Want to make a difference in the lives of Philadelphia's children? Join our Literacy Team to lead interactive, engaging literacy lessons and build excitement for reading and writing with Boys & Girls Club youth!
Position Summary
The Literacy Center Supervisor is responsible for supervising groups of children through the teaching of multi-sensory literacy programs, promotion and awareness of reading challenges at an assigned Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia Club site. He/she will develop and teach multi-sensory literacy lessons related to the core service areas of BGCP. The Literacy Supervisor will commit to improving club members’ reading, writing and spelling abilities.
Essential Duties &* Responsibilities*
- Provides an educational and structured center for members focusing on increasing their literacy skills through multi-sensory instruction.
- Develops lesson plans utilizing multi-sensory literacy techniques to meet the educational needs of Club members.
- Creates and maintains positive behavioral classroom strategies, which encourage students’ learning and commitment.
- Creates in/out of school opportunities to informally observe the reading and writing progression of Club members.
- Monitors Club members’ progress through a variety of screenings, including writing assessments, fluency evaluation and administration of the DIBELS literacy assessment.
- Gathers and tracks relevant data to Club member participation and progress, including daily literacy attendance, grades and reading levels.
- Maintains open lines of communication with Club Staff and parents.
- Creates positive images of the Literacy Center in the community by offering resources regarding reading challenges and by networking with relevant stake-holders and community organizations.
- Meets established schedules and deadlines as part of the Literacy Center Supervisor responsibilities; accepts a variety of daily activities while maintaining high accuracy requirements.
- Assist in the transportation of kids including, but not limited to, driving, van aides, and walking escorts when necessary.
- Responsible for helping to keep the Clubs clean.
- All BGCP employees are Mandated Reporters, and must report any suspected Child Abuse or Neglect to their direct supervisor.
General Responsibilities
- Performs other related duties as necessary or as assigned by the CEO(s), EPO(s), Unit Director(s), and/or Program Director(s).
- Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by departmental and organizational needs.
- Represents Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia in a manner that conveys professionalism, confidentiality, courtesy, fairness, personal integrity, and respect for others.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field
- Three (3) or more years of experience working with disadvantaged youth, developing and implementing educational, social, cultural, or recreation programs preferred
- Sets standards in a Club leadership position where performance and overall organization expectations are modeled
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent management skills required
- Ability to supervise professional staff and volunteers
- Demonstrated ability to professionally and effectively communicate verbally and in writing to persons of all levels
- The ability and desire to work with youths 5-18 years of age in a variety of recreational and social environments
- Possesses the ability to work independently and efficiently without direct supervision
- Maintains an engaging and upbeat classroom environment
- Maintains comprehensive and organized student files
- Maintains confidentiality in all assignments and responsibilities
- Strong computer skills; Microsoft Office preferred
- Most importantly, needs to be energetic, reliable, loyal and a team player*
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37,440.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
Work Location: In person