Literacy and Hope Foundation - Reading Intervention Coach

Description: 

​​Literacy and Hope provides free reading intervention to students that are reading below proficiency at three locations to date (Momentum Academy, Mullanphy Elementary School and starting in August we will work with Midtown Community Services). We go into the schools or organizations and assess the students identified for the program, develop a unique curriculum for each student based on assessments and meet with the students one-on-one for 1 hour twice a week. Some students get three days based on their assessment and grade. We work with students in grades K-3rd but will continue with them until they have reached a significantly  increased reading proficiency.​ 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

​​The RI Coach will be assigned a certain number of students. They will work with these same students for the entire school year. We will train them on the curriculum, and they will administer this curriculum to the student at least twice a week. Each student session lasts an hour.  The school’s program is from 4-6pm so each coach will meet with a maximum of two students per day. They will only work when the assigned school is in session. Coaches have the opportunity to work as many days as they want between Monday and Thursday. The core responsibilities are as follows:  

• ​Complete training program which is approximately 3 hours prior to starting individual coaching sessions. 
• ​Provide academic enrichment using the curriculum and materials provided by the program. 
• Conduct formative assessments after each skill. 
• ​Assist with quarterly assessments 
• Create an engaging environment that fosters a sense of belonging that kids want to be in. 
• ​Support students in making positive behavior choices by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures in accordance with the rules of the program. 
• Review lessons in advance in order to be prepared to teach lesson efficiently and effectively. 
• Have open communication with the program leader on any issues or concerns.
• ​Interact with the children in a respectful and nurturing manner. 
• Keep accurate records of students’ attendance so it can be billed accordingly. 
• Communicate student’s progress after each session using Connectteam app on phone. 
• ​Commit to one year with assigned students. 
• ​Participate in staff development/training activities. 

Required Qualifications/Skills

• Must have accepted a Federal Work-Study award for the current academic year. 
• Must commit to one school year with assigned students. 
• ​Must commit to at least 1 hour- two days per week with each student assigned between 4-6 pm at assigned school in South City. Coaches can determine how many students they would like to work with during the school year at the start of the program. 
• Must complete the pre-tutoring training program unless they have completed an undergraduate degree in education or related field.   
• ​Must be fluent in English and use acceptable English in written and oral communication (speaks with clear articulation). 
• Must pass initial and annual Background Checks 
• ​Must demonstrate professional, ethical, courteous, flexible, kind, and responsible behavior. 
• Must display integrity, self-control, punctuality, and gratitude. 
• ​​Must have at least six months of experience working or volunteering with elementary students in a classroom, after-school, or recreational environment. 
• Must have a school schedule each semester that allows them to work from 4-6 pm two days a week. 
• ​Must have transportation to get to work site. 
• ​Prefer Sophomores and up