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Flexible Schedule
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Los Angeles, CA 90015
Location: On-Site at 10 th Street Elementary School, Los Angeles, CA. Schedule and Hours : RAMP sessions run Wednesday through Friday. Hours will vary between approximately 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on these days during the school year from August/September to June. Also, some availability outside of these times for data entry, communications, and meetings as needed. An average of 6-10 total hours per week. Position Overview 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 daily operation, including relationships, record keeping and scheduling, of this program at a designated school or alternate program site. Depending on the needs of the school, coordination of the RAMP 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. Specific Job Responsibilities Will Include All or Some of the Following (will vary by Region & School/Site) Ensure that the program starts smoothly, including maintaining the partnership with the school/ administration (relationships, space, scheduling, absences, etc.), 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, which may be in-person and/or virtual, 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. Assist students in making Thank You cards for their mentors. Attend required Program Coordinator training sessions and meetings Support volunteer recruitment efforts Facilitate other activities or tasks as requested. Interested Program Coordinators may be able to take on some Program Assistant roles (virtually or in person) at other schools Submit timesheets accurately and on time Participate in the Performance Evaluation and goal setting process Essential Job Duties For In-Person Positions This 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. 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 Preferred - Bilingual in English/Spanish 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 transportation Interested Applicants Contact Information Please email infola@readtoachild.org with a resume and cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for this position, as well as how the hours work for your schedule.
Date Posted: 2024-04-12
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Flexible Schedule
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Everett, MA 02149
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: 2024-03-21
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Flexible Schedule
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Cambridge, MA 02141
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: 2024-03-28
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Flexible Schedule
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Los Angeles, CA 90006
Read to a Child combines the magic of reading aloud with the power of positive mentoring! We're looking for volunteers to join our Read Aloud Mentoring Program at the following LAUSD Partner Elementary Schools: Leo Politi Elementary Esperanza Elementary 10th Street Elementary Vine Street Elementary Come to the school once a week at our designated reading time and mentor the same student week to week to help a reluctant reader fall in love with reading! Our program also addresses the socio-emotional needs of students coming out of the pandemic who did not get 1:1 attention by having school shift so suddenly to remote/hybrid lessons. Students fell behind dramatically during the pandemic, leaving teachers struggling to catch them up because the foundation of subjects like reading were missed during the pandemic. Now more than ever, students need the extra attention from a caring adult to help get them back on track. Volunteers connect with their student over lunchtime by reading and asking engaging questions. We provide all training and support. Looking for kind, patient volunteers who love books and want to make a difference in a child's life!!
Date Posted: 2024-03-25
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Flexible Schedule
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Detroit, MI 48223
Read to a Child's Metro Detroit Advisory Board Read to a Child of Metro Detroit's Board of Advisors is a group of dynamic local leaders who are dedicated to corporate philanthropy and specifically to the mission of Read to a Child. Board members lead all fundraising efforts to benefit the Read Aloud Mentoring Program in Metro Detroit by participating in all fundraising events, and introducing Read to a Child to their personal and professional network. 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 to a Child’s mission is to foster a love of reading, improve literacy skills and support socio-emotional well-being in students from under-resourced communities. Read to a Child’s vision is that every child has the opportunity to thrive in school and beyond through inspirational mentoring and read-aloud experiences. What is the 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 or Google Meets. Regional board members will: Make a meaningful annual personal contribution to support local programming. Metro Detroit board members are expected to become members of the Leadership Giving Circle by donating $1,000 or more annually. Help in raising significant funds for the Metro Detroit program by achieving annual "Get" of at least $2,500. Act as an advocate and community representative for Read to a Child. Participate and provide leadership in all Read to a Child events by assisting in securing sponsorships and support from individuals. Provide introductions to potential funders including your own company, and companies and influential individuals in your network. Participate as a Read Aloud Mentoring Program reading mentor if at all possible or visit a program site with local Read to a Child staff at least once per year. Attend and participate in monthly board meetings held both virtually and in-person. Assist with volunteer recruitment by making introductions to companies or community groups interested in partnering with Read to a Child.
Date Posted: 2024-02-14
