Mid Level Literacy Consultant Jobs
Mid level literacy consultant jobs go to professionals ready to own curriculum projects end to end, mentor newer staff, and make instructional decisions with limited oversight. Hiring is spread across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Education, with employers like Touro University, IDEA Public Schools, and Texas A&M University competing for consultants at this level now.
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Job Title: Instructor - Early Literacy
Department: Teacher Education
Essential Functions
This instructor position provides instruction and facilitation support to the Teacher Education Department, specifically special projects related to the UNO Early Literacy Workshop. This position requires strong curriculum and instructional experience; independent judgment; ability to prepare documents with minimal instruction; make decisions based on broad general guidelines related to project instruction and facilitation; micro and macro-level communication with private, state, and campus entities related to the project, and other responsibilities as assigned.
Primary responsibilities include development and facilitation of curriculum associated with a statewide literacy teacher training workshop/course offered through the Teacher Education Department: one-on-one contact with Project Director (faculty) to support facilitation and development of curriculum, train new facilitators around the state on curriculum model and implementation practices; problem solve to meet deadlines of project training materials and communication; Coordination and organization of workshop schedules and statewide facilitator trainings; provide inclusive, teacher-centered adult learning opportunities in responsive cohort training model.
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible nine (9) month position with an anticipated start date of January 2027 or August 2027.
Work Schedule: Varies
Additional Duties
Why UNO?
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is a metropolitan, public research university, with deep roots in making higher education accessible and community-driven. As both a Metropolitan University of distinction and a Carnegie Doctoral Research Institution, UNO’s mission is “to transform and improve the quality of life locally, nationally, and globally,” with a bold vision to be “the premier Metropolitan University in the U.S. and the world.” UNO’s core values—Excellence, Engagement, Discovery, Integrity, and the Maverick Spirit—illustrate UNO’s transparent, student-focused ethos.
Today, over 15,000 students are enrolled across more than 200 programs, spanning undergraduate, graduate, and online offerings, with growth particularly strong among graduate, transfer, and out-of-state populations. UNO’s “OUR Tuition” initiative is fueling this momentum by offering significantly reduced tuition to students in surrounding states.
UNO alumni make a powerful economic impact—adding roughly $2.4 billion to Omaha’s economy in 2024 while supporting approximately 12,500 local jobs.
The UNO Alumni Association is a global network of 123,000+ living alumni, contributing to university and community through mentoring, giving, and engagement.
Community engagement remains a defining part of UNO’s identity. Through its Office of Engagement and the nationally recognized Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center, UNO brings students, faculty, and community partners together to collaborate on teaching, research, and service. In 2023–24 alone, the university worked with more than 430 community organizations—including nonprofits, businesses, government agencies, and K–12 schools—demonstrating its role as a vital partner in driving positive impact across the region.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in literacy or a related educational field.
Work with adult learners and professional development of educators. Educational coordination and administrative support experience including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, learning management experience (e.g., Canvas), and effective interpersonal skills. Must be detail oriented. Can prioritize in a multi-dimensional professional work environment.
At least 3 years of PreK-6 teaching experience. Strong background in early literacy and evidence-based literacy practices.
Preferred Qualifications
A doctoral candidate, Ed.D., or Ph.D in elementary or literacy education or a related field. Preference will be given to candidates with university teaching experience, prior curriculum development; evidence of working with students in culturally/linguistically diverse settings; and collaboration experience between a university and community organizations such as public and private schools. Educational coordination and administrative support experience including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, learning management experience (e.g., Canvas).
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary: commensurate with experience
Posting Number: 2026F-00115
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications must be submitted directly through the UNO website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or any other website will not be reviewed or considered.
To apply, please submit the following application materials:
1) Cover letter
2) Curriculum vita (with three professional references listed)
3) Official transcripts
Review of applications will begin on June 12, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date. For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Jennifer Lemke at jlemke@unomaha.edu or Dr. Kelly Gomez Johnson, Teacher Education Department Chair, at kgomezjohnson@unomaha.edu.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.
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Mid Level Literacy Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level literacy consultant job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just participation. Highlight programs you led, assessments you designed, or coaching cycles you managed from start to finish. Employers at this level want to see that you can work independently, make instructional recommendations backed by data, and communicate results to stakeholders. Tailor your resume to show measurable impact on student or adult learner outcomes, not just tasks completed.
Which companies hire mid level literacy consultants?
Companies hiring mid level literacy consultants right now include Touro University, IDEA Public Schools, and Texas A&M University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of school districts, educational publishers, nonprofit literacy organizations, and government-contracted training providers that need consultants who can run programs with minimal supervision.
Are there remote mid level literacy consultant jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer type. About 25% of mid level literacy consultant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles more common at edtech companies and nonprofit organizations than in school districts, which tend to require on-site presence for coaching and classroom observation work.
How do I move up to a mid level literacy consultant role?
Moving from entry level into a mid level role means building a record of increasingly independent work. That involves taking ownership of a full project cycle, like designing and delivering a literacy intervention from assessment through progress monitoring, mentoring a newer colleague, and generating data-backed recommendations. Earning a reading specialist credential or similar certification also signals readiness for greater scope.
Which industries hire the most mid level literacy consultants?
Mid Level literacy consultant roles concentrate in Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they need experienced practitioners who can both implement evidence-based literacy frameworks and build capacity in teachers or program staff without requiring constant direction.