After-School Literacy Program Coach

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; professional development and mentorship opportunities

Summary: The Program Coach delivers the Read Better Be Better after-school literacy program, facilitating a program of up to 32 students. The Coach may also facilitate the RBBB K-1 program and/or the RBBB 2-3 program, working with Kindergarten/1st-grade Readers and 2nd/3rd-grade Readers and their Leaders.

Essential Functions &

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend RBBB Orientation and Program Coach Training(s) before placement.
• Ensure RBBB program materials are prepared, in good repair, and ready for student arrival.
• Take class attendance.
• Facilitate Read Better Be Better activities in the curriculum for each program session.
• Encourage student participation to enhance student experience.
• Follow all RBBB procedures and program structure.
• Wrap up each program 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 certified school staff to optimize student experience and performance.
• Effectively communicate program successes and challenges to Program Coordinator.
• Attend weekly offsite Coach meetings.
• Attend all mandatory team meetings at RBBB headquarters each semester.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Attributes:

• 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.
• Outgoing personality to engage young learners.
• Work independently without direct supervision.
• Maintain a calm and professional demeanor and exercise good judgment.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with students, school staff, and RBBB team members.
• Good attendance record and punctuality.

Required

Education & Experience:

• 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.

Preferred

Education & Experience:

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

Work Environment: Elementary school library or classroom setting.

Physical Demands: Moving around a school and classroom setting; transporting a 60‑pound wagon of books and program materials.

Travel: To assigned school sites and RBBB main office for meetings; professional development.

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, 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.

Salary: $18‑$21 per hour

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