Early Literacy Specialist

Forge Education in Lake Oswego is known for providing outstanding, evidence-based reading and writing instruction to individuals pre-k through adult. We are now extending these services to even younger learners and their grownups. Forge Education is looking for a highly skilled early literacy specialist to lead playgroups.

Pre-K Early Literacy Playgroups offer a fun and engaging opportunity for parents and caregivers to join their child in games, songs, and stories—while laying the foundation for a lifelong love of literacy.

• Collaborate with our team to refine and implement playgroup lessons that are grounded in the Science of Reading and developmentally appropriate for each age group (ages 2-3 and 3-5)
• Directly teach and model specific literacy skills to caregivers during playgroup
• Support caregivers in practicing the skills taught as they work with their own child during playgroup
• Collaborate with colleagues and caregivers to ensure a cohesive approach to student support
• Document student progress and notes including misconceptions and trouble spots
• Create website copy that summarizes skills taught each week with clear examples for caregivers to use at home

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Education or Related Field
• Professional teaching license preferred
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience
• In depth knowledge of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy
• Extensive Training or Certification in the Orton Gillingham Method (or other OG based program)
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with playgroup participants, caregivers and colleagues