Book Match Sponsor

North Shore School District 112; Highland Park (IL); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Descripción del empleo

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - North Shore School District 112

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Activity Sponsor
• Date Posted: 10/7/2026
• Date Available: 11/01/2026

Mission Statement 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 Sponsorof Book Match is responsible for supervisingstudents during Book Match after school from 3:30-4:30 pm. The day the club meets is flexible. Book Match is a districtwide 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:

• 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.
• Maintaina safe and supportive environment

The North Shore School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Internal applicants only. To be considered as an internal applicant, you must currently be employed as a member of the respective bargaining unit for the posted vacant position. For example: a NSEA member applying for another NSEA position or a NSSSA member applying for another NSSSA position. Please note: All administrative and non-union administrative professional positions require a complete external application.