Program Facilitator II

Spread The Word Nevada•Spring Valley, NV

2d•$20 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Facilitator II oversees the daily operations of the Books & Buddies' Mentor Center located inside the school. The Books and Buddies program is a multi-generational mentoring program developed to improve the literacy skills of underserved children by partnering with volunteer mentors acting as reading companions. Working together, the Program Facilitator, the volunteer, and the student focus on improving the child's confidence, literacy skills, love of reading and building their home library. Books & Buddies mentors provide the much-needed individualized attention that is not readily available within the classroom or at home. This part-time position offers up to 24 hours per week, scheduled over four weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday in Henderson, Las Vegas and North Las Vegas, Nevada.

Requirements

College degree required; an associate degree or higher
Basic knowledge of and experience working with literacy development for elementary-aged children
Ability to reflect on and evaluate the site program, continually modifying as needed
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Must possess proficient ability to communicate in English in oral and written formats
Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
Use of a reliable personal vehicle
Valid Nevada State Drivers' License, proof of current automobile insurance and automobile registration
Ability to reach with hands and arms, lift up to 25 pounds
Ability to comply with the company Drug and Alcohol Policy as a requirement of a position that could adversely affect the safety of others

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with elementary-aged children preferred
Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Create and maintain a clean and engaging space for mentors and buddies
Oversee the organization, display, and utilization of all literacy materials and books at the center site
Track, record, and report program/mentor data required for the center site
Serve as a liaison with school site personnel (teachers and/or staff)
Build and maintain ongoing relationships with volunteer mentors including but not limited to providing guidance, retention, and recruitment
Follow all school site policies and procedures
Administer pre- and post-assessment for children participating
Assist in the on-site training, managing, and guiding of mentors
Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the Program Management team that are related to the fundamental aspects of the Program Facilitator II position