Philly Reading Coaches - Program Aide (unpaid)

Philly Reading Coaches (PRC) is a reading program funded by the Office of Children and Families and implemented by Out-of-School Time Providers based on proven models that combine early reading support, access to books, and community volunteers to boost reading skills for our city’s children.

The Program Aide serves as support for the PRC program. In this role, Aide's will oversee a team of committed volunteers focused on improving the literacy levels and love of reading for students in grades K-3. The Aide's will manage the volunteers and student-volunteer sessions at assigned sites, ensuring the program is implemented with fidelity. Aide's will report to the OST Site Director and PRC Coordinator.

This postion is perfect for individuals looking for a professional learning experience or an opportunity to share acquired skills in early childhood education and social work. Program Aide's will work roughly 3 hours per week, with ocassional event support. Preparation for PRC programs will begin in September 2025; the program will run from October 2025 to May 2026.

In this leadership support role, Program Aides:

• Arrive 30 minutes early to set up the space and prepare materials
  • Welcome volunteers, assist with sign-in, and help distribute student folders
  • Track attendance and communicate absences to the Site Coordinator
  • Support reading pair assignments and ensure everyone is ready to go
  • Step in to read with students as needed
  • Keep the space tidy and organized, sort and shelve books by reading level, and manage new book deliveries
  • Collect student folders after each session and confirm that Reading Logs are completed