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Join Vermont Literacy Network as a Literacy Program Facilitator! Create fun, engaging literacy programs for kids from infants to middle schoolers. If you’re passionate about inspiring young learners and fostering a love of reading, we want you on our team!

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Program Facilitators

About the Role

As a workshop leader with the Vermont Literacy Network, you’ll get the chance to share what you know and love in a literacy-rich way all over the state. We're looking for experts in all kinds of areas—like the arts, sciences, literacy, and more—who are excited about teaching and inspiring others!

Requirements

Experience teaching or leading groups of students and adults
In-depth knowledge of your subject area and the ability to convey it effectively to a broad audience
A passion for education and a commitment to fostering literacy in Vermont
Teaching license preferred
Bachelor's degree in education or related field preferred

To lead a professional program, you are required to have a minimum of a master's degree in education or a related field. You must be an expert in the concept you are instructing.

Become a Program Facilitator

Compensation & Benefits

We value your expertise and believe in fair compensation for the impact you make!

Revenue Share: 60/40 net revenue share for programs you facilitate. Additional incentives may be available based on performance and program success.
Flexible Scheduling: Design your own schedule and choose which programs to host. Whether you want to lead a single workshop or multiple events, you have the flexibility to tailor your involvement!
1099 Position: This is an independent contractor role. You will receive compensation based on your program's net revenue share and manage your own tax responsibilities.

Application Process

Ready to join the Network as a program facilitator? Here’s how you can get started:

Step 1: Apply

Fill out our simple online form. Tell us about your experience, your area of expertise, and what kind of program you’d like to lead! Don’t forget to include your resume and a quick outline of your workshop idea(s).

Apply

Step 2: Proposal Review

View the facilitator application and program proposal form below!

Propose a Program

We cannot wait to here what your ideas are for new classes, clubs, or interactive events! Explore these suggestions and see how your unique skills and passions could contribute to our mission! Please note that these are merely ideas. We love to see creative entries for programs and facilitators!

Future Program Ideas

Student

Yoga class to promote relaxation and mindfulness while featuring a peaceful read aloud

Historical role-play activities to bring historical events to life in an engaging way

Animation workshops for creating simple stories through motion and visuals

Cookbook writing workshop to enhance understanding and appreciation of family recipes

Professional

Workshop on effective handwriting instruction techniques for improving legibility and motor skills

Workshop on using interactive read-alouds to enhance comprehension and critical thinking skills

Workshop on implementing differentiated reading groups to address varied skill levels and learning needs

Workshop on developing classroom libraries with diverse and inclusive texts to foster a love of reading in all students

Community

Multilingual story time featuring stories read in multiple languages to celebrate cultural diversity

Cultural literacy celebrations exploring diverse books and cultural activities

Family Poetry Slam where families write and perform original poems, fostering creativity and public speaking skills

Family drama night where families participate in acting out scenes from popular children’s books or stories