Full Time or Part Time Professional
Wauwatosa, WI, US

We are looking for an energetic, positive individual to join the Children’s Performance Institute learning and development center.  We strive to provide a gold care program and instruct children between the ages of 5 and 24, to read and comprehend at their highest ability. Experience with literacy in the content areas and reading curriculum are desired. This position will join a Literacy Team of reading specialists

Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and/or small group instruction, in-person or online, implementing specific lesson plans under the direction of Learning Center leadership.
• Facilitate the use of an evidence based base curriculum (Science of Reading) provided for Children’s Performance Institute students.
• Interact positively and professionally with students and parents to provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Manage client records electronically using a computer.
• Provide Weekly updates to parents thru phone, e-mail, or in person.
• Contact clients after program to monitor progress and concerns after transitioning back to the school program.
• May occasional instruct teachers or students off site at school or other locations.
• Implement positive-reinforcement strategies that maximize learning, in a cheerful and authentic manner.
• Possess excellent reading, spelling, and comprehension skills.
• Possess basic computer skills and the ability to type notes about student performance while leading engaging sessions.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Required) – No prior teaching in schools required. Early Childhood education certificate, or actively pursuing a degree is acceptable.
• Flexibility with work schedule to meet productivity goals and deadlines
• Team player and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Bilingual proficiency is a plus
• Ability to work under pressure to prioritize and manage workload, manage simultaneous tasks and meet deadlines within a fast-paced and changing environment
• Strong teamwork ethic; positive, flexible attitude; ability to take complete ownership of responsibilities.
• The ability to work positively with students, parents, and peers is essential.
• Ability to interpret and use data to inform instruction

• Experience working with learning differences and/or Special Education
• Basic computer knowledge in Microsoft Word, internet, and outlook mail.

 Benefits:

Eligibility for insurance benefits, discounts, and additional perks varies with employment level and location and may be subject to additional terms and conditions.

 Paid time off – 10 paid Holidays (9 scheduled and 1 floating), Vacation, Sick, and Closure Hours

• Optional group Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 100% employer-paid Disability and Life insurance policies
• Voluntary Life, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage for employees and/or dependents

Salary:

$40,000 -$52,000 (Full Time)

Please upload your resume and cover letter during the application process. Only applications with a cover letter will be considered.

The Child Performance Institute is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sex stereotype, gender identity/gender expression/transgender (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned) and sexual orientation; national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law [Vehicle Code section 12801.9]); ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, marital status/registered domestic partner status, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation