CBO Program Coach - San Manuel Library

Read Better Be Better • San Manuel, AZ

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Read Better Be Better connects young readers and youth leaders to inspire a love of literacy and leadership. The CBO Program Coach is responsible for delivering the Read Better Be Better after-school literacy program. The CBO Program Coach will usually be the only certified RBBB employee on site, facilitating a program of up to 32 students. The Program will start on June 16th – Aug. 8th. Every Tuesday and Thursday. The CBO 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 upper elementary school/high school Leaders; the RBBB 2-3 program is delivered to 2nd/3rd-grade Readers and their middle school/high 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, organization staff, and RBBB team members.
• Maintain a good attendance record and be punctual.
• 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 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.
• Host informative sessions and/or other relevant recruitment activities, if needed.
• Administer, scan, and submit all relevant paperwork, if needed.
• Encourage student participation to enhance student experience.
• Ensure that all RBBB procedures and program structure are being followed.
• 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 organization staff to optimize student experience and performance.
• Effectively communicate program successes and challenges to Community Site Coordinator.
• Complete weekly check-ins.
• Opportunity to mentor a high school Program Assistant Intern.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees