Job Description

Do you believe all children deserve access to strong literacy skills—and the confidence to thrive in school and life? As the Afterschool Academic Reading Coordinator , you’ll 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 job—it’s an opportunity to shape young minds and empower families in a supportive, mission-driven community. You’ll guide the academic strategy for reading in LaAmistad’s 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 mentorship—and want your work to make a real difference—we’d 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 it’s tough.

Role Overview:

The Afterschool Academic Reading Coordinator leads a structured, research-based reading program for K–5 students. You’ll ensure literacy instruction is consistent, equitable, and responsive to student needs—supporting 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:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (education or related field preferred).
• Experience working with K–5 students in literacy, education, or enrichment settings.
• Familiarity with English language learners or multicultural populations.
• Working knowledge of K–5 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, Monday–Thursday 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.
• View Map: LaAmistad Locations.

Schedule:

• Part-Time | 29 hours/week.
• Typical Hours: Monday–Thursday (2:00–6:00 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 skill—but a lifelong gift—for every student we serve.

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