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.

WHO WE ARE

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 100+ years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at www.scholastic.com .

Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.

Qualifications

HOW YOU CAN FIT

• 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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Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at: www.scholastic.com

We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.