After-School Literacy Program Coach (Pendergast)
About The Position
Read Better Be Better is hiring a part-time After-School Literacy Program Coach to facilitate its after-school reading program at a site in the Pendergast School District in Phoenix, Arizona. Coaches guide and mentor a cohort of young Readers and youth Leaders in a dynamic, fast-paced club atmosphere featuring reading, learning, and games. Before starting at their assigned school, coaches attend paid training and onboarding. In the K–1 program, coaches train 4th- and 5th-grade Leaders in the curriculum to 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. Coaches facilitate the literacy program, ensure curriculum progress, and promote a safe, healthy learning environment. The program is semester-based, and coaches are encouraged to return for future semesters. The schedule depends on the assigned school. Coaches meet weekly with their Program Coordinator, virtually or in person, and attend professional development workshops during the semester. The program concludes with a graduation event at the assigned school. 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.
- Ability to work at least 5 hours 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 to potentially work additional hours.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the after-school literacy program and guide and mentor a cohort of Readers and youth Leaders.
- Train youth Leaders in the program curriculum to foster reading confidence skills in younger Readers.
- Ensure curriculum progress and promote a safe and healthy learning environment.
- Meet weekly 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 before starting at the assigned school.
- Professional development workshops during the semester.
- Employee benefits are referenced in the Part-Time Program Coach Employee Benefits One-Page Summary; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
