The Write to Read adult literacy program has a Literacy Specialist position open to coordinate volunteer tutors in our expanding program. Please see the description below or click here Literacy Specialist to print the announcement and here for the Application. Please post or distribute to interested persons. If you have any questions, please contact Luis Kong, program director, at (510) 745-1484
Alameda County Library
Literacy Specialist
Part-time Position Minimum 18.75 hours per week
$24.63-29.25 approx. Hourly Rate + Pro-Rated Benefits Alameda County Library is currently recruiting for a Provisional Literacy Specialist. This is a permanent part-time position. The current vacant position works directly with adult basic education and immigrant populations, and the tutors and instructors who provide literacy services.
POSITION: Under general supervision of the Program Manager and in coordination with staff, coordinates small groups, volunteer adult literacy tutors and student pairs in Alameda County Library service areas including library branches in Newark, Fremont, Union City, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley and Dublin. Positions in this series perform functions in direct support of Literacy Project Managers at the Alameda County Library’s Extension Services located in Fremont, CA.
This position is responsible for assisting in the training of small group reading club tutors, volunteers and individual tutors; referring tutors to appropriate reading materials; assisting in the scheduling and convening of workshops for tutors and students. Other duties include screening prospective volunteer tutors and learners; assisting in the selection of books for the literacy collection; matching students with tutors. Knowledge of life skills and pre-GED instruction is helpful.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and the equivalent of two (2) years full-time experience providing instruction in both reading and writing to adults in a professional or public setting.
DESIRED QUALIFICATION: The equivalent of two (2) years full-time experience providing administrative support in an agency whose primary purpose is to (1) teach adults and children and/or (2) manage, coordinate or administer a volunteer service is highly desirable.
Salary: $24.63 with step progression to $29.25 hourly and pro-rated benefits.
APPLY: The County application form may be obtained directly on the Alameda County website: www.acgov.org. Click on any posting and find “Apply.” Please send completed County application and current resume to: Luis Kong, Ed.D., Alameda County Library, 2450 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538. Send questions via e-mail to: lkong@aclibrary.org. APPLY IMMEDIATELY may close at any time. EEO
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