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After-School Literacy Program Coach

After-School Literacy Program Coach

Read Better Be BetterAvondale, AZ, USA
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AFTER - SCHOOL LITERACY PROGRAM COACH

MISSION :   Read Better Be Better connects young readers and youth leaders to inspire a love of literacy and le adership .

V ISION :   Read Better Be Better envisions a world in which empowered communities demand equitable access to foundational skills.

Values : Be Excellent Be Kind

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title :   After-School Literacy Program Coach

Employment : Part -time

Pay :   $1 8 - 21 / hour

Reports To :  Program Coordinator

Work Hours :   5-10 hours per week for the school year

Benefits : semesterly merit-based raises (a possible $0.50 increase each continued semester capping at $ 21 / hour); professional development and mentorship opportunities

Supervisory Responsibility :    None

FLSA Status :   Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

The Program Coach is responsible for delivering the Read Better Be Better after - school literacy program . The Program Coach will usually be the only certified RBBB employee on site , facilitating a program of up to 32 students.

The Program Coach may facilitate the RBBB K - 1 program and / or the 2-3 program. The RBBB K - 1 program is delivered to kindergarten / 1st-grade Readers and their 4th / 5th-grade Leaders; the RBBB 2-3 program is delivered to 2 nd / 3 rd -grade Readers and their middle school Leaders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS &  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Attend RBBB Orientati o n and Program Coach Training(s) prior to being placed at a program site.
  • Ensure RBBB program materials are prepared , in good repair, and ready for student arrival time.
  • Take class attendance.
  • Facilitate Read Better Be Better activities included in the curriculum for the duration of each program session.
  • Encourage student participation to enhance student experience.
  • Ensure that all RBBB procedures and program structure are being followed .
  • Wrap up each program session and dismiss students following school procedures.
  • Return the site to order and carefully store all program materials for the next use.
  • Train & monitor student Leaders as necessary.
  • Maintain general communication with school certified staff to optimize student experience and performance.
  • Effectively communicate program successes and challenges to Program Coordinator.
  • Attend weekly offsite Coach meetings.
  • Attend all-team mandatory meetings at RBBB headquarters each semester.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned that are required of the employee in this job.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

  • Ability to conduct yourself in accordance with RBBB's vision, mission, and values
  • Must enjoy interacting with children
  • Ability to motivate and direct groups of up to 32 students
  • Ability to manage two different age groups
  • Ability to maintain an outgoing personality to engage young learners
  • Ability to work independently without any direct supervision
  • Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor and to exercise good judgement
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, school staff, and RBBB team members
  • Maintain a good attendance record
  • Punctuality

    • REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Must have High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
  • Basic computer / technology skills including email and applications used for communication, program attendance and payroll.
  • IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (RBBB offers reimbursements for application and fingerprint service fees)

    • PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Enrollment in relevant degree program preferred (i.e. , teaching, educational studies, youth & early childhood development, social justice, social work,  etc. )
  • Experience working with children in a classroom setting preferred

    • WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • This position operates in an elementary school library or classroom setting.

    • PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • This position involves moving around a school and classroom setting.
  • This position involves moving a physical wagon holding books and program materials that weighs up to 60 pounds around the classroom and sometimes transporting the wagon to and from buildings.

    • TRAVEL

  • Travel to assigned school sites
  • Travel to RBBB main office for meetings as necessary
  • Travel to other designated sites for RBBB meetings and professional development
  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Please contact .

    • 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 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion St a tement at ReadBetterBeBetter.org.

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