Bilingual Implementation Specialist (Bilingual English and Spanish)- Independent Contractor

Position: Independent Contractor,Part Time, Term Position (from December 2024 to April 2025)

Location: On-site within Kansas City Public Schools, Missouri and remote from home

Coordinates with: Director, Customer Experience and Account Management

Compensation: $25-$27/hour based on experience + travel allowance

Hours: Part-time, between 10 - 15 hours/week with varying hours scheduled between 8 am - 5 pm CT, Monday through Friday.

34% of children entering Kindergarten lack basic reading readiness skills, over 65% of 4th graders read below grade level. Hoot Reading is on a mission to change children’s lives through literacy.

Hoot Reading is the leading online tutoring service providing 1:1, evidence-based literacy instruction with qualified teachers, at scale. We are dedicated to ensuring that children master the foundational literacy skills they need to go on to become deep readers.

As a Program Implementation Specialist, you will ensure exceptional program execution in the Kansas City area. This involves developing and managing our 3rd party on-site coordinator team and overseeing the Hoot Reading program. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of the Hoot Reading app and its functionalities, a passion for supporting young learners, and a commitment to high-quality service and client development. As a strong communicator, you will drive key initiatives, optimize implementation strategies, and lead top-notch training and educational efforts. Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Spanish is essential for the ideal candidate.

About the Service Opportunity

• Collaborate with our 3rd party on-site coordinators to refine implementation strategy.
• Monitor program usage and effectiveness, gathering feedback for on-site coordinators to improve processes.
• Deliver training and ongoing support to school admins and 3rd party on-site coordinators on app functionality and best practices.
• Regular on-site visits to support our 3rd party on-site coordinators while promptly addressing inquiries or concerns.
• Provide guidance and recommendations for optimizing program impact.
• Act as a liaison between schools, our 3rd party on-site coordinators and Hoot Reading, nurturing strong relationships with our partners.

Required qualifications:

• Spoken and Written Proficiency in English and Spanish
• Quick problem-solver and calm in stressful situations and noisy environments.
• Comfortable working with school-age children.
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills and has a sense of urgency.
• Previous experience in K-12 education, preferably in a teaching or administrative capacity. Familiarity with the Science of Reading is a plus.
• Must be willing and able to travel within the designated territory.
• Tech-savvy with the ability to troubleshoot effectively.
• Ability to deliver training sessions to educators and on-site administrators.
• Use of personal computer for the services of this contract is required
• Criminal records/child abuse registry check upon request

The Offer:

• Flexibility with hours: Peak times needed are Monday-Friday between 8:00am-5:00pm CT.
• Program runs December 2024 to April 2025
• The opportunity to participate in an innovation in educational technology that has great potential for scale.
• Opportunity to work with a passionate team of highly motivated individuals on a mission to change children’s lives through literacy.

How to Sign Up :

Please note that we are currently only accepting qualified candidates within commuting distance to Kansas City, Missouri.

Please send a resume and a brief paragraph on why you would like to join Hoot on an independent contractor basis to: carmenf@hootreading.com

Hoot Reading strives to build an inclusive environment where all members feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building members that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. As part of this commitment, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented and excluded groups. If you require an accommodation during the selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.