Program Coordinator

Job Classification

Part-time hourly, 20 - 29 hours per week

Downtown Salinas office and on-site at various schools throughout Monterey County

$28 - 31/hour

Paid travel time, and mileage reimbursement, cell phone stipend and more

PTO and Sick Leave accrual

Read to Me Project (RtMP) is a Salinas-based nonprofit organization serving children and families throughout Monterey County. Through in-person coaching in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classrooms, we empower upper-elementary students to become literacy leaders by reading with younger peers and siblings. We support parents and caregivers to build children s language and literacy from the earliest years. Our mission is to empower children and communities to lead through literacy.

The Program Coordinator (PC) implements RtMP’s programming by delivering literacy instruction, coaching students, supporting school partnerships, and engaging families to advance the organization s mission. PC’s are responsible for scheduling with teachers and coordinating the program at their assigned schools, overseeing student involvement, managing classroom data collection, and taking responsibility for successful program outcomes in assigned classrooms.

In addition, each PC is responsible for implementing assigned RtMP’s programming, which may include classroom instruction, after-school programming, family engagement, literacy leadership initiatives, and other program responsibilities as assigned. Additional activities may include delivering early literacy parent education sessions. Most of the PC’s time will be spent at assigned school and community sites throughout Monterey County implementing RtMP’s programming. Administrative, planning, and scheduling duties may be completed remotely with supervisory approval and consistent with organizational needs.

The PC position requires a highly organized individual to be a trainer and

advocate with the ability to develop rapport and inspire program participation with students and teachers. Program assignments and responsibilities may change over time as RtMP’s programming, partnerships, and organizational needs evolve.

Implement assigned Read to Me Project programming in accordance with organizational priorities and

implementation timelines, which may include classroom instruction, after-school programming, family engagement, literacy leadership initiatives, and other program responsibilities as assigned.

• Create a friendly atmosphere for students to learn
• Provide classroom teachers and administrators with clear, accurate and regular communications, including setting schedules for classroom presentations
• Collect and manage student program data
• Participate in RtMP staff training sessions and weekly in-person meetings
• Represent Read to Me Project professionally at school, family, and community events as needed
• Maintain regular attendance and availability necessary to fulfill assigned programming throughout the school year
• Perform other duties/ responsibilities as assigned in support of Read to Me Project s mission and organizational needs
• Proficient presentation and facilitation skills
• Effective and engaging communicator
• Effective time management, organizational, scheduling, and problem-solving skills
• High comfort level with basic manipulation of spreadsheets, or willingness to learn
• Ability to take initiative and be self-directed and accountable
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, educators, families, and community partners

• Bachelor’s Degree, or significant progress toward its achievement, or equivalent life experience
• Proficiency in the use of technology, including G-Suite, spreadsheets, and video conferencing
• Ability to travel to program sites throughout all of Monterey County
• Valid California Driver’s License and auto insurance
• Ability to lift 30-35 lbs
• Fingerprints and Background checks:
  All personnel working in public schools with children must complete fingerprinting and a background check requirement (Cost covered by Read to Me Project)
• TB Test:
  Required by all personnel working in schools (Cost covered by Read to Me Project)

• Previous experience within a school or a familiarity with how schools operate

While PC’s have flexibility in organizing portions of their work schedule, they are expected to maintain the availability necessary to fulfill assigned programming, meetings, training, and other organizational responsibilities throughout the program year. Programming is delivered during school hours and may also occur after school, during evenings, and occasionally on weekends based on organizational and community needs. Within RtMP’s implementation timelines, each PC’s individual work schedule will vary based on school and classroom needs, and the PC’s other time commitments.