After-School Literacy Program Coach (Pendergast)

Read Better Be Better • Phoenix, AZ

21h • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

AFTER - SCHOOL LITERACY PROGRAM COACH MISSION: Read Better Be Better connects young readers and youth leaders to inspire a love of literacy and le adership . V ISION: Read Better Be Better envisions a world in which empowered communities demand equitable access to foundational skills. Values: Be Excellent Be Kind JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: After-School Literacy Program Coach Employment: Part -time Pay: $1 8 - 21 /hour Reports To: Program Coordinator Work Hours: 5-10 hours per week for the school year Benefits: semesterly merit-based raises (a possible $0.50 increase each continued semester capping at $21 /hour); professional development and mentorship opportunities Supervisory Responsibility: None FLSA Status: Non-Exempt SUMMARY The Program Coach is responsible for delivering the Read Better Be Better after - school literacy program . The Program Coach will usually be the only certified RBBB employee on site , facilitating a program of up to 32 students. The Program Coach may facilitate the RBBB K - 1 program and/or the 2-3 program. The RBBB K - 1 program is delivered to Kindergarten /1st-grade Readers and their 4th/5th-grade Leaders; the RBBB 2-3 program is delivered to 2 nd / 3 rd -grade Readers and their middle school Leaders.

Requirements

• Ability to conduct yourself in accordance with RBBB's vision, mission, and values
• Must enjoy interacting with children
• Ability to motivate and direct groups of up to 32 students
• Ability to manage two different age groups
• Ability to maintain an outgoing personality to engage young learners
• Ability to work independently without any direct supervision
• Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor and to exercise good judgement
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, school staff, and RBBB team members
• Maintain a good attendance record
• Punctuality
• Must have High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Basic computer/technology skills including email and applications used for communication, program attendance and payroll.
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (RBBB offers reimbursements for application and fingerprint service fees)

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in relevant degree program preferred (i.e. , teaching, educational studies, youth & early childhood development, social justice, social work, etc. )
• Experience working with children in a classroom setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Attend RBBB Orientati o n and Program Coach Training(s) prior to being placed at a program site.
• Ensure RBBB program materials are prepared , in good repair, and ready for student arrival time.
• Take class attendance.
• Facilitate Read Better Be Better activities included in the curriculum for the duration of each program session.
• Encourage student participation to enhance student experience.
• Ensure that all RBBB procedures and program structure are being followed .
• Wrap up each program session and dismiss students following school procedures.
• Return the site to order and carefully store all program materials for the next use.
• Train & monitor student Leaders as necessary.
• Maintain general communication with school certified staff to optimize student experience and performance.
• Effectively communicate program successes and challenges to Program Coordinator.
• Attend weekly offsite Coach meetings.
• Attend all-team mandatory meetings at RBBB headquarters each semester.
• Perform all other duties as assigned that are required of the employee in this job.

Benefits

• semesterly merit-based raises (a possible $0.50 increase each continued semester capping at $21 /hour)
• professional development and mentorship opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED