CBO Program Coach - Apache Junction

CBO 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 Title: CBO Program Coach

Employment: Part-time

Pay:$17-19/hour

Reports To:Community Site Coordinator

Work Hours:4.5 hours a week over the course of 8 weeks

Benefits: semesterly merit-based raises (a possible $0.50 increase each continued semester capping at $19/hour); professional development and mentorship opportunities

Supervisory Responsibility:None

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

The CBO Program Coach is responsible for delivering the Read Better Be Better after-school literacy program. The CBO Program Coach will usually be the only certified RBBB employee on site facilitating a program of up to 32 students. The Program will be start on may 13th.

The CBO 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 upper elementary school/high school Leaders; the RBBB 2-3 program is delivered to 2nd/3rd-grade Readers and their middle school/high 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.
• Host informative sessions and/or other relevant recruitment activities
• Administer scan and submit all relevant paperwork.
• Encourage student participation to enhance student experience.
• Ensure that all RBBB procedures and program structure are being followed.
• 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 organization staff to optimize student experience and performance.
• Effectively communicate program successes and challenges to Community Site Coordinator.
• Complete weekly check-ins.
• Opportunity to mentor a high school Program Assistant Intern.
• 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 RBBBs 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 organization staff and RBBB team members.
• Maintain a good attendance record and be punctual.

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 a library or afterschool setting.

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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This position involves moving around a library and classroom setting.
• This position involves moving a physical wagon holding books and program materials that weighs up to 50 pounds around the classroom and sometimes transporting the wagon to and from buildings.*

TRAVEL

• Travel to assigned site
• Travel to various local school site or community centers for recruitment 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 .