Federal Work Study - America Reads/Program Coach

$19.17/per hour

This is a part-time, temporary position not eligible for benefits.

Days and work schedule may vary to meet the needs of the program; not to exceed 25 hours per week.

Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?

Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?

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About Us

What's Currently Happening at Maricopa

• Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
• One of the largest community college systems in the country
• 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
• Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
• 2019 No. 42 in Arizona’s Best Employers

The America Reads/Program Coach is responsible for delivering the Read Better Be Better (RBBB) before-school and/or after-school literacy program. The Program Coach will work with another designated RBBB adult leader on site, guiding the program and creating a safe, engaging space for up to 32 students.

The Program Coach may facilitate the RBBB K–1 program and/or the 2–3 program. The RBBB K–1 program pairs kindergarten and 1st-grade Readers with 4th- and 5th-grade Leaders; the RBBB 2–3 program pairs 2nd- and 3rd-grade Readers with middle school Leaders.

MISSION: Read Better Be Better connects young readers and youth leaders to inspire a love of literacy and leadership.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the Read Better Be Better reading tutoring program from start to finish each term, including all program sessions, student activities, and end-of-term graduation events
• Deliver the Read Better Be Better program in accordance with the structured curriculum, ensuring each session and the program term as a whole is implemented consistently and effectively
• Prepare program materials in advance, and return the site to order at the end of each session, including carefully storing books, curriculum guides, carts, and supplies for future use
• Take attendance and administer, scan, submit and enter all required program paperwork and student surveys
• Guide and support student Leaders in delivering reading tutoring activities to younger students, and mentor a high school Program Assistant Intern when present
• Provide positive feedback and encouragement to both student Leaders and younger Readers to promote engagement with reading
• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment while encouraging student participation
• Wrap up each program session and safely dismiss students according to site and RBBB procedures
• Ensure all RBBB procedures and program structure are followed consistently
• Communicate program successes, challenges, and student progress to the RBBB Program Coordinator, and maintain general communication with partner organization to optimize student experience
• Step in to support reading activities directly when student Leader availability is limited
• Assist in organizing books and updating literacy materials during supplemental office hours
• Help maintain reading program supplies, documentation, and curriculum archives in support of tutoring activities
• Attend RBBB Orientation and Program Coach Training(s) prior to site placement
• Attend weekly offsite Coach meetings and all-team mandatory meetings and professional development sessions at RBBB headquarters each term
• Host informative sessions and/or other relevant recruitment activities as needed

In order to qualify for a Federal Work-Study (FWS) job, a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must be on file for the current award year and have eligible financial needs based on the college requirements. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information prior to applying to a Federal Work-Study job.

Student must be attending Paradise Valley Community College during the current semester (enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits).

• FWS is a need-based, federally funded program.
• FWS requires the completion of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and confirmation of federal work-study eligibility as determined by the financial aid office.
• FWS does not directly pay for tuition, and funds are only available to eligible students attending a minimum of six (6) degree applicable hours in a federal student aid eligible program.
• The FWS award amount is based on your FAFSA results and college funding availability, which will determine the number of hours available to work while supporting the students academic goals.
• For more detailed information, please go to the Department of Education's Federal Work-Study Program website.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid IVP fingerprint clearance card (or the ability to obtain one before starting). RBBB provides guidance on completing the AZDPS application and fingerprinting process and can cover associated fees upfront or via reimbursement.
• Successful completion of an AZDCS Central Registry Check is also required.
• Experience working with children in educational, tutoring, mentoring, or program facilitation settings, (desired, not required)

Experience working with children in groups in an educational, tutoring, mentoring, or program facilitation setting.

In order to qualify for a Federal Work-Study (FWS) job, a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) must be on file for the current award year and have eligible financial needs based on the college requirements. Please contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information prior to applying to a Federal Work-Study job.

Please attach a cover letter -and- a resume showing how the applicant's experience meets the desired qualifications. If you have no employment history, please include the date that you began your program of study and give the details of your program of study.

Open until filled

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.