After-School Literacy Program Coach (Alhambra)
About The Position
Read Better Be Better seeks part-time After-School Literacy Program Coaches to facilitate its after-school reading program and guide and mentor cohorts of young Readers and youth Leaders. Coaches work with elementary school students in a dynamic after-school club setting involving reading, learning, and games. They receive paid training and onboarding before starting at their assigned school. 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 facilitate the literacy program, ensure curriculum progress, and promote a safe, healthy learning environment. They meet weekly with the Program Coordinator, virtually or in person, and attend semester professional development workshops. The program concludes with a graduation event at the assigned school. Programs run by semester, and Coaches are encouraged to return for subsequent semesters. The position is assigned to an after-school program site within the Alhambra School District in Phoenix, Arizona. The program meets two afternoons per week, plus a one-hour weekly Coaches meeting. Exact schedules depend on the school. At least five hours per week are expected; opportunities to substitute at other schools may be available for those who want additional hours.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Classroom management skills.
- Patient personality.
- Commitment to at least five hours of work per week.
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.
- Interest in substituting at other schools for additional hours.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the after-school literacy program and guide and mentor Readers and youth Leaders.
- Train youth Leaders in the program curriculum to foster reading confidence in younger 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 materials.
- Attend professional development workshops during the semester.
- Participate in the program’s graduation event at the assigned school.
Benefits
- Paid training and onboarding before starting at the assigned school.
- Professional development workshops during the semester.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
