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Reading Seed Coach Education & Training Coordinator

LITERACY CONNECTS

Tucson, AZ | Full Time

$61k-78k (estimate)

10 Months Ago

Reading Seed Coach Education & Training Coordinator

LITERACY CONNECTS Tucson, AZ

$61k-78k (estimate)

Full Time | Telecommunications 10 Months Ago

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LITERACY CONNECTS is Hiring a Reading Seed Coach Education & Training Coordinator Near Tucson, AZ

Reports To: Reading Seed Training Manager
Status: Regular, Full Time, Exempt

ORGANIZATION AND MISSION

Literacy Connects is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission of connecting people of all ages
to a world of opportunities through literacy and creative expression. The core values that influence our
organizational direction are equity and social justice, creativity and imagination, collaborative
relationships, joy, and transformational learning. We seek people who are passionate, committed to
the mission, adaptable, willing to take initiative, collaborative, and joyful. We are positive and always
try to work from a place of gratitude.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Reading Seed program of Literacy Connects recruits and trains volunteer reading coaches to assist
children reading below grade level in kindergarten through fifth grade. Under the supervision of the
Training Manager, the Reading Seed Training Coordinator will implement a high-quality training and
continuing education program for our volunteer reading coaches, and assist in the overall coordination
of Reading Seed programming. Primary responsibilities of this position are to train, support and retain
volunteers, while working to ensure program fidelity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Administrative tasks related to returning volunteer orientations and new volunteer foundations

training

Collaborate with Training Manager to develop and facilitate returning volunteer orientations and

foundations training grounded in literacy best practices and current programmatic needs.

Facilitate new volunteer onboarding
Track volunteer fingerprinting and background checks
Review and upload Coaching Log data, including responding to volunteer comments as appropriate.
Participate in the development and implementation of ongoing learning opportunities for

volunteers, including scheduling and registration.

Support the development and maintenance of high-quality coaching resources
Maintain accurate documentation and record keeping.
Stay current on research, information, and developments in children’s literacy and reading research.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in education, reading, literacy development, or related field.

Experience working with elementary schools and/or community-based literacy programs for

children or youth.

Prior experience working with volunteers a plus.
Passion for working in community literacy or children’s literacy programs.
Understanding of adult learning and designing professional development for adults.

Affirm a student-centered, strengths-based, constructivist approach to instruction and facilitation.
High level of initiative; ability to work independently
Exceptional people skills; ability to support the development and growth of people from diverse

backgrounds and beliefs.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple deadlines and projects.
Highly skilled in a wide range of computer technologies and programs (MS Office, Google

applications and forms, database, Mail Chimp, etc.)

Positive, flexible team member.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.
Reliable transportation.

COMPENSATION
Literacy Connects offers a salary range of $35,000 - $45,000 annually based on education, experience,
and ASU Lodestar Non-Profit Salary Guidelines, and a competitive benefits package.

Hours: Literacy Connects is open 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. Occasional weekend and evening
hours will be required. Some remote work is available.

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to: HumanResources@literacyconnects.org

Website: www.literacyconnects.org

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Literacy Connects is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits employment (be it as a volunteer or
paid staff) discrimination based on race, color, sex, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender
identity, age, religion, veteran status, national origin, ancestry or disability.

EQUITY, INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY STATEMENT
As an organization that values equity and social justice, Literacy Connects strives to be a place where
all feel welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. We work to champion social justice
initiatives and advocate for our community, and to continue to grow as an organization and
individuals. It is our diverse community that makes us who we are, and we stand against any and all
discrimination, racism, and hatred.