lingual Learners or bilingual proficiency is a plus.

Understanding of the human change process and adult learning theories.

Ability to maintain a travel schedule.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and PowerPoint.

Experience using virtual presentation platforms such as Zoom and Teams.

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Strong facilitation skills, professionalism, and creativity.

Valid driver’s license.

Time Type:

Part time

Job Type:

Per Diem

Job Family Group:

Education Sales

Location Region/State:

New York

Compensation Range:

Hourly Rate: 1.00

EEO Statement:

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.

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