After-School Literacy Program Coach; Creighton

After-School Literacy Program Coach (Creighton)

Read Better Be Better's mission is to connect young readers and youth leaders to inspire a love of literacy and leadership.

Read Better Be Better is an education nonprofit organization focused on solving Arizona's literacy crisis. We work with partnering schools throughout the state to connect young readers and youth leaders to inspire a love of literacy and leadership. Since 2014, we have served thousands of Arizona students through our after-school and community-based reading programs in over 70 schools throughout Maricopa County and multiple community-based organizations across the state.

Each school semester, we have expanded to serve even more kids, schools, and families. That means our team is growing! We're seeking new team members who appreciate: a mission-driven, collaborative community of passionate and creative individuals.

An Afternoon as a Program Coach

Working as an RBBB Program Coach will give you the opportunity to work with elementary school students at school, but in a dynamic after-school club atmosphere. It is a fast-paced environment, full of reading, learning, and games. Program Coaches attend essential paid training and onboarding prior to starting at their assigned school. In the RBBB K - 1 Program, Program Coaches train the 4th/5th-grade "Leaders" in RBBB's curriculum to foster reading confidence skills in their Kindergarten/1st-grade "Readers".

In the RBBB 2-3 program, Program Coaches train the middle school "Leaders" in RBBB's curriculum to foster reading confidence skills in their 2nd/3rd grade "Readers".

Primarily, the Program Coach facilitates the literacy program, ensures curriculum progress, and promotes a safe and healthy learning environment. Once weekly, the Program Coaches from the same school district will meet (virtually or in-person) with their Program Coordinator to share successes, address any concerns, and receive needed materials. Program Coaches also attend professional development workshops during the semester. The program ends with a graduation event at the assigned school.

The after-school literacy program is semester-based, but Program Coaches are encouraged to return semesterly.

What You Need To Be Qualified

Must have a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. Preferred Candidates are enrolled in a relevant degree program (i.e. teaching, educational studies, youth & early childhood development, social justice, etc.) OR have experience working with children in a school setting. Classroom management skills and a patient personality are key components we look for in our Program Coaches.

Work Schedule

A minimum of 5 hours per week is expected. Though not mandatory, there may be opportunities to substitute for other schools if interested in more working hours. Program is held 2 days a week at a designated site (Example: Monday/Wednesday, Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Thursday afternoons) plus 1 hour for a centrally-located or virtual weekly Coaches meeting. Exact schedule depends on the specific school.

Location

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