After-School Literacy Program Coach; Pendergast

After‑School Literacy Program Coach

Employment: Part‑time

Pay: $18‑21/hour

Reports To: Program Coordinator

Work Hours: 5‑10 hours per week during the school year

Benefits: Semesterly merit‑based raises (up to $0.50 per semester, capping at $21/hour) plus professional development and mentorship opportunities

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

The Program Coach delivers the Read Better Be Better after‑school literacy program, typically being the sole certified RBBB employee on site and facilitating a program of up to 32 students. The Coach may run the RBBB K‑1 program (Kindergarten/1st‑grade readers with 4th/5th‑grade leaders) and/or the 2‑3 program (2nd/3rd‑grade readers with middle‑school leaders).

• Attend RBBB orientation and Program Coach trainings prior to placement.
• Ensure all program materials are prepared, in good repair, and ready for student arrival.
• Take class attendance.
• Facilitate Read Better Be Better activities included in the curriculum for the duration of each session.
• Encourage student participation to enhance experience.
• Ensure all RBBB procedures and program structure are followed.
• Wrap up each session and dismiss students following school procedures.
• Return the site to order and carefully store all program materials for the next use.
• Train and monitor student leaders as necessary.
• Maintain general communication with school certified staff to optimize student experience and performance.
• Effectively communicate program successes and challenges to the Program Coordinator.
• Attend weekly off‑site coach meetings.
• Attend all‑team mandatory meetings at RBBB headquarters each semester.
• Perform all other duties as assigned that are required of the employee in this job.

• Conduct yourself in accordance with RBBB's vision, mission, and values.
• Enjoy interacting with children.
• Motivate and direct groups of up to 32 students.
• Manage two different age groups.
• Maintain an outgoing personality to engage young learners.
• Work independently without direct supervision.
• Maintain a calm, professional demeanor and exercise good judgment.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with students, school staff, and RBBB team members.
• Maintain a good attendance record.
• Punctuality.

• 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).

• Enrollment in a relevant degree program preferred (e.g., teaching, educational studies, youth & early childhood development, social justice, social work, etc.).
• Experience working with children in a classroom setting preferred.

• This position operates in an elementary school library or classroom setting.

• This position involves moving around a school and classroom setting.
• Transporting a wagon holding books and program materials that weighs up to 60 pounds around the classroom and sometimes between buildings.

• Travel to assigned school sites.
• Travel to RBBB main office for meetings as necessary.
• Travel to other designated sites for RBBB meetings and professional development.

* Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Please contact (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Read Better Be Better is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. See the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement at Read Better Be Better .org.