06 Aug
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Khaitan Public School
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Ghaziabad
06 Aug
Khaitan Public School
Ghaziabad
Job Description
Position Information
Position
Reading Program Lead (Kindergarten to Grade 5)
Job Purpose
Lead a joyful, structured and evidence-based reading programme anchored in Oxford Reading Tree, complementing the Balanced Literacy Curriculum and building confident, thoughtful readers across Nursery to Grade 2, with phased progression up to Grade 5.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
1. Reading Program Leadership & Implementation
Lead the reading program with Oxford Reading Tree as the core framework from Nursery to Grade 2, with phased progression up to Grade 5.
Work with the Head of School to develop grade-wise reading goals, themes, book lists and reading experiences.
Ensure alignment with the Balanced Literacy Curriculum and strengthen storytelling, vocabulary, comprehension, questioning and expression.
Map reading levels to benchmarks and place children in suitable reading bands.
2. Classroom Libraries & Library Integration
Ensure classroom libraries are attractive, accessible, age-appropriate, well-used and aligned to grade-level reading goals.
Ensure library lessons are joyful and interactive through storytelling, picture reading, prediction, questioning, retelling, role play, book talks and reflection.
3. Reading Culture, Events & Student Voice
Plan and lead Reading Week, book fairs, author visits, storytelling sessions, book character day, dramatization, puppet shows and poetry recitation.
Integrate Readathon, DEAR time, buddy reading, read-with-a-parent sessions, book talks, JAM/public speaking and presentation opportunities.
Document and showcase reading celebrations through displays, photographs, newsletters, student reflections and school communication channels.
4. Assessment, Monitoring & Intervention
Conduct baseline, mid-year and endline assessments to track reading levels, listening skills, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, expression and engagement.
Maintain a structured reading progress tracker/dashboard for every child.
Analyze data to iden
📌 Reading Program Coordinator (Ghaziabad)
🏢 Khaitan Public School
📍 Ghaziabad