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NOW HIRING: Part-Time Tutor and Volunteer Coordinator
Are you looking to support children from birth through grade five in building early literacy skills to become strong readers? Join the dedicated team at Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe and dive into a world of compassionate community partnerships and vibrant learning ecosystems. We are on a mission to help close the race-based opportunity gap through community-powered literacy programming that engages children, families, and community partners!
Location: Asheville, NC
Position Summary
Reports to: Elementary Literacy Director
At Read to Succeed, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to the success of providing family-centered, culturally competent services in all communities. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and organized Part-Time Volunteer Coordinator to manage communications and reporting around our volunteer base and support our tutoring programs. As an integral member of the R2S team, the Part-Time Volunteer Coordinator will recruit volunteers, support trainings, and provide supervision and support, ensuring volunteers integrate into R2S and its community partners all while aligning with our mission and goals. R2S partners with public early childhood education, elementary schools, and community programs to support students in developing reading skills and goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Volunteer Management and Support:
Program Development, Implementation and Evaluation:
Administrative Duties:
Qualifications:
Status
Non-Exempt - Part Time
Supervision - Co-Executive Directors and Elementary Literacy Director
Perks, Compensation, and Benefits
You will be paid a base hourly rate of $24.54/hr..
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to [email protected] by Monday, August 12, 2024.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
R2S is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, family makeup, age, or disability in accordance with federal, state or local law. Each person is evaluated on the basis of personal skill and merit. BPFC’s policy regarding equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, job assignments, promotions, working conditions, scheduling, benefits, wage and salary administration, disciplinary action and termination.
Are you looking to support children from birth through grade five in building early literacy skills to become strong readers? Join the dedicated team at Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe and dive into a world of compassionate community partnerships and vibrant learning ecosystems. We are on a mission to help close the race-based opportunity gap through community-powered literacy programming that engages children, families, and community partners!
Location: Asheville, NC
Position Summary
Reports to: Elementary Literacy Director
At Read to Succeed, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to the success of providing family-centered, culturally competent services in all communities. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and organized Part-Time Volunteer Coordinator to manage communications and reporting around our volunteer base and support our tutoring programs. As an integral member of the R2S team, the Part-Time Volunteer Coordinator will recruit volunteers, support trainings, and provide supervision and support, ensuring volunteers integrate into R2S and its community partners all while aligning with our mission and goals. R2S partners with public early childhood education, elementary schools, and community programs to support students in developing reading skills and goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Volunteer Management and Support:
- Manage and plan volunteer recruitment
- Support volunteer/tutor assignments and scheduling
- Provide one-on-one co-planning support, using a variety of R2S literacy resources.
- Monitor and evaluate volunteer experiences through data collection and provide necessary support.
- Act as a liaison between tutors, R2S staff, and community partners
- Assist in observing and supporting literacy tutors and community partner staff.
- Participate in regular staff, partner, community, volunteer and tutor meetings, trainings and other community events.
- Work with R2S staff to maintain and distribute family reading resources.
- Inventory management, ensuring that volunteers have materials needed for the successful execution of tasks
Program Development, Implementation and Evaluation:
- Collaborate with R2S staff to identify volunteer opportunities and create meaningful and impactful volunteer roles.
- Maintain records of crucial volunteer and student documentation
- Track and report on volunteer and tutor activities, hours, and contributions.
- Organize and facilitate volunteer recognition events and activities.
- Serve as the main point of contact for volunteers and tutors, maintaining regular communication and ensuring they feel valued and engaged.
- Foster a positive and inclusive volunteer environment.
- In conjunction with the Elementary Literacy Director, collaborate and communicate effectively with early childhood and elementary partners to coordinate literacy programming in Asheville and Buncombe County.
Administrative Duties:
- Maintain and collect accurate volunteer, tutor, and student data.
- Actively collaborate and execute tasks with the Elementary Literacy Director and community partners in designing and implementing tools, programs and presentations directly related to our mission.
- Develop and implement strategies to attract volunteers through various channels (e.g., social media, community events, higher education, and local organizations).
- Coordinate and support orientation and training to ensure volunteers are prepared for their roles (this includes but is not limited to: communicating volunteer schedules, accessing literacy resources, and planning in-office support needed to begin their roles.)
- Assist with other administrative tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in volunteer coordination, human resources, or a related field.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Google Suite and experience with volunteer management software is a plus.
- Communicative, empathetic, resolution-oriented
- Passion for the organization’s mission and a commitment to community-driven literacy.
- Education and Experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., social work, education, nonprofit management, human resources) and, or at least 3-5 years of experience in a similar role.
Status
Non-Exempt - Part Time
Supervision - Co-Executive Directors and Elementary Literacy Director
- Part-time position (20 hours per week)
- Occasional evenings and weekends may be required for events and meetings.
- Ability to work in a variety of settings, including office environments and community locations.
- Ergonomics: sitting, bending, stooping, standing, 15% repetitive keyboard work, seeing, verbal communications, lift up to 25 pounds.
Perks, Compensation, and Benefits
You will be paid a base hourly rate of $24.54/hr..
- Flexible/hybrid work hours and environment (remote, in-office, onsite with partners, etc.)
- Mileage, technology, and health care stipends
- Paid professional development opportunities
- A dynamic and fun work environment with a diverse team of staff, board, and partner organizations.
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to [email protected] by Monday, August 12, 2024.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
R2S is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, family makeup, age, or disability in accordance with federal, state or local law. Each person is evaluated on the basis of personal skill and merit. BPFC’s policy regarding equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, job assignments, promotions, working conditions, scheduling, benefits, wage and salary administration, disciplinary action and termination.
HIRING IN AUGUST: After-School K-5 Reading Teacher (CONTRACT, 4 - 10 hours/week)
Are you looking to support local elementary students in building foundation literacy skills to become strong readers? Join the dedicated team at Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe and dive into a world of compassionate community partnerships and vibrant learning ecosystems. We are on a mission to help close the race-based opportunity gap through community-powered literacy programming that engages children, families, and community partners!
Location: Asheville, NC
Position Summary
CONTRACT - Reports to: Co-Executive Directors
At Read to Succeed, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to the success of providing family-centered, culturally competent services in all communities. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
An integral member of the R2S team, K-5 reading teachers support students in the Arthur R. Edington Center Chosen PODS After-School. They support small groups of students for targeted reading instruction, reading centers, and more.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
Programming:
Qualifications
Details
Location: Arthur R. Edington Center Chosen PODS After-School (133 Livingston St., Asheville, NC 28801)
Dates: TBD
When: Mondays - Thursdays, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Pay: $25 - $45/hr
To apply please send a resume and or cover letter along with a one-minute video of why you would like to join the R2S team as an After-School Reading Teacher (CONTRACT) to [email protected]. Please title your submission After-School Reading Teacher. .
Are you looking to support local elementary students in building foundation literacy skills to become strong readers? Join the dedicated team at Read to Succeed Asheville/Buncombe and dive into a world of compassionate community partnerships and vibrant learning ecosystems. We are on a mission to help close the race-based opportunity gap through community-powered literacy programming that engages children, families, and community partners!
Location: Asheville, NC
Position Summary
CONTRACT - Reports to: Co-Executive Directors
At Read to Succeed, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to the success of providing family-centered, culturally competent services in all communities. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
An integral member of the R2S team, K-5 reading teachers support students in the Arthur R. Edington Center Chosen PODS After-School. They support small groups of students for targeted reading instruction, reading centers, and more.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
Programming:
- Prepare lesson plans and implement curricula to teach language and literacy skills, learning, logic, and reasoning skills in collaboration with R2S staff (Grades K-5)
- Teach foundational literacy skills (i.e., phonemic awareness, phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, etc. using Fundations phonics curricula and Heggerty phonemic awareness curricula
- Assist R2S staff with student progress monitoring and data collection and analysis
- Report on classroom activities, focus skills, and student successes
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, Child Development, or related field. (Student teachers, instructional assistants, interventionists, and/or those pursuing teacher certification are welcome to apply.)
- Experience using Fundations phonics curriculum
- Experience using Heggerty or similar phonemic awareness curriculum
- Experience working with students and families who identify as BIPOC
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of culturally-responsive teaching strategies
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Details
Location: Arthur R. Edington Center Chosen PODS After-School (133 Livingston St., Asheville, NC 28801)
Dates: TBD
When: Mondays - Thursdays, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Pay: $25 - $45/hr
To apply please send a resume and or cover letter along with a one-minute video of why you would like to join the R2S team as an After-School Reading Teacher (CONTRACT) to [email protected]. Please title your submission After-School Reading Teacher. .
