After-School Literacy Program Coach (Avondale)
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 Avondale School District in Phoenix, Arizona. Coaches guide and mentor a cohort of young Readers and youth Leaders in a fast-paced club setting focused on 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 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 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 each semester. The position requires at least 5 hours per week, with the posting describing a typical range of 5–10 hours per week. The program meets two afternoons per week at a designated site, plus a one-hour weekly Coaches meeting. The precise schedule depends on the school. Substituting at other schools may be available for those interested in additional hours. Starting pay is $18 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Classroom management skills.
- 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 for additional hours.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the after-school literacy program.
- Guide and mentor a cohort of young Readers and youth Leaders.
- Train youth Leaders in the program curriculum to help Readers develop reading confidence.
- Ensure curriculum progress.
- Promote a safe and healthy learning environment.
- Attend a weekly meeting 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 prior to 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
