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Center for Success Network · 1 day ago

Community Literacy Program Associate

Pontiac, MI

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$18/hr - $20/hr

The Center for Success Network is a nonprofit organization committed to impacting youth through education and social interactions. The Community Literacy Program Associate supports the Program Coordinator in planning and implementing programs aimed at fostering literacy and community engagement among students.

Education Management

Hiring Manager

Andrea Meyer

Responsibilities

Assist with the planning and executing engaging enrichment lessons and connect with outside providers to schedule and promote reciprocal enrichment programs

Support meal delivery and service through a community partner while adhering to all policies and procedures

Analyze student assessments to create individual learning plans for student folders

Foster a sense of belonging and community for all students, recognizing and addressing systemic barriers that may hinder some students' access to academic and social-emotional growth

Center racial equity and inclusion in all teaching practices and decision-making processes

Maintain a clean and organized space

Develop and maintain positive, connected, solution oriented relationships with caregivers, students, and mentors

Share student level updates with mentors and caregivers

Collaborate with staff to provide mentors with completed weekly lessons based on student assessments and individual goals and provide written feedback on mentor logs after every session

Work collaboratively with the staff to effectively provide guidance to mentors and interns

Work collaboratively with the staff to match students and mentors to facilitate strong relationships

Support the staff in administering literacy assessments to students at the beginning, middle, and end of the year

Ensure full student enrollment by actively reaching out and recruiting participants in the community

Ensure accurate attendance and academic database records of volunteers and students by given deadlines

Support the Program Coordinator in administering literacy assessments to students at the beginning, middle, and end of the year

Attend all applicable recurring meetings, including ELC, team and staff meetings

Work collaboratively with partner organizations to ensure seamless collaboration, provide and encourage spaces for problem solving as needed

Share stories and support in telling the CFSN story

Consistently meet CFSN quarterly objectives and goals

Attend community and organization events

Adhere to CFSN communication norms

Qualification

Elementary EducationSocial Work certificationAcademic literacy developmentVolunteer managementProject coordinationGoogle ApplicationsYouth development experienceInterpersonal communicationWritten communication

Required

Post secondary degree or certification required

A clear understanding of academic and literacy development, with experience using assessments to drive instruction and/or a clear understanding of Social Emotional development

A passion for working to help children succeed

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/or students

Experience with email, databases, Google Applications

Experience in a results-oriented, relationship-focused teaching or youth development role

Reliable transportation required