[Remote/WFM] READ 718 Remote, Part-time Program Associate
Quick Overview:Position: READ 718 Remote, Part-time Program AssociateCompany: WorkwarpCompensation: a competitive salaryStart Date: Immediate openings availableLocation: Remote  READ 718 Remote, Part-time Program Associate
About READ 718...
READ 718 is a Brooklyn community-based organization providing individualized, evidence-based, one-to-one literacy instruction to children from low-income households in grades 3-8 who have fallen behind in reading. We are committed to closing the literacy gap in Brooklyn and to helping to ensure educational access and equity for all Brooklyn children. Our immediate goal is for our participants to leave our program reading at or above grade level; our ultimate goal is to make a substantial impact on our students lifelong education and life outcomes by strengthening their fundamental reading skills.We operate in two centers in Brooklyn (Boerum Hill and Bed-Stuy) and also have a fully remote program.
The Position
The READ 718 Remote Program Associate will assist the Remote Program Manager and the remote team in all aspects of their work. They will take part in conducting reading assessments with new students, will design lesson plans to meet each studentÂs needs, and will help oversee the implementation of lessons in consultation with volunteer tutors. This is a hybrid position and will require some in-office time each week. The program associate will be responsible for working with the remote team on a variety of additional tasks including data entry, community outreach, volunteer recruitment, and communication with families. READ 718 Remote is a growing program and the associate will be instrumental in helping us expand and continue to improve this program and reach more students.
Duties and Responsibilities
Program-specific Responsibilities (READ 718 Remote):
 Conduct intake interviews and reading assessments with potential students and their families to determine eligibility (on Zoom)
 Design 10-week lesson plans for approximately 25 individual students, informed by assessment results and update regularly
 Choose appropriate texts for individual students
 Help manage and give regular guidance to volunteer tutors
 Read and respond to weekly tutor reports
 Draft student profiles and assessment notes and share information with volunteers and parents
 Research online literacy resources
 Plan activities that bring the remote community together
 Help implement volunteer recruitment strategy in order to recruit 100+ volunteers over the course of the year
 Conduct Âtutor hangouts and orientations for volunteers
General Responsibilities:
 Communicate regularly with parents, guardians, and volunteer tutors about registration and attendance
 Respond to general inquiries and provide guidance about programs and volunteering to our community
 Help maintain and organize materials in Google Drive
 Assist with community outreach
 Help with data entry into Salesforce
Qualifications
 BA in Education or related field; background in literacy education strongly preferred
 Outstanding oral and written communication skills
 Self-starter and problem-solver with collaborative, positive attitude
 Passionate about READ 718 mission
 Excellent organizational and time management skills
 Strong interpersonal skills
 Experience working with children in grades 1-8
 Ability to design lesson plans
 Fluent in Spanish a big plus
 Must have experience using Google Suite, Zoom, and be comfortable with and knowledgeable about both
 Ability to work remotely and in-person
Salary/Hours
 20 hours per week, Monday-Thursday, 1:30-6:30 PM.. Occasional Saturdays and evenings required. This is a hybrid position.
 $26,000 per year
 Paid time off (national holidays, persona/sick days), 3-4 weeks of paid vacation
How to Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter to Taylor Jordan ([email protected]). Applications made through Linkedin Easy Apply will not be considered
Start Date: September 23rd, 2024 Apply Job! We Encourage You to Apply!Even if you feel you're not a perfect match, we'd still love to hear from you. We are looking for great people to join our friendly team.
Apply Now
About READ 718...
READ 718 is a Brooklyn community-based organization providing individualized, evidence-based, one-to-one literacy instruction to children from low-income households in grades 3-8 who have fallen behind in reading. We are committed to closing the literacy gap in Brooklyn and to helping to ensure educational access and equity for all Brooklyn children. Our immediate goal is for our participants to leave our program reading at or above grade level; our ultimate goal is to make a substantial impact on our students lifelong education and life outcomes by strengthening their fundamental reading skills.We operate in two centers in Brooklyn (Boerum Hill and Bed-Stuy) and also have a fully remote program.
The Position
The READ 718 Remote Program Associate will assist the Remote Program Manager and the remote team in all aspects of their work. They will take part in conducting reading assessments with new students, will design lesson plans to meet each studentÂs needs, and will help oversee the implementation of lessons in consultation with volunteer tutors. This is a hybrid position and will require some in-office time each week. The program associate will be responsible for working with the remote team on a variety of additional tasks including data entry, community outreach, volunteer recruitment, and communication with families. READ 718 Remote is a growing program and the associate will be instrumental in helping us expand and continue to improve this program and reach more students.
Duties and Responsibilities
Program-specific Responsibilities (READ 718 Remote):
 Conduct intake interviews and reading assessments with potential students and their families to determine eligibility (on Zoom)
 Design 10-week lesson plans for approximately 25 individual students, informed by assessment results and update regularly
 Choose appropriate texts for individual students
 Help manage and give regular guidance to volunteer tutors
 Read and respond to weekly tutor reports
 Draft student profiles and assessment notes and share information with volunteers and parents
 Research online literacy resources
 Plan activities that bring the remote community together
 Help implement volunteer recruitment strategy in order to recruit 100+ volunteers over the course of the year
 Conduct Âtutor hangouts and orientations for volunteers
General Responsibilities:
 Communicate regularly with parents, guardians, and volunteer tutors about registration and attendance
 Respond to general inquiries and provide guidance about programs and volunteering to our community
 Help maintain and organize materials in Google Drive
 Assist with community outreach
 Help with data entry into Salesforce
Qualifications
 BA in Education or related field; background in literacy education strongly preferred
 Outstanding oral and written communication skills
 Self-starter and problem-solver with collaborative, positive attitude
 Passionate about READ 718 mission
 Excellent organizational and time management skills
 Strong interpersonal skills
 Experience working with children in grades 1-8
 Ability to design lesson plans
 Fluent in Spanish a big plus
 Must have experience using Google Suite, Zoom, and be comfortable with and knowledgeable about both
 Ability to work remotely and in-person
Salary/Hours
 20 hours per week, Monday-Thursday, 1:30-6:30 PM.. Occasional Saturdays and evenings required. This is a hybrid position.
 $26,000 per year
 Paid time off (national holidays, persona/sick days), 3-4 weeks of paid vacation
How to Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter to Taylor Jordan ([email protected]). Applications made through Linkedin Easy Apply will not be considered
Start Date: September 23rd, 2024 Apply Job! We Encourage You to Apply!Even if you feel you're not a perfect match, we'd still love to hear from you. We are looking for great people to join our friendly team.
Apply Now