Afterschool Academic Reading Coordinator (Grades K5)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $25-$30 hour

Do you believe all children deserve access to strong literacy skillsand the confidence to thrive in school and life? As the Afterschool Academic Reading Coordinator , youll help students develop a love of reading, while supporting volunteers and staff to deliver engaging, research-based instruction.

This is more than a part-time jobits an opportunity to shape young minds and empower families in a supportive, mission-driven community. Youll guide the academic strategy for reading in LaAmistads afterschool program, collaborate with an energetic team, and be a trusted leader in building literacy success across multiple sites.

If you're passionate about literacy, culturally inclusive education, and mentorshipand want your work to make a real differencewed love to meet you.

About LaAmistad

Mission: To prepare Latino students and families for success through academic and life enrichment programs.
Vision: That Latino students and families achieve life-long self-sufficiency.

We live by our values:

• Kindness Speak with love, listen with patience, act with compassion
• Excellence Every touch, every time, no exceptions
• Passion Energy and devotion that transforms work into joy
• Teamwork Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much
• Perseverance Grit, hard work, and heart, even when its tough

Role Overview

The Afterschool Academic Reading Coordinator leads a structured, research-based reading program for K5 students. Youll ensure literacy instruction is consistent, equitable, and responsive to student needssupporting afterschool staff and volunteers in delivering high-quality instruction, assessments, and data-informed interventions.

This is a highly collaborative role working with multiple teams and locations across the metro Atlanta area.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum & Instruction

• Deliver a consistent, high-quality afterschool reading curriculum aligned with best practices and grade-level standards
• Train and support on-site staff and volunteers to implement instructional strategies confidently
• Support other subject areas and provide occasional in-person coverage at program sites

Assessment & Data

• Coordinate and monitor the use of Amplify literacy assessments
• Analyze data to identify learning gaps and create targeted interventions
• Maintain accurate data records to track student reading growth and program outcomes
• Ensure assessments are scheduled, administered, and scored with integrity

Volunteer & Staff Development

• Design and lead literacy-focused workshops and training sessions for staff and volunteers
• Provide ongoing coaching and instructional support in reading pedagogy

Family & Community Engagement

• Coach parent liaisons to interpret and communicate academic data with families
• Support a holistic model that strengthens school-home-community partnerships

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree or higher (education or related field preferred)
• Experience working with K5 students in literacy, education, or enrichment settings
• Familiarity with English language learners or multicultural populations
• Working knowledge of K5 literacy strategies and assessment tools (e.g. Amplify, DIBELS)
• Ability to manage and interpret student data to guide instruction
• Strong communication, facilitation, and training skills for adult learners
• Positive, collaborative, and flexible approach to problem-solving and teamwork
• Passion for community-based education and student success

Additional Details

• This is a part-time, in-person role averaging 29 hours/week
• Required hours: 2:00 PM 6:00 PM, MondayThursday during the school year
• Occasional Friday hours are flexible and may include meetings or prep
• Attendance at weekly team check-ins, monthly staff meetings, and site visits is required

Location:

Based out of Piedmont office | Supports all LaAmistad afterschool locations
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Schedule:

Part-Time | 29 hours/week
Typical Hours: MondayThursday (2:006:00 PM), flexible Fridays
Start Date: July 2025
Reports To: Instructional Coach

Apply Today:

If you're ready to bring your literacy skills, leadership, and heart for service to LaAmistad, we invite you to apply. Help us make reading not just a skillbut a lifelong giftfor every student we serve.