Book Match Sponsor

North Shore School District 112; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

North Shore School District 112 is seeking an after-school Book Match sponsor to supervise 4th and 5th graders from 3:30 to 4:30 pm. The position offers flexible meeting days within the program run across NSSD 112 schools and coordinated with Highland Park Public Library.

You will lead discussions, play literacy-based games, and encourage students to read and recall details from pre-selected books. Strong communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Clear and respectful communication with students and parents.
• Strong organization for planning meetings and activities.
• Ability to engage fourth and fifth graders in reading activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate after-school Book Match meetings.
• Communicate expectations with students and parents.
• Help students navigate challenges and problem-solve.
• Mentor and facilitate learning in a safe environment.
• Maintain a supportive and safe after-school setting.

Skills

Effective communication

Effective organizational

Good with students

Job description

North Shore School District 112 is a transformative learning organization where curiosity inspires minds, innovation shapes the future, and students, staff, and families engage to create a kind and connected community that is committed to excellence.

Description

The Sponsor of Book Match is responsible for supervising students during Book Match after school from 3:30-4:30 pm. The day the club meets is flexible.

Book Match is a district wide program for 4th and 5th graders. The Book Match coach will meet weekly with the interested students during a lunch/ recess or after school time of their choosing. You will be playing games, book talking, and generally encouraging the students to read and retain pertinent story elements and details from 20 pre-selected books. Collaboration with other coaches at other schools is available to help get you up to speed. Up to 5 after school matches will be scheduled between January and March for your students at other 112 schools. This is a friendly competition and students like attending the other schools for the matches. The matches are run and coordinated by the Highland Park Public Library.

Expectations Include

• Planning club meetings
• Communicating with students and their parents regarding club expectations
• Facilitating students as they try to navigate challenges and problem solving.
• Serve as a mentor and facilitator of learning.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Good with students

Hourly Rate:

$38.50-$40/hr. Rate is in accordance with the NSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement and the NSSSA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The North Shore School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer