After School Literacy Program Coach - Roosevelt School District
About The Position
Read Better Be Better is seeking part-time After-School Literacy Program Coaches to facilitate its after-school reading program at an assigned site within the Roosevelt School District in Phoenix, Arizona. Coaches guide and mentor a cohort of young Readers and youth Leaders in a dynamic after-school club environment centered on reading, learning, and games. In the K–1 program, Coaches train 4th- and 5th-grade Leaders in the curriculum to foster reading confidence in Kindergarten and 1st-grade Readers. In the 2–3 program, Coaches train middle-school Leaders to foster reading confidence in 2nd- and 3rd-grade Readers. Coaches receive paid training and onboarding before starting at their assigned school. The program is semester-based. Coaches meet weekly with their Program Coordinator, virtually or in person, to share successes, address concerns, and receive materials. They also attend professional development workshops during the semester and support a graduation event at the assigned school. Coaches are encouraged to return for future semesters. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Classroom management skills.
- Patient personality.
Nice To Haves
- Enrollment in a relevant degree program, such as teaching, educational studies, youth and early childhood development, or social justice.
- Experience working with children in a school setting.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the after-school literacy program and guide and mentor a cohort of Readers and youth Leaders.
- Train youth Leaders in Read Better Be Better’s curriculum to foster reading confidence in younger Readers.
- Ensure curriculum progress and promote a safe and healthy learning environment.
- Attend a weekly meeting with the Program Coordinator to share successes, address concerns, and receive needed materials.
- Attend professional development workshops during the semester.
- Participate in the program’s graduation event at the assigned school.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
