Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of the YReads! Site Coordinator, the YReads! Summer Literacy Assistant will work collaboratively to implement the YReads! program. The Literacy Assistant will provide literacy instruction and complete administrative duties as needed.
Critical areas of expertise include:curriculum delivery, facilitation skills, behavior management skills, and relationship building.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program Quality and Growth

• Assists the Program Director or Associate Director with classroom set-up, snack, clean-up, hallway transitions, and classroom management.
• Tracks mentor and student attendance on a daily basis.
• Responsible for leading small groups of children and monitoring children during YReads! activities.
• Teaches reading lessons as assigned by the Site Coordinator, utilizing varied delivery methods.
• Accurately tracks and monitors student progress.

Team Leadership

• Partners, as needed, with key program leaders to remain committed to the YMCA's mission, safety and service to members, and the Tampa Y promise.
• Completes all job related and other trainings as required.

Safety and Risk Management

• Ensures all Tampa Y program standards and best practices are implemented and followed. Applies YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to best practices, emergency procedures, medical and disciplinary situations and child abuse prevention.
• Monitors programming to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health & safety regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of students, parents, and faculty.

Assists in all other areas as assigned.
Requirements
Education/ Experience Required:

• High School diploma/GED or equivalent required
• Previous experience working with school-aged children in an educational setting
• Previous experience providing literacy instruction/tutoring preferred
• Strong verbal and written skills, English proficiency is required
• Understanding of various learning styles
• Highly motivated with the consistent ability to meet or exceed goals, cultivate and retain program participants.
• Ability to quickly build rapport and develop effective relationships with program participants and volunteers
• Ability to understand, adapt to and interact with diverse people, teams, perspectives and cultures.
• Proficient in using email, Internet, and other PC-based applications with the ability to learn and adapt to new technology.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel to other YReads! program sites required

Certifications/Trainings Required:

• Must obtain within 30 days of employment and then maintain current certifications in CPR, First Aid, AED and Oxygen Administration.
• Ability to successfully obtain Level II background clearance
• Maintain other required certifications as needed for program delivery.