JOB TITLE: Literacy Coordinator
EMPLOYER: The Childhood Development Initiative (CDI)
LOCATION OF POST: Fettercairn, Tallaght West, Dublin **Apply on the
website**
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
The Literacy Coordinator will report to the Programme Manager.
S/he will work in collaboration/partnership with CDI staff,
management, School Principals, School Completion Programmes and other
stakeholders where relevant to support the delivery of Doodle Den,
Doodle Families, Doodle STEAM and Dolly Parton?s Imagination
Library.
The Literacy Coordinator will be employed by CDI.
PURPOSE OF THE POST: To support the delivery of CDI?s literacy-based
interventions which are Doodle Den, Doodle Families, Doodle STEAM and
Dolly Parton?s Imagination Library.
CONTRACT: The Contract of Employment is for **Apply on the website**.5
hours per week.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Literacy Coordinator will:
_SUPPORT THE DELIVERY OF CDI?S LITERACY PROGRAMMES BY:_
* Developing strategic partnerships to enable the delivery of CDI?s
literacy programmes across an increased range of areas and need.
* Leading the development and implementation of Doodle STEAM in
conjunction with the Programme Manager.
* Coordinating the effective monitoring and evaluation, budgeting
and dissemination processes for the literacy programmes.
* Identifying and formulating applications for grants and funding
opportunities appropriate to CDI?s literacy activities, and
supporting relevant tender processes in accordance with CDI?s policy
and procedures.
* Coordinating events to promote family literacy.
* Providing coaching/mentoring/training as well as support and
expertise to staff delivering CDI literacy programmes to ensure
fidelity and quality.
* Ensuring high quality delivery of CDI programmes, and supporting
the Literacy Quality Specialists in implementing quality assurance
processes.
* Editing and updating programme manuals and portals to ensure
suitability for use.
* Identifying opportunities to collaborate, share learning and
influence policy within and outside of the organisation, be an active
team member contributing to organisational activities.
* Any other duties as required.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, QUALIFICATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE
* Candidates must have a RELEVANT THIRD LEVEL QUALIFICATION e.g.
teaching, adult education, or literacy.
* The successful candidate will be literate in key IT software
including word and excel.
* Three years? experience relevant to the position.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO THE POST.
* Driving Licence and access to vehicle are essential.
SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND/OR KNOWLEDGE.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:
* Sufficient knowledge and experience of evidence-based practice to
carry out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
* Ability to apply knowledge and theory to practice.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills including the
ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholders.
* Ability to design, develop and deliver training.
* Coaching and mentoring skills.
* Ability to problem solve.
* Ability to manage self in a busy working environment.
* Ability to effectively collect, analyse and use data to make
appropriate decisions.
* Commitment to assuring high standards and fidelity in programme
delivery.
* Commitment to working in partnership with parents and stakeholders
including the ability to empathise with and treat service users /
others with dignity and respect.
* Flexibility and openness to change.
* Engagement in and ability to utilise supervision effectively.
* Willingness to develop skills relevant to the role.
SALARY:
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APPLICATION PROCESS:
Application Form and CV to be submitted by e-mail to Holly McGann
**Apply on the website**
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 5PM ON FRIDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH
FEBRUARY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** AND INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE
DURING THE WEEK COMMENCING THE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**ST OF FEBRUARY
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We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
