CBO Program Coach - Maryvale; Phoenix, AZ

CBO PROGRAM COACH

Mission: Read Better Be Better connects young readers and youth leaders to inspire a love of literacy and leadership.

Vision: Read Better Be Better envisions a world in which empowered communities demand equitable access to foundational skills.

Values: Be Excellent, Be Kind

Job Title: CBO Program Coach – Maryvale (Phoenix, AZ)

Location: Palo Verde Library, 4402 N. 51st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85031;
Maryvale Community Center, 4420 N. 51st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85031

Employment: Part‑time

Pay: $18–21/hour

Reports To: K‑8 Program Coordinator

Work Hours: 4 hours a week (two 1‑hour sessions per week plus 1 hour for weekly check‑ins) over an 8‑week period; opportunity for additional hours as determined by supervisor.

Benefits: Semesterly merit‑based raises (possible $0.50 increase each continued semester capping at $21/hour); professional development and mentorship opportunities.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

The CBO Program Coach is responsible for delivering the Read Better Be Better after‑school literacy program. The coach will typically be the only certified RBBB employee on site, facilitating a program of up to 32 students, starting February 23, 2026 at Palo Verde Library and February 24, 2026 at Maryvale Community Center.

The coach may facilitate the RBBB K‑1 program and/or the 2‑3 program. The RBBB K‑1 program targets kindergarten/1st‑grade readers and their upper elementary/high school leaders; the 2‑3 program targets 2nd/3rd‑grade readers and their middle school/high school leaders.

• Attend RBBB Orientation and Program Coach Training(s) prior to placement.
• Ensure RBBB 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.
• 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 experience.
• Ensure all RBBB procedures and program structure are followed.
• Return the site to order and carefully store program materials for next use.
• Train and 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.

• 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 and professional demeanor and exercise good judgement.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with students, organization staff, and RBBB team members.
• Maintain a good attendance record and be punctual.

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

• This position operates in a library and/or after school setting.

• Moving around a library and/or classroom setting.
• Handling a physical wagon holding books and program materials that weighs up to 50 pounds, including occasional transportation to and from buildings.

• Travel to assigned site.
• Travel to various local school sites or community centers for recruitment as necessary.
• Travel to other designated sites for RBBB meetings and professional development, if possible.

* 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.