Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) Facilitator

Job Description

Title: Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) Facilitator

Company Name: Room to Read Bangladesh

Vacancy: --

Age: At least 24 years

Job Location: Cox`s Bazar, Dinajpur, Jamalpur, Moulvibazar, Narail

Salary: --

Experience:

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Social Sciences or equivalent;

• At least 2 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Development Agency

• Age At least 24 years

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in education, teacher support, coaching, training, community engagement or implementation of education programs;

• Experience working with government primary schools, teachers and/or government education officials will be an advantage;

• Good understanding of early grade literacy and numeracy and child-centered teaching and learning approaches;

• Demonstrated ability to conduct classroom observations, provide constructive feedback and support teachers to improve instructional practices;

• Ability to facilitate training and group sessions for teachers and other stakeholders;

• Ability to collect, maintain and report school-level implementation and monitoring data accurately and on time;

• Good communication, interpersonal, facilitation and relationship-building skills;

• Ability to work independently, manage regular school visits and maintain effective coordination with multiple stakeholders;

• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to assigned schools and communities;

• Proficiency in Bangla and English, particularly for documentation and reporting; and

• Basic computer skills, including use of MS Word, Excel and relevant digital data-collection/reporting tools

Preferred:

• Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people

• Effectiveness in working or volunteering in a non-profit organization that is focused on maintaining high quality work and low overhead

• Prior experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization

• Proven track record of achieving results

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously and take initiative

• Prior experience living and/or working in rural areas

• Prior experience working with schools, teachers, administrators and government officials

• Experience in successful implementation of a wide range of tasks as well as developing and implementing improvements in a prior position

To be successful as a member of the Room to Read team, you will also:

• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic non-profit organization

• Be an innovative and creative thinker – not afraid to try something new and inspire others to do so

• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness

• Have a strong work ethic and require minimal direction

• Work well independently as well as part of a team

• Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment

Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read develops children’s foundational literacy skills, as well as life-skills that promote gender equality in 29 countries. As a leading implementer, we nurture these essential skills in children by strengthening education systems – all while honoring the dignity of every child.
Our Literacy Portfolio supports children in developing literacy skills and a love of reading by training and coaching educators, creating quality curriculum and children’s book content in local languages, and enriching learning spaces that enable children to become independent readers.
Our Gender Equality Portfolio supports all adolescents, particularly girls, to develop life skills that promote gender equality with curriculum that focuses on collaboration, resilience, leadership, decision-making and critical thinking.
Room to Read envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read, learn and grow. Since 2009 in Bangladesh, Room to Read is implementing education support programs in historically low-income and remote communities in Natore, Cox’s Bazar, Dhaka, Moulvibazar, Narail, Jhalakathi, Jamalpur and Habiganj. Till 2026, we have supported the education of more than 2.79 million children in Primary and 3.1 million girls in Secondary schools in various capacities. We are proud to have worked with DPE, NCTB, DSHE and a2i on various scalable and systemic initiatives, the latest being a pilot with DPL in Moulvibazar, Narsingdi and Cox’s Bazar, and with NAPE in Mymensingh, including several phased interventions on national radio and TV complementing GoB quality education (SDG4) initiatives. For more: roomtoread.org
Position overview:

The Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) Facilitator supports and coaches teachers and Head Teachers to strengthen children’s foundational literacy and numeracy skills in the early grades. The Facilitator supports implementation of Room to Read’s Literacy, Numeracy, and School Library components in assigned government schools, ensuring quality, fidelity, and effective use of instructional materials and assessment data. The role also supports family and community engagement, government communication, and collection of school-level implementation and fidelity data. This position is reportable to the Program Officer/FLN Program Officer.
Duties and responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of Room to Read’s integrated Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) program, including Literacy, Numeracy, and School Library components, across assigned project schools; ensure adherence to program design and standards and adopt a solution-oriented approach to implementation challenges;

• Serve as the technical resource for assigned schools on Room to Read’s literacy and numeracy approaches, including effective classroom practices, use of teaching and learning materials, development of foundational skills in Grades 1–3, and integration of reading opportunities through the School Library component;

• Work closely with government primary schools, Head Teachers and teachers to support adoption and effective implementation of Room to Read’s Literacy, Numeracy and Library program components;

• Regularly observe, demonstrate and coach teachers in delivering Room to Read’s Literacy, Numeracy, and School Library components;

• Provide ongoing coaching and implementation support to teachers based on classroom observations, identified needs and agreed action points;

• Support teachers to use student assessment and tracking data to understand learning progress, identify gaps, and adapt classroom instruction; conduct informal learning checks with sample students where required;

• Support teachers in the effective use of FLN teaching and learning materials, including workbooks, teacher guides, manipulatives, charts, cards, storybooks, and other program resources; monitor their appropriate and consistent use;

• Support the distribution, delivery, organization, and management of program materials and ensure that materials reach and are effectively used by intended users;

• Support teachers and Head Teachers to use storytelling, read-alouds, book sharing, independent reading, library-based activities, and other engaging approaches to develop children’s reading habits, motivation, enjoyment, and confidence as readers;

• Support schools to establish effective systems for library organization, book circulation, checkout and return, care, and record-keeping, ensuring children have regular opportunities to access books at school and borrow books for reading at home;

• Support schools to engage and guide Book Captains in age-appropriate responsibilities related to book organization, circulation, care, and encouraging peers to use the library, fostering children’s ownership and a positive reading culture;

• Regularly monitor classroom use of instructional materials and provide feedback to teachers to ensure that materials are being used appropriately and consistently as intended in the program design;

• Support the Program Officer in teacher, Head Teacher, and government training and review meetings, including serving as a co-facilitator for FLN and related trainings; participate in professional development to strengthen technical and coaching skills;

• Undertake regular school visits to assigned schools, except on days when on official travel, attending Room to Read meetings and trainings, or on leave;

• Work with Head Teachers to strengthen their role as instructional coaches and school-level leaders, including supporting them to identify instructional challenges, facilitate Teacher Learning Circles (TLCs), monitor FLN implementation, and follow up on agreed improvement actions;

• Work with families and communities to create a supportive environment for children’s foundational learning, reading habits, and continued practice at home;

• Support schools to engage parents and communities through parent meetings, FLN awareness activities, reading-at-home initiatives, reading festivals, library-related activities, and other community events that promote children’s literacy and numeracy development;

• Collaborate with Head Teachers, teachers and communities to develop and support sustainability mechanisms for continued implementation of FLN practices and mobilization of required resources after Room to Read's direct support ends;

• Participate in government meetings and activities as required and maintain constructive relationships with relevant education officials; support communication and coordination between government, schools, and Room to Read.;

• Regularly collect and submit school-level implementation, program fidelity, classroom observation, assessment, materials-use, Book Check-out, library-use, and other required FLN data using Room to Read-approved tools and systems;

• Monitor and document program implementation and fidelity against agreed Room to Read standards, instructional routines, FLN practices, and School Library requirements; identify gaps and facilitate appropriate follow-up support;

• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete submission of required monitoring and implementation data, and promptly communicate significant data quality or implementation concerns to the supervisor;

• Use information from school visits, classroom observations, assessment, library use, and monitoring data to identify schools and teachers requiring additional support and follow up accordingly;

• Regularly consult with the Program Officer on implementation progress, coaching needs, technical challenges, and follow-up actions; participate in one-on-one meetings, review meetings, and other required program activities;

• Conduct ongoing planning, documentation and reporting of school visits, coaching activities, classroom observations, training support, community engagement and other assigned activities as required by Room to Read;

• Maintain accurate planning, documentation, and reporting of school visits, coaching, classroom observations, training support, library activities, materials use; family and community engagement, government engagement, and implementation follow-up;

• Document best practices, implementation challenges, lessons learned and promising approaches and share these with the supervisor and relevant program teams;

• Undertake any other activities required to fulfill the objectives of the organization;

We offer a competitive salary. The benefits include:

• Provident Fund

• 13th Month Allowance

• Gratuity

• Health coverage for staff and dependents

• Insurances

• Professional Development opportunities. The most significant benefit is the opportunity to work with one of the fastest growing international organizations, which has sole focus on education & continuously innovating efficient & effective social entrepreneurship