Reading Specialist-Cope

Company Description 

At Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, our Club staff members wear many hats – they're teachers, coaches, mentors, community superheroes, and all-around awesome ambassadors of fun and learning! They're not just responsible for unlocking the doors to our Clubs; they're unlocking doors to new worlds and incredible possibilities for kids and communities all over Metro Denver. 

Imagine joining a team that's all about inspiring and empowering every child to reach for the stars. We're a group of passionate, diverse, and dedicated individuals who believe in the potential of every young mind. We're curious explorers, compassionate leaders, and enthusiastic champions of the Club experience. And guess what? We absolutely love what we do! 

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

We develop and nurture a community where everyone can reach their full potential. At Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, we continuously focus our efforts to ensure that our team members, Club members, and communities come together to cultivate a diverse landscape where everyone has equitable access to opportunities and resources. 

At BGCMD, we value diversity and believe that unique perspectives contribute to the success of our team. While we have outlined certain requirements for this role, we encourage all candidates to apply, even if you do not meet all of the criteria. We are committed to considering all applications and finding the right individual who brings a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives to our organization. 

Job Description 

The Reading Specialist is responsible for promoting the reading program to Club members, assisting members with book selection and working individually with youth aged from 6-18. By helping establish and meet reading goals while keeping accurate data entry and records of members’ progress through ongoing computer quizzes. 

Minimum Qualifications :  

• Serving youth (at least one year of direct service). You have a demonstrable record of planning and implementing youth programs.  
• Basic classroom management and the ability to direct youth and provide them with clear steps and tools that support goals achievement. 
• Creative lesson planning. You put the necessary time and work into lesson planning, but also think about the fun things you did as a kid and include those, as well!  
• Thinking on your feet. You like learning new things, and you can learn quickly. When things change - and they will - you go with the flow and are productive. 
• Creating positive and supportive relationships with youth.  

Preferred Qualifications :  

• You are a Spanish speaker. 
• You have previous experience working with youth. 
• You have a teaching certificate or background in education. 

What we offer you:  

• Targeted youth professional onboarding in your first 90 days. This includes programming from our partnership with the Denver Afterschool Alliance and the SEAL Initiative.  
• A two-day, new hire orientation that breaks down the organization and your important, fun, connected place within it. You get to understand how your work drives our mission and makes an impact in kids’ lives.  
• An employer who invests in its team! Investing in our team is one of four strategic pillars at Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. Our internal promotion rate for 2021 was 61%. We focus on staff appreciation, professional development, trainings, and – of course – fun! Investing in YOU is a top priority. 
• Commitment to DEI in the workplace, which means ensuring access, opportunity, and advancement for our diverse team of 200 .  
• Paid sick leave that starts accruing on day 1!