Hiring: ELLM Literacy Coach I Company: Florida Gulf Coast University Location: Fort Myers, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 11:27:52 Employment Type: Full-time / On-site About the job Required Skills: •FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here. •Fulfills instructional or practice-based coaching role in preschool classrooms with a focus on early literacy. •Assists with the implementation of project-wide activities working in collaboration with partners and the ELLM Team. •Travels throughout Immokalee and Collier county and assists with on-site implementation of program components. •Assists with all aspects of data collection. •Assists with problem-solving and conflict resolution support related to overall operation of the programs. •Provides instructional coaching to pre-kindergarten teachers to increase child literacy outcomes for children of low-income families. •Provides model of ELLM norms and behaviors and offers support and resources to teachers to become proficient users of research-based instructional strategies and materials that are part of the ELLM Classroom Model. Qualifications: •Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Development, Literacy, or related field. •Five years teaching experience at the pre-kindergarten through primary level. •Training and experience using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) assessment tool. •Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) certified. •Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity. •Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable. •Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams. •Knowledge of adult learning principles, practices, and theories. •Knowledge of learning assessment techniques and practices. •Knowledge of curriculum development and instructional design techniques and practices related to early literacy and learning. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!