Kids Reading Coach

Opportunity: Reading Coach / Tutor (Remote)

Contract Duration: 12 Months of Seasonal Support - First Session: October 21 to December 02

Weekly Commitment: Tuesdays, 2.5 hours per session (4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) plus weekly prep time

Number of Openings: Seven (7)

Rate: $20.00 per hour- Independent Contractor

Position Summary

This role will support our weekly virtual book club, which offers kids the opportunity to connect with peers and mentors, explore their identities and opinions, and build confidence in their literacy skills. You would join a team of Reading Coaches/English Tutors, where you would be responsible for guiding engaging reading activities and discussions, fostering a fun and inclusive environment that encourages participation and online socialization. You will ensure that kids are actively involved, track attendance and homework completion, and capture weekly group photos.

Our coaches/tutors will also monitor the chat for any issues, collaborate with program staff as needed, and participate in post-session debriefs to evaluate the program's success.

Responsibilities

The successful candidates will perform a variety of responsibilities to directly support the program, including:

• Facilitate reading activities, discussions, and games to establish a safe and engaging online environment where children can socialize.
• Actively involve kids, encouraging them to participate in a fun, interactive, and inclusive environment.
• Monitor the meeting chat discussions and promptly inform TRP staff of any issues.
• Come well-prepared each week, having read the assigned pages in advance.
• Take participant attendance and track homework/assignment completion for contest entries.
• Capture group photos or screenshots of small groups on a weekly basis and upload them to the shared drive.
• Participate in post-session debriefs and evaluations.

Qualifications

• Education - Open to candidates of all educational backgrounds and/or individuals with experience facilitating programs for children ages 9-12 & who have a strong interest in literacy/education
• Enthusiastic, high energy & collaborative approach to working with others
• Ability to inspire critical thinking and motivate the participation of kids
• Excellent English reading and writing skills, along with good planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Experience with video conferencing platforms, including Zoom and Google Meet
• Reliable access to the internet, a laptop/computer with video & audio capability, a must - this is a virtual program.
• A Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) is required

About Us

Our vision is that every child, in every community, has the literacy skills and self-determination to positively impact their world.

Our mission is to build community and cultivate a love of reading for children and families through inclusive, interactive and evidence-informed literacy programming.

The Reading Partnership (TRP) began as a response to the low literacy rates in Toronto's Kingston-Galloway/Orton Park (KGO) neighbourhood. In 2011, 49% of Grade 3 students across the KGO neighbourhood were not meeting the provincial standards for reading, with Black, low-income, and racialized students being overrepresented in this number.

TRP was established that same year with the goal to promote and improve literacy in low-income, high-potential communities in Scarborough and beyond. Built to help children and families who are typically failed by the education system, TRP provides access to free, high-quality literacy programs. A decade later, our work is growing into a movement dedicated to improving literacy all across Canada.

Thank you to all applicants for your interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Reading Partnership aims to create an environment that reflects the diversity of the communities it serves and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. It is also dedicated to establishing an inclusive, barrier-free selection process and work environment. Please let us know if you require accommodations to ensure a fair and equitable selection process.

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal, Freelance

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Work from home

Experience:

• Tutoring: 1 year (preferred)
• Early childhood education: 1 year (preferred)
• children's program support: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Remote