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School Overview Endeavor College Prep is a transitional kindergarten through eighth-grade charter school serving the historically underserved neighborhood of Boyle Heights. Among our early accomplishments are a 2012 California Distinguished School Award and a #8 ranking in USC’s 2013 list of top charter schools in the state. Our student population is 100% extraordinary, 97% Latino, 95% free/reduced lunch, 38% English Language Learners, and 14% of our students receive special education services. Our team is made up of a highly collaborative group of teachers and staff who share a passion for closing the achievement gap. We use a co-teaching structure modeled in elementary and team teaching in middle school after the successful Uncommon Schools and Achievement First schools on the east coast. We have high expectations for academics and discipline, and simultaneously value joy in the classroom, making learning fun for our scholars and teachers. In September of 2017, we moved to a brand new, beautifully renovated campus in Boyle Heights just across the LA River from the Arts District. Qualifications Position Summary Collaborate with the coaching team, Assistant Principal, and Principal to provide coaching and support that cultivates instructional and cultural rigor and alignment across the campus. An instructional coach’s primary duties include: • Instructional leadership • Improve instructional practices through the coaching and support of groups and individual teachers and/or teaching assistants (TAs): • Observe assigned teachers and/or TAs and provide in-person feedback and practice at least every two weeks • Document the progress of all coachees using the K-8 template, regularly update coaching tracker and share coaching resources with rest of leadership team • Collaboratively create and deliver professional development for staff on specific content with follow up and follow through coaching for seamless implementation into the classroom • Weekly coaches meetings which include: instructional walkthroughs of the school and collaborate with the coaches team, AP, and Principal on next steps to improve instructional practices and increase students achievement • Serve as Induction Coach and/or University Supervisor for teachers completing new teacher or graduate programs, as needed, or support other experienced teachers to fulfill these roles Adult culture • Serve as a model of Endeavor’s core values • Initiate crucial conversations and ensure that all members of the team also go directly to the source • Create a culture of collaborative teamwork and open, honest communication with all adults on campus • Handle and appropriately report any personnel issues including concerns with performance, deadlines, attendance, punctuality, dress code, etc. School Culture • Maintain structures and systems to create a safe, orderly, disciplined school culture and maintain consistency across the K-8 school • Ensure fidelity of school-wide expectations for behavior, positive behavior supports, and K-8 character education program • Report campus student discipline issues that escalate beyond the classroom and work with Dean of Students to address next steps • Work with the Dean of Students, Student Supports Team, and teachers to create specific individualized plans to support students with behavioral needs • Completing other tasks as directed by Principal or Assistant Principal General Qualifications for All Endeavor College Prep Faculty & Staff All faculty and staff must possess a firm belief in our mission and core instructional beliefs, exemplary personal character, and critical professional qualifications. Ideal candidates for employment at Endeavor College Prep, regardless of their position, will consistently demonstrate the following: ● Unwavering belief in and commitment to fulfill Endeavor College Prep’s mission ● The embodiment of Endeavor College Prep’s PRIDE values -- preparation, respect, integrity, determination, and enthusiasm ● Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks ● Ability to effectively handle challenging situations with students, parents, and faculty ● The desire to work as a member of a collaborative team ● Willingness to have the frequent and honest dialogue about job performance ● Model lifelong learning by engaging in individual professional development ● Demonstrate commitment to academic excellence and high standards -- for themselves, their students, and their colleagues ● Experience working with urban student populations ● Strong oral and written communication skills ● Use of data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement ● Comfort with basic Microsoft Office applications ● Regular, punctual attendance, and professional appearance Specialized Qualifications In addition to the general expectations of all school employees, Instructional coaches should possess: ● Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred) ● Appropriate California teaching credential ● At least three years (five or more years preferred) experience as a classroom teacher with demonstrated quantifiable and objective student performance gains that surpass state or local averages, particularly in reading and writing and math ● Experience as a successful manager of an urban classroom who has used structure and high expectations to drive student success (knowledge of Teach Like Champion techniques strongly preferred) ● Demonstrated the ability to work well in a team, especially with leaders, colleagues, parents and community members ● Demonstrated success leading adults, creating curricula, writing assessments, and analyzing achievement data ● Experience working in an urban setting with proven academic results (preferred) ● Facility with the Spanish language (preferred)

School Overview Endeavor College Prep is a transitional kindergarten through eighth-grade charter school serving the historically underserved neighborhood of Boyle Heights. Among our early accomplishments are a 2012 California Distinguished School Award and a #8 ranking in USC’s 2013 list of top charter schools in the state. Our student population is 100% extraordinary, 97% Latino, 95% free/reduced lunch, 38% English Language Learners, and 14% of our students receive special education services.    Our team is made up of a highly collaborative group of teachers and staff who share a passion for closing the achievement gap. We use a co-teaching structure in elementary and team teaching in middle school after the successful Uncommon Schools and Achievement First schools on the east coast. We have high expectations for academics and discipline, and simultaneously value joy in the classroom, making learning fun for our scholars and teachers. In September of 2017, we moved to a brand new, beautifully renovated campus in Boyle Heights just across the LA River from the Arts District.    Position Summary The Director of Special Education Services role at ECP is integral to supporting our ECP vision. This role assists special education staff and provides consultation and IEP coordination; provides leadership to principals, teachers, and support personnel to ensure legally compliant and instructionally effective services for students with disabilities; and provides professional development support to ECP staff.   A Director of Special Education’s primary duties include: ● Creates plans, provides curricular resources and technical assistance for and assesses the effectiveness of the program for students with exceptional needs ● Ensures the use of best practices in the implementation of pre-referral behavioral interventions, positive behavioral interventions as outlined in the IEP, and the implementation of behavioral support and intervention ● Provides leadership in the area of curriculum, instruction and modifications/accommodations for students with diverse learning needs ● Participates in professional development, provides training and support to Special Ed Team to enhance instruction for students with social communication, behavioral and learning challenges ● Assumes responsibility for appropriate identification, educational programming, and services for special education students  ● Ensures due process requirements are met to complete the appropriate development of IEPs and provide ongoing monitoring to ensure IDEA compliance ● Evaluates the members on his/her team and provides guidance to the Principal in the supervision of special education team members ● Completing other tasks as directed by Principal or Assistant Principal  Qualifications General Qualifications for All Endeavor College Prep Faculty & Staff All faculty and staff must possess a firm belief in our mission and core instructional beliefs, exemplary personal character, and critical professional qualifications.  Ideal candidates for employment at Endeavor College Prep, regardless of their position, will consistently demonstrate the following: ● Unwavering belief in and commitment to fulfill Endeavor College Prep’s mission ● Embodiment of Endeavor College Prep’s PRIDE values -- preparation, respect, integrity, determination, and enthusiasm ● Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks ● Ability to effectively handle challenging situations with students, parents, and faculty ● Desire to work as a member of a collaborative team ● Willingness to have frequent and honest dialogue about job performance ● Model lifelong learning by engaging in individual professional development ● Demonstrate commitment to academic excellence and high standards -- for themselves, their students, and their colleagues ● Experience working with urban student populations ● Strong oral and written communication skills ● Use of data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement ● Comfort with basic Microsoft Office applications ● Regular, punctual attendance, and professional appearance      Specialized Qualifications ●CA Education Specialist Credential and CLAD certification (required) or CA Related Service Provider Credential/License (School Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, etc.) ●Minimum 7 years of demonstrated leadership, part of which shall have been supervisory (preferred) ● Masters Degree in Special Education or related field (preferred) • CPI certification (preferred) ●CA Administrative Services Credential (preferred) ●Bilingual (preferred) ● Experience teaching in an urban setting with proven academic results  

The Strategic Data Project (SDP) is an initiative of the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University. The SDP Fellowship program helps school system leaders use data and evidence in strategic decision-making to improve public education. By placing Fellows in school systems and education organizations across the United States, SDP provides a unique entry point for passionate quantitative researchers and data strategists who want to make a difference.  SDP Fellows are placed in full-time roles at host agencies including school districts, charter management organizations, state education departments, foundations, and education nonprofits. As a fellow, you and your host agency will develop clear priorities and plans for using data and build organizational willingness to use data for decision-making.  In the past, fellows have tackled projects in one of the following focus areas: program evaluation data visualization early warning indicator systems data management governance survey design and analysis data dashboards student pathways and postsecondary success teacher quality   Fellows also participate in a tailored curriculum in measurement, analysis, leadership, and education policy delivered by Harvard-affiliated researchers and practitioners. Join a powerful, growing community of forward-thinking data advocates and leaders in more than 20 states and 100+ education organizations. READ MORE TO BECOME AN SDP FELLOW (2019-2021) AT: https://sdp.cepr.harvard.edu/fellowship

POSITION : Manager of Instructional Coaching and Professional Learning   REPORTS TO : Director of Professional Learning   POSITION TYPE : 12-month  LOCATION : Houston, Texas  THE CHALLENGE   Across the nation, only half of all students from low-income communities graduate from high school and only 10% earn a college degree. Even though 85% of our students are economically disadvantaged,  YES Prep  provides evidence that different outcomes are possible. Eighty-seven (87%) of YES Prep alumni matriculate to college within one year and alumni like  Eddie Zapata  are earning their college degrees at five times the rate of their peers with similar socioeconomic backgrounds. How do we do this? Each of YES Prep’s  18 campuses  serves 6th-12th graders like  Monique Bowie . Students typically enter YES Prep one or more grade levels behind, but quickly find themselves on a different life trajectory. This is a result of transformative relationships with teachers and leaders, and access to excellent educational opportunities. As the first minority-majority city, Houston’s schools cannot keep up with demand from students like Eddie and Monique. Houston is the 4th largest city (on track to become the 3rd), and this booming population translates into 2,000 families on YES Prep’s waitlist. YES Prep’s student enrollment is estimated to grow 31% between now and 2023 (from just over 13,000 students currently to 17,000). THE OPPORTUNITY   YES Prep needs a dynamic, Manager of Instructional Coaching and Professional Learning, with a diverse set of experiences, to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, build transformative relationships, and eliminate educational inequities to advance social justice. To put it simply, you will provide leadership in instructional coaching and professional learning.   THE ROLE When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include  Working closely with the Director of Professional Learning, Director of Partnerships, Manager of Certification, and Instructional Coaches (ICs) in planning and executing, IC Onboarding, New to Blue Induction, New Teacher Induction, and Professional Learning Saturdays throughout the year  Facilitating the introduction of new coaching strategies and tools and model best practices with said strategies and tools to foster effective implementation for ICs  Managing, coaching, and supporting ICs to ensure they are leveraging resources and strengths to accelerate teacher effectiveness  Conducting check-ins with ICs on a regular basis to provide support and development as they develop novice teachers  Co-observing novice teachers with ICs and shadow debriefs to provide face-to-face feedback to grow Instructional Coach practice as identified by the Instructional Coaching Excellence Rubric (ICER)  Evaluating ICs on the ICER, and TE Facilitation Excellence Rubric (TEFER), and adjusting the scope of Instructional Coach development  Creating, editing and reviewing differentiated professional learning sessions to further development of new teachers and ICs  Providing on-going facilitation feedback to ICs throughout the year to increase teacher effectiveness   Creating feedback surveys and analyze data to determine instructional coaching and professional learning impact on student achievement  Supporting logistics and communication of New to Blue and New Teacher Induction and Professional Learning Saturdays throughout the year   Maintaining a close working relationship with campus-based and organization-level administrators to ensure effective information exchange, coordination of efforts, and general support for the academic programs at individual campuses and across the organization  Regularly observing classroom instruction of beginning teachers and provide written and oral feedback that supports development of TE teaching competencies (as identified by the Teaching Excellence Rubric)  Training ICs and new teachers on how to use student performance data effectively to inform instructional decisions  Serving on the TE hiring committee and assisting in the selection and placement of instructional personnel  Modeling strong professionalism, instruction and planning for novice teachers and other staff members at all times  Supporting partner organizations with professional learning and instructional coaching in the Teaching Excellence enterprise  Staying up to date with the latest professional learning and instructional coaching techniques;   Additional duties as assigned  THE PERSON   We seek staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, resilience, and humility. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:  MUST HAVES Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution  At least 3 years of teaching experience  Ability to commit to work one Saturday per month   Outstanding record of student achievement  Strong knowledge of contributing factors that lead to an effective beginning teacher  Formal experience with supporting teachers in professional learning settings  Contributing member of a high performing team  Experience in supporting and facilitating to adults  Experience providing feedback to peers  Experience delivering high-quality professional learning   Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools  Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback  Demonstrated ability to work on a team  Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once  Ability to maintain emotional control under stress  BONUS POINTS:   Experience managing other people or projects in the past   THE PERKS   Compensation   – This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience.   Health and Supplemental Insurance  – A $0.00 medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.  Retirement Plans  – Participation in  Teacher Retirement System of Texas  and a  457 Retirement Plan Paid Time Off  –15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures of our  Academic Calendar   Paid Leave Programming  – In the event you need to be out due to a medical reason, YES Prep offers up to 12 weeks of full paid leave Professional Development  - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time through our  Commit to Five  program. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing  professional development .  Award Winning Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named  Houston’s Best Place to work  in 2018. We won the  2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education  and were a 2016 finalist as well. WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY YES Prep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for students when their teachers and leaders reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Ninety-seven percent (97%) of staff members agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity according to our latest system survey.  YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood. THE NEXT STEPS If this sounds like your just right job, please apply  here .   If you are not sure this opportunity is for you, are simply curious, or know someone who would be perfect, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team to be connected to a recruiter at  [email protected] . 

Ednovate Background Ednovate launched its first school, USC Hybrid High, a personalized learning high school, in 2012. Since then, Ednovate has grown to five schools and is on a trajectory to continue to grow over the next several years. Ednovate is committed to serving in areas where students traditionally lack access to a quality college prep education by building tuition-free, safe, and high-performing public schools to serve neighborhoods that need it the most. Ednovate is currently planning for our next growth phase as we continue to fulfill our mission to make a positive multigenerational change within the communities we serve and in our profession. Position Overview Ednovate is seeking an innovative and results-focused Manager of Academic Operations to ensure that students, teachers, leaders, and Support Team members are well equipped with the academic and development tools necessary to reach our ambitious academic goals. As Ednovate continues to scale, this new position is an exciting and challenging opportunity to help us grow from 5 to 11 schools and expand the lasting positive multigenerational change we are making in our communities. Key Responsibilities: Assessment Training and Logistics. Manage the logistics and training for assessments, including accommodations for special populations, ensuring that assessments are ordered, administered, and that data is captured in Ednovate's academic data systems. Academic Calendars. Manage the development, implementation, and distribution of school and family facing calendars. School Schedules. Manage the development, iteration, and distribution of school schedules, including assessment and event schedules. Network Professional Development. Manage the planning, logistics, and administration of surveys for quarterly network-wide professional development. Data Reports. Create and train members of the Academics, schools, and administrative teams on data reports/dashboards. Candidate Qualifications A proactive self-starter with the ability to multitask, establish and rearrange priorities, and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment A process oriented thinker with strong organizational skills and attention to detail Strong project management skills Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Knowledge of public education and charter schools preferred, but not required Relentless results-orientation Belief that all Ednovate students will succeed in college and make a Positive Multigenerational Change Unwavering determination to do whatever it takes to help our students succeed Ednovate Non-Negotiables: A history of high achievement and results Impressive work ethic ("good isn't good enough") Clear passion for Ednovate's Mission Obsessive attention to detail Serviced-focused mentality Application Process Interested candidates should begin the process by submitting an application through Ednovate's website at http://www.ednovate.org/careers . Compensation Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. A comprehensive compensation plan will include a competitive benefits package. Statement of Non-Discrimination Ednovate does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

Ednovate Background Ednovate launched its first school, USC Hybrid High, a personalized learning high school, in 2012.  Since then, Ednovate has grown to five schools and is on a trajectory to continue to grow over the next several years. Ednovate is committed to serving in areas where students traditionally lack access to a quality college prep education by building tuition-free, safe, and high-performing public schools to serve neighborhoods that need it the most. Ednovate is currently planning for our next growth phase as we continue to fulfill our mission to make a positive multigenerational change within the communities we serve and in our profession.   Position Overview Ednovate's Chief Academic Officer (CAO) will drive the organization to national leading academic outcomes by refining Ednovate's academic model, by ensuring alignment and effectiveness of assessments, and leading curriculum, data analysis, coaching, academic supports, compliance and more. The CAO will lead us in answering our organizational questions around personalization, purpose and community at higher levels each year.    How do I customize the learning experience to better fit the needs of each student? How do I help each student think critically about their purpose for college and beyond? How do I help create a sense of belonging so no student ever feels alone? We are looking for an educational leader who is motivated by innovation and collaboration to make a lasting positive multigenerational change in our communities. Key Responsibilities & Outcomes: Academic Systems Building Define the academic bar for Ednovate and create assessments to measure that bar. Lead data and performance analysis. Drive compliance and policy. Create an instructional/curricular vision with materials that keep the organization on the cutting edge. Teaching and Learning Obtain top quartile academic outcomes and >80% success on ACRIs (Annual College Readiness Indicators) by managing the academic team to create instructional language, to build a strong culture of best practice sharing and to coach of instructional leaders in the organization. Special Education Supports Manage student supports to ensure 100% compliance and support of students with special needs and ELLs.   Data Strategy Manage data team to analyze academic performance of network, schools and teachers to find bright spots and areas of opportunity. Create data reports that drive performance across whole organization. Academic Compliance Manage team to ensure 100% compliance with authorizers and regulatory agencies. Testing and PD logistics Manage the academic operations team to ensure that >90% of staff feel supported and that there time was well spent during school testing days and network professional development days. College and Alumni Manage the College & Alumni team to create and execute a strategy to ensure that 100% of students complete college or are on a stable career path. Candidate Qualifications Leadership development and management of instructional leaders and teams Sound knowledge and practice of organizational development Ability to make hard decisions rooted in vision, values, best practice, and stakeholder input Ability to set clear academic priorities, develop strategic plans, and empower others to achieve them Deep knowledge of learner-driven, mastery-based and personalized learning & teaching Highly flexible and comfortable with change, growth, and possibility Skilled collaborator, communicator, and relationship-builder A proactive self-starter with the ability to multitask, establish and rearrange priorities, and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Relentless results-orientation Belief that all Ednovate students will succeed in college and make a Positive Multigenerational Change Unwavering determination to do whatever it takes to help our students succeed Ednovate Non-Negotiables: A history of high achievement and results Impressive work ethic ("good isn't good enough") Clear passion for Ednovate's Mission Obsessive attention to detail Serviced-focused mentality Application Process Interested candidates should begin the process by submitting an application through Ednovate's website at http://www.ednovate.org/careers . Compensation Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. A comprehensive compensation plan will include a competitive benefits package. Statement of Non-Discrimination Ednovate does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

POSITION : Content Specialist  REPORTS TO : Content Director  POSITION TYPE : 12-month  LOCATION :   YES Prep System Office THE CHALLENGE  Across the nation, only half of all students from low-income communities graduate from high school and only 10% earn a college degree. Even though 85% of our students are economically disadvantaged,  YES Prep  provides evidence that different outcomes are possible. Eighty-seven (87%) of YES Prep alumni matriculate to college within one year and alumni like  Eddie Zapata  are earning their college degrees at five times the rate of their peers with similar socioeconomic backgrounds. How do we do this? Each of YES Prep’s 18 campuses  serves 6th-12th graders like  Monique Bowie . Students typically enter YES Prep one or more grade levels behind, but quickly find themselves on a different life trajectory. This is a result of transformative relationships with teachers and leaders, and access to excellent educational opportunities.  As the first minority-majority city, Houston’s schools cannot keep up with demand from students like Eddie and Monique. Houston is the 4th largest city (on track to become the 3rd), and this booming population translates into 2,000 families on YES Prep’s waitlist. YES Prep’s student enrollment is estimated to grow 31% between now and 2023 (from just over 13,000 students currently to 17,000).   THE OPPORTUNITY  YES Prep needs a dynamic Content Specialist, with a diverse set of experiences, to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, build transformative relationships, and eliminate educational inequities to advance social justice.   To put it simply, you will ensure our students experience a rigorous academic program that increases achievement and better prepares them for college success by creating high-quality, aligned curriculum, assessments, and professional development in your content area.  THE ROLE  When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:  Exemplary Teaching   Model effective teaching practices through daily instruction on a campus (2 periods)  Directly and positively impact student achievement in your content area  Develop, refine, and share best practices and curricular resources through regular application and reflection  Curriculum and Resource Development  Remain up to date on standards, pedagogy, and assessment methodology for your content  Create and manage creation of aligned, effective unit plans and key resources for designated courses, setting a standard for rigorous and meaningful daily instruction designed to reach all learners, leading to strong system-wide academic results and support implementation of these resources  Work with Content Director to build strong vertical alignment across the content team that leads to college-readiness in your content area  Assessment Writing and Data Analysis  Create and manage creation of aligned, effective, and valid unit and semester assessments for all courses to monitor progress towards ambitious student achievement goals  Internalize and utilize up-to-date student achievement data to drive planning and support; communicate key takeaways and recommendations to teachers and leaders  Support and Develop Fellow Educators and Leaders   Plan, coach teacher facilitators, and facilitate effective Content Days leading to teacher development and collaboration  Collaborate meaningfully with others, such as Special Education team members, Literacy Specialists, and instructional leaders to ensure instruction and teacher support is aligned  Regularly design and facilitate professional development sessions for teachers and/or instructional leaders  THE PERSON  We seek staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, resilience, and humility. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:   MUST HAVES  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution  A minimum of 3 years of exemplary teaching experience  Texas Teaching Certificate in your content area  Knowledge of current curricular and assessment strategies specific to your content area  Skills and experience in leading adults and facilitating professional development  Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools  Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback  Demonstrated ability to work on a team  Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once  Ability to maintain emotional control under stress  THE PERKS   Compensation   – This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience.  Health and Supplemental Insurance –  A $0.00 medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.  Retirement Plans  – Participation in  Teacher Retirement System of Texas  and a  457 Retirement Plan   Paid Time Off – 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures of our  Academic Calendar   Paid Leave Programming  – In the event you need to be out due to a medical reason, YES Prep offers up to 12 weeks of full paid leave  Professional Development  - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time through our  Commit to Five  program. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing  professional development .   Award Winning  Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named  Houston’s Best Place to work  in 2018. We won the  2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education  and were a 2016 finalist as well.   WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY  YES Prep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for students when their teachers and leaders reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Ninety-seven percent (97%) of staff members agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity according to our latest system survey.  YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.  THE NEXT STEPS   If this sounds like your just right job, please apply  here .  If you are not sure this opportunity is for you, are simply curious, or know someone who would be perfect, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team to be connected to a recruiter at  [email protected] . 

About the Role: The Curriculum Resource Manager keeps all of Population Education’s K-12 teaching resources current, oversees the creation of new curriculum items, ensures that all of the materials are aligned to professional educational standards for multiple subject areas, and promotes the resources to teachers through a variety of marketing strategies. More information about the program is at www.populationeducation.org .   Responsibilities include: Oversee updates of all Population Education downloadable lesson plans for elementary, middle and secondary levels. This includes developing and managing a schedule of when updates should be done, which staff should assist in the research and writing of the updates, and implementing the changes in online files for upload to Population Education websites. Work with the educational team to conceptualize new curriculum offerings and plan steps for development and implementation. Work with a third-party vendor that aligns Population Education curricula to state and provincial curriculum standards to ensure the alignments are accurate. Market curriculum through a variety of strategies. This may include print and online educational publications, social media, blogs, promotional materials for educator conferences, email nurture campaigns, etc. This is done as part of coordinated campaigns, working with other program staff and marketing consultants. Assist in supervising interns and paid fellows. Skills and Experience: A. or B.S. and a minimum of six years of relevant professional experience (teaching, curriculum development, project organization). Ability to write effective and engaging classroom activities on a wide variety of topics. Experience working within and meeting requirements of national and state standards frameworks. Strong computer skills (experience using InDesign a plus). Strong editing skills and attention to detail. Knowledgeable about current trends in K-12 education and best practices in developmentally-appropriate teaching.   Competencies and Personal Qualities Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to work as a team member in a collaborative, fast-paced program. Ability to juggle many tasks at once and meet strict deadlines. Ability to travel frequently and independently throughout the school year (Driver’s license a must.) Good sense of humor, creativity and flexibility. Understanding of and enthusiasm for environmental, population and reproductive health issues. Benefits include comprehensive medical benefits, generous annual and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, 401(K) plan with up to 6% match, life and disability insurance, and subsidized Smart Benefits.  Work in a collegial and supportive environment, walk to Farragut or Foggy Bottom Metro. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to [email protected] . Reference Curriculum Resource Manager in subject line. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered.  Principals only.  No phone calls please.  Population Connection is an equal opportunity employer. 

The mission of the Academic Affairs Director role is to ensure the high academic achievement of all College Track students so they matriculate to and graduate with a bachelor’s degree within six years. Additionally, this position is responsible for implementing a high quality Academic Affairs program, managing the Academic Affairs budget, partnering with school staff to best serve students, and effectively managing full time and part-time staff members to achieve site goals. Primary Responsibilities Include: Program Development and Implementation:  Lead, design and implement high quality academic programs that result in significant gains in GPA, ACT and math readiness. Successfully implement programs and services including tutoring, summer programming, case management and ACT preparation.  Individual Student Planning and Monitoring:  Assess student data continuously and provide meaningful interventions to ensure that students are on track to graduate from high school and thrive in a four-year college. Staff Management:  Hire, manage and develop a team of full-time and part-time employees who are highly effective in achieving site goals.  High School and Community Outreach and Engagement:  Develop strong and formalized partnerships with schools, district, families and community partners that result in additional resources for our students and improvements to our program model. Keep abreast of emerging trends and practices within the education landscape and community, and understand impact on our students.  Financial and Resource Management: Manage the Academic Affairs program budget. Develop and oversee academic resources, including tutoring support, ACT preparation, workshop instruction, academic advising, student case management, and support for the college admission process. Projects as assigned by the Site Director.  Skills & Experience Required Minimum 3-5 years of teaching and/or assisting students to excel academically; history of driving significant gains in student achievement Holds the highest expectations for students. Demonstrated success in motivating, influencing and managing students. Strong interpersonal skills and has an empathetic approach to challenging conversations Experience in hiring, developing and supporting talent. Creates the conditions for staff to learn, grow and do their work with ever increasing excellence Skilled at relationship building with students, families and schools. Builds relationships and communicates in ways that foster trust, value differences and further College Track’s mission Focuses on delivering outcomes despite obstacles, seeks out challenges as opportunities to grow, takes unexpected setbacks in stride, and is able to galvanize self towards goals and impact. Manages people, project and oneself to achieve excellent results and expand organizational impact. Skilled at analyzing student data and developing targeted interventions Minimum 4-year college degree (Master’s Degree preferred)  Compensation & Benefits  College Track offers a competitive salary based on the organization’s compensation philosophy, which is grounded in market data. We also offer comprehensive health & welfare benefits and top of the market paid time off.

An Invitation To Apply for the Position of High School Vice Principal of Instruction At Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School Brooklyn, New York About Coney Island Prep Coney Island Prep is a college preparatory public charter school in Brooklyn, New York. Merging growth, performance and commitment, the Coney Island Prep community takes its responsibility to prepare students for the college and career of their choice very seriously. Professionals balance their sense of ownership and responsibility with humility and levity and are supported every step of the way. Coney Island Prep currently serves over 1,000 scholars across its three schools, including 300 scholars in kindergarten – fourth grade at the elementary school; 360 scholars in fifth – eighth grades at the middle school; and 350 scholars in ninth-twelfth grade at the high school. The mission of Coney Island Prep is to prepare every student to succeed in the college and career of their choice. We achieve success through a rigorous academic program in a supportive and structured school community. Commitment There is no more urgent task than to educate students from low-income backgrounds. So we hire professionals who are committed to the core. It’s high-energy, fast-paced, tiring and sometimes all-consuming. But we wouldn’t have it any other way. And neither would you. You own your work and when you reach your goals, you reach higher. Our leaders work incredibly hard, and are inspired by the urgency of what we do. We need leaders who aren’t afraid to ask for help, feedback, and support. They’re driven by personal responsibility, data, and results, and they’re not above doing whatever’s asked. They make friends at work, smile through hectic days, and add a little levity along the way. What We Have to Offer There are plenty of ways you can make an impact. And our team is all in. You have the opportunity to work with students, and there’s always someone who’s got your back from coaching you through a bad day to helping you grow professionally. While every educational setting is ever-changing and the day-to-day of school leadership comes with its unique challenges, with the support of the Principal and team of supporting leaders, you are sure to have the skills, resources and support needed to get the job done. The Vice Principal is responsible for supporting and developing teachers in order to achieve exceptional student academic achievements.   Mindsets and Experience Passion for education and a dedication to Coney Island Prep’s mission. Steadfast belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels and deserve an opportunity to succeed in the college and career of their choice. Bachelor’s degree and at least six years of teaching experience required. At least two years of school leadership experience preferred. Proven track record of leading students to high academic achievement Cultural competencies to work in low-income communities and a willingness to examine own biases across lines of sameness and difference. Maintains professionalism through excellent organizational skills, consistent communication, and timeliness. Models humility by being self reflective and open to feedback, adjusting behavior and systems accordingly; seek out opportunities to collaborate with others with the ambition and desire to grow one’s professional practice. An entrepreneurial spirit, embracing the opportunity for creativity and hard work inherent in school leadership. A positive, solutions-oriented attitude and drive for excellence. Eagerness to work collaboratively as part of a team. A strong track record of building positive relationships across various stakeholder groups demonstrating a value towards diversity and inclusivity. Support a culture of high academic and behavioral expectations. Experience driving and establishing school wide systems to maintain excellent school culture and academic results.   Responsibilities School Leadership Drive and support the implementation of Coney Island Prep’s vision and guiding principles to ensure a positive, achievement-focused school culture among teachers, staff and students. Reinforce the mission of the school with staff and inspire them to act on the mission every single day; exude urgency, excellence, and optimism; use the mission as a litmus test for school-based decisions. Exercise strong decision making and prioritization skills. Work cohesively with leadership team members to achieve specific outcomes of your role, while supporting others in meeting their outcomes. Assume responsibility in ensuring the leadership team runs smoothly and efficiently. Assist in the selection and performance management of academic staff. Hold staff accountable for professional expectations and to staff Six Pillars. Actively participate in School Leader Development meetings, engaging in discussion, sharing best practices, and participating fully at all times. Participate in regular school leadership team meetings and weekly 1:1s with Principal. Regularly collaborate with the Vice Principal of Culture/Dean of Culture. Respond to requests and work with network staff to ensure compliance with CIP policies and procedures.   Teacher and Leader Coaching Manage, coach, evaluate, and develop a cohort of teachers to ensure excellence in teaching practices through observations and debriefs, professional development, modeling, and collaborative planning. Hold teachers accountable for implementation of research-based curriculum ensuring rigorous instruction that prepares students daily for college. Observe lessons and provide on-going, specific, actionable, positive and constructive feedback that ensures teachers can improve instruction.When necessary, model outstanding instruction for teachers Analyze and monitor academic performance data regularly to establish a data-driven culture. Track progress toward meeting or exceeding student achievement goals. Through data debriefs with teachers, ensure student performance and mastery of standards drives instructional decisions. With teachers, devise and monitor high-impact support plans for struggling students. Build and provide accountability to academic systems. When appropriate, collaborate with Dean of College to ensure that academic program prepares all students to secure acceptance to at least two colleges or universities by their graduation. Collaborate with Special Education Coordinator to ensure student needs are met daily and best practices for students with special needs are implemented daily by teachers.   High-Quality Professional Development Design and run high-quality professional development sessions. Work with each team member to set clear, measurable, outcome-oriented academic goals for the year and plan professional development opportunities around those academic goals.   School Culture Establish and maintain high standards for student behavior, performance, and attendance. Serve as a model for effective classroom management and effective relationship building with students, staff, and families to impact student achievement and behavior. Ensure that the learning environment and classroom instruction maximize student learning. Partner with Vice Principal of Culture or Deans of Student Culture to support efforts in character development and school culture.   Curriculum and Assessment Research, design, and/or supplement the academic curriculum for all subjects and grades based on successful models and approaches When necessary, align academic curriculum with state standards and other scientifically-based benchmarks;   Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work across difference to build structures and systems to create equitable and inclusive school environment for students, parents, and staff. Ensure structures and practices exemplify cultural competence. Demonstrate a personal and professional value for DEI work. Develop positive relationships with community stakeholders.   Benefits and Compensation Employees at Coney Island Prep are provided with a generous salary and an annual retention bonus after their first year. As a regular full time employee of Coney Island Prep, you will be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and Paid Family Leave. Staff are provided with a MacBook Air and access to all the necessary technology and resources needed to succeed in their role. Start Date Flexible (April-July 2019) Contact Information Interested applicants should go to http://coneyislandprep.org/careers/career-opportunities to apply for available jobs. Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, national origin, citizenship or disability. We want Coney Island Prep to be a place where students and staff of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities feel as though they feel valued and can excel.

An Invitation To Apply for the Position of Director of Literacy Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School Brooklyn, New York About Coney Island Prep Coney Island Prep is a college preparatory public charter school in Brooklyn, New York. Merging growth, performance and commitment, the Coney Island Prep community takes its responsibility to prepare students for the college and career of their choice very seriously. Professionals balance their sense of ownership and responsibility with humility and levity and are supported every step of the way. Coney Island Prep currently serves over 1,000 scholars across its three schools, including 300 scholars in kindergarten – fourth grade at the elementary school; 360 scholars in fifth – eighth grades at the middle school; and 350 scholars in ninth-twelfth grade at the high school. The mission of Coney Island Prep is to prepare every student to succeed in the college and career of their choice. We achieve success through a rigorous academic program in a supportive and structured school community. Commitment There is no more urgent task than to educate students from low-income backgrounds. So we hire professionals who are committed to the core. It’s high-energy, fast-paced, tiring and sometimes all-consuming. But we wouldn’t have it any other way. And neither would you. You own your work and when you reach your goals, you reach higher. Our leaders work incredibly hard, and are inspired by the urgency of what we do. We need leaders who aren’t afraid to ask for help, feedback, and support. They’re driven by personal responsibility, data, and results, and they’re not above doing whatever’s asked. They make friends at work, smile through hectic days, and add a little levity along the way. What We Have to Offer There are plenty of ways you can make an impact. And our team is all in. You have the opportunity to work with students, and there’s always someone who’s got your back from coaching you through a bad day to helping you grow professionally. And while the environment can be hectic and ever-changing, you’ll have all of the technology and caffeine you need to get the job done. Mindsets Passion for education and a dedication to Coney Island Prep’s mission Steadfast belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels and deserve an opportunity to succeed in the college and career of their choice Bachelor’s degree required Cultural competencies to work in low-income communities and a willingness to examine own biases across lines of sameness and difference Maintains professionalism through excellent organizational skills, timeliness, regular communication, and meeting deadlines Self reflective and open to feedback, with the ambition and desire to grow one’s professional practice A positive, solutions-oriented attitude and drive for excellence Eagerness to work collaboratively as part of a team A strong track record of building positive relationships across various stakeholder groups demonstrating a value towards diversity and inclusivity   Experience & Knowledge Required Ability to evaluate and implement literacy instructional programs and deep knowledge of the Common Core State Standards in literacy Minimum 4 years exemplary teaching experience, with outstanding student achievement results Minimum 2 years experience in a full-time coaching role (Assistant Principal, Dean of Instruction, Principal, Instructional Coach, etc.) with demonstrated success in driving academic results through others Knowledge of literacy content and learning theory, current educational trends, blended learning practices, methods, research, and technology, and program planning and implementation Experience leading engaging and effective professional development for adults Strong communication skills and follow-through Demonstrated initiative in prioritizing amidst complex needs and strategically planning to get results Responsibilities Develop and facilitate K-12 professional development for teachers, instructional leaders, and school leaders in order to build our teachers’ and leaders’ capacity with literacy content and instructional execution Collaborate with school leaders and secondary leaders to develop and refine a horizontally and vertically aligned K-12 literacy framework, curricula, and assessments Analyze regional data in collaboration with the CAO, CSO, secondary leaders, and school leaders to identify areas of need and support the facilitation of instructional initiatives that lead us to our goals Observe and evaluate the implementation of each of our literacy curriculums with school leaders to ensure that we are keeping the high bar set by the Common Core Standards and ensuring that all learners have access to rigorous instruction Help to foster a culture of joyful engagement with reading and with learning in all of our schools Benefits and Compensation Employees at Coney Island Prep are provided with a generous salary and an annual retention bonus after their first year. As a regular full time employee of Coney Island Prep, you will be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and Paid Family Leave. Staff are provided with a MacBook Air and access to all the necessary technology and resources needed to succeed in their role. Start Date Flexible (April-July 2019 ideal) Contact Information Interested applicants should go to http://coneyislandprep.org/careers/career-opportunities to apply for available jobs. Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, national origin, citizenship or disability. We want Coney Island Prep to be a place where students and staff of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities feel as though they feel valued and can excel.  

An Invitation To Apply for the Position of High School Principal At Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School Brooklyn, New York About Coney Island Prep Coney Island Prep is a college preparatory public charter school in Brooklyn, New York. Merging growth, performance and commitment, the Coney Island Prep community takes its responsibility to prepare students for the college and career of their choice very seriously. Professionals balance their sense of ownership and responsibility with humility and levity and are supported every step of the way. Coney Island Prep currently serves over 1,000 scholars across its three schools, including 300 scholars in kindergarten – fourth grade at the elementary school; 360 scholars in fifth – eighth grades at the middle school; and 350 scholars in ninth-twelfth grade at the high school. The mission of Coney Island Prep is to prepare every student to succeed in the college and career of their choice. We achieve success through a rigorous academic program in a supportive and structured school community. Commitment There is no more urgent task than to educate students from low-income backgrounds. So we hire professionals who are committed to the core. It’s high-energy, fast-paced, tiring and sometimes all-consuming. But we wouldn’t have it any other way. And neither would you. You own your work and when you reach your goals, you reach higher. Our leaders work incredibly hard, and are inspired by the urgency of what we do. We need leaders who aren’t afraid to ask for help, feedback, and support. They’re driven by personal responsibility, data, and results, and they’re not above doing whatever’s asked. They make friends at work, smile through hectic days, and add a little levity along the way. What We Have to Offer There are plenty of ways you can make an impact. And our team is all in. You have the opportunity to work with students, and there’s always someone who’s got your back from coaching you through a bad day to helping you grow professionally. While every educational setting is ever-changing and the day-to-day of school leadership comes with its unique challenges, with the support of a co-leader in the Director of Operations and a team of supporting leaders, you are sure to have the skills, resources and support needed to get the job done. Mindsets and Experience Passion for education and a dedication to Coney Island Prep’s mission. Steadfast belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels and deserve an opportunity to succeed in the college and career of their choice. Bachelor’s degree required; Masters degree preferred. Cultural competencies to work in low-income communities and a willingness to examine own biases across lines of sameness and difference. Maintains professionalism through excellent organizational skills, timeliness, regular communication, and meeting deadlines. Self reflective and open to feedback, with the ambition and desire to grow one’s professional practice. An entrepreneurial spirit, embracing the opportunity for creativity and hard work inherent in a school leadership. A positive, solutions-oriented attitude and drive for excellence. Eagerness to work collaboratively as part of a team. A strong track record of building positive relationships across various stakeholder groups demonstrating a value towards diversity and inclusivity. A positive, solutions-oriented attitude and drive for excellence. Champion effective instructional data practices and assessments. Ensure that systematic interventions occur whenever students are struggling; monitor quality and effectiveness of interventions to ensure they are rigorous, disciplined, and high-impact. Support a culture of high academic and behavioral expectations. Responsibilities School Leadership Reinforce the mission of the school with staff and inspire them to act on the mission every single day; exude urgency, excellence, and optimism; use the mission as a litmus test for school-based decisions. Exercise strong decision making prioritizing what will have the greatest impact on students; instill staff with a feeling that they are contributing to something greater than themselves. Reflect on actions and adjust behavior and systems accordingly; ask regularly for feedback; model humility and admit mistakes; seek out thought partners. Select, hire, and manage performance of all academic staff. Maintain robust personal organization system that ensures all tasks or “To Do” items are captured, prioritized, and ultimately accomplished; plan each day and week to ensure that top priorities are addressed and accomplished on time. Actively participate in Principal and School Leader Development meetings, engaging in discussion, sharing best practices, and participating in school audit visits. Respond to requests from the WHALE team in a timely manner, working with network staff to ensure compliance with CIP policies and procedures. Conduct weekly 1:1s with Chief Schools Officer   Teacher and Leader Coaching Manage, coach, evaluate and develop secondary school leaders, including Deans of Student Culture and Vice Principals, to ensure excellence and consistency amongst teaching staff. Support secondary leaders in developing leadership skills in instructional coaches and grade-team leaders. Observe lessons and provide on-going, specific, actionable, positive and constructive feedback that ensures the teacher can translate the feedback into improved instruction. When necessary, directly manage teachers, ensuring their constant improvement in teaching practices through coaching, professional development, modeling, and collaborative planning. Hold teaching staff accountable for implementation of research-based curriculum, teaching methodologies and practices ensuring rigorous instruction that prepares students daily for college or post high school careers. Analyze school-wide data regularly. Run high-impact interim assessment data debriefs. Build and provide accountability to academic systems. Establish a data-driven culture in which student performance and mastery of standards drives instructional decisions. Collaborate with Dean of College to ensure that academic program and resources to students ensure all students are college ready and secure acceptance to at least one college or university by their graduation. Collaborate with Director of Special Education to ensure student needs are met daily and best practices for students with special needs are implemented daily by teachers.     High-Quality Professional Development Design and run high-quality professional development sessions. Work with each team member to set clear, measurable, outcome-oriented academic goals for the year and plan professional development opportunities around those academic goals. Monitor progress of all academic goals and ensure implementation of academic program to meet or exceed yearly student achievement goals.   School Culture Ensure that the learning environment and classroom instruction maximize student learning. Build effective relationships among teachers, parents, and the community to improve student performance. Partner with Deans of Student Culture to support efforts in character development and school culture to facilitate meetings with parents when discussing a student’s academic progress. Lead and grow a learning environment where character development practices are present and active in the work of staff and evident in work with families and staff. Ensure disciplinary issues are addressed immediately or in a timely manner and with consistency. Ensure and maintain high standards for student behavior, performance, and attendance. Foster a school climate that supports both student and staff success and promotes respect and appreciation for all students, staff and parents that is aligned with the mission and values of the school.   Co-Leadership with Director of Operations Work collaboratively with Director of Operations to ensure strong school-wide systems, proactive planning for every component needed to have a successful school year, and effective problem solving around campus issues. Ensure the safety and security of all students, staff, visitors, and public and private property. Adhere to CIP HR policies and state/federal employment laws. Provide lateral accountability and feedback to Director of Operations in order to build strong relationship which models the Six Pillars of Co-Leadership: Be one another’s first team. Over-communicate. See success as shared and failure as shared. Speak with one voice. Leverage each other’s strengths, and mitigate each other’s weaknesses. Be brutally honest   Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Work across difference while ensuring structures and practices exemplify cultural competence. Demonstrate a personal and professional value for DEI work. Commit to building structures and systems to create equitable and inclusive school environment for students, parents, and staff. Develop positive relationships with community stakeholders. Exhibit a high degree of professionalism in all elements of this position, while serving as a contributing member of the school team and a dedicated role model for other employees.   Benefits and Compensation Employees at Coney Island Prep are provided with a generous salary and an annual retention bonus after their first year. As a regular full time employee of Coney Island Prep, you will be eligible for benefits that include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match and Paid Family Leave. Staff are provided with a MacBook Air and access to all the necessary technology and resources needed to succeed in their role. Start Date Flexible (April-July 2019 ideal) Contact Information Interested applicants should go to http://coneyislandprep.org/careers/career-opportunities to apply for available jobs. Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, national origin, citizenship or disability. We want Coney Island Prep to be a place where students and staff of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities feel as though they feel valued and can excel.    

POSITION : Manager of Content Development and Programming, Teaching Excellence  REPORTS TO : Director of Partnerships, Teaching Excellence  POSITION TYPE : 12-month  LOCATION : Houston, Texas  THE CHALLENGE  Across the nation, only half of all students from low-income communities graduate from high school and only 10% earn a college degree. Even though 85% of our students are economically disadvantaged,  YES Prep  provides evidence that different outcomes are possible. Eighty-seven (87%) of YES Prep alumni matriculate to college within one year and alumni like  Eddie Zapata  are earning their college degrees at five times the rate of their peers with similar socioeconomic backgrounds. How do we do this? Each of YES Prep’s  18 campuses  serves 6th-12th graders like  Monique Bowie . Students typically enter YES Prep one or more grade levels behind, but quickly find themselves on a different life trajectory. This is a result of transformative relationships with teachers and leaders, and access to excellent educational opportunities.  As the first minority-majority city, Houston’s schools cannot keep up with demand from students like Eddie and Monique. Houston is the 4th largest city (on track to become the 3rd), and this booming population translates into 2,000 families on YES Prep’s waitlist. YES Prep’s student enrollment is estimated to grow 31% between now and 2023 (from just over 13,000 students currently to 17,000).   THE OPPORTUNITY  YES Prep needs a dynamic, Manager of Content Development and Programming, with a diverse set of experiences, to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, build transformative relationships, and eliminate educational inequities to advance social justice.   To put it simply, you will ensure that the program and our team of instructional coaches effectively clear the path for teachers to complete their development and certification.  THE ROLE  When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:  Supporting the development of the vision, mission and purpose, strategic priorities, and execution of the Programming and Content Development in the planning phase of the Teaching Excellence Technical Assistance Center  Managing, supporting, and executing on the planning phase activities and outcomes of the Transformation Center regarding Programming and Content Development  Working alongside a ‘planning phase’ grant team to identify the needs of alternative certification educator preparation programs across the State of Texas  Learning best practices for providing technical assistance to educator preparation programs and program leaders from technical assistance centers across the nation   Supporting the development of a comprehensive approach to supporting and developing alternative certification educator preparation programs in the State of Texas   Supporting the collaboration and implementation of educator preparation program initiatives based on the technical assistance approach  Building strong relationships with both national technical assistance center leaders, Texas educator preparation program leaders, and other core constituents to create a client base for the execution phase of the center  Executing on both the strategic and tactical plan for the planning phase of the TE Technical Assistance Center  Providing input and strategic approaches to the work  Supporting the creation of materials, tools, and resources aligned to the outcomes of the grant  Additional duties as assigned  THE PERSON  We seek staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, resilience, and humility. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:   MUST HAVES  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution  Outstanding record of organization and attention to details  Experience with data tracking, people and project management, and communication with a customer-service focus  Ability to travel both across the State of Texas and national (~50%)  Belief in and commitment to the mission and core values of YES Prep Public Schools  Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback  Demonstrated ability to work on a team  Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once  Ability to maintain emotional control under stress  BONUS POINTS  Master’s Degree and/or PhD in Education or related field  THE PERKS  Compensation   – This position is an exempt, salaried position that is grant funded; salary offers commensurate with experience.  Health and Supplemental Insurance  –  A $0.00 medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.  Retirement Plans  – Participation in  Teacher Retirement System of Texas  and a  457 Retirement Plan   Paid Time Off – 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures of our  Academic Calendar   Paid Leave Programming  – In the event you need to be out due to a medical reason, YES Prep offers up to 12 weeks of full paid leave  Professional Development  - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time through our  Commit to Five  program. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing  professional development .   Award Winning  Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named  Houston’s Best Place to work  in 2018. We won the  2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education  and were a 2016 finalist as well.   WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY  YES Prep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for students when their teachers and leaders reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Ninety-seven percent (97%) of staff members agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity according to our latest system survey. YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.  THE NEXT STEPS   Hiring two Managers of Content Development and Programming. If this sounds like your just right job, please apply  here .   If you are not sure this opportunity is for you, are simply curious, or know someone who would be perfect, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team to be connected to a recruiter at  [email protected] .