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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.   

City Year Miami 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 Responsibilities: AmeriCorps Member Experience Manage, coach, and develop up to AmeriCorps members though a personally rewarding year of service in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, 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 Miami. 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, after-school programs, and school-wide initiatives align with the shared goals of the school/City Year partnership. Local and National Organizational Initiatives Support local recruitment and admissions on-boarding dates: ACM orientation and registration. Participate in site leadership opportunities, such as event committees and working groups. 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. 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. 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.

City Year Miami is seeking a talented Development Operations Manager, reporting to the Managing Director of Development, to assist with the day – to – day operations of the Development Department. This is the perfect position for a high - energy, detail - oriented self-starter who thrives in a fast - paced environment and wants the challenge – and the many personal rewards – of working in a highly entrepreneurial, mission - driven organization. Job Description Database management and communication Manage contacts and fundraising databases: Ensure daily / weekly updating of interactions in Salesforce, as well as input new individuals and organizations in to Salesforce and into contact list. Ensure accuracy of all data on a weekly basis Management of our social media platforms and lead on marketing communications External events and initiatives Attend and help mobilize the site for events like Opening Day, Breaking Break, Luncheons, Graduation, and other site - wide designated events. Participate in City Year Miami portfolio groups on topics of interest. Plans, leads, and executes MLK service days and Annual Gala Supports the event initiatives and responsibilities by completing special projects throughout the year in External Affairs. Qualifications Excellent command of the English language. Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Extremely organized and superb attention to detail. Exceptionally strong writing skills, emphasis on quick, succinct, well - written, grammatically correct. Experience working in teams or leading teams to achieve common goals. Willingness to take on new challenges, pursue self - development and self - directed learning. Strong speaking skills; professional demeanor in communicating in person, email, or over the phone. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated active listening skills. Passion for providing support for senior leadership. Positive can - do attitude. Professional work ethic and ability to manage information and confidentiality. A demonstrated ability to work independently, meet concurrent deadlines, organize time and priorities, an d work well as a dedicated member of a team. Proficient of all Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong connection to City Year’s Values and Mission. Proficiency in Salesforce or similar Customer Relationship Management system is a plus. 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.

City Year Miami is seeking a dynamic, creative, flexible, and detail-oriented Special Projects Coordinator who possesses the ability to work collaboratively with internal/external teams and autonomously on self-directed projects. The Special Projects Coordinator will support the initiatives and responsibilities of the Executive Director and Managing Director of People and Operations, including executive projects, development initiatives, and administrative functions. The Special Projects Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Executive Director (ED) in their role of leading City Year Miami site staff and AmeriCorps members, and they will provide the ED with exceptional project management and administrative support. The Special Projects Coordinator must collaborate with staff members across all departments at the site and headquarters, including within the Senior Leadership Team. This role is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Executive Director, as well as supports material production for necessary internal and external meetings. The Special Projects Coordinator must possess a strong work ethic with exceptional written and oral communication skills. The selected candidate must also be skilled at managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and exercise discretion when handling confidential communication. This position reports to the Managing Director of People and Operations. Job Description Executive Director Support Provide excellent administrative support to the ED, including maintaining calendars, scheduling meetings and conference calls, arranging travel, inputting data into City Year systems, creating agendas, taking notes, and reviewing mail. Serve as a point of contact for individuals and organizations seeking information from the ED, prioritizing requests, coordinating with internal staff, and ensuring outgoing communication is consistently timely and accurate. Anticipate logistical and informational needs of the ED to ensure they are well prepared for meetings, presentations, and events. Plan and prepare all logistics for internal and external meetings hosted by the ED. Support the ED’s participation on external community boards to position City Year as a leader and premier service partner in the Miami and greater Florida communities. Submit, track, and follow-up on high-priority needs of the ED through frequent and at times, in-depth interactions with all departments. Help prepare correspondence on an array of topics for a breadth of constituencies, including writing emails, memos, creating presentations, etc. Practice discretion when dealing with confidential matters. Organizational Initiatives and Site Support Provide excellent logistical and administrative support for the site, including planning events, arranging travel (including multi-day trips), planning and preparing for internal and external meetings, conferences, and retreats, reserving meeting rooms, arranging for appropriate Information Technology Services (ITS) support, arranging for food and refreshments, welcoming and escorting visitors, and assisting with office logistics and support. Collaborate with department Operations points and execute site-wide solutions and processes, ensuring clear and consistent communication across the site. Assist with special projects by conducting research, collecting and analyzing data, drafting reports, and preparing presentations for internal and external stakeholders. Provide Development Department support: Site initiatives/events such as MLK, Gala, Opening Day, and Graduation, Breaking Bread, staff meetings, board meetings and retreats. Process accounts payable, coordinate vendor services and relationships, and process and maintain local contracts. Troubleshoot technology and access issues as they arise (computers, accounts, printer, fax machine, desk phones, building fobs, keys, projectors and A/V needs). Liaise with building management and coordinate internally to maintain a clean and organized office space, manage conference room calendars, and coordinate guest reservations. Serve as a resource to staff and AmeriCorps members (ACMs) regarding operations questions and needs which include transportation, registration, special initiatives, supporting impact with event logistics, Team Leader meetings. Manage supply ordering to ensure staff and ACMs have the materials needed to be successful Qualifications Associate Degree plus 1-2 years of relevant experience. Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs. Strong interpersonal, time management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Results-oriented individual with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to think critically, and proven ability to handle multiple tasks and competing priorities. Proven ability to work as both a team member and independent leader. Ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds. Commitment to helping a highly successful organization implement systems and structures to support growth. Ability to be flexible in a fast pace and dynamic work environment. Deep understanding of City Year’s mission, core values, and national service movement. 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.