After-School Literacy Program Coach (Avondale)

AFTER-SCHOOL LITERACY PROGRAM COACH

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

VISION: 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: $18-21/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 2nd/3rd-grade Readers and their middle school Leaders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Attend RBBB Orientation 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.*

This position is assigned to a Read Better Be Better after-school program site within the Avondale School District in Phoenix, Arizona.

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 [email protected].

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 Statement at ReadBetterBeBetter.org.