After-School Literacy Program Coach

Read Better Be Better; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Read Better Be Better is seeking passionate individuals to fill the role of After-School Literacy Program Coach. This part-time position focuses on mentoring young readers in a dynamic after-school environment. You'll help foster reading skills and confidence in elementary students, while working closely with program coordinators and peers.

Qualifications

• Preferred candidates are enrolled in a relevant degree program or have working experience with children.
• Must have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Classroom management skills and a patient personality are key.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate after-school literacy programs and mentor young readers.
• Attend training sessions and meet weekly with program coordinators.
• Promote a safe and healthy learning environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Patience

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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Title: After-School Literacy Program Coach

Work Hours:part-time; 5-10hours per week

Pay:$17/hour starting

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Reports to: Program Coordinator

Read Better Be Better is looking for part-time (5-10 hours/week), passionate, After-School Literacy Program Coaches to facilitate our after-school reading program. They are responsible for guiding and mentoring a cohort of young Readers and youth Leaders. If you enjoy reading and working with young learners, and are looking for a part-time job, then this position is for you!

About The Organization

Read Better Be Better's mission is to connect young readers and youth leaders to inspire a love of literacy and learning.

Read Better Be Better (RBBB) is an education nonprofit focused on solving Arizona's literacy crisis. We work with partnering school districts throughout Phoenix to connect younger Readers and youth Leaders to inspire a love of literacy and learning. Since 2014, we have served thousands of Phoenix students with our after-school program in over 70 schools. Each school semester, we have expanded to serve more students, schools, and families. We are a mission-driven, collaborative community of passionate and creative professionals, and we welcome and support those seeking part-time work experience with RBBB for their professional and personal benefit.

An Afternoon as a Program Coach

Working as an RBBB Program Coach will give you the opportunity to work with elementary school students at school, but in a dynamic after-school club atmosphere. It is a fast-paced environment, full of reading, learning, and games. Program Coaches attend essential paid training and onboarding prior to starting at their assigned school. In the RBBB K-1 Program, Program Coaches train the 4th/5th-grade "Leaders" in RBBB's curriculum to foster reading confidence skills in their Kindergarten/1st-grade "Readers". In the RBBB 2-3 program, Program Coaches train the middle school "Leaders" in RBBB's curriculum to foster reading confidence skills in their 2nd/3rd grade "Readers".

Primarily, the Program Coach facilitates the literacy program, ensures curriculum progress, and promotes a safe and healthy learning environment. Once weekly, the Program Coaches from the same school district will meet (virtually or in-person) with their Program Coordinator to share successes, address any concerns, and receive needed materials. Program Coaches also attend professional development workshops during the semester. The program ends with a graduation event at the assigned school. The after-school literacy program is semester-based, but Program Coaches are encouraged to return semesterly.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Please contact [e-mail] .

What you need to be qualified

Must have a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.*Preferred Candidates are enrolled in a relevant degree program (i.e. teaching, educational studies,youth &early childhood development,social justice,etc.)OR have experience working with children in a school setting. Classroom management skills and a patient personality are key components we look for in our Program Coaches.

Work Schedule

Aminimum of 5 hours per week is expected. Though not mandatory, there may be opportunities to substitute for other schools if interested in more working hours. Program is held 2 days a week at a designated site (Example: Monday/Wednesday, Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Thursday afternoons) plus 1 hourfor a centrally-located or virtual weekly Coaches meeting.*Exact schedule depends on the specific school.

Location

You will be assigned to one of our partnering schools for the semester. Program is run in more than 10 elementary school districts including: Alhambra, Creighton, Cartwright, Roosevelt, Pendergast, Union, Littleton, Scottsdale, Mesa, and Avondale. *We do our best to place you in your preferred school district.

How to Apply

Please apply on our website: https://www.readbetterbebetter.org/get-involved/

Have prepared an updated resume to upload during the application.

Once you have completed our quick 2-step application, it will be reviewed. If you qualify for the position, you will receive a (1) phone screening and (2), for those moving forward, an invite to an in-person interview.

After the in-person interview, you can expect to wait about 1 week for an offer or not.

After an offer is extended and accepted, new hires will receive information about onboarding and training.

If you need assistance with this application, please contact us at [e-mail].

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Benefits

See the Part-Time Program Coach Employee Benefits One-Page Summary

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Please contact [e-mail] .

Read Better Be Better is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. See the RBBB Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Statement on the website.

Salary: $17 - $19 per hour

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