After-School Literacy Program Coach (Union)

AFTER - SCHOOL LITERACY PROGRAM COACH

**MISSION: ** Read Better Be Better connects young readers and youth leaders to inspire a love of literacy and le adership .

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

Values: Be Excellent Be Kind

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:   After-School Literacy Program Coach 

Employment: Part -time

**Pay: ** $1 8 - 21 /hour

Reports To:  Program Coordinator

**Work Hours: ** 5-10 hours per week for the school year 

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

**Supervisory Responsibility:  ** None 

FLSA Status:   Non-Exempt 

  SUMMARY  

The Program Coach is responsible for delivering the Read Better Be Better after - school literacy program . The Program Coach will usually be the only certified RBBB employee on site , facilitating a program of up to 32 students.

The 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 4th/5th-grade Leaders; the RBBB 2-3 program is delivered to 2 nd / 3 rd -grade Readers and their middle school Leaders.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS &  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES **

• Attend RBBB Orientati o n 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.    

• Encourage student participation to enhance student experience.  

• Ensure that all RBBB procedures and program structure are being followed . 

• 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 & 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 Program Coordinator.

• Attend weekly offsite 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.

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

• 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, school staff, and RBBB team members

• Maintain a good attendance record

• Punctuality

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE  

• 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)

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE  

• 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This position involves moving around a school and classroom setting.

• This position involves moving a physical wagon holding books and program materials that weighs up to 60 pounds around the classroom and sometimes transporting the wagon to and from buildings.*

This position is assigned to a Read Better Be Better after-school program site within the Union School District in Phoenix, Arizona ** .

TRAVEL  

• 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 * * hr@readbetterbebetter.org * * . *

• 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 St a tement * * at ReadBetterBeBetter.org. *