SACC Literacy & Enrichment Program Lead

Girls Inc of Boston and Lynn; Lynn (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Job summary

Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn in Lynn, MA seeks a Literacy and Enrichment Coordinator to plan, implement, and coordinate the Literacy program for girls and oversee the Lynn Center library.

The role creates engaging, hands-on enrichment activities and builds strong relationships with schools and families. Reporting to the Director of SACC, you will train staff and volunteers, organize tutoring and book distributions, and help measure literacy progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Education, Library Science, or related field.
• Eight years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Experience with diverse cultures and abilities.
• Massachusetts driver’s license and willingness to obtain school pupil transport license.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Strong facilitation, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work the standard school-year schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a creative, hands-on literacy curriculum with staff to augment programs.
• Identify girls with low reading scores and provide access to one-on-one tutoring.
• Test all K-3 members with DIBELS Next at least three times annually.
• Find accessible book sources and provide numerous free book distributions.
• Assist Girls Inc. National with coordinating trainings as needed.
• Keep the Lynn Center library clean, organized, and replenished with books and materials.
• Organize a team of literacy volunteers and interns and collaborate with the Volunteer Coordinator.
• Train new staff and volunteers and assist with planning sessions as needed.
• Work with families of struggling readers to help them become capable readers.
• Create relationships with schools to gain accessibility to teachers and literacy coaches.
• Advise Teen Peer Educators in Literacy tutoring.
• Organize logistics of family literacy night.
• Assist the Director with QRIS requirements and assessments.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Literacy program facilitation

Student tutoring

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor degree in Education, Library Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Girls Inc. of Boston and Lynn in Lynn, MA seeks a Literacy and Enrichment Coordinator to plan, implement, and coordinate the Literacy program for girls and oversee the Lynn Center library.

The role creates engaging, hands-on enrichment activities and builds strong relationships with schools and families. Reporting to the Director of SACC, you will train staff and volunteers, organize tutoring and book distributions, and help measure literacy progress.