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Substitute Reading & Club Coach

J3 Foundation | Compton, CA

Part-time, as-needed substitute | $30.00 to $33.00 per hour depending on job duties

Position Overview

J3 Foundation is seeking part-time, as-needed Substitute Coaches to cover for our regular coaches when they are absent, so students never miss a session. Substitutes work in both of J3's literacy programs:

Building Bold Readers (school day): Small-group reading intervention with 4th-grade students on school campuses during regular school hours, using the SIPPS curriculum.
Cozy Reading Club (after school): Reading clubs where students build confidence and a love of books, in small groups of about 7 students per adult.

When assigned, you step into an existing coach's schedule and student groups, follow the site's established routines, and keep students' learning moving forward. Assignments may come with short notice and may be at different partner schools.

You don't need to be a classroom teacher or a reading specialist. If you love working with kids, bring warmth and energy to learning, and can step into a new group with confidence, this role was made for you.

What You'll Do

Cover school-day reading intervention sessions, teaching SIPPS lessons from the point where the regular coach left off.
Cover after-school club sessions, leading reading activities alongside the other coaches on site.
Follow each site's schedule, routines, and expectations for student behavior.
Check in with school staff and the J3 site lead on arrival, and report to the site's Regional Program Manager (school day) or Club Lead (after school).
Take attendance and leave brief session notes so the regular coach can continue without a gap.

Why You'll Love This Role

Flexibility to accept assignments that fit around college, graduate school, another job, or family responsibilities.
Your choice of school-day assignments, after-school assignments, or both.
Paid training, plus the curriculum and materials you need, so you arrive ready to lead.
Hands-on experience in literacy intervention, youth development, restorative practices, and facilitation.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in education, child development, literacy, or a related field
OR High school diploma or equivalent, at least 48 completed college credit hours, and at least 3 years of experience working with elementary-aged students, particularly in under-resourced communities

Skills and Qualities

Passion for student literacy, engagement, and equity, and a belief that all students deserve the support they need to become confident, capable readers
Skilled at bringing joy and excitement to learning and creating welcoming, engaging spaces for students
Dependable and able to fulfill accepted assignments, including assignments offered on short notice
Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills, including managing multiple responsibilities
Ability to travel to assigned school sites
Comfortable using Google Docs, Sheets, and Forms for basic documentation

Schedule & Compensation

Part-time, as-needed, school-year employee position
Assignments are offered based on staff absences, school schedules, and program needs; weekly hours are not guaranteed
Up to 15 hours per week when assignments are available
Assignments may include school-day Reading Coach coverage, after-school Club Coach coverage, or both
On-site at assigned J3 partner school location(s)
$33.00 per hour for Reading Coach duties and $30.00 per hour for Club Coach duties
Paid training and mileage reimbursement for travel between school sites during the workday
Eligible for paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law

Assignments may be offered on short notice. Substitutes may accept or decline offered assignments based on their availability. Employees are not required to remain on standby or monitor messages outside scheduled work hours. Once an assignment is accepted, employees are expected to report as scheduled.

Schedules follow school calendars, so there may be periods with no scheduled hours during school breaks, holidays, summer months, or other program pauses. Assignments may also vary based on student enrollment, school partnerships, and program needs.

Application Process

Candidates whose experience and background are most closely aligned with the role and mission will be contacted for an interview. Applications are due by Friday, October 16, 2026. Selected candidates will be contacted to schedule interviews, which will take place October 20 to 22

After a conditional offer of employment, candidates will complete Live Scan fingerprinting and a tuberculosis (TB) test or risk assessment before beginning work. J3 Foundation will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act and applicable local fair chance laws.

Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

J3 Foundation is committed to equity and inclusion and encourages applications from individuals whose lived experiences reflect the communities we serve. J3 Foundation is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, reproductive health decision-making, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.