After-School Book Match Sponsor & Reading Mentor

North Shore School District 112; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

North Shore School District 112 seeks an enthusiastic Book Match sponsor to supervise a 4th-5th grade after-school program from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. The role is flexible on meeting days and may occur during lunch, recess, or after school, with up to five matches between January and March at various 112 schools.

You will engage students with games and book talks, encourage reading, and coordinate with librarians to share pre-selected titles.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise after-school activities and engage elementary students.
• Strong communication with students and parents about club expectations.
• Mentoring mindset with focus on reading and discussion.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Book Match sessions for 4th and 5th graders, 3:30–4:30 pm.
• Meet weekly with interested students during lunch/recess or after school.
• Play games, conduct book talks, and encourage reading of 20 pre-selected books.
• Coordinate with Highland Park Public Library and other coaches across schools.
• Support up to 5 after-school matches between January and March at NSS District 112 sites.

Job description

North Shore School District 112 seeks an enthusiastic Book Match sponsor to supervise a 4th-5th grade after-school program from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. The role is flexible on meeting days and may occur during lunch, recess, or after school, with up to five matches between January and March at various 112 schools.

You will engage students with games and book talks, encourage reading, and coordinate with librarians to share pre-selected titles.