After-School Literacy Program Coach (Mesa)

Read Better Be Better • Mesa, AZ

16h • Onsite

About The Position

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 2nd/3rd-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
• 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 Orientation 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
• dental/vision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees