5 jobs found

Overview Though 9 in 10 Latino young adults say a college degree is important for success in life, fewer than 15% age 25 or older hold a bachelor’s degree.   Voices College-Bound Language Academies exists to change that. Voices is a public charter school network with a mission to prepare all students for the challenges of higher education through the context of an academically rigorous dual-language program. Every student, regardless of home language, graduates bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish. As we expand to serve more traditionally underserved students, Voices seeks additional team members who share a commitment to its mission and believe joyful learning and world-class academic preparation are not mutually exclusive. Role Summary Voices Academies’ Associate Teacher will be an inspiring educator with an entrepreneurial spirit. Reporting to the principal, the ideal candidate will not only be innovative, but also have an unwavering commitment to ensure that a student receives quality instruction, makes accelerated educational progress, and reaches or exceeds their academic goals. Associate Teachers will assist in the classroom and/or the learning center and assist in the supervision, testing, and instruction of students; relieve the teacher of administrative tasks; implementing a variety of instructional programs as assigned/supervised by a credentialed teacher (SPED support, ELD, intervention, skill development,etc): and perform other duties as assigned. Key Responsibilities Assisting Teachers: Assist teacher in the management of student behavior to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning and assessing Provide individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student as directed by the teacher Provide instruction to students with special needs in accordance with IEP utilizing support services as appropriate Motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education Challenge and accelerate ALL students, no matter at what level they enter the classroom Assist teacher in assessing students and recording results Track student information and maintain accurate student records, including attendance, as directed by the teacher Create an atmosphere through personal example and efficacious relationships with students which inspire academic achievement and enthusiasm for learning Provide Instruction under the direct supervision of a certificated teacher or administrator Tutor students as directed Implement Voices Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices at all times Collaboration: Work collaboratively to achieve Voices’ vision Work cooperatively with staff toward resolution of mutual concerns Collaborate closely with other teachers, consultants, and the principal to improve own and others’ instructional practices Reflect, improve and collaborate with colleagues, parents and community Confer with teachers, parents and/or appropriate personnel for the purposes of assisting in student evaluation as directed Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities Professional Activities: Actively participate in professional development activities, including retreats Foster strong school morale and academic achievement Participating in collaborative with teacher and parents, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions, events, and trips Perform duties such as cafeteria, yard duty, traffic duty and monitoring/interacting with students during the work day as assigned for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment Supervise and lead students independently as needed Voices Academies Associate Teacher candidates will have the following REQUIREMENTS Required Qualifications: NCLB compliant - AA degree or 48 semester units or passage of county competency exam Demonstrated passion for the mission, vision and values of Voices Academies with a deep commitment to improving the lives of students from low-income communities Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish. Outstanding written, speaking, and organizational skills with experience interacting with a broad range of stakeholders. Commitment to accelerated educational progress of children. Experience or commitment to public education, social justice, efficacy and equity. Preferred Qualifications: BA degree or Substitute Permit Knowledge of and experience working with low-income communities preferred Entrepreneurial spirit, flexibility, and demonstrated success in working with school-age children Understanding of dual language instructional practices and school design and the unique characteristics of public charter schools is a plus. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Google Apps Ability to work well independently and within a team environment; working efficiently, and exercising excellent judgment in making decisions. Working Conditions: Tolerate high levels of stress 10 Month work schedule (September to June) Regular requirement to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Occasional evening and or weekend work Occasional travel Willingness to be trained as needed Prior to Employment : Once an offer has been extended, a candidate must meet the following criteria to receive a final contract: First Aid/CPR Certification Clear Criminal Background Check Valid TB Clearance BENEFITS Key Compensation: Tier 1: $16.85- $18.25 Tier 2 (w/ a sub permit): $18.25-$21.00 Exceptional growth opportunities Contract: Reports directly to Principal, Teacher Permanent Non-Exempt Position At-Will Contract Schedule: 9:00 am -2:30 pm (PT) If you have any questions about this position, please contact our hiring team by email at   [email protected] . Thank you. Voices College-Bound Language Academies is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Voices to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, citizenship status, medical condition, or any other legally protected status.

New Jersey Orators, Inc. Project Director Job Description   FUNCTION : To coordinate the strategic goals and objectives of the assigned project assigned To provide assistance in making sure all volunteers understand and follow the organization's philosophy, mission, strategy, and achieve its annual goals and objectives   JOB TITLE: Project Director   POSITION DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES   The Project Director is a member of the Orators’ staff. She/he is one of the organization's liaisons to private and public funding sources, financial institutions, community organizations, and the media. She/he oversees assigned program operations, and with direction from the Executive Director, or in his/her absence from the Co-founders and Executive Board, coordinates the activities of other program staff, interns, and/or volunteers.   The Project Director reports to the Executive Director or in his/her absence to the Co-Founders/Board of Directors and is responsible for:  administering the project and be flexible to changes that might be needed managing the budget and expenses of the project implementing all Orator guidelines and policies with the purpose of ensuring compliance with maintaining alignment with the organization's mission. monitoring the effectiveness of the program, making adjustments as needed after discussion and approval from Executive Director, and recommending additional training for volunteers/staff as needed.   Because the Project Director's role is contingent upon a fully funded budget, she/he works in tandem with the Executive Director to secure funds, donations and grants to meet the budgetary requirements of the project. Additionally, she/he serves as the face of the project to the external community. As such, she/he attends community events in an effort to build and maintain positive relationships.   KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS   The Project Director should be a mature professional and have a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience, and a background in nonprofit activities, fundraising, and youth programs. This should include experience in project planning, community relations, and financial management.  She/he must also have experience working with the target population of youth between the ages of 7 to 18, and be a capable, compassionate, energetic and a positive leader – able to motivate and work with a wide variety of professionals and volunteers.   Knowledge of all local, state and federal laws and regulations that govern youth programs would be helpful. Because our program is dependent on public or private funds, the Project Director must be meticulous in all notes and documentation. It is extremely important that she/he maintain a passion for what she/he is doing because she/he will be interacting with people in the individuals from the underserved community.   The Project Director must: Be passionate about the organization’s mission and eager to represent the organization to a diverse groups of external audiences; Be an effective advocate for all youth, including our target population of youth; Have strong project management expertise utilizing and creating project management schedules and other products with MS tools; and Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.   The Project Director must have a reputation for high ethical and moral standards and be enthusiastic about working with a diverse group of volunteers and strong Board of Directors.    

City Year Boston provides hands-on learning opportunities for undergraduate/graduate students interested in non-profit administration careers. Interns will support a variety of projects that help City Year carry out our education mission by assisting in customer service, research, data collection, event execution, and more. Each intern will be matched with a specific department (descriptions below). Additionally, each intern will assist with general office operations, administrative work, event support, and data entry. Internships are typically between 10 and 20 hours per week during business hours (9am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday), and can be flexible with a student's academic calendar and extracurricular commitments. Please note that all internships are office based and interns do not serve in schools. The following internship is available at City Year Boston: COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS & RECRUITMENT INTERN: The Community Partnerships & Recruitment intern must be an individual that is strong in relationship development and seeks to engage within the Boston community. They must also be able to provide support to a team of recruitment managers and organize various tasks that will be used to support community engagement and local recruitment for City Year Boston.  Responsibilities include: attending community events to represent City Year, coordinating logistics and supplies for events, event planning support, team operational support (ordering supplies, assisting with external event prep, supporting management of team documents/calendar), supporting internal City Year events as needed, collaborating amongst multiple departments to execute various tasks that are linked to Community partnerships work, engaging with community partners, supporting the team in systems data entry Internship Details   This is an unpaid opportunity where interns will learn and develop a variety of highly competitive resume building skills including community engagement, organization, teamwork, project planning and execution, communication skills and customer service, multi-tasking, service learning, and networking. It is up to the applicant to determine whether they are eligible for credit, scholarship, or work study money from their school. Interns will have the opportunity to participate in Corporate Service Days with our Development team, Lunch and Learn seminars with members of our Leadership Team and will be paired with a staff member who will serve as their mentor throughout the internship. City Year Boston interns are required to commit a minimum of 10-12 hours per week, but many choose to work more! Job Description Skills and Qualifications Excellent written, oral, and computer skills. Experience with community engagement, community organizing, youth development a plus!  Attention to detail, ability to take direction, and a commitment to quality work. Prompt, flexible, willingness to learn and organized. Capable of working individually and on a team. Commitment to service. Incentives  This is an unpaid opportunity where interns will learn and develop a variety of highly competitive resume building skills including organization, teamwork, project planning and execution, communication skills, customer service, multi-tasking, and networking. Interns will be provided with a monthly T pass, free of charge. It is up to the applicant to determine whether they are eligible for credit, scholarship, or work-study money from their school. Interns will have the opportunity to participate in professional development days, engage in physical service, and will be paired with a manager who will serve as their mentor throughout the internship. City Year Boston interns are required to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week but many choose to work more! City Year Boston interns will also receive a City Year uniform to wear as needed (not required daily).  Qualified applicants should submit a resume and cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW: KIPP DC is a non-profit network of high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools in Washington, D.C. Our sixteen schools and The Learning Center recruit and educate over 6,000 students on six campuses in the city’s most educationally underserved communities. At KIPP DC, we empower students to access opportunities that lead to a choice-filled life. Highly skilled teachers and leaders, more time in school, a rigorous college preparatory-curriculum, and a strong culture of achievement and support help our students climb the mountain to and through college. POSITION OVERVIEW : The Instructor of the Fellowship in Special Education will be a critical part of the CTR program. This individual will support the Director of the Special Education Fellows in managing the Fellowship in Special Education program, which grants a certification in special education, professional development and coaching to up to 45 DC teachers each year. The program involves summer professional development, weekly coursework, observation and debrief of Fellows, regular assignments, and certification. The Fellows Instructor will be responsible for grading assignments, preparation and facilitation of weekly coursework sessions, ongoing communication with Fellows, data management and some additional administrative tasks. The part-time position (30-35 hours a week with benefits) will report to the Director of the Fellowship in Special Education. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Summer Professional Development Help plan and support 3 full-days of introductory professional development sessions for Fellows Plan for and oversee logistics for this event* Weekly Professional Development Help prepare for and facilitate weekly 3 hour professional development sessions for teachers (180 hours total). Preparation and facilitation to include: Supporting the Director in facilitation of whole group sessions Facilitating small group breakout sessions for subset of Fellows Planning and preparing necessary materials and logistics for session Assignment Grading: Grade six assignments for each Fellow throughout the school year Provide scores and constructive comments and feedback Grade resubmissions when necessary Program Management Maintain clear and prompt communication with all current Fellows and alumni Plan Fellows’ special events (holiday dinner, other celebrations)* Oversee the use of all technological systems including Canvas and Torsh (online platforms)* Oversee Fellows’ program completion tracking including: program standing and Praxis passage* Maintain clear data systems for ongoing Fellows data collection Manage the middle-of-year and end-of-year survey process: revise them, track completion, synthesize and analyze data and share out* CTR Team Attend and actively participate in weekly CTR team meetings Attend CTR events to represent Fellows and support the team (PD, interview days, celebrations, etc.) *Responsibilities may be delegated to other members of the CTR team with management and oversight from the Director of Fellows REQUIREMENTS: Strong special education content knowledge, experience and passion Experience and skill facilitating to and teaching adults Outstanding project management, organizational and event execution skills, and extraordinary attention to detail Ability to work 30-35 hours (exact requirement TBD) weekly with some flexibility in exact hours Ability to work every Wednesday evening until 8:45 during the school year Commitment to full ownership of excellent outcomes and work products Strong written and communication skills Articulate, professional demeanor with strong self-confidence, initiative, and leadership skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines An understanding of network school building dynamics and a customer service oriented perspective Proactive, results-oriented, “whatever it takes” approach to work Flexibility, with a strong work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate a high level of responsibility and multiple priorities Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP DC and CTR’s mission and a passion for education Experience in the field of Special Education and familiarity with federal and state law Bachelor’s Degree required, advanced degree is a plus Two years teaching experience required, preferably in Special Education HOW TO APPLY: Please apply immediately, as applications are accepted and roles are filled on a rolling basis. All interested applicants should visit online at http://www.kippdc.org/careers/apply-now/ and the job posting located under “Leadership and Support Staff” section. If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment Team via e-mail at [email protected]

City Year San José/Silicon Valley is hiring an Impact Operations Assistant. This role is part time, working 15-25 hours per week and will conclude after an 8 week period. This role will support CYSJ/SV by assisting with general office operations, completing administrative work, and providing event support. The primary tasks of this role will be to support the sorting and distribution of AmeriCorps member uniforms and materials for STEAM lessons in the after school program. This role is ideal for someone who is a self-starter, detail-oriented, and is capable of sequencing a large-scale project.   Qualifications Excellent written, oral, and computer skills. Attention to detail, ability to take direction, and a commitment to quality work. Prompt, flexible, willingness to learn, and organized. Capable of working individually and on a team. Ability to move, sort, and inventory materials for distribution to 12 campuses Must be able to lift 50lbs. A valid Drivers License is required as this role involves driving City Year’s minivan to our off site storage unit to pick up materials. High School Diploma/GED or some college education required 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.