MultiLit has an excellent reputation for publishing research-based literacy programs for use in schools.
Our published programs/resources and assessment tools to date include the following:
About this role
We are looking to expand our current product development team to develop a range of new programs and resources. If you are committed to evidence-based classroom practice and have relevant expertise and experience in reading/literacy instruction and resource development, you may like to consider joining a dynamic, hard-working team of writers and researchers. This role will be based in our Sydney office, located in Macquarie Park.
There are numerous tasks involved in developing a program. Each team member brings their own strengths and expertise to the process. The following tasks are indicative of the range of activities required for the role:
- Working within a team to conceptualise new programs
- Writing and developing new material, e.g., scripted lessons, supplementary resources, writing stories for readers, designing assessment procedures
- Assisting with school trials, including training and supporting teachers in implementation at the trial stage
- Monitoring the efficacy of programs through data gathering and responding to feedback
- Keeping up-to-date on research into reading and related areas of literacy
The skills and qualities required to work in Product Development include the following:
Essential
- A solid background knowledge of how reading and related skills are acquired and able to translate this knowledge into classroom practice
- Practical experience in delivering evidence-based, explicit instruction to students
- Ability to write clearly for different audiences
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to provide feedback to colleagues and to receive feedback from them
- Good interpersonal skills to work within a team as well as interact with teachers and principals
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to work on multiple tasks at once
- Ability to think creatively
- High levels of competency in use of technology
- A current Working with Children Check (WWC)
Highly beneficial, but not essential
- A special education background
- Experience developing curriculum material and resources
- A working knowledge of the National Curriculum and school culture is advantageous
- Experience in use of IT in education would be helpful
To have a confidential discussion about the possible role, please email Alison McMurtrie, Product Development Manager at [email protected]. You can also submit your application below.