AFTER-SCHOOL LITERACY 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 DESCRIPTION

Job Title:  After-School Literacy Program Coach 

Employment: Part-time

Pay: $18-21/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 $19/hour); professional development and mentorship opportunities; dental/vision

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 2nd/3rd-grade Readers and their middle school Leaders.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Attend RBBB Orientation 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.*

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 t