Part-Time Middle School Literacy Program Coordinator at the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County as a Part-Time Middle School Literacy Program Coordinator, representing the Coalition countywide, working in-person at our Blume Literacy Center in Boynton Beach. Implement and manage the pilot middle school component of the Building Better Readers program of the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. Analyze and adapt the pilot program to best meet the needs of school partners and the community. Manage vounteer training, assignment, scheduling and retention of middle school tutors in schools and afterschool. Work schedule is generally 24 hours a week, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend hours.

Apply today and help inspire the next generation of readers!

In Palm Beach County, nearly half of all third graders in our county are not reading on grade level and 22.2% of adults lack basic literacy skills and are unable to read and understand the information found in books, newspapers and manuals. Through extensive outreach and collaboration with a network of community partners, the Literacy Coalition strives to ensure that individuals who need to improve their literacy skills receive the help they need. This year, the Literacy Coalition provided services to more than 55,716 adults, children and families through 8 programs in 173 sites from Jupiter to Boca Raton to Belle Glade. We teach adults with low literacy skills in the workplace and in community centers. We work with pediatricians to introduce low-income families to the importance of reading with their children. We provide reading partners who share books weekly with three-year-old children to help them blossom into life-long readers. We oversee a home visiting program that encourages verbal interaction and educational play between parents and their preschool children. We coordinate up to 30 Literacy AmeriCorps members who serve as tutors for children and adults and as graduation coaches to aid struggling high school students. We support and encourage literacy programs and initiatives throughout the county.

As the Building Better Readers Middle School Coordinator, you will play a key role in launching and growing an innovative literacy program for middle school students. Your responsibilities will include:

• Recruiting and supporting school and community partners.
• Coordinating the placement and scheduling of volunteer tutors and students.
• Communicating regularly with school liaisons, parents, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
• Scheduling and facilitating volunteer training and ongoing support.
• Maintaining volunteer records and tracking volunteer hours.
• Collecting, organizing, and analyzing program data to evaluate effectiveness.
• Conducting site visits at school and afterschool locations throughout Palm Beach County.
• Coordinating books, curriculum materials, and program resources.

To thrive as the Building Better Readers Middle School Coordinator, you will need excellent communication and organizational skills, the ability to build strong relationships with volunteers, educators, families, and community partners, and a passion for literacy and education. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a collaborative approach to working with diverse stakeholders.

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for your skills and passion, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help make a lasting difference in the lives of students, families, and communities throughout Palm Beach County.