After-School Literacy Program Coach (Madison)
About The Position
Read Better Be Better is seeking part-time (5-10 hours/week) After-School Literacy Program Coaches to facilitate their after-school reading program. The role involves guiding and mentoring young Readers and youth Leaders. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy reading, working with young learners, and are looking for part-time employment. The organization's mission is to connect young readers and youth leaders to inspire a love of literacy and leadership, addressing Arizona's literacy crisis through partnerships with schools. The program operates in a dynamic after-school club atmosphere, involving reading, learning, and games. Program Coaches receive paid training and onboarding. In the K-1 program, Coaches train 4th/5th-grade 'Leaders' to foster reading confidence in Kindergarten/1st-grade 'Readers'. In the 2-3 program, Coaches train middle school 'Leaders' to foster reading confidence in 2nd/3rd-grade 'Readers'. The primary responsibilities include facilitating the literacy program, ensuring curriculum progress, and promoting a safe and healthy learning environment. Coaches also meet weekly with their Program Coordinator to share successes, address concerns, and receive materials, and attend professional development workshops. The program concludes with a graduation event. While the program is semester-based, coaches are encouraged to return. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- Must have a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Classroom management skills.
- Patient personality.
Nice To Haves
- Enrolled in a relevant degree program (i.e. teaching, educational studies, youth & early childhood development, social justice, etc.).
- Experience working with children in a school setting.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the literacy program.
- Ensure curriculum progress.
- Promote a safe and healthy learning environment.
- Train youth 'Leaders' in RBBB's curriculum to foster reading confidence skills in younger 'Readers'.
- Meet weekly with Program Coordinator to share successes, address concerns, and receive materials.
- Attend professional development workshops.
- Participate in program graduation events.
Benefits
- Paid training and onboarding.
- Professional development workshops.
- Encouraged to return semesterly.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
