Family Literacy Coordinator

• Facilitates the documentation, orientation, and training of literacy staff and volunteers.
• Tutors students [adults and children] in various subject areas.
• Community Outreach: Promotes the literacy program and its’ many benefits to various
• groups and schools. Visits area school districts and agencies as needed and participates
• in community events as a library representative.
• Collaborates routinely with the Manager of Youth Services to enhance tutoring efforts
• and facilitate the transition of tutored patrons into children and young adult programs.
• Facilitates outreach services within the community
• Oversees the budgeting and expenditures for literacy department inventory, activities,
• events, and technology with the approval of the Executive Director.
• Attends appropriate meetings and trainings as requested.
• Arrives at work punctually as scheduled and maintain an accurate time sheet.

• Conduct student intakes/orientations and assessments and schedule students.
• Create lesson plans to augment and facilitate student progress.
• Monitor students’ progress and tutor compatibility.
• Data entry of attendance sheets and other required documents / records.
• Provide monthly program statistics and reports.
• Plan literacy activities.
  • PSAT/SAT preparation sessions / GED tutoring
  • Family Events / SRC Themed Collaboration with Children’s Department
• Maintains the cleanliness and neatness of literacy rooms, materials, and supplies.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase participant enrollment and retention.
• Maintain positive relationships with co-workers, students, parents, and administration.

BA or BS in education or related field is required. Teacher’s certification and experience is preferred and given first consideration. The position requires hands-on teaching with small groups of students and on an individual basis. The program is designed to instruct students 5-18, adults, and family groups. Knowledge of Common Core Literacy standards, experience in the use and analysis of assessment tools, and teaching experience in a variety of school settings [co-teaching, individual tutoring, general education, special education] is the preferred background for the position.