Literacy Specialist

Job overview

The Literacy Specialist role is onsite in Portland, ME, with an annual pay scale of $44,000–$65,000. The position delivers afterschool literacy programming for Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine, supporting young people’s reading development and academic outcomes. The specialist plans and evaluates evidence-based, multisensory instruction and enrichment, adapting learning to participants’ needs. The role also builds partnerships with schools, families, volunteers, and community organizations to strengthen literacy outcomes and foster a love of reading.

What you'll do

• Design and deliver evidence-based literacy instruction for individuals and small groups
• assess reading skills, set individualized goals, and monitor progress
• develop lesson plans and enrichment activities
• organize book clubs, reading challenges, author visits, and literacy events
• maintain literacy resources and outcome data
• prepare program and grant reports
• collaborate with schools, families, volunteers, and community organizations
• recruit, train, and support literacy volunteers
• maintain a safe, inclusive environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

onsite

portland me

boys & girls clubs of southern maine

literacy specialist

afterschool

reading instruction

youth development

literacy assessment

small groups

family engagement

volunteer coordination

$44k–$65k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health insurance and 401(k) with company match upon eligibility
• employer-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance
• 12 paid holidays and earned PTO.

Why this role

40-hour full-time exempt role; 12 paid holidays and earned PTO; health insurance, 401(k) match, and employer-paid ancillary benefits subject to eligibility requirements.

About the employer

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Residential Care Facilities. Sector: 62.