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Dent Education is seeking to hire a Curriculum & Program Manager to design curriculum, manage and launch student programs, and develop our program pipeline. Dent programs empower Baltimore teens to be creative problem solvers, makers, and entrepreneurs. Whether it's using a laser cutter to build custom jewelry, using Adobe Illustrator to design a flyer for a local business, or using a digital audio workstation to produce a podcast or song, Denters experience their ability to dream up an idea and turn it into real impact. They apply design thinking to understand needs, brainstorm solutions, and launch real ventures. We believe in economic empowerment as a means to promote equity and agency; Denters earn money or receive funding in all of our programs.  Our goal is for students to realize their potential to make a dent in the universe, achieve upward mobility, and live with agency. You will: Design and teach curriculum  Create curricular materials, lesson plans, program roadmaps, track syllabi, and supports that are culturally-relevant, challenging, and compelling to students and easy-to-use for coaches.  We have a deep understanding of what we teach; you will help us design the how. Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to operationalize programs Organize all curriculum materials and resources into an easy-to-navigate system Seek feedback routinely from students, coaches, partners, and families   Train Coaches and Fellows to implement Dent curriculum  Manage the execution of and operations for school-year programs Develop outcomes, curriculum, budget and structure for programs Launch and prototype new programs Manage and recruit the students and staff to run school-year programs  Build relationships with and guide students as they create, develop Mindsets, and grow ventures  Build out pipeline of programs for Denters over the years Develop the pipeline of programs, engagement, and opportunities for a Denter from 8th grade through 5 years post-high school Co-create a system for impact measurement of each program over time Adapt as needed to improve student outcomes As an early stage social enterprise, your role will flex with Dent’s needs and your capabilities  You are: Organized, a backwards planner, and able to craft clarity Curious about how our students learn and what motivates them Unwavering in your belief in each student’s potential Passionate about Dent’s mission, mindsets, and commitment to equity An optimistic self-starter who is comfortable owning projects and pivoting when needed Resilient in the face of adversity with an ability to troubleshoot when problems arise Able to give & receive direct feedback Bonus Points for Applicants who:   At least two years of experience in teaching, curriculum creation, and/or youth development  Have a relevant Master’s Degree Are from Baltimore and/or possess a strong awareness of the city’s social and cultural landscape  Have experience leading projects that intentionally promote equity, social justice, and racial justice Have experience teaching design thinking and/or entrepreneurship Have taught or launched a project relevant to the skills taught in our 6 tracks You’ll get: To build meaningful relationships with youth and join them on a journey of self-exploration and growth To join and shape a mission-driven startup with a talented and motivated team  To develop as an educator, curriculum designer, design thinker, maker, innovator, manager, and entrepreneur To create scalable curriculum and programs that will impact hundreds of teens in Baltimore and beyond  To ensure our programs not only catalyze student potential, but create tangible, long-term outcomes Logistics, Salary, & Benefits This is a full-time role based in Baltimore, MD. Start date would ideally be week of April 27* but can be flexible Salary is in the range of $42,000-$50,000 based on experience and expertise.  Benefits include: Healthcare coverage Flexible vacation policy all national holidays observed $500 annual professional development stipend Employee Assistance Program for you + your family including mental health and legal support through BHS   To Apply Please apply using this link . Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early! Priority deadline: April 6, 2020  Explore our website in advance for more information about our work: www.denteducation.org .  Dent Education’s Mission Dent Education promotes equity by empowering under-resourced youth to discover and develop their innate creative potential to shape the world around them.  The Dent Mindsets  The Dent Mindsets are the foundation of our organization. The goal of all programs is to develop these mindsets in our students. It’s not only what we teach, but also how our team operates. Our Mindsets are: We see problems as opportunities We ask why? We listen deeply We take action We fail fast and keep learning Application Steps & Potential Timeline* Applications submissions until April 6 Rolling video interviews until April 10 Work product submissions until April 17 In-person interviews until April 24 Decision announced & potential retreat with Dent team week of April 27 *Please apply even if parts of this timeline don’t work for your schedule. We are flexible and know much is changing! Dent Education is an equal opportunity employer and seeks individuals to apply without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, age, pregnancy, national origin, disability, veteran or family status, sexual orientation, socio-economic class, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

City Year New York is seeking an experienced educator to join the Impact team and lead the City Year Impact Manager, Team Leader and full-time AmeriCorps Members in designing and implementing high-quality after-school programming in compliance with the School’s Out New York City grant awarded by the Department of Youth and Community Development. The SONYC Service Manager will foster relationships with teachers, administrators, families and community partners, and support the team in creating, collecting and refining STEM, leadership, arts, and sports curricula. Additionally, they will collaborate with the Impact Manager to provide professional development opportunities for AmeriCorps Members. Job Description Who You Are / About You You are passionate about City Year’s mission and values. You are an educator that is excited to use your knowledge and experience to support AmeriCorps Members and their work in schools. You are a collaborator; you would rather work with others to solve complex problems than go at it alone. You are a natural relationship builder; you feel equally comfortable communicating and connecting with a 10-year-old in your classroom, the parent of a student, and a peer educator. You thrive in a fast-paced, multitasking environment; if every day of work was exactly the same, you would be bored. You are a clear and confident presenter; you feel comfortable designing and delivering trainings that are tailored to the audience's learning styles. What You’ll Do Here Lead an after school program related to the SONYC Grant: Ensure all protocols are in place for student safety, including compliance with SACC Licensing protocols and measures Ensure teams hit accurate hours’ breakdown needed by tracking hours and collaborating with Impact Manager to troubleshoot issues to ensure teams hit the target number of hours needed for each student as designated by the SONYC Grant Ensure materials and supplies are ordered in a timely manner for effective programming Ensure that all students are adhering to systems set in place Create & implement behavior management system for after school space as permitted by school administration Create and implement schedule for after school programming that supports student achievement in adherence to SONYC Grant requirements Ensure collection of all data related to SONYC Grant programming: Collect attendance data for each student daily Work with Impact Manager and AmeriCorps Members to collect student information and ensure that each student has a file that is accurate and updated accordingly throughout the school year Work with SONYC Data Coordinator to ensure all student attendance and personal data are entered into the DYCD system for reporting and compliance Ensure all lessons for SONYC programming are planned and executed: Work with Impact Managers to execute lesson plan processes that hold AmeriCorps Members accountable to turning in, reviewing and implementing successful lesson plans each week In collaboration with Impact Manager, review all lesson plans and give feedback to AmeriCorps Members in agreed-upon time frame, as determined by team policy at the beginning of school year Observe lesson facilitation and provide structured feedback to AmeriCorps Members: Provide one-on-one and team-level academic intervention training and support to AmeriCorps Members Provide focused support to help AmeriCorps Members deliver quality tutoring for their students to help improve grades, complete homework, and organize for success in school Create and implement system for observation follow up. Issue assessment report on challenges, achievements, best practices and lessons learned from observations, bi-monthly check-ins and trainings delivered What You’ve Already Done Bachelor’s degree required Experience working in afterschool setting Experience in lesson planning Experience working with middle school youth Experience managing others Have experience or an interest in student learning and instruction in after-school programs Facilitation or presentation experience preferred Have mastered excellent behavior management in a classroom Bonus If You Have Served at City Year, Teach for America, or another AmeriCorps program 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.

The Managing Director, Impact (MDI) is responsible for implementing and overseeing the site’s Whole School Whole Child (WSWC) service model; develop, implement, and monitor the Impact Leadership team to ensure quality delivery of the WSWC service model to partnering Manchester School District (MSD) schools and drive student achievement and ensure a quality experience for our AmeriCorps members; implement the site’s Long Term Impact (LTI) plan to current and future identified schools that align with current MSD feeder patterns. The MDI will cultivate and manage the necessary District, School, AmeriCorps and programmatic partnerships and be responsible for inspiring and leading the Impact staff members in goals and objectives. Alongside the Executive Director (ED), the MDI will serve as a key external face and voice for the organization’s impact and expertise in the WSWC program outcomes and implications, deepen and cultivate strategic relationships with key stakeholders in the K12 education policy locally and within in the state on the various trends and outcomes for our students in MSD Schools. Job Description Responsibilities Work with site leadership, department leadership and school district leadership to create a multiyear partnership development, service implementation, and financial plan that defines impact priorities, sets performance goals and provides a roadmap for achieving goals by building Impact team capacity and capabilities in the areas of both district and school partnerships, WSWC knowledge, AmeriCorps Member (ACM) Experience, Staff and ACM development, Learning and Development (L&D), as well as Diversity, Belonging, Inclusivity, and Equity (DBIE). Develop, establish, and implement the processes that manage how L&D, Evaluation and the site Impact teams will work together to use data to reach site goals. Work with the ED, district leadership and our headquarters leadership to develop district engagement goals and create a district engagement strategic plan both at the district and school levels, for example: School District Level I dentify strategic opportunities to strengthen City Year’s work in schools (e.g. District strategy alignment, use of intervention programs, systemic data review options, site visits, district engagement across other departments that don’t manage City Year partnership) ; Assign and/or serve as the City Year relationship managers to key district, city, state individuals/organizations; Oversee CY district data sharing agreement in partnership with the Managing Director of Service & Evaluation. School House Level Ensure Impact staff have the coaching and resources required to build effective school relationships; Engage schools quarterly in partnership with Impact staff; Manage schoolhouse challenges that might escalate; Adapt the model where necessary to meet changing conditions and needs. Qualifications Master’s Degree in education field preferred, but at least ten years of experience in management, non-profits, youth work, or education is acceptable. Experience and ability to effectively collaborate with principals, assistant principals, and teachers towards student level results in a public school system, preferably within an under-resourced district. Minimum of five years of experience in leading, supervising, coaching, teaching, or managing young adults. Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence and executive presence – ability to motivate staff and build consensus Outstanding relationship building, communication and presentation skills Leadership experience that combines leading by example and accomplishing both strategic and everyday goals Ability to solve problems in innovative and resourceful ways without becoming frustrated by setbacks City Year/AmeriCorps/Peace Corps experience is a plus. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse teams of people. Proven organizational, project, and financial management abilities. Ability to execute a strategic plan and motivate staff. Ability to work as both an independent leader and a team member. Highly ethical standards of professionalism and integrity. Excellent communication skills and strong writing skills. Proficiency in computer skills (i.e. MS Office). Deep understanding of and commitment to City Year’s values, for more information visit: https://www.cityyear.org/about-us/culture-values. 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.

ABOUT THE ROLE This key organizational leadership position reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for the operational success of Comp-U-Dopt’s core programs.  Day-to-day duties will involve team and people management, strategic thinking and problem solving, program/curriculum development, partnership engagement, program delivery, quality control, and program evaluation.  RESPONSIBILITIES Program Operations Management Lead the execution of strategy to meet annual program goals including sourcing and securing partnerships with schools and community organizations Partner with Executive Director to determine annual program goals, appropriate growth capacity, and design program strategy annually Create and execute memorandums of understanding with all partners for smooth delivery of services Develop and manage relationships with partner director-level staff, support the relationship building of program management staff with site managers/coordinators Lead program management staff to ensure all programs are delivered on-time, in line with identified budget, partnership agreements, and achieve goals. Ensure program managers accurately schedule, staff, and evaluate all programs Prepare and present metrics reports for Executive Director including high-level data points on qualitative and quantitative outcomes Evaluate program, partner, and client feedback and implement program adjustments accordingly Manage and lead the creation and execution of district partnerships through the completion of district RFP’s and specific project-based grant applications. Support the management and reporting of specific project grant applications Staff Management Lead the professional development and training of all program management staff Conduct annual performance evaluation of direct reports Recruit, hire and oversee training and orientation of new program management staff and other relevant program staff reporting to this position new or existing Problem solve and manage conflicts, challenges, and other issues that may arise in execution of the program Quality Improvement In partnership with program managers, establish consistent and objective program evaluation and outcome standards Analyze evaluation outcomes and leverage information to improve program quality and impact Work creatively with program managers to design and implement enhancements to current curriculum, build additional program activities, and ensure they are in line with highest industry standards Work collaboratively with Executive Director as well as any relevant Board taskforces/committees on growth and innovation for long term goal achievement Ensure curriculum standards and content are in-line with organizational vision and goals. Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Requirements Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree preferred 5-7 years of professional, relevant work experience Demonstrated commitment to mission-driven work Excellent organizational skills, with a demonstrated commitment to meeting a high bar and a history of getting things done even in the face of obstacles and ambiguity. Experience managing multiple projects and the ability to manage teammates as well as internal and external stakeholders Relevant Skills Expertise setting vision and direction of key internal functions Creative problem solving Executing strong judgment and decision making Developing and building teams Guidance, direction, and motivation of teammates Oral and written comprehension and expression Monitoring and performance assessment Problem sensitivity and solution focus Data analysis and inference Event planning Technology experience preferred, but not required   Comp-U-Dopt is an EEO employer and maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment.  Some evening and weekend work may be required. This position is subject to successfully passing a background check.

The Impact Manager is solely responsible for the specific implementation of the Whole School Whole Child service model at an elementary school, middle school, or high school.  Job Description Responsibilities Managing and coaching a team of 8 - 15 AmeriCorps members providing a clear vision, systems and structures, and professional development to empower and motivate them throughout the year. Serving as a trusted advisor to principal and school staff by serving as a member of the school’s Instructional Leadership Team, holding regular meetings with the administrator, maintaining a strong presence in school, working collaboratively with administration and staff to implement the Whole School Whole Child model, and building a bridge between AmeriCorps members and the school so that their work with students is setup for success. Inspiring your team to embrace City Year’s culture and the belief that all students can achieve great things in school and life regardless of their socio - economic background or current academic proficiency. Developing a team culture that utilizes student achievement data to inform all instructional decisions and embraces grit, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a growth mindset. Observing and coaching AmeriCorps members to actively pursue student achievement results through consistently strong instruction and sound lesson planning. Providing a strong foundation of intervention management that will ensure regular access for tutoring, protected AmeriCorps member schedules, and a consistent feedback loop for learning. Developing AmeriCorps members professionally and empowering them to leverage leadership opportunities and actively pursue professional growth during their service year. Investing in the learning and development of AmeriCorps members so that they can translate their experience in City Year to any future professional or academic endeavor. Qualifications Leadership Coaching or leadership experience strongly preferred (sports coaches, educational coaches, etc.) Ability to relate with and inspire 18 – 25 year olds. Believes in young people as agents of social change. Exhibits a high level of accountability, project execution, and personal responsibility. Demonstrates grit, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a growth mindset. Ability to mobilize diverse, young groups towards achieving ambitious goals. Communication Ability to communicate openly and respectfully with a diverse community. Exhibits excellent customer service and is consistent with follow-up. Experience navigating difficult conversations around performance, interpersonal and inter-team conflict, race, gender, sexuality, class, education reform, and/or diversity. Relationship Development Ability to identify potential partnership problems, analyze issues, and extrapolate appropriate solutions to strengthen relationships. Ability to navigate multiple schoolhouse relationships, at times with competing priorities, to implement Whole School, Whole Child model and pursuing student achievement result. Invests in Impact Manager team collaboration and development to demonstrate strong leadership and teamwork for AmeriCorps members. 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.

Teaching Trust seeks a full-time Program Officer to drive the work of one of our Program teams. In this role, you will lead one of six program teams in order to build the leadership capacity across a district. These target schools and school leaders will, in turn, close the opportunity gap -  by beating their peer schools, the average schools in the state, and eventually the best schools in the country. This is an ideal role for someone who has a passion for achieving ambitious results for kids, is energized by the work of developing school leaders, and wants to work on a fun, dynamic, goal-driven team.   What You’ll Take On Reporting to the Chief Program Officer, you will lead one of our Program teams. You will manage and develop a team of individuals, including Managing Directors of Leadership Development. Together, you and your team will plan and execute high quality programming that leads to improved outcomes for kids in the communities we serve and strengthens our reputation with clients.  Additionally, you will: Set and execute on the vision and strategy for your Program team, aligning with broader Teaching Trust programmatic goals and vision Plan, design, and deliver practice based learning experiences aligned with Teaching Trust’s 4 Key Leadership Levers (Data-Driven Practices, Instructional Practices, Team Effectiveness, and School & Student Culture) to drive whole school improvement across a district partner Develop and manage high level client relationships with school leadership teams, district leadership, and principal supervisors Provide seamless service to clients, leveraging your expertise to maximize the benefits of our work Collaborate with Program Design and Evaluation teams to learn what’s working well, identify opportunities, and iterate so that we are continuously improving our work Collaborate with the Chief Program Officer, Vice President, and peer Program Officers to drive overall program work, and help set the strategic direction of future work Continuously leverage data to monitor and analyze progress to goals; identify what is driving and impeding progress, develop solutions to address gaps and adjust course as necessary Effectively coach, develop, and manage direct reports to do their best work; foster a growth minded, innovative, and psychologically safe work environment to support the growth of all team members What You’ll Bring We are looking for someone who shares our deep commitment to educational equity. You will thrive in this role if you take risks, learn from your mistakes, persist through challenges, and use feedback as an opportunity to improve.  You build trust at lightning speed and create the conditions for your team to be vulnerable, take risks, and learn from mistakes . You love to develop people and teams to foster innovation and get the best results, and you have effectively managed others across lines of difference.  You have a proven track record of results and leverage your expertise and understanding about what it takes to lead excellent schools to support your teams’ work. You are highly motivated by and deeply committed to our organization’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)  work. You are passionate about delivering programming that amplifies and creates equity and disrupts traditional power structures that may impede educational equity. You are adaptable, resilient, and thrive in the face of uncertainty . You rely on your growth mindset and agility to manage fast-paced, dynamic work.  You see yourself as a leader when it comes to managing high level client relationships , and you offer strong judgment and problem solving . You provide seamless service, and leverage your expertise to maximize the benefits of our work.  Ideal candidates will have: A minimum of three years in school leadership or experience coaching school leaders; experience and record of results in a turnaround setting is strongly preferred Deep knowledge of content and instruction, with a proven track record of raising student achievement, preferably in high-need schools Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, demonstrating resilience and a growth mindset Ability to manage high level client relationships, offering strong judgment and problem solving Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills with ability to influence, collaborate, and build trusting relationships to drive results High level of comfort taking and implementing frequent feedback to improve the work Ability to work well with people with a very wide diversity of demographic and cultural characteristics; must be capable of achieving results while maintaining an inclusive, collaborative leadership style Passion to work at an organization focused on ameliorating educational inequity Strong desire and ability to innovate and adopt new approaches to achieve results Exceptionally strong project management and time management skills Experience supervising principals or leadership experience at a district office preferred Authorization to work in the United States required Additionally, alignment with our core values is essential for the success of any candidate: Educational Equity: We prioritize work based on its impact in eliminating the achievement gap. Disciplined Behavior: We are unapologetically results and competencies driven . Courage and Resilience: We take risks, rebound and persevere. Entrepreneurial Mindset: We own our outcomes and act with urgency. Reflection and Growth: We seek feedback and modify behavior to achieve results. Who We Are Teaching Trust is a nonprofit organization grounded in the conviction that school leadership is the single largest lever to improve public education. We develop strategic, visionary leaders at multiple levels within schools and school systems to engage and lead accountable, collaborative teams. These teams in turn ensure schools have high quality teaching and learning and aspirational cultures, which are necessary to provide an education that eliminates the opportunity gap for low-income students and students of color. We work in the following ways to provide education opportunities that eliminate racial and socioeconomic disparities and give our students choice for their life path:  We train, develop, and support school teams to grow leadership capacity  We collaborate with partners to transform principal preparation programs  We build a community of educators through our work  We influence the practices of the school systems with which we partner  What We Offer Teaching Trust offers a competitive salary for this role. As part of our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and ensuring compensation equity for our staff, the salary for this role will be aligned based on level and tenure with the organization. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision plans. Other benefits include disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options, a generous vacation and holiday schedule, and a Simple IRA retirement plan with employer matching. Teaching Trust also offers a one-time moving stipend to new hires who are relocating for the role.  Teaching Trust is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. Teaching Trust evaluates applicants for employment on the basis of qualifications, merit and work-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth, medical condition, marital or familial status, family responsibilities, veteran status, personal appearance, political affiliation, matriculation, or any other characteristic protected by law. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of such status. 

City Year San Antonio is seeking a Learning & Development Director (L&D Director) who will oversee the learning and development experience for City Year San Antonio AmeriCorps members that prepares them to serve as idealistic leaders and practitioners focused on strengthening schools and supporting students to improve performance. In this role, the L&D Director builds strategic relationships with district and local partners, works closely with City Year San Antonio’s Impact department, and manages our Senior Learning and Analytics Manager. The L&D Director is a skilled organizer and planner who appreciates big-picture thinking, drives a data-driven learning vision, has a passion for equitable access to education in systemically under-resourced schools and believes deeply in the power of young people and their ability to positively impact and transform people and communities. This may be the job for you if: You are a collaborative relationship-builder with an empathetic and adaptable approach to learning design strategy, appreciate feedback loops and organize your plans based on formative data. You care deeply about providing holistic student support in systemically under-resourced schools and believe that City Year AmeriCorps members are a leading example of how the student success coach role can help support student and school success. You value learning. You invest in your own growth and development and authentically model your passion for personal and professional development for those you lead. You are a big-picture thinker, enjoy designing adult learning experiences for diverse and dynamic young people and appreciate that building a positive learning culture is an iterative process. Job Description AmeriCorps Member Experience City Year AmeriCorps members serve in schools all day, every day, preparing students with the skills and mindsets to thrive in school and in life. Serving with City Year is challenging, but transformative. During their year of service, AmeriCorps members are given a high degree of responsibility, along with leadership opportunities that have impact on them personally and on the students with whom they work. When designing their learning and development experience, the L&D Director finds balance between the AmeriCorps member experience and developing their service skills to support the social, emotional and academic growth of their students Build a Culture of Learning City Year San Antonio cares deeply about the learning experience for AmeriCorps members and recognizes that all San Antonio staff play a role in making their service and learning experience meaningful. The L&D Director is looked to at the site to build a positive culture of learning for our AmeriCorps members by designing a learning strategy that is a replicable, predictable, and responsive set of community-centered activities designed to help AmeriCorps members develop skills and make meaning of their shared service journey. Skillfully facilitated, programmatic learning is reinforced through meaningful individual challenges and in community with others to uncover new understandings, build efficacy and spark joy. Additionally, the L&D Director builds and cultivates strong partnerships with local and district partners to positively impact the AmeriCorps member learning experience. Design and Oversee our Observation & Coaching Strategy We believe that feedback is a critical part of personal and professional growth. Leveraging the skills of the Impact Team, the L&D Director will develop an observation and coaching strategy and system that empowers AmeriCorps members to build strong relationships with students to support their learning and help them develop identity, agency and critical skills. What does a typical day look like? There is no typical day for a Learning & Development Director, but on any given day, you may find yourself at a school providing observation and coaching support for AmeriCorps Members and Impact staff, designing a training for an upcoming training day, or even facilitating trainings to AmeriCorps Members on improving their service for students. City Year San Antonio has a Corps of up to 98 young adults serving in nine San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) campuses. Basic Qualifications Experience building and growing complex professional relationships with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders and community members. A passion and interest in designing learning experiences using adult learning principles, group processing protocols and interactive learning technology. Ability to create a yearlong learning experience for diverse and dynamic young people that supports district and local standards and initiatives through a lens of cultural competency/responsiveness. Ability to make data-informed decisions to advance team and student achievements and outcomes. Experience building sustainable partnerships and positive working relationships with others. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to operate in ambiguous and changing environments while leading a team to meet results. Interest and understanding of City Year’s work within the national service movement and education sphere. At least two years of teaching is preferred, and teaching experience in a public-school serving majority low-income and/or students or color is preferred. Familiarity with SAISD school 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.

The mission of the Impact Manager role is to lead and develop AmeriCorps members as a City Year team of idealistic, emerging leaders and practitioners focused on strengthening schools and supporting students as directed by the school-based service model missions and practices. Reporting directly to an Impact Director, the Impact Manager's role plays a critical part in implementing City Year’s school-based service model. Job Description Service Delivery and Impact Implement City Year’s school-based service model with a high degree of quality to the right students, in the right time, at assigned schoolhouse. The Impact Manager will develop and manage partnerships with school administration and personnel to ensure the necessary conditions and resources are in place for AmeriCorps members to deliver attendance, behavior, and course performance interventions for students. AmeriCorps Member Program Delivery and Experience Lead, manage, and coach a team of AmeriCorps members to achieve service performance and standards requirements and to reach their leadership development potential. Model leadership that is animated by City Year's culture and values, and create spaces that empower AmeriCorps members to access the power of our culture and values in personally meaningful ways.  The Impact Manager is also an effective talent developer who will lead AmeriCorps members to have a successful and rewarding year of service through civic engagement and a citizenship development curriculum.  The Impact Manager will provide on-site trainings and collaborate on the design of service content and tools for AmeriCorps member learning, training, and service excellence. The Impact Manager will manage up to 15 City Year AmeriCorps members. Service Partner Management Based full time at the schoolhouse Impact Managers build and cultivate strong partnerships with teachers, principals, school officials, and other key decision makers and stakeholders. Manage implementation of school partnership agreement and conditions for success. Site Support Partner with City Year Dallas departments and staff through applicant interview process, stakeholder engagement, service day and event participation, and cross-departmental committees as needed to ensure site-wide goals are met. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Experience working in a school, educational, or youth-support setting required with at least one year in a role managing or leading others. Experience working in areas related to English Language Arts, math, behavior management, overall school climate, after school programming, extended learning time or social work preferred. Demonstrated ability to communicate and present ideas with clarity, credibility, humility and tact; lead with “the why” and incorporate vision into messaging; tailor messaging to audience and maintain professionalism in speaking and writing. Demonstrated ability to anticipate and plan for questions, listen carefully, provide constructive feedback and remain open and responsive to feedback from others. Proven success operating in ambiguous and changing environments with the demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize projects; delegate tasks appropriately; manage progress against goals for self and others while addressing barriers. Demonstrated ability to take initiative and operate in a proactive and solution-oriented manner; identify the information needed to solve a problem; link decisions to potential consequences and know when to escalate or seek guidance. Possesses openness, responsiveness, approachability, and understanding of others’ perspectives with the demonstrated ability to maintain and build relationships through collaboration; recognize and respond to the needs of others while operating within appropriate boundaries to gain respect and maintain professionalism. Demonstrated ability to address and resolve team conflict effectively and tactfully. Demonstrated ability to identify others’ strengths and areas for growth to achieve desired results and foster personal and professional development. Strong connection to the values of servant leadership, belief in the power of young people, social justice, empathy, inclusivity, teamwork, and excellence. Passion for and understanding of City Year’s work within the national service movement and education sphere. Proficiency with Microsoft Office platforms required. Proficiency of verbal and written communication in Spanish a plus. City Year and AmeriCorps alumni are encouraged to apply. 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.

The mission of the Impact Manager (IM) role is to lead and develop corps members as a City Year team of idealistic, emerging leaders and practitioners focused on strengthening schools and supporting students as directed by the WSWC missions and practices. Reporting directly to the Impact Director, the IM’s role plays a critical part in implementing City Year’s school-based WSWC service model. Job Description Service Delivery & Impact Implement City Year’s WSWC model with a high degree of quality to the right students, in the right time, at assigned schoolhouse(s). The IM will develop and manage partnerships with school administration and personnel to ensure the necessary conditions and resources are in place for corps members to deliver attendance, behavior, and course performance interventions for students. Corps Member Program Delivery & Experience Lead, manage, and coach a team of corps members to achieve service performance and standards requirements and to reach their leadership development potential. Model leadership that is animated by City Year's culture and values, and create spaces that empower corps members to access the power of our culture and values in personally meaningful ways. The IM is also an effective talent developer who will lead corps members to have a successful and rewarding year of service through civic engagement and a citizenship development curriculum. The IM will manage up to 20 City Year corps members. Service Partner Management Build and cultivate strong partnerships with teachers, principals, school officials, and other key decision makers and stakeholders. Manage implementation of school partnership agreement and conditions for success. Qualifications Relationship Development: Demonstrated ability to develop and manage complex relationships with schools and community partners. Proven ability to have tough conversations and to hold staff accountable towards their performance goals. Manage relationships with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders to help achieve service goals and corps member development. Talent Development: Proven success managing diverse teams towards a common goal. History of coaching/leading young people between the ages of 18-25. Executes to Results: Must have a strong record of achieving transformational results with students from low-income communities, at the classroom, school, or network/multiple-school levels. Ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, and show creative problem solving when faced with perceived barriers. Communication: Ability to translate mission and vision from organization level to corps members and talk about complex topics and parse them for specific audiences. Able to communicate effectively, efficiently, and with transparency to the right people at the right time to ensure success of our corps members in service. Additional Required Experience and Qualities Needed: Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; or equivalent work experience. Candidates with a background in youth development and/or education preferred. Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus. City Year/AmeriCorps experience is a plus. Sets high expectations for self and others s/he is leading and holds self and team accountable for performance goals. Able to develop diverse talent through performance plans, reviews, and leadership opportunities. Thrives in diverse, youthful, high energy, entrepreneurial, and fast-changing environment. 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.