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The Instructional Coach will support the academic strategy and model that enables City Year Philadelphia to reach school and student outcome goals and consistently strive toward equity in the Philadelphia education system. Key outcomes for the Instructional Coach are: • Support and implement an inclusive & equitable academic strategy and model for the Tier One and Tier Two spaces that ensures we reach our student outcome measures in math and literacy; while incorporating our diversity, belonging, inclusivity and equity policy work • Create instructional learning experiences for corps and staff that build the skills and knowledge necessary to reach school and student outcome measures • Serve as an active member of the CYP community in order to advance the site and work toward the Long-Term Impact Strategy Responsibilities Staff Instructional Capacity & Support Develop and implement staff instructional trainings and resources to support the successful implementation of the Academic Strategy and Model Lead the Site Instructional Leadership Team and Site Instructional Rounds to ensure the consistent development of instructional leadership at the site Engage in co-observation and coaching with intentional debriefs in order to support academic model implementation, improve site instructional practices, and coach staff to improve individual practice Engage in consistent critical thinking around how internal and external systems impact our academic work with students through the lens of racism and poverty and actively work toward anti-racist, equitable and inclusive instruction for all students Corps Knowledge & Support Develop and implement corps instructional trainings and resources to support the successful implementation of the Academic Strategy and Model Engage in observation and coaching in order to support the fidelity and quality of the academic model implementation and reach student outcome goals Support data driven instruction practices at the site through supporting the school student assessment process, training and coaching on using data to inform instruction, and collaborating with Impact Analytics staff on effective data review and analysis Provide feedback on session planning and data driven instruction progress monitoring tools to improve corps practice Support AmeriCorps Members in establishing and implementing an intervention schedule that meets the intervention time requirements for the site Lead or support a ACM led site-wide event that engages students in math and literacy learning activities Support School Partnerships Support Impact Managers and Impact Directors by serving as a consistent collaborator on forming and maintaining effective partnerships Build an understanding of the climate/culture of each school that is served Attend start of the year, mid year and end of the year school partnership meetings when strategically appropriate Engage in co-observation and coaching and instructional walk-throughs with school partners when strategically appropriate to improve our instructional work at a school Support school visits and partnerships meetings as needed to serve as the instructional expert for CYP Organizational Initiatives and Site Support Participate in site and network-wide meetings and calls, providing insight, feedback, and collective problem solving. Engage in structured discussion and training on diversity, belonging, inclusivity and belonging aimed at developing stronger cultural competency, both individually and collectively as a site Partner with City Year Philadelphia’s departments and staff to ensure that site-wide goals are met,  including, but not limited to, the AmeriCorps member applicant interview process, stakeholder engagement, event and service day participation, and cross-departmental committees Attend overnight conferences throughout the year, as well as additional engagement and training activities throughout the year Basic Qualifications In order to succeed in this role, an applicant must have the following competencies: Civic Knowledge & Fluency in Education Practice and Reform:  actively seeks to understand current issues and debates related to national service and education policy and the impact they have on the communities we serve; can articulate how City Year’s service helps advance education reform Communication: clearly articulates information and ideas orally and in writing; inspires diverse audiences through compelling, tailored messaging; communicates with confidence and credibility; listens carefully and is responsive to feedback  Relationship Development:  Establishes and builds diverse, mutually beneficial, and sustainable partnerships within City Year, throughout partnering organizations, and in the communities we serve. Invests in relationships that may not address an immediate issue but further long-term objectives; balances delivery of results with relationship building Team Collaboration & Leadership:  Leverages diverse strengths of team members to achieve desired results; Coaches and empowers others to lead; Addresses and resolves team conflict swiftly and effectively. Education Strategies: Possesses pedagogical knowledge and content expertise with demonstrated ability to use data and direct observation to achieve organizational goals. Additional Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, with proven ability to deliver strong, measurable results Deep knowledge of instructional strategy, with a focused understanding of interventions for students not performing on grade level Well-versed in social emotional learning and adult learning principles Awareness of and experience in engaging in conversation and developing practices grounded in diversity, belonging, inclusion, and equity Outstanding ability to communicate with diverse audiences Comfortability with both large and small group facilitation, as well as 1:1 coaching Experience working within large, urban school districts a plus Strong initiative and ability to work independently to achieve goals Efficient time management skills: ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple projects Ability to adapt and excel in diverse, youthful, high energy, entrepreneurial, and rapidly-changing environment Passion for education and youth development Attitude essentials: growth mindset, passion for City Year’s mission, committed to teamwork, grit and resilience To Apply Qualified applicants should apply and submit a resume with cover letter and salary requirements.  Applications without each of these 3 items will not be considered .  No phone calls, please. 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 Philadelphia is seeking a Learning and Development Director (LDD) who is responsible for planning and implementing an inclusive and equitable full-year training program for the ~200 AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) serving with City Year Philadelphia. Reporting to the Managing Director, Service & Strategy (MDSS), the LDD supervises a Learning and Development Manager and collaborates closely with a team of directors, managers, and instructional coaches to create learning spaces that build the skills and knowledge AmeriCorps Members need to implement City Year’s Whole School, Whole Child model to effectively reach our school and student outcome goals and to consistently strive toward equity in the Philadelphia education system. In addition to leading this work for City Year Philadelphia’s ACMs, the LDD partners with the MDSS, the Managing Director of Impact, and the Senior Director of Impact Delivery to plan and implement inclusive and equitable role-specific training for the organization’s Impact Managers and department-specific training for Impact staff. Ultimately, the LDD strives to best answer and deliver on the same questions for both corps and Impact staff: “what do they need to learn, why do they need to learn it, when do they do so, and how will that be accomplished?” Job Description Manage Learning and Development Staff Team Manage and develop L&D Manager in leading the execution of CYP’s overall learning strategy Create consistent spaces of coaching and feedback through weekly 1 on 1’s and observation and coaching of the L&D Manager’s general duties  Create environment that allows any applicable L&D interns to have a successful working experience that positively impacts the individual and the site Oversee City Year Philadelphia’s Annual AmeriCorps Member (ACM) Learning & Development (L&D) Program Develop the formal learning program for CYP’s ACMs Engage in consistent critical thinking around how internal and external systems impact our service through the lens of racism and poverty and actively work toward anti-racist, equitable and inclusive learning and development Work with the L&D Manager and a staff working group to oversee the execution of a 4-week July/August training institute for CYP’s new class of Senior AmeriCorps Members (SCMs) to ensure their readiness to begin leading teams Work with the L&D Manager and a staff working group to oversee the execution of a 3-day Summer training for CYP’s new class of Second Year AmeriCorps Members (SYACMs) to ensure their readiness to begin serving in a modified version of their role for a 2nd year Work with the L&D Manager to oversee the execution of a 3-4-week Basic Training Academy each August to introduce CYP’s new class of ACMs to City Year and ensure their readiness to begin serving in schools Develop and work with the L&D Manager to oversee the execution of approximately 13 L&D Days throughout the school year that further prepare CYP ACMs to serve in schools, on teams, and to prepare them with durable skills for their Leadership After City Year (LACY) Develop and work with the L&D Manager and a working group of staff to oversee the execution of a 3-day Mid-Year Summit (MYS) that further prepares ACMs for their service and acts as a mid-year inspiration to ACMs and staff Oversee the L&D Manager in their implementation of CYP’s LACY program Oversee the L&D Manager in the logistical implementation of BTA, L&Ds, and MYS Lead and prepare site staff to create and facilitate content for the corps Lead the SCM & SYACM Development Team with 2 Senior Impact Managers, supporting two annual retreats and monthly SCM professional development days  Oversee Impact staff onboarding and formal professional development Develop the formal learning program for CYP’s Impact staff at large and Impact Managers (IMs) Oversee the execution of IM role-specific and Impact Department-specific onboarding, in collaboration with the People Team Oversee ongoing learning for Impact staff members, partnering with the MDI, SDID and MDSS to lead biannual retreats and additional learning sessions that support the formal learning program Lead the IM Development Team with 2 Senior Impact Managers, supporting IM Idealist Journey, IM Summit, and quarterly learning sessions Impact Department Leadership Serve as a member of the Impact department’s leadership team, collaborating broadly on the department’s overall leadership Engage in consistent critical thinking around how internal and external systems impact City Year through the lens of racism and actively work toward an anti-racist, equitable and inclusive work environment for all team members Organizational Initiatives and Site Support Participate in network-wide meetings and calls, providing insight, feedback, and collective problem solving. Serve as a member of the City Year Site Leadership Team (SLT), providing strategic insight into site priorities Serve as a member of the site’s Staff Development Team, a committee of the SLT that collaborates regularly to align professional development efforts across departments Engage in structured discussion and training on diversity, belonging, inclusivity and equity aimed at developing stronger cultural competency, both individually and collectively as a site Partner with City Year Philadelphia’s departments and staff to ensure that site-wide goals are met,  including, but not limited to, the AmeriCorps member applicant interview process, staff interviews, stakeholder engagement, event and service day participation, and cross-departmental committees Attend overnight conferences throughout the year, including Summer Impact Charger, a week-long training conference for City Year staff held in Boston in July, as well as additional engagement and training activities throughout the year Basic Qualifications In order to succeed in this role, an applicant must have the following competencies:   Executes to Results:  Assigns clear accountability, backed by appropriate authority and resources, to ensure for the achievement of priority goals at multiple organizational levels and actively monitors results that drive organizational success; orchestrates the pace and process of change to maintain organizational effectiveness Problem Solving and Decision Making: Applies knowledge, experience, creativity, and critical thinking in solving challenges; looks beyond the obvious for answers; uses sound judgment to make well-informed, ethical decisions Team Collaboration and Leadership: Builds systems and structures to facilitate collaboration and teamwork across the organization; inspires and mobilizes City Year communities to accomplish more than they thought was possible Talent Development:  Takes a systematic approach to meeting the organization’s future leadership needs and builds a diverse talent pipeline; invests in maintaining longer-term mentoring relationships and personally invests in the continued learning of others across the organization Strategic Thinking:  Collaborates cross-functionally to develop strategies and ensure alignment through all levels of management; constructively challenges organizational paradigms and norms to consider changes that will foster long-term, sustainable growth and scaled impact Additional Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree preferred Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, with proven ability to deliver strong, measurable results Knowledge of adult learning practices required; experience leading adult learning a plus Knowledge of social emotional learning principles preferred;  instructional background a plus Comfortability with leading and facilitating in both large and small group settings Strong initiative and ability to work independently to achieve goals Proven track record of building highly effective teams and coaching to exceed goals through the delivery of high-impact service Energized by working with diverse teams and stakeholder groups committed to expanding educational opportunity in Philadelphia and advancing social justice High emotional intelligence and experience in developing a diverse and inclusive workforce and working effectively with people of different work styles and backgrounds Attention to detail and proven project management skills Effective systems builder and developer of process and protocols, along with the ability to socialize them as useful tools for department and site Ability to translate an organization or department’s vision into an operating plan, effectively communicate that plan and timeline to internal and external audiences, establish accountability metrics, and monitor performance Track record of anticipating challenges, securing resources to meet needs, linking decisions to their potential benefits and consequences, and seeking guidance and input through the planning or change process Ability to adapt and excel in diverse, youthful, high energy, entrepreneurial, and rapidly-changing environment Attitude essentials: growth mindset, passion for City Year’s mission, committed to teamwork, grit and resilience 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. To Apply Qualified applicants should apply and submit a resume with cover letter and salary requirements.  Applications without each of these 3 items will not be considered .  No phone calls, please.

City Year Philadelphia is seeking an Instructional Director who is responsible for creating and supporting the oversite of an academic strategy and model that enables City Year Philadelphia to reach school and student outcome goals and consistently strive toward equity in the Philadelphia education system. Reporting to the Managing Director, Service & Strategy (MDSS), the Instructional Director supervises three instructional coaches and collaborates closely with a team of directors and managers to inform the organization’s academic strategy and ensure that the organization’s academic model, consisting of scripted and unscripted Tier 2 interventions and Tier 1 academic supports, is implemented with fidelity. The Instructional Director is responsible for building and maintaining strategic relationships that ensure that our instructional practices are aligned to the School District of Philadelphia and grounded in research on effective practices for communities of color. This role will work both internally and externally to drive the operations of City Year Philadelphia’s strategic plan to incorporate research-based intervention programs such as Leveled Literacy Intervention into its services to schools and students, with the ultimate goal of improving academic on-track and proficiency rates for students served by City Year’s AmeriCorps Members. Manage Instructional Staff Team Manage and develop instructional coach team in supporting the site in implementation of the Academic Strategy and Model Co-observe and coach with team members in order to improve staff instructional practice Engage in observation of team member’s facilitation at the site and team level Engage in consistent critical thinking around how internal and external systems impact the role as a manager through the lens of racism and actively work toward an anti-racist, equitable and inclusive work environment for all team members Oversee Academic Strategy and Model Oversee the development and implementation of the site’s Academic Strategy and Model through strategic decision making, research, analysis and innovation for both Tier One supports and Tier Two interventions Oversee site development and implementation of the site’s Academic Curricula Plan, including research, acquisition, training, evaluation and implementation of curricula for all students served in math and literacy Oversee Instructional Management Strategy focused on support and accountability of observation & coaching practices, site instructional rounds, and instructional walk-throughs Oversee the development and implementation of corps and staff instructional trainings and resources to support the successful implementation of the Academic Strategy and Model Oversee data driven instruction practices at the site through supporting the school student assessment process, training on using data to inform instruction, and collaborating with Impact Analytics staff on effective data review and analysis Support math and literacy content staff leads in developing site supports that are aligned to the academic model and outcomes Engage in consistent critical thinking around how internal and external systems impact our academic work with students through the lens of racism and poverty and actively work toward anti-racist, equitable and inclusive instruction for all students Engage in co-observation and coaching and instructional walk-throughs in order to see academic model implementation, improve site instructional practices, and coach staff to improve individual practice Develop and Manage Strategic Instructional Partnerships Develop and manage strategic instructional partnerships at the School District of Philadelphia in order to ensure academic alignment and leverage professional development opportunities Develop and manage strategic external instructional partnerships that support our academic work through training and consultancy Support school partnerships through problem solving with Impact Delivery team and being a resource and partner in planning for partnership meetings and trainings related to instruction Engage instructional stakeholders at the site (including the Site Instructional Leadership Team and Impact Leadership Team) to ensure a consistent feedback loop and improvement Impact Department Leadership Serve as a member of the Impact department’s leadership team, collaborating broadly on the department’s overall leadership Collaborate and support the Learning and Development Director in the implementation of corps and staff L&D Engage in consistent critical thinking around how internal and external systems impact City Year through the lens of racism and actively work toward an anti-racist, equitable and inclusive work environment for all team members Organizational Initiatives and Site Support Participate in network-wide meetings and calls, providing insight, feedback, and collective problem solving. Serve as a member of the City Year Site Leadership Team, providing strategic insight into site priorities Engage in structured discussion and training on diversity, belonging, inclusivity and belonging aimed at developing stronger cultural competency, both individually and collectively as a site Partner with City Year Philadelphia’s departments and staff to ensure that site-wide goals are met,  including, but not limited to, the AmeriCorps member applicant interview process, staff interviews, stakeholder engagement, event and service day participation, and cross-departmental committees Attend overnight conferences throughout the year, including Impact Summer Charger, a week-long training conference for City Year staff held in Boston in July, as well as additional engagement and training activities throughout the year Basic Qualifications In order to succeed in this role, an applicant must have the following competencies:   Communication: Uses brand and storytelling strategically to inspire diverse audiences; coaches others to do the same; communicates effectively even in highly visible or adversarial situations. Relationship Development:  Strategically directs critical relationships to advance City Year’s mission; enables and supports City Year members and partners in their efforts to build strategic relationships by making connections and removing obstacles Team Collaboration and Leadership:  Builds systems and structures to facilitate collaboration and teamwork across the organization; inspires and mobilizes City Year communities to accomplish more than they thought was possible Drives Vision:  Generates a network-wide mindset and plays an active part in motivating, encouraging and rewarding individuals for their commitment and ongoing efforts to achieve long-term vision; changes systems, structures and policies that undermine vision; reinvigorates change processes with new projects and change agents Additional Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, with proven ability to deliver strong, measurable results Deep knowledge of instructional strategy, with a focused understanding of intervention for students not performing on grade level Knowledge of adult learning practices; experience leading adult learning a plus Knowledge of social emotional learning principles Comfortability with leading and facilitating in both large and small group settings Understanding of large-scale urban school systems; experience operating within such systems a plus Strong initiative and ability to work independently to achieve goals Proven track record of building highly effective teams and coaching to exceed goals through the delivery of high-impact service Energized by working with diverse teams and stakeholder groups committed to expanding educational opportunity in Philadelphia and advancing social justice High emotional intelligence and experience in developing a diverse and inclusive workforce and working effectively with people of different work styles and backgrounds Attention to detail and proven project management skills Effective systems builder and developer of process and protocols, along with the ability to socialize them as useful tools for department and site Ability to translate an organization or department’s vision into an operating plan, effectively communicate that plan and timeline to internal and external audiences, establish accountability metrics, and monitor performance Track record of anticipating challenges, securing resources to meet needs, linking decisions to their potential benefits and consequences, and seeking guidance and input through the planning or change process Ability to adapt and excel in diverse, youthful, high energy, entrepreneurial, and rapidly-changing environment Attitude essentials: growth mindset, passion for City Year’s mission, commitment to teamwork, grit and resilience 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. To Apply Qualified applicants should apply and submit a resume with cover letter and salary requirements.  Applications without each of these 3 items will not be considered.  No phone calls, please.