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Flexible Schedule
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Miami, FL 33157
Read Aloud Mentoring Program In Read to a Child’s Read Aloud Mentoring Program, an adult is partnered one-on-one with a student attending one of our partner elementary schools for a rewarding, weekly read aloud experience. The relationship typically lasts for the entire school year and often extends for multiple years through the end of fourth grade. Reading pairs are supported by an on-site Program Coordinator, employed by Read to a Child, and are provided access to a wide selection of appropriate books to read. Most recently, Read to a Child has added a virtual component to the program, enabling mentors and children to connect online via Zoom. The simple act of reading aloud to a child once a week, over time, can have a profound impact on the child’s future. The Read Aloud Mentoring Program also offers the adult a convenient, joyful, and meaningful way to give back. Why Read to a Child? Read to a Child’s model is based on the premise that a love of reading is a driver of opportunity for children throughout their lifetime. A caring connection with a reading mentor helps to facilitate the attention, engagement, and confidence that all children need to thrive. Reading aloud is known to be the single most powerful way to promote strong reading skills in children. According to the landmark 1985 report Becoming a Nation of Readers, "Reading aloud is the single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading." According to a study by Berk L.E. of Pearson Education, Inc. (2009), "When adults read to children, discussing story content, asking open-ended questions about story events, explaining the meaning of words, and pointing out features of print, they promote increased language development, comprehension of story content, knowledge of story structure, and a better understanding of language - all of which lead to literacy success." Who Do We Serve? Read to a Child serves grade K-4 students at Title 1 elementary schools. Read to Child’s current school partners consist of, on average, 79% low income as well as 47% Latino/a, 36% Black, and 3% AAPI students. 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 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.
Date Posted: May 30, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Cambridge, MA 02141
Read to a Child’s Read Aloud Mentoring Program (RAMP) 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 Coordinator is responsible for the planning and the daily operation, including relationships, record keeping, and scheduling, of this program at the designated school. Depending on the needs of the school, coordination of the Read Aloud Mentoring Program may be conducted in-person, virtually, or a combination thereof. The Program Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that volunteer mentors, students, and school staff have a positive and meaningful experience. Responsibilities may include all or some of the following, depending on the program’s needs: Ensure that the program starts smoothly, including solicitation of teacher referrals, student permission, re-matching or matching pairs, and other start-up tasks Communicate regularly with Program Manager Notify students, teachers and potentially parents/guardians of volunteer mentor cancellations or schedule changes Communicate regularly with volunteer mentors, including monthly updates, and notification of student absences or changes in schedule Facilitate and monitor reading sessions to ensure smooth operation of the program Ensure that state and school guidelines for hygiene and safety are followed carefully and that rooms are left clean and orderly Provide ongoing support and guidance to volunteer mentors on a general and case by case basis to address specific challenges as need arises Document reading session attendance and participant information changes in the database Collect mid-year volunteer mentor surveys, and year-end surveys and assessments from volunteer mentors, students and teachers, as applicable Plan and implement year-end celebration (in person or adapted for virtual setting), as applicable Attend Program Coordinator staff meetings, at the Wellesley office or virtually, 4-5 times a year Facilitate other activities or tasks as requested Submit timesheets accurately and on time Participate in Performance Evaluation and goal setting process Qualifications: 1. Commitment to Read to a Child’s mission, viability, and growth. 2. Experience working with young children. 3. Enthusiastic about children’s books, willingness to become familiar with the Read to a Child book collection. 4. Communicates well in person, virtually, on the telephone, and via email. 5. Commitment to actively and continuously working toward achieving the organization’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals. 6. Extremely organized and adept at successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing according to the organization’s strategic plan-with flexibility and a positive attitude. 7. Comfortable working with and hosting group video conference platforms (eg: Zoom and/or Google Meets). 8. Proficiency working with various technological platforms: e-mail, Google Drive, word processing, spreadsheets, e-book sources, and some data entry. 9. Access to transportation. 10. Preferred - Experience managing volunteers. Hours: Two days a week, approximately 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. August to June. Also, availability outside of these times for data entry, communications, and meetings as needed. Up to 10 hours per week. Starts August 2023. Hourly Rate: $17.50 per hour and countless non-monetary rewards We believe that varied perspectives and backgrounds create a rich work environment and enhance our ability to pursue our mission. Join us as we continue to build an organization that fosters a work environment where people from all backgrounds are welcomed and valued. We are continuously motivated to act on our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion among reading mentors, board members, and staff. To Apply: Send resume & cover letter outlining your suitability to the tasks and schedule outlined above to: emily.zadeh @readtoachild.org NOTE: Your application will not be considered without a cover letter.
Date Posted: Jun 2, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Miami, FL 33145
REGIONAL BOARD - MIAMI MEMBERSHIP DESCRIPTION Read to a Child regional boards are groups of dynamic local leaders who are dedicated to corporate philanthropy and specifically to the mission of Read to a Child. Board members advise and support local management to help expand the reach of the organization. In particular, board members work to raise Read to a Child’s profile by engaging other corporate and community leaders and/or major donors to support the work of the organization. The regional board is comprised of between eight and fifteen members and includes a chair, vice chair, and secretary. Members serve two-year terms, renewable by mutual reflection and agreement. Responsibilities of regional board members are as follows: Make a meaningful annual personal contribution to support local programming. Our hope is that all regional board members become members of the Seuss Circle, Read to a Child’s Leadership Giving Program Level of $1,000 or more annually. Raise significant funds to support Read to a Child programming each year. "Get" goals range from $1,000 to $5,000+ and are defined by each Region Act as an advocate and community representative for Read to a Child. Attend regional board meetings to advise Read to a Child staff on strategic plans, budgeting, marketing, and other organizational business. Make recommendations on prospective regional (or national) board members. Participate as a Lunchtime Reading Program reading mentor if at all possible or visit a program site with local Read to a Child staff at least once per year. Encourage employer to support the program by providing volunteers, annual contributions or grants or by supporting fundraising events. Allow Read to a Child to use his or her name, title and company affiliation on the Read to a Child website, letterhead and publicity materials. Wh at is Read to a Child? Read to a Child is a national literacy and mentoring non-profit that fosters a love of reading, improves literacy skills and supports socio-emotional well-being in students from under-resourced communities. Read to a Child partners with thousands of community and corporate volunteer mentors from more than 150 local businesses and organizations who read one-on-one to elementary students at under-resourced schools in the greater metropolitan areas of Boston, Detroit, Hartford, Los Angeles and Miami. Read Aloud Mentoring Program In Read to a Child’s Read Aloud Mentoring Program, an adult is partnered one-on-one with a student attending one of our partner elementary schools for a rewarding, weekly read aloud experience. The relationship typically lasts for the entire school year and often extends for multiple years through the end of fourth grade. Reading pairs are supported by an on-site Program Coordinator, employed by Read to a Child, and are provided access to a wide selection of appropriate books to read. Most recently, Read to a Child has added a virtual component to the program, enabling mentors and children to connect online via Zoom. The simple act of reading aloud to a child once a week, over time, can have a profound impact on the child’s future. The Read Aloud Mentoring Program also offers the adult a convenient, joyful, and meaningful way to give back. Why Read to a Child? Read to a Child’s model is based on the premise that a love of reading is a driver of opportunity for children throughout their lifetime. A caring connection with a reading mentor helps to facilitate the attention, engagement, and confidence that all children need to thrive. Reading aloud is known to be the single most powerful way to promote strong reading skills in children. According to the landmark 1985 report Becoming a Nation of Readers, "Reading aloud is the single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading." According to a study by Berk L.E. of Pearson Education, Inc. (2009), "When adults read to children, discussing story content, asking open-ended questions about story events, explaining the meaning of words, and pointing out features of print, they promote increased language development, comprehension of story content, knowledge of story structure, and a better understanding of language - all of which lead to literacy success." Who Do We Serve? Read to a Child serves grade K-4 students at Title 1 elementary schools. Read to Child’s current school partners consist of, on average, 79% low income as well as 47% Latino/a, 36% Black, and 3% AAPI students. 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 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.
Date Posted: May 30, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Miami, FL 33157
Read Aloud Mentoring Program (RAMP) serving Pine Lake Elementary School 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 Coordinator is responsible for the planning and the daily operation of this program at the designated school. Depending on the needs of the school, coordination of the Read Aloud Mentoring Program may be conducted in-person, virtually, or a combination thereof. The Program Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that volunteer mentors, students, and school staff have a positive and meaningful experience. The current open Program Coordinator roles are on-site positions working in schools directly with students. Successful candidates must be comfortable working in an in-school environment and in keeping with all COVID-19 safety protocols required by the school. This role is extremely important to the program’s function and success and will be an integral part of a fun and collaborative team! Our Program Coordinators are truly the face of our program and make a real difference in the lives of our students every year. Responsibilities may include some or all of the following, depending on the program’s needs: Ensure that the program starts smoothly, including solicitation of teacher referrals, student permission, re-matching or matching pairs, and other start-up tasks Communicate regularly with supervisor Notify students, teachers and potentially parents/guardians of volunteer mentor cancellations or schedule changes Communicate regularly with volunteer mentors, including regular program updates, and notification of student absences or changes in schedule Provide ongoing support and guidance to volunteer mentors on a general and case by case basis to address specific challenges as need arises (with input from supervisor) Provide volunteers with book ideas. If program is on site (i.e., not virtual), maintain an organized and inviting book cart for volunteers Potentially provide logistical support to parents/guardians with respect to virtual sessions Facilitate and monitor reading sessions to ensure smooth operation of program If coordinating on-site, ensure that state and school guidelines for hygiene and safety are followed carefully and that rooms are left clean and orderly Document reading session attendance and participant information changes in the database Collect mid-year volunteer mentor surveys, and year-end surveys and assessments from volunteer mentors, students and teachers, as applicable Plan and implement year-end celebration (in person or adapted for virtual setting), as applicable Attend required Program Coordinator meetings Support volunteer recruitment efforts Facilitate other activities or tasks as requested Submit timesheets accurately and on time Participate in the Performance Evaluation and goal setting process Key Qualifications Commitment to Read to a Child’s mission, viability and growth Experience working with young children Enthusiastic about children’s books, willingness to become familiar with the Read to a Child book collection Preferred - Experience managing volunteers Communicates well in person, on the telephone & via email Commitment to actively and continuously working toward achieving the organization’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion goals Extremely organized and adept at successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing according to the organization’s strategic plan - with flexibility and a positive attitude Comfortable working with and hosting group video conference platforms Proficiency working with various technological platforms. Comfortable working with e-mail, Word, Excel, and some data entry Access to transportation Hours: Up to 4 days a week, hours will vary between approximately 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. from August to June. Also, some availability outside of these times for data entry, communications, and meetings as needed. Up to 10 hours per week. Potential to serve more than one school site for additional hours. Start August or September 2022. PLEASE INCLUDE A RESUME AND COVER LETTER OUTLINING WHY YOU ARE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS POSITION AS WELL AS HOW THE HOURS WORK FOR YOUR SCHEDULE.
Date Posted: May 30, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Cambridge, MA 02139
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 Coordinator is responsible for the planning and the daily operation of this program at the designated school. Depending on the needs of the school, coordination of the Read Aloud Mentoring Program may be conducted in-person, virtually, or a combination thereof. The Program Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that volunteer mentors, students, and school staff have a positive and meaningful experience. The current open Program Coordinator role is an on-site position working in school directly with students. Successful candidates must be comfortable working in an in-school environment and in keeping with all safety protocols required by the school. This role is extremely important to the program’s function and success and will be an integral part of a fun and collaborative team! Our Program Coordinators are truly the face of our program and make a real difference in the lives of our students every year. Responsibilities may include some or all of the following, depending on the program’s needs: Ensure that the program starts smoothly, including solicitation of teacher referrals, student permission, re-matching or matching pairs, and other start-up tasks Communicate regularly with Program Manager Notify students, teachers and potentially parents/guardians of volunteer mentor cancellations or schedule changes Communicate regularly with volunteer mentors, including monthly updates, and notification of student absences or changes in schedule Facilitate and monitor reading sessions to ensure smooth operation of the program Ensure that state and school guidelines for hygiene and safety are followed carefully and that rooms are left clean and orderly Provide ongoing support and guidance to volunteer mentors on a general and case by case basis to address specific challenges as need arises Document reading session attendance and participant information changes in the database Collect mid-year volunteer mentor surveys, and year-end surveys and assessments from volunteer mentors, students and teachers, as applicable Plan and implement year-end celebration (in person or adapted for virtual setting), as applicable Attend Program Coordinator staff meetings Facilitate other activities or tasks as requested Submit timesheets accurately and on time Participate in Performance Evaluation and goal setting process Key Qualifications Commitment to Read to a Child’s mission, viability and growth Experience working with young children Enthusiastic about children’s books, willingness to become familiar with the Read to a Child book collection Preferred - Experience managing volunteers Communicates well in person, virtually, on the telephone & via email Commitment to actively and continuously working toward achieving the organization’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion goals Extremely organized and adept at successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing according to the organization’s strategic plan - with flexibility and a positive attitude Comfortable working with and hosting group video conference platforms (eg: Zoom and/or Google Meets) Proficiency working with various technological platforms: E-mail, Google Drive, word processing, spreadsheets, E-book sources, and some data entry Access to reliable transportation Access to reliable wi-fi and smart phone Hours: 2-3 days per week, approximately 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. from August to June. Also, availability outside of these times for data entry, communications, and meetings as needed. 6 to 8 hours per week. Start date in August 2023. Hourly Rate: $17.50 per hour and countless non-monetary rewards 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. To Apply: Send resume & cover letter outlining your suitability to the tasks and schedule outlined above to: emily .zadeh@readtoachild.org. NOTE: Your application will not be considered without a cover letter.
Date Posted: Jun 2, 2023
