In-Person Lead Literacy Instructor

Position Description
The Center for Success Network In-Person Lead Literacy Instructor hosts and facilitates both small/whole group lessons, oversees 1-1 literacy mentor sessions, ensures materials are available and accessible, and engages consistently with youth, mentors, and families.
 

Job responsibilities include:

• Deliver whole group literacy lessons to elementary aged students:
  • T/Th, 3:00 - 5:30 weekly at Pontiac Middle School in collaboration with Accent Pontiac
  • M/W, 3:00 - 6:30 weekly at Brilliant Pontiac
• Support and supervise volunteers 
• Monitor and support students 
• Develop and maintain positive, connected, solution oriented relationships with students
• Ensure timely and accurate records of mentor and student attendance and enrollment  

Information

• Complete pre - assessments, mid year assessments, and end of year assessments for every student, and sharing feedback with mentors and Accent Pontiac staff.
• Meet regularly with leadership staff to maximize program quality and provide staff voice    

            and input.  

• Regular meetings include 1 monthly 2 hour staff meeting, a 60 minute team meeting every 2 to 4 weeks, 30 minute weekly 1-1 check ins, and consistent attendance to Equity Learning Community meetings, and consistent participation in the June and September week of Professional Development
• Respond to all emails within 2 business days

Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate must believe in the core organizational values of Center for Success Network and be driven by the organization’s mission and vision.  We are seeking a high-energy Lead Literacy Mentor who is mission-driven and self-directed, skilled in volunteer management, and excited about working in a fast-paced environment.  Candidates should possess the following qualifications:
 

• A clear understanding of academic and literacy development and a passion for working

to help children succeed

• Highly organized organizational skills
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Commitment to efficient use of resources
• Experience managing a large number of volunteers and supervising multiple staff

Members

• Experience with email, databases, Microsoft Office software, Google Applications.
  
  Compensation
  12 hours weekly at $18-$20/hour or commensurate with experience
  
  To Apply
  Please send a cover letter that captures why this position is a great match for your skills and interests, along with your resume to heidi.miller@center4success.org.  Please include the job title in the subject line.