What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Instructor position at Reach Incorporated?
Reach Incorporated, an award-winning out-of-school-time program in the District of Columbia, seeks enthusiastic Program Instructors to lead our After-School Tutoring Program. The Program Instructor (PI) plays a vital role in leading tutor training sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays and supervising our teen tutors’ work with the elementary school students on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The goal of the PI is two-fold:
- Support our innovative work preparing teens to serve as elementary school literacy tutors and community role models; and,
- Ensure that the learning is both meaningful and fun!
The PI must be an exceptional relationship-builder, able to connect deeply with participants to promote engagement in our program. On training days, the Program Instructor is a dynamic facilitator, who makes the curriculum interesting and relevant for Reach tutors. On tutoring days, the PI is a coach, able to support our teens as they become effective elementary school literacy tutors. PIs must be available Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5:30 in the afternoon AND be able to dedicate several hours weekly to planning and preparation for effective session delivery.
PLEASE NOTE: We are only considering applicants with youth development/youth coaching, mentoring, teaching, or high-school based teaching, tutoring or mentoring experience. A minimum of 1 year of youth experience is required.
Essential Functions - Support Tutors (25%)
- Model good instruction when leading tutor-training sessions.
- Coach tutors to provide effective literacy instruction.
- Build relationships with tutors.
- Assess tutor performance using Reach’s point system.
- Attend “outings” to build community and strong relationships with tutors and the team.
Supervise Tutoring Sessions (25%)
- Ensure that tutors are leading tutoring sessions; encourage active participation.
- Build positive program culture at the elementary school.
- Address tutor/student behavior or learning challenges.
Prepare for Program Sessions (20%)
- Prepare for all sessions by reviewing and learning the curriculum.
- Prepare any materials needed for program sessions; support tutors by selecting books for sessions; ensure all necessary supplies are available.
- Participate in staff training and individual meetings to improve practice.
Contribute to Program Improvement (20%)
- Provide feedback, when requested, on opportunities for program improvement.
- Submit attendance and other qualitative data to Reach on a weekly basis.
Parent Engagement (10%)
- Communicate with program parents when tutors are absent, praise tutor success and seek support with behavioral challenges..
- Record all parent contacts in Reach database.
**You must have the ability to reliably commute to schools before starting work.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Schedule:
- After school
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25
