In-Person Lead Literacy Instructor Position Description: Pontiac, MI
Organization and Background: Center for Success Network is a nonprofit organization committed to impacting youth in disadvantaged areas through education and exposure to social interactions and activities. We believe that if we impact the next generation, we change our future.
Our Mission: Uniting community with literacy to empower our students on their journey of education.
Our Vision: To open centers nationwide that will impact youth and their families for generations to come.
Organizational Values: Diversity, Community, Growth, Connection
Position Description: The Center for Success Network In-Person Lead Literacy Instructor hosts and facilitates both small/whole group lessons, oversees 1-1 literacy mentor sessions, ensures materials are available and accessible, and engages consistently with youth, mentors, and families.
Job responsibilities include:
- Deliver whole group literacy lessons to elementary aged students
- 2 days weekly in Pontiac
- Support and supervise volunteers
- Sending consistent daily reminders to families
- Monitor and support students
- Develop and maintain positive, connected, solution oriented relationships with caregivers and students
- Ensure timely and accurate records of mentor and student attendance and enrollment information
- Complete pre - assessments, mid year assessments, and end of year assessments for every student, and sharing feedback with mentors and caregivers.
- Meet regularly with leadership staff to maximize program quality and provide staff voice and input.
- Regular meetings include 1 monthly 2 hour staff meeting, a 60 minute team meeting every 2 to 4 weeks, 30 minute weekly 1-1 check ins, and consistent attendance to Equity Learning Community meetings, and consistent participation in the June and September week of Professional Development
- Respond to all emails within 2 business days
Preferred Qualifications: The successful candidate must believe in the core organizational values of Center for Success Network and be driven by the organization’s mission and vision. We are seeking a high-energy Lead Literacy Mentor who is mission-driven and self-directed, skilled in volunteer management, and excited about working in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess the following qualifications:
- A clear understanding of academic and literacy development and a passion for working to help children succeed
- Highly organized organizational skills
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- Commitment to efficient use of resources
- Experience managing a large number of volunteers and supervising multiple staff Members
- Experience with email, databases, Microsoft Office software, Google Applications.
Compensation: 12 hours weekly at $18-$20/hour or commensurate with experience, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00 - 5:00 are onsite hours.
To Apply: Please send a cover letter that captures why this position is a great match for your skills and interests, along with your resume to . Please include the job title in the subject line.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
