Readers 2 Leaders

About Readers 2 Leaders 

Readers 2 Leaders is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that envisions a world where all students have equitable opportunities to thrive as readers and leaders. Our mission is to develop and to equip students for success through the power of reading.

With evidence-based tutoring methodologies at the heart of all we do, Readers 2 Leaders prepares children, caregivers, and educators with the tools to read and share reading with others. We reach children with crucial literacy intervention and enrichment at schools, in out-of-school time (OST), at partner nonprofits, and at home, and we prioritize reaching children of color and those who are economically disadvantaged to help close systemic resource gaps that affect these students most. Our diverse staff and leadership seek to integrate the experiences and concerns of our communities through consistent, culturally competent, and creative approaches to literacy learning.

Readers 2 Leaders is committed to becoming a fully antiracist organization and efforts are underway to further the work by reviewing organizational policies and practices, uplifting voices of those furthest from justice, and ensuring that stakeholders understand the connection between racial inequity and reading deficits. Our Racial Equity Policy Statement can be found HERE. Readers 2 Leaders values the mental health of its employees and has taken steps to implement self-care activities, lightened workloads, and work-from-home opportunities.

After-School Teaching Assistant

Support the daily operations of the Readers 2 Leaders’ After-School program serving elementary-age students. Manage and monitor students as they rotate through program activities. Provide instruction in the Hands-On rotation. Approximately 14 hours per week, from October 2026 through May 2027. Required program hours are Monday-Thursday from 2:30-6pm. Additional hours for planning and required trainings will vary outside of program hours. 

Department: Programs

Reports to: Program Manager of Out-of-School Time

Positions Supervised: N/A

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

Area of Responsibility: 

• Carline: Assisting with student arrival or dismissal
• Snack time monitoring and documentation
• Decorating the bulletin board 
• Conducting STEM literacy lessons with around 15 students in K-5th grade
• Assisting with homework during snack time 
• Maintaining cleanliness of the building 
• Managing student behavior by establishing and enforcing expectations
• Providing a safe and nurturing learning environment
• Assisting with other program needs as assigned 
• All other duties as assigned by the Program Manager of Out-of-School-Time

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proficiency in Google Suite applications
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Excellent organization and interpersonal skills
• Preferred at least one year of experience working with elementary students
• Preferred bilingual

Salary and Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $17 per hour
• Office closed on most federal holidays & December 24-January 1