After-School Literacy Program Coach (Mesa)
About The Position
Read Better Be Better is seeking part-time After-School Literacy Program Coaches to facilitate its after-school reading program at an assigned site within the Mesa School District in Mesa, 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. In the K–1 program, Coaches train 4th- and 5th-grade Leaders in the curriculum so they can 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 and healthy learning environment. Coaches attend paid training and onboarding before starting at their assigned school, meet weekly with their Program Coordinator, and attend professional development workshops during the semester. The program concludes with a graduation event at the assigned school. The program is semester-based, and Coaches are encouraged to return for future semesters. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
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
- Guide and mentor a cohort of young Readers and youth Leaders.
- Facilitate the after-school literacy program and ensure curriculum progress.
- Train youth Leaders in Read Better Be Better's curriculum to help them foster reading confidence in younger Readers.
- Promote a safe and healthy learning environment.
- Attend weekly meetings 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
