Looking to make a difference in a child’s life? Learning Atrium, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is actively seeking empathetic, passionate, yet patient guides to work with students (K-12) who need assistance with reading and spelling. Successful candidates will be trained to deliver an Orton-Gillingham based program to provide explicit reading instruction to their students on a one-on-one basis to bring them up to grade level with their reading and spelling. Qualified applicants must have a great love for children and need to hear and break apart sounds well enough to coach and guide students towards success.
Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
Experience working with children preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
Experience using computers and other technology
A passion for helping and motivating children to work hard to reach their potential
Must be patient, positive, and a humble guide
Ability to work with youth and families from a variety of backgrounds
Ability to work independently
Hours: 10 - 30 hours/week, primarily in the morning, Monday through Friday during regular school days. Minimum of 10 hours but opportunity to work up to 30 hours a week. Preference given to candidates willing to work during summer months as well.
New reading coaches typically start with just one or two students, so your starting hours will be low (5 to 10 hrs./week). More students will become available after 30 days of successful reading intervention and you could eventually be working as many as 15-30 hr./week, if so desired.
A background check and Virtus training is required.
Reading coaches must sign an agreement to uphold the teachings of the Catholic Church, to ensure we do not contradict the mission of the schools we work in, as we interact with the students, parents and staff of these schools.
Learning Atrium, Inc. does not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, employment, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.
