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

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

• 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.