Early Elementary Literacy Interventionist

Paycom; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Gillingham seeks an Early Elementary Literacy Interventionist in a part-time role. This position emphasizes small-group instruction and collaboration with teachers to enhance literacy for young students. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Education, a commitment to inclusive practices, and skills in data-informed teaching strategies. The institution offers competitive benefits, including medical and retirement plans.

Benefits

Fully paid medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous retirement plan match

Flexible spending account

Free lunch

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field required.
• Certification in structured literacy programs preferred.
• Experience with early elementary literacy instruction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted small-group literacy instruction.
• Adapt instruction based on individual student needs.
• Monitor and document student progress.

Skills

Responsive, data-informed instruction

Strong communication skills

Collaboration with educators

Inclusive teaching practices

Differentiation of instruction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Literacy, or related field

Certification in structured literacy programs

Job description

Education Level4 Year DegreeCategoryEducationWe’re looking for an educator passionate about early literacy to join us as an **Early Elementary Literacy Interventionist** in **a part-time, 50% full-time equivalent position**. Supporting students in the lower school, this role focuses on small-group intervention, push-in support, and close collaboration with teachers and families to ensure equitable literacy growth. The ideal candidate brings expertise in responsive, data-informed instruction and a deep commitment to helping every child become a confident reader and writer.* Deliver targeted small-group literacy instruction for lower school students using a structured multi-sensory approach focused on foundational skills: phonemic awareness, phonics, spelling, morphology, fluency, comprehension, and writing.* Adapt instruction to align with classroom curriculum, individual student needs, and foundational skill building.* Use inclusive, identity-affirming texts and resources.* Assign extension work to reinforce learning.* Monitor student progress.* Support student support documentation and student support plans.* Share literacy expertise at school events (e.g., parent nights, parent education events).* Curate inclusive book lists for families (3x/year) representing diverse identities and experiences.* Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.* Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Literacy, or a related field; advanced degree or certification in reading instruction preferred.* Certification and/or training in structured literacy programs such as Orton-Gillingham, Sonday System, Slingerland, and Handwriting Without Tears is strongly preferred.* Demonstrated experience with early elementary literacy instruction and intervention.* Familiarity with literacy assessment tools.* Commitment to developing an understanding of the needs of gifted learners.* A strong ability to effectively support neurodiverse students, including those with learning differences and language-based disorders.* Strong communication and collaboration skills with educators, families, and outside professionals.* Commitment to inclusive and equitable teaching practices.* Commitment to ongoing professional growth.* Ability to differentiate instruction and adapt materials for a range of learner needs.* Commitment to Nueva’s mission.We offer a that includes fully paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance for employees, employer contribution toward dependent insurance premium, a generous match on our retirement plan, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account, and free lunch. Eligibility rules must be met.Please send your application information (cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three references) to the . To address specific questions, please email Elizabeth Hoang, at [e-mail] or Megan Terra, at [e-mail] The Nueva School is an Equal Opportunity Employer – we do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability or sex. We welcome applications from people of color and those with experience outside the education field. **About The Nueva School**The Nueva School, an internationally-recognized, nonprofit, independent day school, has served gifted and talented students since 1967. Today, Nueva serves nearly 1000 students PK-12. Nueva is located in the neighboring towns of Hillsborough and San Mateo, equidistant between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, serving six different counties throughout the Bay Area of Northern California.A constructivist school, Nueva is known for its distinctive inquiry-based interdisciplinary studies, project-based learning, and pioneering work in social-emotional learning and design thinking. The Nueva community instills a passion for lifelong learning, fosters social and emotional acuity, and develops the imaginative mind. Our school has received the US Department of Education National Blue Ribbon Award, the US Department of Education National Green Ribbon Award, and the American Institute of Architects Award for School Design and Sustainability; has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Program and appointed an Ashoka Changemaker School; co-founded the Common Ground Speaker Series; hosts the biennial Innovative Learning Conference, and was highlighted by the Pulitzer Prize–winning and New York Times best-selling author Thomas Friedman in his book That Used to Be Us in the chapter “Average Is Over.”For more information about The Nueva School, visit our website: