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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 office administrator to one of our NHA partner schools. About Us 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. Here are a few ways we grow and celebrate together; NHA professional development opportunities, a company-wide March Madness tournament, and spirit contests amongst staff during designated appreciation weeks. In this position, the school principal and the Service Center's enrollment team 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. Please note: This position is an 11-month position with time off in July Your Role Administration - oversee receptionist responsibilities of the office Student services - distribute medications and care to students Staff support - own the purchasing process for school supplies Requirements Associates degree and/or 2-4 years of administrative experience Proficient on PC and MS office based programs Multi-tasker, detail-oriented, and prove strong organizational practices Customer-focused attitude - respond to parent inquiries and complaints Strong communication skills - being able to work effectively with students, staff and parents Experience working in a school office - preferred 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 recess aide to one of our NHA partner schools. About Us NHA is a charter school management company that operates 80+ schools in 9 states. We are committed to our mission of "challenging each child to achieve..." and we pride ourselves on our students' ability to achieve high results in later education based on the foundations gained in grades K-8 at NHA. In 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. Provide supervision to students, K-8th grade, in the lunchroom and on the playground as well as monitor behavior and advise students as to safe practices in all situations. Requirements Prior experience supervising children ages 5 to 14, and organizing recreation activities - preferred 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 school social worker to one of our NHA partner schools. T his position is full time at 40 hours a week. 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. Here are a few ways we grow and celebrate together; NHA professional development opportunities, a company-wide March Madness tournament, and spirit contests amongst staff during designated appreciation weeks. 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. Your Role Fulfilling special education IEP objectives Working with students who are socially at-risk Educating parents on intervention strategies Connecting students and families with community mental health organizations Establishing relationships with both students and parents and participating in all aspects of school planning Requirements Must have a master's degree in social work Must hold a valid social work license issued in the state you are applying for Knowledge of special education processes and procedures Candidates with experience working with at-risk students - preferred, if applicable to the school 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.

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.

EdOps specializes in the finance, student data and operations work of leading schools. Our mission is to minimize the financial, operational, and compliance demands of running a school and to support education leaders with data-driven insights to improve student outcomes. Our range of services includes finance & accounting, grants management, student data analytics & management, human resources, strategic consulting, and facilities finance support. With a rapidly growing team of 60+ education professionals around the country, EdOps works with a range of schools and networks in multiple states to ensure operational excellence in support of stud ent achievement. We are quickly growing and always hiring! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and start dates are flexible. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to [email protected] We are looking for a business-oriented individual who excels at working with clients in diverse organizations. The position involves working with multiple charter school clients with their student data analytics and management. The position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business/analytical skills in a growing company working to improve public education. Responsibilities include: Conduct statistical analysis of school clients’ student achievement data Summarize and analyze information for statistical reports to school leadership Maintain and utilize core functions of school clients’ student information systems Identify and implement means for schools to more efficiently utilize their student information systems to support overall student and organizational performance Ensure that school is meeting all compliance requirements related to student data Advise schools on student accounting procedures and regulations Qualifications: Experience in data migration to include data mapping and data profiling Experience in managing large scale projects Programming proficiency in a subset of Python, R, VBA, and/or Java; proficiency in SPSS or SAS a plus Experience with data visualization tools, such as Qlik and Tableau Advanced Excel, including lookup and parsing functions Ability to translate data into understandable action steps, and to communicate concisely and persuasively with education clients Please send resume + cover letter to [email protected] EdOps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EdOps specializes in the finance, student data and operations work of leading schools. Our mission is to minimize the financial, operational, and compliance demands of running a school and to support education leaders with data-driven insights to improve student outcomes. Our range of services includes finance & accounting, grants management, student data analytics & management, human resources, strategic consulting, and facilities finance support. With a rapidly growing team of 60+ education professionals around the country, EdOps works with a range of schools and networks in multiple states to ensure operational excellence in support of student achievement. We are quickly growing and always hiring! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and start dates are flexible. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to [email protected] We are looking for a mission-driven and business-oriented individual who excels at working with clients in diverse organizations. The position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business, analytical, and accounting skills in a growing company working to improve public education. The charter school finance specialist position is ideal for an individual looking to apply business, analytical, and finance/accounting skills to the social sector. Key Responsibilities: Serve as an outsourced CFO for a portfolio of charter schools, advising these schools’ leaders and Boards on matters pertaining to financial and operational policies, strategic decisions, and long-term financial planning Oversee all financial aspects of the schools, including accounts payable, payroll, grants administration, and financial compliance Maintain accounting books and prepare monthly financial statements and accompanying Board presentations Lead the annual budgeting process in partnership with school leadership Serve as schools’ primary contact during annual financial audits and 990 preparation Analyze, model, and solve problems on a wide range of business issues Liaise with the schools’ Boards, the state education authority (SEA), and the charter authorizer as needed Qualifications: MBA, MPP, MPA, CMA or other advanced degree with analytical focus At least 2 years of work experience, preferably in a related field (finance, accounting, or K-12 education); additional work experience may be substituted for an advanced degree in some cases. We welcome former teachers seeking to transition into an operations role. Strong MS Excel skills and financial modeling experience (familiarity with accounting software a plus) Exceptional quantitative analysis, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills Strong client communication and interpersonal skills Commitment to education and knowledge of charter schools a major plus Ability to occasionally travel within region and work non-standard hours to attend evening board meetings Start date is flexible. Please send resume + cover letter to [email protected] EdOps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.