The Bilingual Programs Coordinator will be responsible for the translation, development, and delivery of our programs for students whose primary language is Spanish. This person will facilitate programs through virtual content and future in-classroom visits and serve as a liaison between our program sites, volunteers, and SitStayRead staff.
Essential Functions
Translate current curriculum content and activities to Spanish as needed (both written and oral)
Assist in the development of new or adjusted program content with a focus on English Language Learners
Create read-aloud videos and other virtual content for the 2020-21 school year (and beyond, if needed)
Support remote programming with school partners and teachers, in collaboration with the program team
Attend SitStayRead staff meetings and professional development sessions
Accurately maintain all pertinent program data in SitStayRead’s database
Once in-person programming is possible, be able to facilitate SitStayRead program visits in 5-7 classrooms per week.
Facilitation will include, but is not limited to:
Leading program activities, supporting student needs, and managing the classroom environment
Preparing and transporting necessary materials for each program session
Managing teams of volunteers on-site, ensuring that volunteers are adhering to program guidelines
Communicating regularly with volunteers and classroom teachers via email, calls, and text
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Must love reading, writing, kids, and dogs!
Fluent Spanish speaking and writing skills required
Experience working with elementary-aged children in a school or large-group setting
Knowledge of best practices in bilingual/ELL education
Ability to communicate effectively with varying audiences
Advanced multi-tasking, problem-solving, and team-working skills
Ability to pass a background check
Access to reliable transportation and ability to travel to schools throughout the city
Position Details
Full time, 40 hours per week, with option to adjust regular hour commitment down to 30 hours per week if needed (salary listed is for 40 hours per week, and will be prorated based on hours preference.)
Schedule: Our typical work week follows a M-F 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. schedule, with flexibility in start/end times and work from home options for some days/hours. Our programs follow Chicago Public Schools’ Academic Calendar and typically occur during the school day between 8:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Occasional evening or weekend hours will be required.
We are currently operating remotely until we feel we can return to in-person operations safely. We will support our staff with any needs they may have to make remote work possible, including more flexible working hours, and are working with staff to develop an office reopening plan that feels safe for everyone.
Starting Salary: $38,480
Benefits: Competitive benefits package including medical insurance, generous paid time off and holidays, and flexible work environment.