Read to a Child
Program Assistant, Mattapan, MA
Read to a Child, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
On site at Mildred Ave K-8 School, 5 Mildred Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126
Hourly Rate:
$17.00/hr
Benefits:
Employee Leave, 401k, flexibility and countless non-monetary rewards
Desired Start:
September (training) with a program start in October 2024
Hours:
3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Hours are approximately 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. three times a week during the school year from October to early June, with training starting in September. An average of 6 hours per week.Schedule and Location:
Read to a Child is looking for a Program Assistant (PA) who will assist the Program Coordinator at the Mildred Ave School in Mattapan, MA to run the on-site virtual program and gather students. The PA will also function as a substitute as needed for additional hours for the planned absences of the Program Coordinator. Additional hours will include on-site training and assisting on an as-needed basis with program start-up and end-of-year activities. Minimal availability outside of these days and times for data entry, communications, and meetings.Position Overview:
Read to a Child’s Read Aloud Mentoring Program pairs a volunteer mentor with an elementary school student for a rewarding weekly read aloud experience either during the child’s lunch or other non-instructional time.The Program Assistant is responsible for working with the Program Coordinator to ensure that volunteer mentors, students, and school staff have a positive and meaningful experience. Depending on the needs of the school, coordination of the Read Aloud Mentoring Program may be conducted in-person, virtually, or a combination thereof.Specific Job Responsibilities Will Include All or Some of the Following:Assist Program Coordinator to ensure that the program starts and runs smoothlyCommunicate regularly with Program Coordinator and supervisor as appropriateProvide logistical/technical support with respect to virtual sessions and assist getting kids to and from the reading sessionAssist Program Coordinator with notifying students, teachers, and potentially volunteer mentors of cancellations or schedule changesFacilitate and monitor reading sessions to ensure smooth operation of the programIn the school setting, ensure that state and school guidelines for hygiene and safety are followed carefully and that rooms are left clean and orderlyAssist in planning and implementing year-end celebration (in-person or adapted for virtual setting), as applicableAttend required Read to a Child training sessions and meetingsSubstitute for Program Coordinator as neededSubmit timesheets accurately and on timeParticipate in the Performance Evaluation and goal-setting processKey Qualifications:Commitment to Read to a Child’s mission, viability, and growthExperience working with young childrenEnthusiastic about children’s booksCommunicates well in person and virtually (e.g., Zoom and/or Google Meets)Commitment to actively and continuously working toward achieving the organization’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goalsExtremely organized and adept at successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing according to the organization’s strategic plan — with flexibility and a positive attitudeComfortable working with and hosting group video conference platforms (e.g., Zoom and/or Google Meets) and with EmailAccess to transportationEssential Job Duties For In-Person Positions:
The person working in this position will be in a school setting. It involves constant movement throughout the building and designated session areas guiding students to their reading session. Depending on the school, this may require occasionally ascending/descending stairs. It also requires frequent positioning of books and/or program materials of various weights and sizes on a rolling book cart, as well as rolling the book cart to/from various locations within the school.Diversity Statement:
Read to a Child is committed to providing resources to children most impacted by systemic inequalities. We have faith in our students’ ability to thrive when they are provided with equitable resources and choose to focus on their strengths rather than the barriers they face. We are motivated to continuously act on our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion among reading mentors, staff, and board members so as to best reflect and support the students we serve.NOTE: Your application will not be considered without a cover letter.
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Hourly Rate:
$17.00/hr
Benefits:
Employee Leave, 401k, flexibility and countless non-monetary rewards
Desired Start:
September (training) with a program start in October 2024
Hours:
3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Hours are approximately 9:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. three times a week during the school year from October to early June, with training starting in September. An average of 6 hours per week.Schedule and Location:
Read to a Child is looking for a Program Assistant (PA) who will assist the Program Coordinator at the Mildred Ave School in Mattapan, MA to run the on-site virtual program and gather students. The PA will also function as a substitute as needed for additional hours for the planned absences of the Program Coordinator. Additional hours will include on-site training and assisting on an as-needed basis with program start-up and end-of-year activities. Minimal availability outside of these days and times for data entry, communications, and meetings.Position Overview:
Read to a Child’s Read Aloud Mentoring Program pairs a volunteer mentor with an elementary school student for a rewarding weekly read aloud experience either during the child’s lunch or other non-instructional time.The Program Assistant is responsible for working with the Program Coordinator to ensure that volunteer mentors, students, and school staff have a positive and meaningful experience. Depending on the needs of the school, coordination of the Read Aloud Mentoring Program may be conducted in-person, virtually, or a combination thereof.Specific Job Responsibilities Will Include All or Some of the Following:Assist Program Coordinator to ensure that the program starts and runs smoothlyCommunicate regularly with Program Coordinator and supervisor as appropriateProvide logistical/technical support with respect to virtual sessions and assist getting kids to and from the reading sessionAssist Program Coordinator with notifying students, teachers, and potentially volunteer mentors of cancellations or schedule changesFacilitate and monitor reading sessions to ensure smooth operation of the programIn the school setting, ensure that state and school guidelines for hygiene and safety are followed carefully and that rooms are left clean and orderlyAssist in planning and implementing year-end celebration (in-person or adapted for virtual setting), as applicableAttend required Read to a Child training sessions and meetingsSubstitute for Program Coordinator as neededSubmit timesheets accurately and on timeParticipate in the Performance Evaluation and goal-setting processKey Qualifications:Commitment to Read to a Child’s mission, viability, and growthExperience working with young childrenEnthusiastic about children’s booksCommunicates well in person and virtually (e.g., Zoom and/or Google Meets)Commitment to actively and continuously working toward achieving the organization’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goalsExtremely organized and adept at successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing according to the organization’s strategic plan — with flexibility and a positive attitudeComfortable working with and hosting group video conference platforms (e.g., Zoom and/or Google Meets) and with EmailAccess to transportationEssential Job Duties For In-Person Positions:
The person working in this position will be in a school setting. It involves constant movement throughout the building and designated session areas guiding students to their reading session. Depending on the school, this may require occasionally ascending/descending stairs. It also requires frequent positioning of books and/or program materials of various weights and sizes on a rolling book cart, as well as rolling the book cart to/from various locations within the school.Diversity Statement:
Read to a Child is committed to providing resources to children most impacted by systemic inequalities. We have faith in our students’ ability to thrive when they are provided with equitable resources and choose to focus on their strengths rather than the barriers they face. We are motivated to continuously act on our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion among reading mentors, staff, and board members so as to best reflect and support the students we serve.NOTE: Your application will not be considered without a cover letter.
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