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Bring your passion for influencing and supporting our youth to National Heritage Academies (NHA) as a paraprofessional to one of our NHA partner schools. Our Schools In our schools you will find bright colors, smiling faces, and opportunity. While working at an NHA partner school you will make a difference in the lives of our over 500 students. You will gain invaluable experience and have fun along the way. In this position, a cohesive leadership team of deans will be there to support you every step of the way. Along with our result-driven curriculum and commitment to educating the whole child - academically, morally, and socially - you and your students will be set up for success. Provide instructional assistance to students in need of academic intervention services, which should lead to a significant growth in the fall to spring testing and assessment scores of the students Requirements Must meet the state requirements for being a paraprofessional Valid teaching license - preferred Will have knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, or mathematics Previous experience working in a school or with elementary experience - preferred Company Information 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. To learn more about our core values, please click here . National Heritage Academies is an equal opportunity employer.

Bring your passion for influencing and supporting our youth to National Heritage Academies (NHA) as a school ambassador to one of our NHA partner schools. Our Schools In our schools you will find bright colors, smiling faces, and opportunity. While working at an NHA partner school you will make a difference in the lives of our over 500 students. You will gain invaluable experience and have fun along the way. The role of the school ambassador is to generate interest in the kindergarten program, create assimilation opportunities and promote enrollment events to community partners. The school ambassador will accomplish these goals through their own self-directed effort, guidance from the school principal and by working closely with school teams to collectively recruit and enroll new students. Essential Duties and responsibilities Work with school leaders in planning school-based open houses, enrollment information meetings, and other school-based recruitment events Distribute marketing materials to community partners and schedule information meetings at their site Communicate with existing families to recruit siblings and access their local networks to support recruitment goals Represent the school at key community events, recruitment fairs and other community outreach events that will benefit enrollment Plan and facilitate opportunities for new families to get involved with the school to help secure their decision to join the school family Routinely reach-out to prospective and newly accepted families to keep them engaged, excited and informed about the school Core Competencies Exceptional relationship building skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences Strong organization and time management skills Highly motivated self-starter Excellent interpersonal skills High sense of urgency Additional Qualifications Proficient computer skills Associates Degree in sales, marketing or business Prefer experience with recruitment-related work within a school or similar field Strong written and verbal communication skills Spanish-speaking a plus Company Information 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. To learn more about our core values, please click here . National Heritage Academies is an equal opportunity employer.

Bring your passion for influencing and supporting our youth to National Heritage Academies (NHA) as a paraprofessional to one of our NHA partner schools. Our Schools In our schools you will find bright colors, smiling faces, and opportunity. While working at an NHA partner school you will make a difference in the lives of our over 500 students. You will gain invaluable experience and have fun along the way. In this position, a cohesive leadership team of deans will be there to support you every step of the way. Along with our result-driven curriculum and commitment to educating the whole child - academically, morally, and socially - you and your students will be set up for success. Provide instructional assistance to students in need of academic intervention services, which should lead to a significant growth in the fall to spring testing and assessment scores of the students Requirements Must meet the state requirements for being a paraprofessional Valid teaching license - preferred Will have knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, or mathematics Previous experience working in a school or with elementary experience - preferred Company Information 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. To learn more about our core values, please click here . National Heritage Academies is an equal opportunity employer.

Bring your passion for influencing and supporting our youth to National Heritage Academies (NHA) as a paraprofessional to one of our NHA partner schools. Our Schools In our schools you will find bright colors, smiling faces, and opportunity. While working at an NHA partner school you will make a difference in the lives of our over 500 students. You will gain invaluable experience and have fun along the way. In this position, a cohesive leadership team of deans will be there to support you every step of the way. Along with our result-driven curriculum and commitment to educating the whole child - academically, morally, and socially - you and your students will be set up for success. Provide instructional assistance to students in need of academic intervention services, which should lead to a significant growth in the fall to spring testing and assessment scores of the students Requirements Must meet the state requirements for being a paraprofessional Valid teaching license - preferred Will have knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, or mathematics Previous experience working in a school or with elementary experience - preferred Company Information 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. To learn more about our core values, please click here . National Heritage Academies is an equal opportunity employer.

Bring your passion for influencing and supporting our youth to National Heritage Academies (NHA) as a paraprofessional to one of our NHA partner schools. Our Schools In our schools you will find bright colors, smiling faces, and opportunity. While working at an NHA partner school you will make a difference in the lives of our over 500 students. You will gain invaluable experience and have fun along the way. In this position, a cohesive leadership team of deans will be there to support you every step of the way. Along with our result-driven curriculum and commitment to educating the whole child - academically, morally, and socially - you and your students will be set up for success. Provide instructional assistance to students in need of academic intervention services, which should lead to a significant growth in the fall to spring testing and assessment scores of the students Requirements Must meet the state requirements for being a paraprofessional Valid teaching license - preferred Will have knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, or mathematics Previous experience working in a school or with elementary experience - preferred Company Information 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. To learn more about our core values, please click here . National Heritage Academies is an equal opportunity employer.

City Year Detroit is seeking an Impact Manager (IM) who will lead and develop a team of AmeriCorps members (ACMs) as idealistic, emerging leaders and practitioners focused on strengthening schools and supporting students to improve performance. Reporting to an Impact Director and working from a partner school(s), the IM plays a critical role in implementing City Year’s school-based Whole School Whole Child (WSWC) service model, mission, and practices. The IM is also an effective talent developer who will support AmeriCorps members through a challenging and rewarding year of service. This may be the job for you if: • You lead through your connections with others, create spaces where individuals can flourish and grow, and support them to find meaning in their work. • You are always learning. You work on your own growth and development and authentically model that work for those you lead. • You are a collaborative worker with a strong sense of ownership over your success, strategy to get there, and organization to execute on your plans. Job Description AmeriCorps Member Experience Manage, coach, and develop up to 14 AmeriCorps members though a personally rewarding year of service in Detroit Public Schools Community District, where they achieve service performance and standards requirements while reaching their leadership development potential. Model leadership that is fueled by City Year's culture and values. Facilitate ongoing dialogues that empower AmeriCorps members to relate to our culture and values in personally meaningful ways.   Build Conditions for Success in our Schools Build and cultivate strong partnerships with teachers, principals, school officials, and other key decision makers and stakeholders. Manage implementation of partnership agreement between the school and City Year Detroit. Ensure the necessary conditions and resources are in place for their team of AmeriCorps members to deliver attendance, behavior, and course performance interventions for students. Service Delivery & Impact Implement City Year’s WSWC model with a high degree of quality to a targeted group of students at the right time, at assigned schoolhouse(s). Make data-informed decisions to ensure tutoring, classroom support, afterschool programs, and school-wide initiatives align with the shared goals of the school/City Year partnership. Local and National Organizational Initiatives Participate in Blitz Interview Days Assist with Impact specific initiatives Assist with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day service projects, Opening Day, Annual Gala and other side-wide designated events. Attend overnight events including Summer Charger (a conference for all City Year Impact staff held in Boston for one week in the summer), and other local and national events. What does a typical day look like? Start of day centering meeting with team Observe and share feedback with AmeriCorps members providing interventions for students Review Student Achievement data Review AmeriCorps Member event plans, student engagement data and offer feedback Individual Meetings with AmeriCorps Members Coach AmeriCorps Members through communication challenges and conflict resolution Connect with school administration to review upcoming initiatives and mutual expectations Meet with Impact Director for your own support Host City Year's potential and current funding partners on a school tour and roundtable Attend and support After School Programs End of day centering meeting with team Basic Qualifications Experience building and growing complex professional relationships with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders. Experience holding people accountable to performance goals and navigating difficult conversations. Experience managing diverse teams, particularly managing teams of early-workforce members. Ability to apply creative problem solving when faced with perceived barriers. Ability to translate mission and vision from organization level to individual level and draw connections between mission and daily work. Ability to navigate complex topics and parse them for specific audiences. Additional Qualifications: 2-3 years of relevant experience, work in the education sector preferred. National service experience is a plus. Familiarity with DPSCD school system a plus. Salary Range: $40,000-$45,000 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.

Seeking Passionate Teachers and Instructional Coaches!      NMSI’s mission is to advance STEM education to ensure that all students, especially those furthest from opportunity, thrive and reach their highest potential as problem solvers and lifelong learners who pursue their passions and tackle the world’s toughest challenges. NMSI is seeking highly successful Pre-K-12 teachers and instructional coaches who are inspired by this mission to become members of our regionally based Coach corps. NMSI Coaches support our core programs—the College Readiness Program and Laying the Foundation —by delivering professional development for teachers or content support for AP students.   This is a temporary part-time position expected to end on May 31, 2021, with the possibility of continuation based on staffing needs . Coaches will be expected to travel at least 7-10 times per year and utilize their personal laptop for preparation and facilitation.   What You’ll Do     NMSI Coaches work with AP, Pre-AP, secondary, and elementary teachers and their students in online and face-to-face settings to improve teacher impact in advanced math, science, and ELA classrooms. Through working with teachers in the College Readiness Program and Laying the Foundation program, Coaches lead face-to-face and online cohorts of teachers in skill-building professional development sessions that focus on the development of teachers’ content, pedagogical content knowledge, instructional planning, assessment practices, and data analysis skills. Coaches help teachers identify student misconceptions, skill gaps, and learning needs to strengthen student performance in rigorous coursework.     In addition, NMSI Coaches facilitate virtual learning and collaboration sessions that support teachers’ ability to plan, execute, and adapt instruction. Using their knowledge of teacher goals, data, and instructional focus areas, Coaches assigned to work with teachers and students in NMSI’s College Readiness Program will support students during in-person and online content review sessions. Coaches model best practices for instruction of AP for teachers, and they will coach AP teachers to deliver their own student review sessions.    What are the details?   Coach and mentor teachers and students in online and face-to-face settings, while maintaining high levels rigor for both teacher-facing professional development and facilitation of student-facing review sessions   Coaches will be assigned training opportunities within NMSI’s core and custom programs based upon their content qualifications, adult facilitation and coaching experience, and proven success in improving student outcomes.     Provide targeted, actionable feedback to teachers on their practice of the techniques and strategies presented during PD sessions.     Have a deep understanding of teachers’ students and classroom complexities; be able to support teachers in the application of their own learning to classroom practice.     Promote a learning environment and mentorship for teachers and students that is anchored in self-reflection, culturally-responsive instruction that is aimed to accelerate student growth and achievement     Ensure the effective integration and implementation of NMSI training and resources in teachers' classrooms through coaching, modeling, and feedback     Support the creation, development, editing, and critical review of teacher- and student-facing content    Complete NMSI Train-the-Trainer professional development opportunities      Participate in regular data-sharing and planning meetings with NMSI staff    Serve as an ambassador for NMSI and NMSI's mission and values to the school communities in which they work, fostering a commitment to equity and access to rigorous coursework and creating educational environments in which students can thrive and reach their highest potential.     Other duties as assigned  What You Bring     We are looking for amazing teachers who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission and are highly motivated to support teacher and student learning. You’ll be right at home here if you learn from failure and have a growth mindset, cultivate strong relationships, and push yourself, your work and the people around you to the next level.      NMSI Instructional Coaches are experienced educators who demonstrate a track record of success working with students in high-need schools , hold high expectations for students and teachers, and have strong organizational and communication skills.     Qualifications         Experience : Deep knowledge of content and instruction, with at least 4 years of teaching experience in AP Science, Math, English, History, or Art courses, Pre-AP math, science, or ELA courses, or Pre-K-5 classrooms.        Other Preferred Experience: STEM-based learning experience, experience in high-need schools or with high-need populations, and a proven track record of raising student achievement is preferred.    AP Reader experience is preferred for Coaches who will work with AP teachers and students.    Experience coaching teachers in modifying, adapting, or extending curricula to better address student needs and facilitating professional development     Mission Focused: Strong belief in the ability of all students to achieve at high levels and willingness to advocate for equity and access in AP, Pre-AP, or other STEM programs and classrooms .   College-Readiness Guru : Strong familiarity and experience with state and national teaching standards as they relate to College-readiness standards, such as AP assessment frameworks, Common Core State Standards, and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)     Understand Effective Teaching : Immediate understanding of what effective teaching looks like and a deep commitment to the importance of effective and rigorous instruction     Expert Communicator: Ability to communicate direct feedback in a compelling way that inspires teachers to make immediate improvements to instruction that will accelerate their students’ achievement ; Strong written and oral communication skills     Flexible – You are comfortable working in an ambiguous environment with competing priorities   Growth Mindset : You learn from failure and crave feedback because you know that it makes you better; you are also eager to give feedback to your manager, team, and colleagues. Committed to ongoing training and education in adult facilitation   Committed: Ability to deliver a total of 10-28 days of teacher or student facing events over a calendar year.  Many events occur during the summer and on Saturdays, but some weekday school-year events may also need to be facilitated.       Next Steps    Prior to applying, please review the following questions. You will be prompted to answer these questions in 300     words or less in your application.     Describe a time you had to facilitate and encourage teacher reflection in a training room environment.  What are some techniques you employed to elicit reflective thinking from your participants?     NMSI coaches often must support teachers and students in regions where the school culture is much different from their own. How would you proceed in a training session where teacher participants are expressing controversial points of view and negatively impacting the training room dynamic?     What are some key differences to consider when facilitating adult learning vs. student learning?     You may be asked to complete a video interview upon completion of application.    Timeline      We anticipate sending out offer letters from the start of 2020 through mid-May. All candidates will be notified with a status update by mid-May.    Please note that the timing of your application submission will not directly correlate with how soon you will be notified. Thank you for your patience.     Want to learn more? Go to www.nms.org   The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities.   Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.  National Math + Science Initiative (NMSI) 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, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NMSI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. 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.   

Bring your passion for influencing and supporting our youth to National Heritage Academies (NHA) as a paraprofessional to one of our NHA partner schools. Our Schools In our schools you will find bright colors, smiling faces, and opportunity. While working at an NHA partner school you will make a difference in the lives of our over 500 students. You will gain invaluable experience and have fun along the way. In this position, a cohesive leadership team of deans will be there to support you every step of the way. Along with our result-driven curriculum and commitment to educating the whole child - academically, morally, and socially - you and your students will be set up for success. Provide instructional assistance to students in need of academic intervention services, which should lead to a significant growth in the fall to spring testing and assessment scores of the students Requirements Must meet the state requirements for being a paraprofessional Valid teaching license - preferred Will have knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, or mathematics Previous experience working in a school or with elementary experience - preferred Company Information 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. To learn more about our core values, please click here . National Heritage Academies is an equal opportunity employer.

Bring your passion for influencing and supporting our youth to National Heritage Academies (NHA) as a school ambassador to one of our NHA partner schools. Our Schools In our schools you will find bright colors, smiling faces, and opportunity. While working at an NHA partner school you will make a difference in the lives of our over 500 students. You will gain invaluable experience and have fun along the way. The role of the school ambassador is to generate interest in the kindergarten program, create assimilation opportunities and promote enrollment events to community partners. The school ambassador will accomplish these goals through their own self-directed effort, guidance from the school principal and by working closely with school teams to collectively recruit and enroll new students. Essential Duties and responsibilities Work with school leaders in planning school-based open houses, enrollment information meetings, and other school-based recruitment events Distribute marketing materials to community partners and schedule information meetings at their site Communicate with existing families to recruit siblings and access their local networks to support recruitment goals Represent the school at key community events, recruitment fairs and other community outreach events that will benefit enrollment Plan and facilitate opportunities for new families to get involved with the school to help secure their decision to join the school family Routinely reach-out to prospective and newly accepted families to keep them engaged, excited and informed about the school Core Competencies Exceptional relationship building skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences Strong organization and time management skills Highly motivated self-starter Excellent interpersonal skills High sense of urgency Additional Qualifications Proficient computer skills Associates Degree in sales, marketing or business Prefer experience with recruitment-related work within a school or similar field Strong written and verbal communication skills Spanish-speaking a plus Company Information 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. To learn more about our core values, please click here . National Heritage Academies is an equal opportunity employer.

Bring your passion for influencing and supporting our youth to National Heritage Academies (NHA) as a special education paraprofessional to one of our NHA partner schools. Our Schools In our schools you will find bright colors, smiling faces, and opportunity. While working at an NHA partner school you will make a difference in the lives of our over 500 students. You will gain invaluable experience and have fun along the way. In this position, a cohesive leadership team of deans will be there to support you every step of the way. Along with our result-driven curriculum and commitment to educating the whole child - academically, morally, and socially - you and your students will be set up for success. Provide instructional assistance to students in need of academic and behavior intervention, which should lead to a significant growth in the fall to spring testing and assessment scores of the students Requirements Must meet the state requirements for being a paraprofessional Valid teaching license - preferred Previous special education experience working in a school or with elementary experience - preferred Company Information 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. To learn more about our core values, please click here . National Heritage Academies is an equal opportunity employer.