After-School Literacy Program Coach (Littleton)
About The Position
Read Better Be Better is hiring part-time After-School Literacy Program Coaches to facilitate its after-school reading program at a site within the Littleton School District in Phoenix, Arizona. Coaches guide and mentor a cohort of young Readers and youth Leaders in a fast-paced, after-school club environment featuring reading, learning, and games. In the K–1 program, Coaches train fourth- and fifth-grade Leaders in the curriculum to foster reading confidence in kindergarten and first-grade Readers. In the 2–3 program, Coaches train middle-school Leaders in the curriculum to foster reading confidence in second- and third-grade Readers. Coaches facilitate the literacy program, ensure curriculum progress, and promote a safe and healthy learning environment. Coaches attend paid training and onboarding before beginning at their assigned school. They meet weekly with their school district’s Program Coordinator, virtually or in person, to share successes, address concerns, and receive materials. They also attend professional development workshops during the semester. The program concludes with a graduation event at the assigned school. The program is semester-based, and Coaches are encouraged to return each semester. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Classroom management skills.
- A patient personality.
- Availability for at least 5 hours per week, including program sessions two afternoons per week and a one-hour weekly Coaches meeting.
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.
- Willingness to substitute at other schools for additional hours.
Responsibilities
- Guide and mentor a cohort of young Readers and youth Leaders.
- Facilitate the after-school literacy program and ensure progress through the curriculum.
- Train youth Leaders in the program curriculum to foster reading confidence in younger students.
- Promote a safe and healthy learning environment.
- Attend weekly meetings with the Program Coordinator to share successes, address concerns, and receive materials.
- Attend professional development workshops during the semester.
- Participate in the program’s graduation event at the assigned school.
Benefits
- Paid training and onboarding
- Professional development workshops during the semester
- See the Part-Time Program Coach Employee Benefits One-Page Summary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
