After-School Literacy Program Coach (Creighton)
About The Position
Read Better Be Better is seeking a part-time After-School Literacy Program Coach to facilitate its after-school reading program at a site in the Creighton School District in Phoenix, Arizona. Coaches guide and mentor a cohort of young Readers and youth Leaders in a dynamic, fast-paced club setting involving reading, learning, and games. They receive paid training and onboarding before beginning at their assigned school. In the K-1 program, Coaches train 4th- and 5th-grade Leaders in the curriculum so they can foster reading confidence among Kindergarten and 1st-grade Readers. In the 2-3 program, Coaches train middle-school Leaders to foster reading confidence among 2nd- and 3rd-grade Readers. The program operates by semester, and Coaches are encouraged to return for future semesters.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Classroom management skills.
- A 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.
- Guide and mentor a cohort of young Readers and youth Leaders.
- Train youth Leaders in the program curriculum to foster reading confidence skills in Readers.
- Ensure curriculum progress and promote a safe, 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.
Benefits
- Paid training and onboarding.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
