Community Educator
SLD Read
Job Summary
The Community Educator serves as a literacy ambassador and trainer, building community awareness of
Calhoun County’s literacy landscape. This position develops and delivers educational workshops,
professional development opportunities, and community presentations focused on structured literacy,
dyslexia, early literacy development, and educational advocacy. The Community Educator works
collaboratively with schools, healthcare providers, libraries, childcare organizations,
family-serving agencies, and community partners to increase access to literacy resources and
support pathways for children and families.
Essential Functions
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver workshops, presentations and trainings based on SLD Read’s
established curriculums that align with structured literacy practices and the science of reading.
• Customize training content to meet the needs of various audiences and community partners.
• Develop relationships with community organizations to increase awareness of literacy
resources and support services.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to improve literacy screening, early identification,
referral processes, and family literacy supports.
• Assist in developing pathways that connect families experiencing literacy challenges with
appropriate educational resources and services.
• Collaborate on literacy events, family engagement activities, and community outreach efforts.
• Support organizational efforts to maintain evidence-based practices and continuous learning.
• Represent SLD Read at community meetings, coalitions, and collaborative initiatives.
• Advocate for evidence-based literacy practices and equitable access to literacy supports.
• Assist in the development of new training materials, educational resources, and outreach
strategies.
• Track participation, outcomes, and feedback from trainings and workshops.
• Prepare reports and documentation related to community education activities and grant
requirements.
• Provide 1:1 tutoring to at least one SLD Read student.
• Recruit and assist in training Calhoun County tutors.
• Coordinate tutor/student schedules, tutoring locations and general logistics of tutoring
relationships in Calhoun County
• Identify emerging community needs and opportunities for partnership development.
Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience delivering presentations, trainings or educational workshops.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects/tasks at once – set priorities, develop a
personal schedule, record goals and track progress.
• Problem solver – able to assess issues and identify their causes, generate solutions and make
recommendations/decisions when appropriate.
• Attention to detail – read and comprehend information in work-related procedural documents.
• Strong record-keeping and documentation abilities.
• Strong proficiency with computers.
Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs
only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that an applicant is unlikely to meet
100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this position description
describes you, then you are highly encouraged to apply for this role.
Home Office: 34 Jackson St. W #5A Battle Creek, MI 49017 SLD Read offers the following benefits
• 33 hour work week
• Flexible schedule
• Medical Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Retirement Plan with Employer Contribution of up to 3% of wages or salary after 90 days
• Paid Time Off (starting at 10 days per year)
• Paid Sick Time (8 days)
• Paid Holidays (Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Fourth of July, Labor Day,
Thanksgiving Day, week of Spring Break, duration between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day)
• Paid Bereavement Days
Contact Kristen Potts at ***email_hidden*** if you need an accommodation to apply. Send resume to
***email_hidden*** or SLD Read 5250 Lovers Lane, Suite 100 Portage, MI 49002 no later than July 1,
2026.
