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MISSION:   The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities is committed to creating change so that each individual is able to be fully included in their own communities and exercise control over their own lives. POSITION OVERVIEW:   Per a Governor’s Executive Order, the Texas Education Agency is the designated state agency for TCDD, and as such, provides administrative support to hire and select the best talent to support TCDD’s mission. TCDD operates as a separate government entity of TEA and manages its federal award separately. TCDD offices are located on E. Oltorf in Austin, TX. TCDD is governed by a 27-member governor appointed Council. The Public Policy Analyst is selected and supervised by the Public Policy Director, and performs highly complex professional public policy and legislative advocacy activities consistent with the goals and objectives and priorities of the Texas DD Council. This individual will monitor disability policy discussions of state agency boards, advisory bodies or workgroups, and the Texas Legislature and recommend strategies to advance TCDD’s mission and positions. The Public Policy Analyst will collaborate with other consumer groups to coordinate policy issues and will communicate grantee accomplishments related to policy changes. The person will work under limited supervision and will exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment while completing tasks. The Public Policy Analyst will provide consultative and/or technical assistance and guidance to grant staff to incorporate advocacy capacity building and systems change activities in grant proposals. The role supports the Public Policy Director to integrate best and promising practices and emerging trends into Council practices and activities and assists in the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Council’s 5-year State Plan and Annual Performance Report. TCDD is responsible for awarding and administering over $3 million in federal funds to organizations that assist people with developmental disabilities to achieve their potential for independence, productivity, and integration into their communities through a comprehensive system of service and supports in Texas. Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter are required attachments for applying to this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Policy Oversight:   Collaborates on public policy activities to support the advocacy priorities of the Council, to include monitoring and reviewing state and federal policy and legislation related to TCDD priorities and provides analysis of the development and implementation of laws, regulations and public policies that impact people with developmental disabilities. Reporting:   Summarizes key issues by developing educational fact sheets, issue papers, briefing documents, public comments, testimony and correspondence on the Council’s position to Public Policy Committee, Council, state legislators, state agencies, and local, state and national disability organizations. TCDD Liaison:   Represents TCDD at meetings at the Capitol, Legislative hearings, workgroup and task forces, and advisory boards and advances the position of TCDD by providing public input, testimony, and comments supporting the TCDD mission and priorities. Identifies advocacy opportunities and promotes participation of advocates in workgroups and linking people with developmental disabilities and families with policy makers and may conduct training on public policy issues and legislative process. Funding/Grant Review:   Supports TCDD funding initiatives and planning by providing research, consultation and guidance on public policy issues in the development of Executive Summaries, Request for Applications and State Plan and may assist in the review, implementation, and reporting of funding activities or initiatives which forward the public policy goals. Support:   Provides ongoing support and technical assistance for the Public Policy Committee to identify and engage in issues according to the Council’s priorities and mission.   Qualifications   MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education:   Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in education, liberal arts, public affairs, or social sciences. Experience:   At least 2 years of professional experience in planning, coordinating and/or evaluating advocacy or public policy strategies. Experience in programs that provide direct services and supports for people with developmental disabilities is preferred. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of the primary federal and state programs that provide services and supports for people with developmental disabilities, including Medicaid, vocational rehabilitation, special education, early childhood intervention, mental health and aging programs. Understanding of the health and human service delivery system in Texas. Familiarity with the service and support needs of people with developmental disabilities. Ability to research and analyze state and federal laws and policy and procedures and prepare summaries, testimony or other responses consistent with the goals and priorities of the Council. Awareness of the Texas Legislative process. Proficiency in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with Council members, co-workers, advocate and agency colleagues, policy makers and the public. Skill in planning, organizing and executing tasks and assignments that require close attention to detail. Deftness in making clear, concise, meaningful oral and written presentations relative to assigned tasks. Capacity to work independently and manage time effectively. Aptitude for development and use of effective advocacy techniques and strategies. Effectiveness at conducting focus groups, developing surveys, and interviewing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to gather information and input. Ability to break down complex information into comprehensive parts, ask questions, synthesize and analyze. Strong comprehension of computer operation and Microsoft Office software. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or veteran status, unless an applicant is entitled to the veteran’s preference. Additional Military Crosswalk (occupational specialty code) information can be accessed   here . This position requires the applicant to meet Agency standards and criteria which may include passing a pre-employment criminal background check, prior to being offered employment by the Agency. No phone calls or emails, please. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls and cannot reply to all email inquiries. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

About Us: The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most important challenges facing the United States and the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners. The Aspen Institute Education & Society Program improves public education by inspiring, informing, and influencing education leaders across policy and practice, with an emphasis on achieving equity for students of color and students from low-income families. Aspen Education supports leaders at all levels, from networks of urban superintendents and their teams, to state chiefs and their cabinets, to elected officials and their staffers. Aspen Education is focused on: Advancing a richer vision of student success that integrates the social, emotional, and academic dimensions of learning as essential to advancing equity. Transforming education systems so that they can sponsor and model exemplary learning and continuous improvement practices. Developing education leaders to achieve transformation in learning, equity, and efficacy. Understanding and addressing poverty in America by fostering connections across education and: housing, health and nutrition, transportation, and criminal justice policy and addressing the impact of race and racism on opportunity in America. And does this work by: Hosting thought-provoking convenings of diverse leaders from the district, state, national and federal levels that create powerful learning experiences that support and make explicit connections across policy and practice. Developing resources and tools for national, state, and local policymakers, practitioners, and philanthropy leaders to disseminate lessons and promising practices in a nonpartisan, non-ideological way. Cultivating and fostering partnerships to inform and challenge our thinking, surface and spread promising practices and recommendations, and share and apply our resources and tools. Assistant Director, Policy  The Aspen Institute Education & Society Program is seeking an experienced and passionate policy professional to lead its policy initiatives. The Aspen Institute Education & Society Program improves public education by creating venues for authentic learning and honest dialogue, and producing a range of resources and tools, for education leaders to invest in their own learning, shift mindsets, and take action. About the Role: The Assistant Director will have overall responsibility for the design, planning, and execution of exemplary learning experiences for education leaders, including how various federal and state policies and programs can improve education outcomes and economic mobility. These participants include leaders from education support organizations, associations and nonprofits; foundation leaders; and senior Congressional staff. This work will complement and leverage the program's deep work with education policymakers and practitioners. The Assistant Director for Policy will report to the Managing Director. Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Development and execution of policy convenings and Congressional networks Collaborate with the executive director and other members of Aspen Education to develop a strategy and project plan, goals, and timelines for expanding the program’s work to include the new Congressional Staff Network on Mobility from Poverty. Serve as project lead on this portfolio and related topics, including liaising with senior Congressional staff and field leaders; identifying topics, locations, and leaders to advance bipartisan learning regarding Mobility from Poverty and education; supervising consultants and managing timelines/deliverables against established budgets. Work with Aspen team and consultants to oversee the ongoing facilitation of two networks of senior Congressional staff. Conceptualize, research, and create products (e.g., learning memos, case studies, reports/policy briefs, discussion guides, op-eds) related to education policy and the broader the Mobility from Poverty agenda; also, in collaboration with our Senior Communications Manager, commission and edit similar reports and articles from external researchers and authors Development and maintenance of Aspen’s external profile Collaborate with Aspen team to create a deeper understanding in the field and of the connection between education and mobility from poverty. Build and maintain relationships with Congressional staffers, policy experts, advocates, and researchers to inform the Aspen Mobility from Poverty Congressional Staff Network Help organize and facilitate a 5-day policy workshop in Aspen, CO, in July, including identifying topics and participants, curating background readings, facilitating dialogue, and supporting participants in acting on the commitments they develop during the workshop. Represent the Aspen Education Program externally. Develop and maintain relationships with current and prospective funders Support internal health of Aspen’s Education & Society team Manage Policy  Team: Program Associate Program Coordinator   Close and ongoing collaboration with the Assistant Director, Practice and overall Practice team to ensure alignment and ability to recognize program opportunities and coherence. Ensure adherence to all ethics rules, including working with Aspen administrative and legal staff. In coordination with Aspen team, manage budgets and grants-management timelines; draft grant proposals and reports, and oversee ethics and contracts relevant to network About You: Ten or more years working in policy or related role (e.g., Hill staffer, think tank). Bachelor’s degree required, higher education preferred. Expertise in policy, and commitment to increasing mobility from poverty and improving outcomes in public education, especially for students from low-income families and students of color. Has a robust network and deep understanding of Congress, congressional players and policy decision-makers. Excellent project management skills, including but not limited to organization and facilitation of meetings, managing multiple timelines  and leading teams to the successful completion of multi-layered projects. Design and execution of exemplary adult learning experiences, including content development, research, and resource evaluation, and high-quality facilitation. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including but not limited to distilling salient points into summaries and drafting professional correspondence. Committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion across all functions, engagements, and relationships. Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time. Occasional night and weekend work required, usually as part of the planning or execution of site visits. About the Work: For nearly 20 years, the Aspen Education Program has led policy development, implementation, and analysis across key issues at the local, state, and federal levels. We identify opportunities to forge coherence and embed a vision of excellence across the myriad policies that shape education and economic opportunity in America.  We convene seminars, retreats, and site visits for diverse groups of policy and practice leaders to surface practical policy solutions, build trusting relationships, and grow as leaders. Aspen Education draws on the lessons learned in our deep work with urban district leaders to frame learning opportunities for policymakers and to facilitate policy development discussions. We leverage our learning across all Aspen convenings to inform and publish policy recommendations and other resources highlighting emerging issues and promising efforts.  Aspen Education sponsors two professional learning networks for Senior Congressional staffers, one network on K-12 federal education policy, and a second on mobility from poverty. These Networks provide a much-needed, off-the-record venue and safe space away from the partisanship of Capitol Hill. The Networks have two key objectives: (1) build collaborative working relationships, and (2) establish a shared knowledge base by learning from local leaders and scholars.  Considered one of the premier learning opportunities on the Hill, these engagements also afford Aspen Education a unique vantage on the issues of most interest to Congressional staff and the perspectives of experts in the field regarding the status of federal policy implementation. While the Education Staff Network has been active for over 15 years, the Aspen Mobility from Poverty Senior Congressional Staff Network is a new ongoing network of 20-25 of the most senior committee and leadership staff. These participants play a pivotal role in drafting and negotiating legislation and appropriating funds related to mobility from poverty (including but not limited to  education policy). This network will draw from leadership offices and multiple committees to increase congressional staff knowledge and capacity through learning and relationship-building across parties, committees, and chambers of Congress – as well as with experts from the field.  Aspen Education is committed to ensuring the diversity of our team. While not a minimum or mandatory qualification, we strongly encourage candidates of color, those who identify as Native American, women, people of low-income backgrounds, those who are differently-abled, and those with first-hand experience of education inequity to apply for this role. The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against. Candidate must have the ability to work under pressure and handle stress. Candidate must also have the ability to meet the regular attendance policy of the Aspen Institute.

    About Us: The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to realizing a free, just, and equitable society. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve the most important challenges facing the United States and the world. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the Institute has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, and an international network of partners. The Aspen Institute Education & Society Program (Aspen Education) improves public education by inspiring, informing, and influencing education leaders across policy and practice, with an emphasis on achieving equity for students of color and students from low-income families. Aspen Education supports leaders at all levels, from networks of urban superintendents and their teams, to state chiefs and their cabinets, to elected officials and their staffers. Aspen Education is focused on: 1)     Advancing a richer vision of student success that integrates the social, emotional, and academic dimensions of learning as essential to advancing equity; 2)     Transforming education systems so that they can sponsor and model exemplary learning and continuous improvement practices; 3)    Developing education leaders to achieve transformation in learning, equity, and efficacy; 4)    Understanding and addressing poverty in America by fostering connections across education and: housing, health and nutrition, transportation, and criminal justice policy and addressing the impact of race and racism on opportunity in America.   And does this work by: 1)     Hosting thought-provoking convenings of diverse leaders from the district, state, national and federal levels that create powerful learning experiences that support and make explicit connections across policy and practice; 2)     Developing resources and tools for national, state, and local policymakers, practitioners, and philanthropy leaders to disseminate lessons and promising practices in a nonpartisan, non-ideological way; 3)     Cultivating and fostering partnerships to inform and challenge our thinking, surface and spread promising practices and recommendations, and share and apply our resources and tools. Associate, Education Practice  The Aspen Institute Education & Society Program is seeking a committed and organized Associate to add critical capacity to the Practice Team. The Aspen Institute Education & Society Program improves public education by creating venues for authentic learning and honest dialogue, and producing a range of resources and tools, for education leaders to shift mindsets, and take action. About the Role: The Associate, Practice works closely with the Assistant Director, Practice, and the broader Program team on the design, planning, and execution of exemplary learning experiences for education leaders, seek and review relevant research, and provide project management for Aspen Education networks, convenings and aligned activities. They will also correspond directly with a diverse set of education leaders.. Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Supporting the health of practice networks and convenings Content Development for Convenings  Track and synthesize research, education trends, and takeaways from Aspen Education convenings and other outreach to create quality, aligned materials for convenings, including agendas, overviews, facilitation protocols and writing prompts that support exemplary adult learning and reflect our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion  Development of high-quality briefing books to support excellent engagement from participants  Project Management  Manage project planning process for multiple convenings throughout the year Manage  and  execute on project deadlines, external relationships, and partner relationships Lead knowledge capture processes for district and other Practice and Leadership  meetings, including but not limited to: Synthesizing trends and themes to create after-action reports and memos Analyze trends from evaluations and interviews to support continuous improvement  Ensure strong follow up for convening participants  Supporting internal expertise  Identifying relevant content to keep program staff abreast of significant issues in the field and to advance our shared knowledge and growth related to race, equity and inclusion. Excellent maintenance and management of materials to ensure ease of access for the broader Program team Support reliable communication between Practice, Policy, and other teams  Supporting external functions  Support fundraising activities on an as-needed basis  Create strong first-drafts of content, including but not limited to blog posts, reports, conference presentations, and issue briefs Correspond frequently with current and potential l partners and participants About You: Bachelor’s degree required, higher education preferred  3-5 years working in the education sector, experience in K-12 schools or district preferred Commitment to increasing high-quality instruction and student experience in public education, especially for students from low-income families and students of color Subject matter expertise in instructional pedagogy, social and emotional development, and/or adult learning Understanding of K-12 systems change and potential barriers to change at the macro level Solid understanding, interest, and comfort with education policy; enthusiastic about finding intersections and opportunities to integrate and intersect policy and practice discussions Committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion across all functions, engagements, and relationships  Excellent project management skills, including but not limited to organization and facilitation of meetings, managing multiple timelines and leading teams to the successful completion of multi-layered projects  Research and analysis skills Excellent written and oral communication skills, including but not limited to distilling salient points into summaries and drafting professional correspondence  Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time. Occasional night and weekend work required, usually as part of planning or execution of site visits About the Work: Aspen Education has developed multiple strategic networks to encourage and facilitate high-impact relationships among practitioners. Those networks include the Urban Superintendents Network, the Chiefs Network, and other workshops built around key questions in schools and school systems.  The Urban Superintendent network brings together a group of Superintendents from prioritized districts and states to facilitate high-quality professional learning and professional collaboration. The Chiefs Networks focuses on Chief Academic Officers and Chief Schools Officers. In addition, the Practice & Leadership team manages ad hoc projects that investigate and inform solutions to complex problems with broad implications for the field. Excellent collaboration, alignment, and continued conversation between the networks, projects, advisors, and partner organizations is key to achieving our desired impact.   In addition, the Education and Society Program team, with the Associate’s contribution, will work to define a strategy that strengthens and advances the overall strategic objectives, focused on creating impact, coherence, and connection across activities as well as recognizes opportunities to connect with the Policy team.  Aspen Education is committed to ensuring the diversity of our team. While not a minimum or mandatory qualification, we strongly encourage candidates of color, those who identify as Native American, women, people of low-income backgrounds, those who are differently-abled, and those with first-hand experience of education inequity to apply for this role. The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against. Candidate must have the ability to work under pressure and handle stress. Candidate must also have the ability to meet the regular attendance policy of the Aspen Institute.

As a member of the City Year Los Angeles (CYLA) Marketing and Communications department, the Marketing & Communications Manager will help develop and execute communications strategies in tandem with the larger External Affairs team to powerfully convey the City Year story. They will amplify City Year’s brand and messaging for both internal and external audiences through the design, development, and organizational management of all branded collateral, social media, blogs, multi-media production, and digital communications. In partnership with the Managing Director of Communications, the Marketing Manager will provide top-notch customer service to the Executive Office, Recruitment, Development and Program teams to ensure sitewide communications needs and goals are met.                               This individual contributor position plays a critical role in amplifying the impact of our work. The ideal candidate is a creative storyteller and tech savvy graphic designer with a passion for social media and cross-team project management. City Year values and continuously works to build an equitable and inclusive culture where diverse people feel they belong. Job Description Responsibilities Marketing & Communications Strategic Storytelling: Collaborate cross departmentally to write high-quality and compelling stories of impact about our corps, students, and partners. Generate ideas for new content on a continuous basis for various platforms that raise awareness about our impact and brand and engage stakeholders. Graphic Design:  Design and manage branded collateral and other materials segmented for various audiences as requested. Facilitate print production when required. Build and manage external relationships with vendors, printers, and others as needed. Digital Communications:  Plan, write, and design monthly e-newsletters and timely e-blasts. Make regular updates to the website and write and manage regular content for the CYLA blog. Manage coordinating, designing, and sending weekly internal communication email. Client Service/Sitewide Support:  Support Communications, Development, Recruitment, Program & Service, and Executive Office with relevant marketing and communications outputs, including media relations, collateral design, multi-media, or digital communications. Support training of corps members for external speaking engagements as needed for City Year’s “Meet and Greet” Program. Multi-Media:  Act as staff photographer and/or videographer as needed. Upload, edit and file multi-media content for both internal and external use.   Social Media Planning & Strategy: Develop social media content calendars that support the overall social media strategy as well as the larger marketing and communication objectives. Partner with City Year Headquarters on social media strategy where appropriate. Social Media Management: Daily management of the site’s Twitter and Instagram accounts. Thoughtfully engage with existing and potential local stakeholders via social media to develop long-term partnerships. Monitor mentions, social campaigns, and City Year’s brand in social spaces, reporting performance, noteworthy conversations, trends to relevant internal Marketing, Communications, Public Policy, Government Relations, Legal, and Senior Leadership teams. Content Development: Produce content to achieve social media objectives while leveraging late-breaking opportunities for both national and local Marketing and Communications. Create and curate daily engaging content that resonates with target audiences on relevant social platforms. Develop shareable copy, videos, images, and visuals. Align content with City Year’s voice and tone to develop City Year’s personality in the social space. Site Social Media Leadership: Lead a cohort of 31 AmeriCorps members to support the execution of social media strategy and organizational initiatives at a school level, develop their storytelling skills, and support their professional development. Train staff and AmeriCorps members on City Year’s social media guidelines and monitor relevant platforms to ensure compliance. Qualifications: 2-3 years relevant experience in communications, marketing, or related fields Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field preferred Creative thinker with strong writing and storytelling skills Exceptional organizational and project management skills Experience working with Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat, Lightroom Proficiency with social media and account management Platforms - Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram Experience working with web CMS systems and e-mail marketing systems Experience with and working knowledge of photography, video, and editing software Able to work effectively under pressure, handle competing priorities and respond to short deadlines with a team and independently Facilitation experience a plus Experience with and commitment to community service, national service and/or the development of young people as leaders City Year/AmeriCorps experience a plus Additional Qualities Needed: In order to succeed in this role, an applicant must have the following competencies:   Executes to Results: Holds self-accountable, sets high expectations for self, efficient time management skills, ability to meet deadlines, and prioritize multiple projects with a positive can-do attitude. Acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Tracks and communicates progress, including potential delays in a timely manner. Demonstrated performance under pressure and strict deadlines. Communication : Conveys thoughts clearly and concisely. Listens well and asks good questions. Communicates well verbally and in writing, tailoring communication for the audience and situation. Ability and desire to work with and promote young people ages 17-24 and a year of service Relationship Development: Excellent customer service skills; able to balance own projects against the needs of others. Approachable and friendly. Actively seeks feedback and to understand other’s perspectives, interests and concerns. Adapts approaches to different people and situations. Desire to Learn: City Year has a unique service model and organizational culture.  Successful applicants have strong experience and a track record of success in the above areas but must be willing and eager to continue to learn. Demonstrate a willingness to work in a collaborative and strong team-based organization. Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

The Opportunity The Wildflower Foundation is looking for a mission-driven, entrepreneurial leader to nurture the growth of tiny, teacher-led, community embedded, Montessori microschools in the San Francisco Bay Area as part of the Wildflower Network. The Entrepreneur will cultivate relationships with donors and invite Montessorians to learn about the Wildflower model and envision and create their own Wildflower schools. Our first three local schools will be starting in San Jose, Noe Valley and Pittsburg over the next six months. The Partner role is a salaried position with Wildflower Schools, is based in the Bay Area and can be customized to fit a full- or part-time schedule. Who You Are A natural coalition-builder, activator and visionary, dedicated to seeing Bay Area communities thrive and passionate about the role Wildflower can play in supporting that. Key skills and orientations include: ● Belief in the Montessori method and the power of teacher leadership ● Ability to build energy and momentum around a cause by articulating a vision, recruiting new people and cultivating their ongoing engagement. A track record of success bringing new initiatives to life is necessary, and because teachers and donors are two critical parts of the necessary coalition, direct teacher recruitment and/or fundraising experience are essential ● Experience supporting coach teachers/professionals to successfully take on new challenges and to learn and grow ● Ability to work in a non-hierarchical, self-managed environment - self-starting, creative, advice-seeking, resourceful, independent, flexible and open-minded; ability to manage your own activities, plan a project and carry it out, and follow through on commitments ● Ability to communicate effectively and compellingly, in writing and orally in one on one, small group and large group settings ● Experience working towards educational equity -- as an educator, social entrepreneur, advocate or in a related capacity ● Cultural humility and experience working alongside diverse colleagues in an environment committed to equity, diversity and inclusion ● Comfortable using collaborative online tools that connect the Wildflower community, including Google Suite and Slack What You’ll Do Core responsibilities: ● Develop the Bay Area community’s understanding of Wildflower and help community members appreciate the beauty of the Wildflower model ● Cultivate relationships with key partners and build relationships with donors and interested families to generate the necessary support and resources for our work across the Bay Area ● Foster the practices and structures needed for self-governance within the emerging Bay Area network of Wildflower teacher leaders and schools Responsibility you may choose to directly own or engage others to support: ● Invite Montessori teacher leaders to start new Wildflower schools and own all aspects of future teacher leader cultivation from job postings to candidate engagement and tracking ● Provide ongoing support to existing Wildflower Schools to ensure excellent schools for a racially and socioeconomically diverse community Who We Are Wildflower schools are 1-2 room, teacher-led, shopfront Montessori schools that support teachers, children and families as they follow life’s unfolding journey. Each microschool is embedded in its neighborhood, physically and spiritually, and draws people together from racially and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds to create inclusive learning environments committed to equity and mindfulness practices. The Wildflower Foundation nurtures the conditions for Wildflower schools to organically grow across the U.S. and eventually around the world. Wildflower started in 2014 as a single school affiliated with the MIT Media Lab and has since grown into a decentralized network of 30 schools in Massachusetts, Puerto Rico, Minnesota, Rhode Island, North Carolina, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and New Jersey with many more under development in communities across the country. The Wildflower Foundation operates differently from most non-profit organizations. We are guided by the transparency and self-management principles and practices outlined in Frederic Laloux's book Reinventing Organizations. In addition to a nurturing, reinvented workspace, The Wildflower Foundation offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits package along with 401(k) plan with employer matching. We also offer a flexible and generous vacation policy as well as an inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work every day. To Apply: We encourage interested persons to apply online quickly as we are currently reviewing applications and expect this pool to be competitive. Wildflower Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks candidates of diverse backgrounds. Please send cover letter explaining your interest in Wildflower and this role and your current resume/CV to [email protected] All communications will be kept strictly confidential.

The Opportunity The Wildflower Foundation is looking for a mission-driven, entrepreneurial leader to nurture the growth of tiny, teacher-led, community embedded, Montessori microschools in Indianapolis as part of the Wildflower Network. The Entrepreneur will cultivate relationships with donors and invite Montessorians to learn about the Wildflower model and envision and create their own Wildflower schools. The Partner role is a salaried position with Wildflower Schools, is based in Indianapolis and can be customized to fit a full- or part-time schedule. Who You Are A natural coalition-builder, activator and visionary, dedicated to seeing Bay Area communities thrive and passionate about the role Wildflower can play in supporting that. Key skills and orientations include: ● Belief in the Montessori method and the power of teacher leadership ● Ability to build energy and momentum around a cause by articulating a vision, recruiting new people and cultivating their ongoing engagement. A track record of success bringing new initiatives to life is necessary, and because teachers and donors are two critical parts of the necessary coalition, direct teacher recruitment and/or fundraising experience are essential ● Experience supporting coach teachers/professionals to successfully take on new challenges and to learn and grow ● Ability to work in a non-hierarchical, self-managed environment - self-starting, creative, advice-seeking, resourceful, independent, flexible and open-minded; ability to manage your own activities, plan a project and carry it out, and follow through on commitments ● Ability to communicate effectively and compellingly, in writing and orally in one on one, small group and large group settings ● Experience working towards educational equity -- as an educator, social entrepreneur, advocate or in a related capacity ● Cultural humility and experience working alongside diverse colleagues in an environment committed to equity, diversity and inclusion ● Comfortable using collaborative online tools that connect the Wildflower community, including Google Suite and Slack What will you do? ● Develop the Indianapolis community’s understanding of Wildflower and help community members appreciate the beauty of the Wildflower model ● Identify the pathways for opening new Wildflower schools - the specific legal/regulatory structures under which Wildflower schools can start and operate - that allow schools individually and collectively to fully express Wildflower’s purpose - as intentionally diverse, teacher-led, authentic Montessori programs. This will include writing a charter application ● Cultivate relationships with key partners, including The Mind Trust, Indianapolis Public Schools, the Indiana Charter School Board, the office of the Mayor of Indianapolis ● Build relationships with donors to generate the necessary support and resources for our work in Indianapolis and across Indiana. ● Foster the practices and structures needed for self-governance within the emerging Indianapolis network of Wildflower teacher leaders and schools ● Invite Montessori teacher leaders to start new Wildflower schools, support their exploration of Wildflower, and guide them through Wildflower’s School Startup Journey ● Offer guidance to new school leaders regarding local licensing guidelines and applicable Indiana law to support them in opening new schools and maintaining compliance In addition to a nurturing, reinvented workspace, The Wildflower Foundation offers a competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits package along with 401(k) plan with employer matching. We also offer a flexible and generous vacation policy as well as an inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work every day.

About KIPP Bay Area Public Schools KIPP is a non-profit network of 224 college-preparatory, public charter schools across the country educating early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students. KIPP schools are united by a common mission, a commitment to excellence, and a belief that if we help children develop the academic and character strengths they need for college and choice-filled lives, they will be able to build a better tomorrow for themselves, for their communities, and for us all. There are currently 15 KIPP schools across the Bay Area educating nearly 6,000 students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, and Redwood City and supporting over 3,000 alumni around the country.   SCOPE OF THE WORK: We are seeking to hire a part-time family engagement manager to support the launch of KIPP in Stockton. This person will be an extension of our team and will be charged with promoting KIPP,  supporting student enrollment and maintaining effective communication between KIPP and student’s families. This is a 12-month role available immediately. The scope of the work is broad and dynamic and we expect this person to work closely with KIPP’s regional team.  KEY AREAS OF WORK & EXPECTED OUTCOMES & ACTIVITIES Reporting to KIPP Bay Area’s Director of Growth, the Family Engagement Manager will lead the following activities and take responsibility for the following outcomes: 1. Build a strong base of families and demand for KIPP in South Stockton On a weekly basis,  Host and lead meetings (5-10) one-on-one and in small groups to build awareness about KIPP and develop a list of prospective students.  Build and update the list of families interested in enrolling at KIPP (current 2nd and 3rd graders in 2021 and 2022).  Within six months, collaborate with the KIPP Team to host a town hall with 100+ families interested in enrolling in 5th grade in June 2021. 2. Connect with community-based organizations to help KIPP understand the community and support student enrollment   Every week,  Identify and attend events that could lead to meet parents of 5th graders. Host one on one meetings with community organizations and leaders.  Within one month,  Prepare a stakeholder map that outlines the key community-based and faith organizations and leaders that KIPP should connect with.  Within six months , prepare a memo with a summary of:  The community’s most important needs and care about for the new schools The opportunities and challenges to address in the coming months  Concrete recommendations 3. Develop a strong working relationship with the KIPP Team and keep them informed about the family engagement work and key insights On a weekly basis, share key findings and insights with the KIPP Team and update the project plan   Qualifications and Desired Characteristics   Ability to self‐direct and prioritize among competing goals, exhibit flexibility, and drive results in a fast‐paced, entrepreneurial environment; Experience building new organizations or projects  Deep understanding of charter schools and the local political environment  Excellent communication and presentation skills with keen attention to detail; Capacity to think strategically and critically about social, economic, cultural, and political issues affecting a community; Confidence, empathy, emotional intelligence, and persuasiveness; Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Bay Areas’ mission and values; Excellent project management skills; Ability to quickly build trusting relationships with a broad set of people, including parents, external stakeholders, school staff, and teammates; Skilled at analyzing, interpreting, and using data to collaborate, identify best practices and areas for improvement, and drive results; Spanish fluency or proficiency required. Compensation We are dedicated to you and your family's well-being! KIPP offers a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.

The Impact Manager (IM) is responsible for leading a team of AmeriCorps members through a full-time school-based service year with the goal of keeping students on track to graduate, establishing positive relationships with school partners and providing a leadership development experience for corps members. The Impact Manager will lead, manage and coach a team of 6-15 AmeriCorps members through a ten-month journey of learning, reflection and service to build AmeriCorps members’ civic capacity and civic identity. Impact Managers report to an Impact Director and meet regularly with peers and department leadership members to share promising practices, challenges, and resources. Job Description Corps Member Experience Delivery Lead, manage, and coach a team of AmeriCorps members (between the ages of 18-25) to support students through academic and student engagement supports and develop AmeriCorps members as leaders through their service experience. Model leadership that reflects City Year’s culture and values, and create spaces that empower AmeriCorps members to access the power of City Year’s culture and values in personally meaningful ways. Develop talent from within the corps for City Year and the larger education field, and lead AmeriCorps members to have a successful and rewarding year of service through their in-school service and learning and development days. Support AmeriCorps members in understanding of and compliance of City Year policies and operating structures. Service Delivery Develop and manage partnerships with school administration, teachers, and staff to ensure the necessary conditions and resources are in place for AmeriCorps members to deliver attendance, behavior, and course performance interventions for students. Lead, manage, and coach a team of AmeriCorps members to implement City Year’s Whole School Whole Child service model, which balances the delivery of whole-school support (Tier-1) and small group and one-on-one tutoring (Tier-2) for students at assigned Boston Public school. Partner directly with a City Year Instructional Coach to provide observation and coaching to AmeriCorps member to improve their student interventions. Monitor and analyze student-level data to identify trends and improve whole-school and small-group support, ensuring student impact completion and improvement in targeted area through team level training. Service Partner Management Build and cultivate strong partnerships with teachers, principals, school officials, and other decision makers and stakeholders within the assigned Boston Public School. Serve as a trusted advisor to principal and school staff by serving as a member of the school’s Instructional Leadership Team, hold regular meetings with administration and teachers, maintain a strong presence in school, work collaboratively with administration and staff to implement the Whole School Whole Child model, and build a bridge between AmeriCorps members and school staff to ensure success. Participation in Organizational Initiatives Support AmeriCorps Member recruitment process by interviewing AmeriCorps Member applicants. Support the engagement of City Year Boston visitors and corporate sponsors. Attend and participate in City Year Boston Staff Meetings and other site activities/events. Qualifications Relationship Development: Demonstrated ability to develop and manage complex relationships between internal and external stakeholders. Proven ability to hold team members accountable towards their performance goals. Experience managing relationships between diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders to help achieve service goals and successfully deploy AmeriCorps members. Team Leadership and Talent Development: Proven success managing diverse teams towards a common goal. History of coaching/leading young people between the ages of 17-25. Demonstrated ability to identify others’ strengths and areas for growth to achieve desired results and foster personal and professional development. Demonstrated ability to address and resolve team conflict effectively and tactfully. Possesses openness, responsiveness, approachability and understanding of others’ perspectives with the demonstrated ability to maintain and build relationships through collaboration; recognize and respond to the needs of others while operating within appropriate boundaries to gain respect and maintain professionalism. Executes to Results: Ability to problem solve, trouble shoot, and show creative problem solving when faced with perceived barriers. Proven success operating in ambiguous and changing environments with the demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize projects; delegate tasks appropriately; manage progress against goals for self and others while addressing barriers. Demonstrated ability to take initiative and operate in a proactive and solution-oriented manner; identify the information needed to solve a problem; link decisions to potential consequences and know when to escalate or seek guidance. Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate and present ideas with clarity, credibility, humility and tact; lead with “the why” and incorporate vision into messaging; tailor messaging to audience and maintain professionalism in speaking and writing. Demonstrated ability to anticipate and plan for questions, listen carefully, provide constructive feedback and remain open and responsive to feedback from others, Ability to translate mission and vision from organization level to team level Ability and desire to inspire City Year AmeriCorps members to transform schools and communities through a challenging year of service. Ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and with transparency to ensure support and success of corps members in service Experience working in a school, educational or youth-support setting required with at least one year in a role managing or leading others. Experience working in areas related to English Language Arts, math, behavior management, overall school climate, afterschool programming, extended learning time or social work preferred. Strong connection to the values of inspirational leadership, belief in the power of young people, social justice, empathy, inclusivity, teamwork and excellence. Passion for and understanding of City Year’s work within the national service movement and education sphere. Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

ABOUT CESAR CHAVEZ PCS FOR PUBLIC POLICY Cesar Chavez PCS is a public policy, college preparatory charter high school in Ward 7. An anchor in the Parkside/Kenilworth community, our school has 400 students in grades 8-12. Chavez students achieved over 5 million dollars in scholarship and a 100% college acceptance rate. Chavez has a first-rate athletics program with champion basketball, volleyball, track and cheerleading teams. And we have over 50 community partners hosting students in the fellowship program. Chavez serves a high needs population of students and is committed to giving them the resources and support they need to be successful in college and in life.  To learn more about Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy, visit  chavezschools.org . POSITION SUMMARY We seek a Public Policy Manager for immediate hire. The Public Policy Manager is responsible for the strategic planning and successful execution of the Public Policy Program for Chavez Schools. The Manager will partner with school leadership to design a comprehensive public policy curriculum for students as well as instruct public policy classes on a half-time schedule. The Manager works collaboratively with all campus personnel for the seamless planning and execution of the public policy program at Chavez Schools including, but not limited to, designing a comprehensive curriculum, cultivating public policy partnerships, scheduling field experiences, identifying external community events, and providing professional development to teachers.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee the ongoing review and revision of the public policy curriculum and collaborate with teachers to ensure successful implementation of courses. Identify and cultivate external partnerships for policy courses, programs, events, and opportunities. Plan and execute events within the public policy curriculum, such as the City Council Day, We the People competition, and Annual Public Policy Symposium. Lead the coordination of updated CAP and CAPstone experience. Manage all logistics of Chavez’s Fellowship program, including securing partners, setting up student interviews, matching students, orientation, and evaluation of program. Work with school leadership to identify and organize events related to the public policy curriculum that reflect current issues for students such as environmental field trips and policy summits. Lead the development of new programs for students to engage with public policy and support college and career readiness such as career day and shadowing opportunities. Meet regularly with school leadership and teacher-leaders to ensure the seamless integration of public policy programming and courses. Design and implement a comprehensive approach to assess the effectiveness of public policy experiences through surveys, pre- and post- tests, teacher feedback, focus groups, etc. Manage the public policy budget. Provide direct instruction and support to scholars in public policy courses for up to half-time, adhering to all instructional expectations. Perform additional duties assigned.  QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS REQUIRED Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university required; advanced degree in teaching, curriculum, public policy, or a related specialty preferred. A minimum of three years of secondary teaching experience required. Strong content knowledge in social studies and Common Core history/social studies standards. Knowledge of the public policy landscape at the local and national levels. Experience designing curriculum and providing professional development to teachers preferred.  Experience overseeing public policy-related student programming such as Model United Nations, We the People, Street Law, debate etc. strongly preferred. Proven experience building student-related community partnerships.  Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with and develop relationships with a wide range of individuals. Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously and track complex tasks across multiple stakeholders. Careful attention to detail and proven ability to meet deadlines. Impeccable judgment and strong decision-making skills. Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment both independently and with a team. Flexible and willing to perform other tasks as assigned. HOW TO APPLY Click here to apply direclty to the Public Policy Manager position.  ADA SPECIFICATIONS:  This position will be based at the Chavez Parkside campus.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about the building.  In addition, travel to other sites could be required, frequency to depend on the needs of the school and position.  The employee is regularly required to speak audibly, see, listen actively, and use hands to handle objects while performing the duties of this job.  This position requires the ability to use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and filing cabinets. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    AAP/EEO Statement:  Chavez Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Chavez Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.    Disclaimer:  This job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.  Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.  Chavez Schools expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Chavez Schools’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Good Reason Houston is seeking a Manager of Family and Community Engagement who is a dedicated community organizer and driven relationship-builder. The Manager of Family and Community Engagement will support the mission and work of Good Reason Houston by contributing and executing on the vision for family and community engagement.    ABOUT GOOD REASON HOUSTON Good Reason Houston’s vision is that every child, in every neighborhood, excels in a world-class public school and thrives in the Houston of tomorrow. To grow more great schools in every neighborhood in Houston, the organization focuses on four key strategic levers:  Driving System Innovation Developing Game-changing Educators Advancing Equitable Access Engaging the Community   RESPONSIBILITIES Organizing and Stakeholder Engagement Identify opportunities to gather input from families and the community on their vision for education, and use that input to actively inform and revise Good Reason Houston’s priorities. These opportunities should reflect the diversity of the families and communities for which we work. Relay the vision, goals, and work of Good Reason Houston to families, key community members and organizations, including school districts, community facing non-profits, and teachers. Map out key community relationships and their potential to create leverage for Good Reason Houston’s mission to increase the number of children succeeding in school today and in the workforce tomorrow. Support school districts in evaluating and improving their parent engagement operations, create toolkits and trainings for district personnel, and train key family engagement personnel in targeted school districts.   QUALIFICATIONS Requirements At least 3 years of work experience in community engagement and organizing. Passionate about the mission, vision, and goals of Good Reason Houston and how this position contributes to the organization’s success. Experience working for a funder or other philanthropic ventures a plus. A proven track record of working across lines of difference in a way that promotes equity, inclusion, and achieves results. Strong ties in the Houston community preferred. In lieu of deep Houston ties, a proven track record of quickly integrating into a new community in order to meet lofty goals and facilitate change. Education or school-based organizing experience is encouraged.   Relevant Skills  A collaborative decision-maker, with the ability to consider multiple perspectives to approaching a problem before recommending a solution. A people-oriented person, who enjoys listening to others, attempting to understand their motivations, and successfully working with a range of people from diverse backgrounds to achieve “win-win” outcomes. Highly organized, with the ability to successfully prioritize tasks and produce quality-work in a deadline driven environment. Flexibility and the ability to be comfortable with ambiguity. 

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential. Rocketship Public Schools is hiring for a part-time bilingual Family Recruiter position. The primary purpose of the Family Recruiter role is to support new and growing Rocketship schools to fill open spots and build robust waitlists of prospective students. This position will require you to work closely with the school's Office Manager, Community Development Manager, and Principal to execute on recruitment plans and meet goals set by the team. Ability to engage families in dialogue about Rocketship and a passion for our mission to eliminate the achievement gap is a must. Family recruiters are our faces and voice to new families and will be expected to execute their responsibilities with professionalism and a high degree of customer service. Responsibilities Canvassing within recruitment areas specified by the recruitment plan you are helping to execute Canvassing includes but is not limited to knocking on doors, making contact with local community groups and businesses, and handing out pamphlets to prospective families at events/high traffic locations Support in data entry Support with phone calls to new and prospective families Event planning and marketing of informational meetings for prospective families Tracking recruitment work in target area to ensure all potential families are contacted Supporting new and existing schools in enrollment Providing feedback to inform continued refinement of recruitment plans Requirements A passion for Rocketship's mission to eliminate the achievement gap and a belief that all students can achieve academic success Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills Strong PC-based computer skills, and ability to learn new computer programs quickly Ability to work in a team as well as follow through independently to complete tasks as required Ability to maintain strict confidentiality where required and discretion when involved in sensitive conversations High tolerance for ambiguity, changing work priorities and deadlines, and a willingness to take on responsibilities and to prioritize work on multiple projects Spanish bilingual required Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high. Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and welfare benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off. Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools' employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy and here for our Title IX Policy . For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Equity/Discrimination Title IX Compliance Officer, Email: [email protected] Address: 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 109, Redwood City, CA 94065. Phone: 877-806-0920 ext. 115.

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential. Rocketship Public Schools is hiring for the part-time Family Recruiter position. The primary purpose of the Family Recruiter role is to support new and growing Rocketship schools to fill open spots and build robust waitlists of prospective students. This position will require you to work closely with the school's Office Manager, Community Development Manager, and Principal to execute on recruitment plans and meet goals set by the team. Ability to engage families in dialogue about Rocketship and a passion for our mission to eliminate the achievement gap is a must. Family recruiters are our faces and voice to new families and will be expected to execute their responsibilities with professionalism and a high degree of customer service. Responsibilities Canvassing within recruitment areas specified by the recruitment plan you are helping to execute Canvassing includes but is not limited to knocking on doors, making contact with local community groups and businesses, and handing out pamphlets to prospective families at events/high traffic locations Support in data entry Support with phone calls to new and prospective families in English, Spanish and/or Vietnamese Event planning and marketing of informational meetings for prospective families Tracking recruitment work in target area to ensure all potential families are contacted Supporting new and existing schools in enrollment Providing feedback to inform continued refinement of recruitment plans Requirements A passion for Rocketship's mission to eliminate the achievement gap and a belief that all students can achieve academic success Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills Fluency in Spanish OR Vietnamese required Strong PC-based computer skills, and ability to learn new computer programs quickly Ability to work in a team as well as follow through independently to complete tasks as required Ability to maintain strict confidentiality where required and discretion when involved in sensitive conversations High tolerance for ambiguity, changing work priorities and deadlines, and a willingness to take on responsibilities and to prioritize work on multiple projects Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high. Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and welfare benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off. Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools' employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy and here for our Title IX Policy . For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Equity/Discrimination Title IX Compliance Officer, Email: [email protected] Address: 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 109, Redwood City, CA 94065. Phone: 877-806-0920 ext. 115.

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential. Rocketship Public Schools is hiring for a part-time bilingual Family Recruiter position. The primary purpose of the Family Recruiter role is to support new and growing Rocketship schools to fill open spots and build robust waitlists of prospective students. This position will require you to work closely with the school's Office Manager, Community Development Manager, and Principal to execute on recruitment plans and meet goals set by the team. Ability to engage families in dialogue about Rocketship and a passion for our mission to eliminate the achievement gap is a must. Family recruiters are our faces and voice to new families and will be expected to execute their responsibilities with professionalism and a high degree of customer service. Responsibilities Canvassing within recruitment areas specified by the recruitment plan you are helping to execute Canvassing includes but is not limited to knocking on doors, making contact with local community groups and businesses, and handing out pamphlets to prospective families at events/high traffic locations Support in data entry Support with phone calls to new and prospective families Event planning and marketing of informational meetings for prospective families Tracking recruitment work in target area to ensure all potential families are contacted Supporting new and existing schools in enrollment Providing feedback to inform continued refinement of recruitment plans Requirements A passion for Rocketship's mission to eliminate the achievement gap and a belief that all students can achieve academic success Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills Strong PC-based computer skills, and ability to learn new computer programs quickly Ability to work in a team as well as follow through independently to complete tasks as required Ability to maintain strict confidentiality where required and discretion when involved in sensitive conversations High tolerance for ambiguity, changing work priorities and deadlines, and a willingness to take on responsibilities and to prioritize work on multiple projects Spanish bilingual required Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high. Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and welfare benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off. Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools' employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy and here for our Title IX Policy . For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Equity/Discrimination Title IX Compliance Officer, Email: [email protected] Address: 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 109, Redwood City, CA 94065. Phone: 877-806-0920 ext. 115.

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential. Rocketship Public Schools is hiring for the part-time Family Recruiter positions. The primary purpose of the Family Recruiter role is to support new and growing Rocketship schools to fill open spots and build robust waitlists of prospective students. This position will require you to work closely with the school's Office Manager, Community Development Manager, and Principal to execute on recruitment plans and meet goals set by the team. Ability to engage families in dialogue about Rocketship and a passion for our mission to eliminate the achievement gap is a must. Family recruiters are our faces and voice to new families and will be expected to execute their responsibilities with professionalism and a high degree of customer service. Responsibilities Canvassing within recruitment areas specified by the recruitment plan you are helping to execute Canvassing includes but is not limited to knocking on doors, making contact with local community groups and businesses, and handing out pamphlets to prospective families at events/high traffic locations Support in data entry Support with phone calls to new and prospective families Event planning and marketing of informational meetings for prospective families Tracking recruitment work in target area to ensure all potential families are contacted Supporting new and existing schools in enrollment Providing feedback to inform continued refinement of recruitment plans Requirements A passion for Rocketship's mission to eliminate the achievement gap and a belief that all students can achieve academic success Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills Strong PC-based computer skills, and ability to learn new computer programs quickly Ability to work in a team as well as follow through independently to complete tasks as required Ability to maintain strict confidentiality where required and discretion when involved in sensitive conversations High tolerance for ambiguity, changing work priorities and deadlines, and a willingness to take on responsibilities and to prioritize work on multiple projects Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high. Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and welfare benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off. Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools' employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy and here for our Title IX Policy . For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Equity/Discrimination Title IX Compliance Officer, Email: [email protected] Address: 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 109, Redwood City, CA 94065. Phone: 877-806-0920 ext. 115.

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential. Rocketship Public Schools is hiring for the part-time Family Recruiter position. The primary purpose of the Family Recruiter role is to support new and growing Rocketship schools to fill open spots and build robust waitlists of prospective students. This position will require you to work closely with the school's Office Manager, Community Development Manager, and Principal to execute on recruitment plans and meet goals set by the team. Ability to engage families in dialogue about Rocketship and a passion for our mission to eliminate the achievement gap is a must. Family recruiters are our faces and voice to new families and will be expected to execute their responsibilities with professionalism and a high degree of customer service. Responsibilities Canvassing within recruitment areas specified by the recruitment plan you are helping to execute Canvassing includes but is not limited to knocking on doors, making contact with local community groups and businesses, and handing out pamphlets to prospective families at events/high traffic locations Support in data entry Support with phone calls to new and prospective families Event planning and marketing of informational meetings for prospective families Tracking recruitment work in target area to ensure all potential families are contacted Supporting new and existing schools in enrollment Providing feedback to inform continued refinement of recruitment plans Requirements A passion for Rocketship's mission to eliminate the achievement gap and a belief that all students can achieve academic success Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills Strong PC-based computer skills, and ability to learn new computer programs quickly Ability to work in a team as well as follow through independently to complete tasks as required Ability to maintain strict confidentiality where required and discretion when involved in sensitive conversations High tolerance for ambiguity, changing work priorities and deadlines, and a willingness to take on responsibilities and to prioritize work on multiple projects Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high. Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and welfare benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off. Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools' employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy and here for our Title IX Policy . For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Equity/Discrimination Title IX Compliance Officer, Email: [email protected] Address: 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 109, Redwood City, CA 94065. Phone: 877-806-0920 ext. 115.

At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential. And it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non-profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high-quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential. Rocketship Public Schools is hiring for the part-time Family Recruiter position. The primary purpose of the Family Recruiter role is to support new and growing Rocketship schools to fill open spots and build robust waitlists of prospective students. This position will require you to work closely with the school's Office Manager, Community Development Manager, and Principal to execute on recruitment plans and meet goals set by the team. Ability to engage families in dialogue about Rocketship and a passion for our mission to eliminate the achievement gap is a must. Family recruiters are our faces and voice to new families and will be expected to execute their responsibilities with professionalism and a high degree of customer service. Responsibilities Canvassing within recruitment areas specified by the recruitment plan you are helping to execute Canvassing includes but is not limited to knocking on doors, making contact with local community groups and businesses, and handing out pamphlets to prospective families at events/high traffic locations. Support in data entry Support with phone calls to new and prospective families Event planning and marketing of informational meetings for prospective families Tracking recruitment work in target area to ensure all potential families are contacted Supporting new and existing schools in enrollment Providing feedback to inform continued refinement of recruitment plans Requirements A passion for Rocketship's mission to eliminate the achievement gap and a belief that all students can achieve academic success Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills Strong PC-based computer skills, and ability to learn new computer programs quickly Ability to work in a team as well as follow through independently to complete tasks as required Ability to maintain strict confidentiality where required and discretion when involved in sensitive conversations High tolerance for ambiguity, changing work priorities and deadlines, and a willingness to take on responsibilities and to prioritize work on multiple projects Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high. Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and welfare benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off. Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools' employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Click here for our Sexual Harassment Policy and here for our Title IX Policy . For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Equity/Discrimination Title IX Compliance Officer, Email: [email protected] Address: 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 109, Redwood City, CA 94065. Phone: 877-806-0920 ext. 115.

Join National Heritage Academies (NHA) as a Board Relations Representative. This position will report directly to the Manager of Partner Services and will be responsible for maintaining relationships with its partner school boards to ensure a strong alignment between the boards and NHA. The Board Relations Representative will assist boards with compliance issues, provide company information and school performance data, and help with the charter renewal process. The ideal candidate will possess three or more years of experience in a highly relational profession, have an interest in charter schools and educational reform and have a familiarity with school's curricula, budgets, hiring and similar matters. This position will be supporting schools in the Louisiana area. About Us NHA is a charter school management company that operates 80+ schools in 9 states. We are committed to our mission of "challenging each child to achieve..." and we pride ourselves on our students' ability to achieve high results in later education based on the foundations gained in grades K-8 at NHA. In this role you will be a regional remote employee based out of Louisiana for the corporate headquarters (Service Center) located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The NHA Service Center is where all the behind-the-scenes magic happens. Our 350 brilliant team members are brag-worthy. With a diverse group of departments like admissions, talent acquisition, facilities, legal services, and many more working together to provide top level back-office support. The Service Center is a place of bright colors, smiling faces, and opportunity. We like to gather for events such as the fall crocktoberfest cook-off, the sparkling holiday party full of fun and unexplainable excitement, and our annual 5K Service Center fun run. Your Role Serve as a liaison between the school board, charter authorizers, and NHA Assist in the charter renewal process for assigned schools by coordinating activities and assuring submittal dates are met and the board is prepared for renewal visits Assist the board in recruiting replacement board members as need Attend board meetings and record meeting minutes Oversee compliance reporting Assist the board president with the creation of meeting agendas Monitor and assist with board fund requests Know important board documents (management agreement, charter contract, etc.) Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or Communications or equivalent focus of study 3+ years of experience managing key business, customer or government relations Strong interest in charter schools and educational reform Excellent written and oral communication skills Detail oriented with strong follow-up skills Candidate must be located in Louisiana Willingness to travel as needed - some overnights required To learn more about our core values, please click here . National Heritage Academies is an equal opportunity employer.