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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:Globe Public Library

Employment: Part-time

Pay:$18-21/hour

Reports To:Community Site Coordinator

Work Hours:5 hours a week (two 1.5 hour sessions per week plus 1 hour for weekly check-ins) over the course of 8 weeks; Opportunity to work additional hours for student recruitment

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 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 start on October 20, 2025.

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, if needed.
• Administer, scan, and submit all relevant paperwork, if needed.
• 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 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, 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, if possible

*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 the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. See the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement at ReadBetterBeBetter.org.