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City Year is seeking an innovative, entrepreneurial, and people-focused leader to serve as the Executive Director (ED) at City Year Chicago. This position is an outstanding opportunity to play an integral role in advocating for and advancing public education in Chicago. This seasoned executive is responsible for ensuring the Chicago site meets its impact, revenue, district partnership, and external relations goals. City Year Chicago stands to further its position in the Chicago community, and key to the site’s success is a leader and collaborator who is a natural coalition-builder, people developer, and influencer who leads with both tenacity and humility. Reporting to the Regional Vice President of the Midwest Region, this dynamic, visionary change agent leads 54 staff members and 254 AmeriCorps members serving in 30 partner schools. Additionally, the Executive Director works closely with City Year Chicago’s local advisory board, comprised of leaders in the public, private, and non-profit sectors of Chicago. The Executive Director is accountable for a current annual budget of approximately $12M (current make up is 57% public sector including school district and AmeriCorps and 43% private sector) while simultaneously securing the resources necessary to ensure the sustainability, growth, and scale to achieve City Year’s national Long-Term Impact goals. Serving as the primary champion of City Year’s impact locally, the Executive Director leads efforts to keep students in school and on track, while also ensuring the sustainability and continuity of the site. The Executive Director represents the organization within the Chicago community by mobilizing powerful coalitions to catalyze greater educational opportunity for underserved students. These constituencies include advisory board members; district leadership and school partners; Serve Illinois; alumni; and private sector investors. Additionally, the Executive Director is a Vice President for City Year Inc.’s national organization and therefore strengthens the connection between City Year’s national initiatives and the local work in Chicago. Through this role as Vice President, the Executive Director also participates within the City Year global network to advance the mission by managing working relationships with staff at City Year’s national office and helping to lead and set organizational strategy through network-wide project teams. RESPONSIBILITIES   The Executive Director is responsible for leading and managing site staff and AmeriCorps members to ensure operational success and growth by generating resources and building support from the public and private sectors. This executive serves as a vital link between the local Chicago market, the City Year Midwest Region, and the City Year national office. Site supervision includes the functional areas  of  student impact and school partnerships, revenue generation, expense management, management and retention of AmeriCorps members and staff, and site board development and relations.   Our Executive Directors embody   our   core values  and must have the firm belief that education has the power to help all students reach their full potential and a passion for increasing our nation’s graduation rates. To successfully execute the job’s core responsibilities, a successful Executive Director must demonstrate the following behaviors:   Build and forge partnerships and coalitions with diverse stakeholders to advance the cause of educational equity   Mobilize internal and external stakeholders towards a bold vision of how they can impact the lives of young people   Build and empower teams to fully own their functions while driving accountability  and ta ke personal responsibility for their success   Build community and foster a caring and supportive environment with sense of connection and belonging   Demonstrate curiosity and humility as a life-long learner who seeks out diverse perspectives and opportunities for self-improvement   Possess a deep sense of personal accountability to ensure the success of both City Year  Chicago  locally and City Year, Inc. nationally   Connect with and inspire diverse teams of AmeriCorps Members between the ages of 18 and 25    Through these lenses, the Executive Director will focus on the following primary areas of responsibility:   People and Culture :  Lead, coach, and develop  54  full-time staff members, increase staff engagement (70% or greater) and retention of staff year over year (staff turnover  25 % or less). Establish a dynamic culture that embodies our core values of inclusivity and teamwork. Further develop site human resources structures to ensure equitable hiring and promotion practices.   AmeriCorps Member Experience :  Ensure the site delivers a transformational experience for all City Year  AmeriCorps members, where at least 93 percent of AmeriCorps members  persist  from confirmation to completion of service and 80% of AmeriCorps members report feeling prepared and confident in their service delivery.    Student Impact :  In partnership with senior site staff and regional support staff, the ED will ensure high quality and commitment to the nationally developed service delivery model implemented by City Year AmeriCorps members in partner elementary, middle, and high schools.     Private Sector Fundraising, Cultivation, and Stewardship :  Serve as chief fundraiser and lead site staff and local advisory board to motivate key influencers to raise the funds necessary to meet annual and long-term revenue goals by leveraging national revenue and stewardship strategies. Develop a plan to increase private sector revenue  in order to  keep pace with public sector revenue (goal is 50/50.)  Identify, cultivate, solicit, and manage strategic relationships with corporations, foundations, family foundations and individuals  in order to  build a sustainable private revenue mix that results in annual revenue of at least $ 5M .   School/District Investments:  Sustain transformational partnerships with existing district and school leadership and cultivate new transformational partnerships with leaders of future school partners. Negotiate contracts that result in sustained annual revenue of at least $ 3M .    Financial Management:  Ensure City Year  Chicago  raises three percent more than it spends annually by managing fiscally-sound budget, forecasting, expense management, and cash flow for a current site budget of  $12M .   Board Member Engagement :  Recruit, develop, and manage a diverse, dynamic and deeply engage d local advisory board to build  and execute a multi-year site strategic plan  focused on local fundraising efforts, community engagement and brand awareness  while also contributing to the success of the national organization. Ensure cultivation and engagement of future board leadership.    Government Relations and Public Policy :  Engage local and national elected officials – Governor, Mayor, City Council, local and state school board representatives, Illinois State Legislature, and members of U.S. Congress - to  support funding and policies for City Year and the national service movement. Maintain effective and collaborative relationship with AmeriCorps state commission Serve Illinois; oversee the preparation of effective AmeriCorps grant applications and progress  reports and  meet performance and compliance requirements associated therein.   AmeriCorps Member Recruitment :  Collaborate with City Year’s national recruitment and admissions team to ensure site recruits, selects, and admits AmeriCorps members within the regional framework, meeting quality, quantity, and inclusivity goals. Partner with site staff to ensure a strong cohort returns annually for a second year of service, with at least  40% of  first year members applying for a second year of service.    Alumni Engagement:  Ensure the development of local alumni board to leverage alumni to support AmeriCorps members in service and continue their lifetime of service.   Marketing and Communications :   Lead the site in increasing visibility and brand awareness of City Year’s work in local and national media, social media and marketing channels by developing and leveraging local relationships.      In Chicago, the top priorities include:     Ensuring financial solvency of City Year Chicago by growing the current community of champions and financial investors to meet existing revenue goals and ensure future expansion into Chicago area schools.     Lead ing  local  site  board and  recruiting diverse  talent to the board to support future financial sustainability and growth w hile increasing  brand  awareness and recognition of City Year in the local community.     Fu rther advance  the site’s commitment to  diversity, equity, inclusivity and belonging  by investing in  people,  culture, community, and partnerships while prioritizing  inclusive and equitable  systems, processes, and practices.   Deepening public sector relationships with emphasis on the City of Chicago and the Chicago Board of Education and establish relationships with key members of the administration, city council and school board.   QUALIFICATIONS   Strong ability and experience in the behaviors listed above   Strong competency  in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging work;  emotional intelligence, and experience and comfort worki ng with underserved communities   Demonstrated success managing effective and engaged teams, including  managing  through multiple layers of  leadership     Proven skills in influencing and motivating stakeholders; track record in fundraising from corporations, foundations and major gifts and/or sales    Ability to connect  programs to funding, creatively generating other resources, and building collabora tive and strategic partnerships   Strong communication, listening, and public speaking skills needed to powerfully represent City Year’s mission and vision    Ability to attend evening and weekend events; ability to travel to in-person meetings in various cities quarterly    Significant local non-profit, volunteer, or multi-sector experience  preferred   An established cross-sector, local network a plus   Knowledge of  Chicago  and  Chicago  educational landscape preferred   Content knowledge of K-12 education, youth development, and/or community or national service a strong plus   TO APPLY   Deadline to apply is Monday, July 15; applications accepted on a rolling basis after this date.  Please submit your cover letter and resume via the online application.  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 Noble Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,300 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are minority, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. For that reason, we are looking for the best talent in education. Opened in August 2012, Hansberry College Prep is unwavering in its mission to provide an excellent education to students in South Chicago. Our staff exemplify the values of Results, Respect, Follow-Through, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Humility and Self Awareness. Our scholars engage in a rigorous academic program, spend more time in class than typical high school students, commit to following a strict set of rules, and act with honor and respect as they pursue the dream of college success. Our Mission : At Hansberry College Prep, we believe our students are  unstoppable , so we prepare them through  rigorous college preparatory and internationally minded curricula  that enables them to graduate from our nation’s  top ranked colleges ,  strengthen the communities  from which they come, and be  agents of change  in this world. Who We're Seeking Hansberry College Prep is seeking an Assistant Principal.  The person best suited for this role should have a clear history of creating significant academic gains inside of the classroom as well as exceptional results serving as a campus leader (department head, grade level leader, etc.). This role is entirely out of the classroom and does not include any teaching. Roles and Responsibilities Responsible for academic and promotion results  Manages programming and events  Responsible for culture and discipline  Manages and coaches  instructors to achieve results Reports directly to the principal Ideal Candidate Traits A deep-rooted passion for Noble and Hansberry’s mission and work in Chicago An exemplary embodiment of Noble’s core values of results, respect, follow-through, diversity, equity & inclusion, humility and self-awareness Adeptly skilled at data collection, analysis, action planning and execution A history of executing current role with excellence and achieving top-tier results in current role Alignment with Noble’s approach to high expectations and high support of students A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life Experience in managing people, systems, and/or projects Has teaching experience and a history of strong academic results Has campus-based leadership experience and a history of strong results Strong commitment to teamwork Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis What Noble has to Offer A Focus on Learning : You are empowered to design your course in the way you think will best achieve results for students. Our campus leaders minimize disruptions and maximize time focused on student learning. All classes start on time and are never interrupted with announcements, copy rooms are stockpiled with paper, and over 95% of students are in attendance daily.   Robust Student Services:  We believe in serving the whole child. For this reason, each of our campuses is equipped with at least one full-time licensed Social Worker and teams of College Counselors. Additionally, our students have access to a variety of enrichment and extended learning options such as night and summer school courses and internship opportunities. Active Community Involvement:  Through parent advisory councils, feedback workshops, advocacy support, college enrollment guidance, quarterly parent-teacher conferences, advisory, and other engagement opportunities we invest in every student and family to build lasting, meaningful relationships. Accountability and Support : Expectations are consistent for every adult and student in the building, and we welcome the accountability necessary to achieve excellence. We are obsessed with following through on the basics and are committed to supporting, developing, and retaining high-performing educators. A Range of Benefits : We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Our robust and ever-evolving set of benefits includes:   Health & Wellness : Competitive health benefits and paid parental leave Discounts to Noble Daycare, gym memberships, & bike-share services Free financial planning services Free 24/7 access to a licensed social worker and 3 in-person counseling services Professional Development and Recognition Opportunities: Leadership and career development programs including:  Diverse Leaders Fellowship ,  Noble Fellowship , and  Management Accelerator Distinguished Teacher , a program to recognize and reward excellence in the classroom Instructional development series aligned to  The Noble Classroom  framework, including Foundations and Rigor training Statement of Non-discrimination At Noble, we have one mission: to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. Be Noble. Join our Mission today!

Be Noble. Be a Dean of Instruction at Noble. Description Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,300 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are minority, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. For that reason, we are looking for the best talent in education. Who We're Seeking The Dean of Instruction is responsible for leading the development of the instructional staff. They lay the vision of the pathway for student academic gains. This may include, but is not limited to, direct teacher coaching, curriculum oversight, course auditing, standardized test coordination, organizing on-site professional development, and researching off-campus development opportunities. The Dean of Instruction is also responsible for maintaining and building enduring relationships with staff members, as well as managing content department chairs and content specific department planning. The Dean of Instruction will communicate and collaborate with school leadership to ensure alignment of overall vision. Each Dean of Instruction will manage the logistics and day to day operations of a specific grade level. In this capacity, the Dean of Instruction will have the ability to shape the culture of the entire grade level team. Roles and Responsibilities Coach caseload of teachers (10-15) toward meeting their goals in terms of GPA, P/SAT growth, attendance, and culture Plan for each teacher’s growth and support throughout the school year Observe teachers once per week  Share observation feedback  Debrief with teachers once every 2 weeks for 30-45 minutes using progress towards goals, video/observation evidence, gradebook data, student work, etc. Serve as the first line of support for caseload of teachers Advocate for caseload of teachers within the school by-celebrating successes, sharing struggles, and promoting professional growth Analyze data and facilitate quarterly data conferences with coaching caseload Support academic vision, goals, and requirements  Refine and uphold academic vision through staff meetings, smaller team meetings, weekly e-mail communication, etc. Track progress toward academic goals and intervene with specific teachers and teams as necessary Assign, inspect, and offer feedback on all academic deliverables (coaching reflections, planning documents, quarterly data analysis, etc.) Oversee any instructional projects as necessary Collaborate around course offerings, vertical alignment, and student success  Support with hiring process for new teachers Offer input and recommendations on teacher decisions regarding curriculum, text selection, content focus, etc. Support and develop teacher-leaders Observe teacher-leaders in meetings Provide feedback based on school core values to further develop mid-level leaders Serve as a thought partner in planning meetings Attend and assist with important school functions - testing, celebrations, open houses, etc. Noble Quality Non-negotiables A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life A belief in executing Noble’s approach to high expectations An unwavering belief that all teachers want to and will do their best when supported and developed Ownership of results for both the students and teachers on the grade level you support  An ability to flexibly respond to teacher and students needs based on results and feedback A record of pursuing and achieving ambitious academic results A record of coaching others to achieve ambitions academic results preferred A regular practice of reflection and desire to continuously improve A bachelor’s degree Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis What Noble has to Offer A Focus on Learning : You are empowered to design your course in the way you think will best achieve results for students. Our campus leaders minimize disruptions and maximize time focused on student learning. All classes start on time and are never interrupted with announcements, copy rooms are stockpiled with paper, and over 95% of students are in attendance daily.   Robust Student Services : We believe in serving the whole child. For this reason, each of our campuses is equipped with at least one full-time licensed Social Worker and teams of College Counselors. Additionally, our students have access to a variety of enrichment and extended learning options such as night and summer school courses and internship opportunities. Active Community Involvement : Through parent advisory councils, feedback workshops, advocacy support, college enrollment guidance, quarterly parent-teacher conferences, advisory, and other engagement opportunities we invest in every student and family to build lasting, meaningful relationships. Accountability and Support : Expectations are consistent for every adult and student in the building, and we welcome the accountability necessary to achieve excellence. We are obsessed with following through on the basics and are committed to supporting, developing, and retaining high-performing educators. A Range of Benefits : We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Our robust and ever-evolving set of benefits includes:   Health & Wellness: Competitive health benefits and paid parental leave Discounts to Noble Daycare, gym memberships, & bike-share services Free financial planning services Free 24/7 access to a licensed social worker and 3 in-person counseling services Professional Development and Recognition Opportunities: Leadership and career development programs including:  Diverse Leaders Fellowship ,  Noble Fellowship , and  Management Accelerator Distinguished Teacher , a program to recognize and reward excellence in the classroom Instructional development series aligned to  The Noble Classroom  framework, including Foundations and Rigor training At Noble, our mission is to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. Be Noble. Join our Mission today!

Description Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,300 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are minority, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. For that reason, we are looking for the best talent in education. Who We're Seeking The Dean of Instruction is responsible for leading the development of the instructional staff. They lay the vision of the pathway for student academic gains. This may include, but is not limited to, direct teacher coaching, curriculum oversight, course auditing, standardized test coordination, organizing on-site professional development, and researching off-campus development opportunities. The Dean of Instruction is also responsible for maintaining and building enduring relationships with staff members, as well as managing content specific department planning. The Dean of Instruction will communicate and collaborate with school leadership to ensure alignment of overall vision. Roles and Responsibilities Coach caseload of teachers (10-15) toward meeting their goals in terms of GPA, P/SAT growth, NGSS proficiency, AP scores, vertical science alignment, and student culture  Plan for each teacher’s growth and support throughout the school year Observe teachers once per week for 20-30 minutes Share observation feedback within 24 hours using the The Noble Classroom Tenants and the Speer Framework for Instructional Excellence Debrief with teachers at a minimum of once every 2 weeks for 30-45 minutes using progress towards goals, video/observation evidence, gradebook data, student work, etc. Serve as the first line of support for caseload of teachers Advocate for caseload of teachers within the school by-celebrating successes, sharing struggles, and promoting professional growth Analyze data and facilitate quarterly data conferences with coaching caseload Co-own and communicate academic vision, goals, and requirements with fellow Deans of Instruction and in consultation with Principal Refine and uphold academic vision documents (Speer Framework for Instructional Excellence, Instructional Framework, and other policies) through staff meetings, smaller team meetings, weekly e-mail communication, etc. Track progress toward academic goals and intervene with specific teachers and teams as necessary Assign, inspect, and offer feedback on all academic deliverables (coaching reflections, planning documents, quarterly data analysis, etc.) Oversee fidelity in the Writing Across the Curriculum Program at Speer Collaborate with DOI of ELA to oversee fidelity of the Speer writing program Continue to develop and refine lab writing rubrics at Speer Oversee the quality and implementation of bi-quarterly lab write-ups in all science classes. Support and develop teacher-leaders Support with hiring process and onboarding for new teachers Observe teacher-leaders in meetings Play a role in planning and engaging in Instructional Leadership Team Meetings. Provide feedback based on school core values Serve as a thought partner in planning meetings Attend and assist with important school functions - testing, celebrations, open houses, etc. Noble Quality Non-negotiables A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life A belief in executing Noble’s approach to high expectations An unwavering belief that all teachers want to and will do their best when supported and developed Ownership of results for both the students and teachers on the grade level you support  An ability to flexibly respond to teacher and students needs based on results and feedback A record of pursuing and achieving ambitious academic results A record of coaching others to achieve ambitions academic results preferred A regular practice of reflection and desire to continuously improve A bachelor’s degree Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis What Noble has to Offer A Focus on Learning:  You are empowered to design your course in the way you think will best achieve results for students. Our campus leaders minimize disruptions and maximize time focused on student learning. All classes start on time and are never interrupted with announcements, copy rooms are stockpiled with paper, and over 95% of students are in attendance daily.   Robust Student Services : We believe in serving the whole child. For this reason, each of our campuses is equipped with at least one full-time licensed Social Worker and teams of College Counselors. Additionally, our students have access to a variety of enrichment and extended learning options such as night and summer school courses and internship opportunities. Active Community Involvement : Through parent advisory councils, feedback workshops, advocacy support, college enrollment guidance, quarterly parent-teacher conferences, advisory, and other engagement opportunities we invest in every student and family to build lasting, meaningful relationships. Accountability and Support:  Expectations are consistent for every adult and student in the building, and we welcome the accountability necessary to achieve excellence. We are obsessed with following through on the basics and are committed to supporting, developing, and retaining high-performing educators. A Range of Benefits: We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Our robust and ever-evolving set of benefits includes:   Health & Wellness: Competitive health benefits and paid parental leave Discounts to Noble Daycare, gym memberships, & bike-share services Free financial planning services Free 24/7 access to a licensed social worker and 3 in-person counseling services Professional Development and Recognition Opportunities: Leadership and career development programs including:  Diverse Leaders Fellowship ,  Noble Fellowship , and  Management Accelerator Distinguished Teacher , a program to recognize and reward excellence in the classroom Instructional development series aligned to  The Noble Classroom  framework, including Foundations and Rigor training Statement of Non Discrimination At Noble, our mission is to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. Be Noble. Join our Mission today!

About Noble Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,300 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are minority, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. For that reason, we are looking for the best talent in education. Who We're Seeking The Dean of Students (DoS) at Hansberry College Prep is directly responsible for ensuring that our school has a culture and multi-tiered support systems that lead to the provision of an optimal learning environment for scholars as demonstrated by high promotion rates and scholar retention. This is accomplished by ensuring meaningful scholar experiences through the coordination of community service opportunities, robust enrichment (sports and clubs) options, and targeted interventions. The DoS also executes scheduling, Night School, and Summer School. Roles and Responsibilities As DoS you work collaboratively with the leadership team around all promotion criteria except Community Service and Enrichment; for these systems, structures, and results the DoS is the primary owner.  Also, the DoS leads the development of support systems for scholars who are not on track to promote or meet school-wide goals (i.e. F Count, detention count, and attendance). The DoS will have the autonomy to think creatively about how to achieve goals and will be held accountable to results through management by iteration. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Creating the master schedule for students and staff Leading monthly MTSS 9/10 and 11/12 meetings with Co-planing bi-weekly MTSS grade level meetings Communicating with and supporting advisors in planning tier one interventions for struggling advisees Sharing school-wide promotion tracker with pre-identified trends and areas of focus at a bi-weekly cadence Leading the SST in developing interventions that support scholars with more than 2 Fs, on track to earn two discipline classes, and/or on pace to earn 10-20 days of absences Collaborating with grade level teams to develop grade level specific interventions that support scholars with 2 or more Fs, on track to earn 20-26 detentions, and/or not on pace to attend school at least 88% of the year Collaborating advisors to develop advisor-specific interventions that support advisees who have 1 F and are on track to earning a discipline class Creating processes to own community service from beginning to end Creating processes to own enrichment from beginning to end Creating processes to own the execution of night/summer school from beginning to end. Creating processes to own the execution of RCPU from beginning to end. Ensuring up-to-date accurate transcripts Ideal Candidate Traits A deep-rooted passion for Noble’s mission and work in Chicago An exemplary embodiment of Noble’s core values of results, respect, follow-through, diversity, equity & inclusion, humility and self-awareness Adeptly skilled at data collection, analysis, action planning and execution A history of executing current role with excellence and achieving top-tier results in current role Alignment with Noble’s approach to high expectations and high support of students A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life Experience in managing people, systems, and /or projects Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis What Noble has to Offer A Focus on Learning : You are empowered to design your course in the way you think will best achieve results for students. Our campus leaders minimize disruptions and maximize time focused on student learning. All classes start on time and are never interrupted with announcements, copy rooms are stockpiled with paper, and over 95% of students are in attendance daily.   Robust Student Services : We believe in serving the whole child. For this reason, each of our campuses is equipped with at least one full-time licensed Social Worker and teams of College Counselors. Additionally, our students have access to a variety of enrichment and extended learning options such as night and summer school courses and internship opportunities. Active Community Involvement : Through parent advisory councils, feedback workshops, advocacy support, college enrollment guidance, quarterly parent-teacher conferences, advisory, and other engagement opportunities we invest in every student and family to build lasting, meaningful relationships. Accountability and Support : Expectations are consistent for every adult and student in the building, and we welcome the accountability necessary to achieve excellence. We are obsessed with following through on the basics and are committed to supporting, developing, and retaining high-performing educators. A Range of Benefits : We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Our robust and ever-evolving set of benefits includes:   Health & Wellness: A predictable  salary schedule  with opportunity for performance bonuses Competitive health benefits and paid parental leave Discounts to Noble Daycare, gym memberships, & bike-share services Free financial planning services Free 24/7 access to a licensed social worker and 3 in-person counseling services Professional Development and Recognition Opportunities: Leadership and career development programs including:  Diverse Leaders Fellowship ,  Noble Fellowship , and  Management Accelerator Distinguished Teacher , a program to recognize and reward excellence in the classroom Instructional development series aligned to  The Noble Classroom  framework, including Foundations and Rigor training At Noble, we have one mission: to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. Be Noble. Join our Mission today!

About Noble   Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,300 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are minority, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. For that reason, we are looking for the best talent in education.   Who We're Seeking The Dean of Students (DoS) at Johnson College Prep is directly responsible for ensuring that our school has a culture and multi-tiered support systems that lead to the provision of an optimal learning environment for scholars as demonstrated by high promotion rates and scholar retention. This is accomplished by ensuring meaningful scholar experiences through the coordination of community service opportunities, robust enrichment (sports and clubs) options, and targeted interventions. The DoS also executes scheduling, Night School, and Summer School. Roles and Responsibilities As DoS you work collaboratively with the leadership team around all promotion criteria except Community Service and Enrichment; for these systems, structures, and results the DoS is the primary owner.  Also, the DoS leads the development of support systems for scholars who are not on track to promote or meet school-wide goals (i.e. F Count, detention count, and attendance). The DoS will have the autonomy to think creatively about how to achieve goals and will be held accountable to results through management by iteration. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Creating and maintaining a school-wide 9th-12th Grade promotion tracker Leading monthly MTSS 9/10 and 11/12 meetings with Co-planing bi-weekly MTSS grade level meetings Communicating with and supporting advisors in planning tier one interventions for struggling advisees Sharing school-wide promotion tracker with pre-identified trends and areas of focus at a bi-weekly cadence Leading the SST in developing interventions that support scholars with more than 2 Fs, on track to earn two discipline classes, and/or on pace to earn 10-20 days of absences Collaborating with grade level teams to develop grade level specific interventions that support scholars with 2 or more Fs, on track to earn 20-26 detentions, and/or not on pace to attend school at least 88% of the year Collaborating advisors to develop advisor-specific interventions that support advisees who have 1 F and are on track to earning a discipline class Creating processes to own community service from beginning to end Creating processes to own enrichment from beginning to end Creating processes to own the execution of night/summer school from beginning to end. Creating processes to own the execution of RCPU from beginning to end. Ensuring up-to-date accurate transcripts Collaborating with the Instructional Leadership Team to develop student schedules. Ideal Candidate Traits A deep-rooted passion for Noble’s mission and work in Chicago An exemplary embodiment of Noble’s core values of results, respect, follow-through, diversity, equity & inclusion, humility and self-awareness Adeptly skilled at data collection, analysis, action planning and execution A history of executing current role with excellence and achieving top-tier results in current role Alignment with Noble’s approach to high expectations and high support of students A belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and life Experience in managing people, systems, and /or projects Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis What Noble has to Offer   A Focus on Learning : You are empowered to design your course in the way you think will best achieve results for students. Our campus leaders minimize disruptions and maximize time focused on student learning. All classes start on time and are never interrupted with announcements, copy rooms are stockpiled with paper, and over 95% of students are in attendance daily.     Robust Student Services : We believe in serving the whole child. For this reason, each of our campuses is equipped with at least one full-time licensed Social Worker and teams of College Counselors. Additionally, our students have access to a variety of enrichment and extended learning options such as night and summer school courses and internship opportunities.   Active Community Involvement : Through parent advisory councils, feedback workshops, advocacy support, college enrollment guidance, quarterly parent-teacher conferences, advisory, and other engagement opportunities we invest in every student and family to build lasting, meaningful relationships.   Accountability and Support : Expectations are consistent for every adult and student in the building, and we welcome the accountability necessary to achieve excellence. We are obsessed with following through on the basics and are committed to supporting, developing, and retaining high-performing educators.   A Range of Benefits : We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Our robust and ever-evolving set of benefits includes:   Health & Wellness: A predictable  salary schedule  with opportunity for performance bonuses Competitive health benefits and paid parental leave Discounts to Noble Daycare, gym memberships, & bike-share services Free financial planning services Free 24/7 access to a licensed social worker and 3 in-person counseling services Professional Development and Recognition Opportunities: Leadership and career development programs including:  Diverse Leaders Fellowship ,  Noble Fellowship , and  Management Accelerator Distinguished Teacher , a program to recognize and reward excellence in the classroom Instructional development series aligned to  The Noble Classroom  framework, including Foundations and Rigor training At Noble, we have one mission: to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.   Be Noble. Join our Mission today!

Overview Founded in 2007, Rowe-Clark Math and Science Academy serves 450 high school students as a campus of the Noble Network of Charter Schools (Noble) in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago. Rowe-Clark’s mission is to prepare students for college graduation and purposeful citizenship by exhibiting ambitious scholarship, self-discipline, honorable character, and a fit lifestyle. As the first STEM campus, Rowe-Clark has produced impressive student growth, a 100% college acceptance rate, and earned a level 1 SQRP rating. Rowe-Clark Math and Science Academy has grown to be a top high school choice for students on the west side of Chicago. The current principal is assuming a new leadership role within Noble, which presents a unique opportunity to lead one of the highest-performing charter high schools in the country alongside an incredible staff of over 70 educators as the school continues to drive excellence in college preparatory education in Chicago. The new school leader would assume responsibility as principal in the 2019-20 school year with an opportunity to transition earlier to begin planning and development for the role. About Noble Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,400 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are students of color, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. Our Why: Mission Noble is a catalyst for educational equity in Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. Our What: Results Noble defines results as ensuring that our schools are the best in the country at preparing our students to be college ready, the best place for students to attend school, and the best place for our staff to work.  We measure our success against this commitment to results by continuously looking at metrics within the following six dimensions: School Culture Academic Results Staff Engagement Student Retention Fiscal Integrity College Persistence The strong supports and accountability to delivering on these outcomes is at the core of what is expected of a Noble principal and what has made Noble among the nation’s leaders in education. Our How :  Ideal Principal Competencies Noble’s 18 principals are a cohesive and impressive community of leaders. The core competencies we are seeking in the next person to join this team include: Values:  Principals exemplify Noble’s core values of results; respect; follow-through; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and humility and self-awareness. Performance:  Principals inspire, protect, and deliver continuously improving excellence in Noble’s six core outcomes. Talent:  Principals attract, hire, train, and develop a diverse and mission-driven team of people. Management:  Principals create and uphold clear roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics for all team members in alignment to the campus vision. Prioritization:  Principals select the right priorities and execute on them effectively. Compensation The role of a principal is arguably among the most challenging jobs in the country. We know that to deliver on our why, what, and how for families, students, and staff we must provide a highly competitive salary for principals. Total compensation, including base salary and bonus, is expected at $145,000. In addition to salary, and a mission-driven high-performance culture, Noble is proud of the competitive health, financial, and wellness benefits provided all employees. Application Process We strongly value the input of the campus staff, school community, and the broader principal team in determining the next leader of Butler College Prep. The process has been designed to be rigorous, inclusive, and informative. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please direct inquiries about this role to:  [email protected] Non-Discrimination At Noble, our mission is to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.

About Noble Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,400 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are students of color, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. 99% of Noble students are accepted into college and almost 90% choose to enroll, resulting in over 6,200 Noble alumni who have received or are currently pursuing a 4-year college degree. Job Description Noble is now in its 20th year and has graduated more than 12,600 students since its founding in 1999. Across the Network, over 20 staff are currently supporting almost 5,000 of these graduates as they persist in college around the country. Our team will continue to grow as over 2,000 new graduates matriculate to college for the first time in the summer and fall. Starting this summer, some of these graduates will be supported by 2-3 new Alumni Success Coaches (ASCs) on the Noble Support Team, reporting to the Manager of Alumni Supports. The ASC will support Noble graduates from select campuses and will be charged with the task of advancing Noble’s mission to ensure college success for our alumni. ASCs will be responsible for providing personalized guidance and support to our graduates while they are in college, with the objective of improving persistence and college graduation for underrepresented students. The ASC will be assigned to a set of colleges to develop strong relationships and knowledge of student support services while supporting a caseload of approximately 150 students . Through this college specific expertise, the ASCs are building a support structure to help graduates succeed in college and prepare for a meaningful career. The ASC must build and maintain meaningful relationships with students and college staff, and leverage quantitative and qualitative data from our alumni to help refine our campuses’ college readiness programs. The ASC will ensure critical information is provided to students in a timely manner through innovative approaches. ASCs needs to have strong academic coaching experience and ability to equip and empower alumni with the skills and knowledge to overcome educational barriers, persist, and graduate from college. Candidate Qualifications The ideal candidate will be service oriented, data focused, and have a sense of humor. Candidates should have: Bachelor’s degree and experience working in a high functioning, fast-paced organization A belief that all students can succeed in college and life An understanding of the academic, financial and social factors that impact college persistence and brings innovative approaches to student retention barriers Experience directly advising and mentoring low-income and first-generation students, ideally in the context of college persistence An understanding of the Federal Student Financial Aid processes and requirements Demonstrated ability to help students set and meet high goals in the face of adversity Ability to build genuine, empathetic and supportive relationships while maintaining high expectations for students A data-driven mindset with a history of aggressively delivering measurable results The discipline to self-manage, self-reflect and the hunger to continuously improve Have an understanding of the academic, financial and social factors that impact college persistence Ability to multi-task, rearrange priorities, and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment Flexibility around scheduling and travel, including willingness and ability to work some evening hours and or travel to assigned colleges. NOTE:   This position is pending final budget approval. Compensation Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.  A comprehensive compensation plan will include a bonus incentive and a competitive benefits package. Application Process Please be prepared to submit a resume and at least 4 references. Please direct inquiries about this role to:  [email protected] Statement of Non Discrimination At Noble, our mission is to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. Be Noble! Join our Mission Today. 

The Impact Manager (IM) is responsible for driving the successful implementation of the Whole School Whole Child (WSWC) service model by building and cultivating strong school partnerships and developing and training a team of committed, idealistic leaders and school practitioners. The Impact Manager plays a crucial role in leading a team of AmeriCorps members (ACM) through a ten-month long journey of learning, reflection and service in schools (civic action) that builds their civic capacity and civic identity. Job Description Responsibilities: Service Impact Delivery: Oversee the execution of City Year’s WSWC Tier 1 supports and Tier 2 interventions. • Oversee the implementation of whole school and class service; includes instructional support, thematic events, culture and climate • Provide structure and common understanding of service model between HQ, the site, AmeriCorps members (ACMs), and service partners • Create clear, realistic and measurable objectives for accomplishing WSWC goals • Actively support AmeriCorps Members in service by providing regular observation and coaching to ensure they meet performance standards for service excellence. • Facilitate training for AmeriCorps Members around all components of the WSWC model • Capture best practices and share with the larger City Year community of practitioners • Analyze and use data from teacher and AmeriCorps member (ACM) surveys, student, school and district level data and classroom observations to explain trends and identify opportunities to improve: interventions, whole school and class service and AmeriCorps Member (ACM) performance • Oversee one of seven coordinator role positions that the AmeriCorps members execute in addition to their service delivery with students. Areas include: Attendance, Academic, After School Programming, SocioEmotional Learning, Positive School Climate, Outreach, and Resource In-Kinding. Corps Impact Delivery: Guide ACMs to meet their service performance requirement and leadership development potential. • Inspire the ACMs to embrace a culture of power and idealism using City Year leadership tools, team building exercises, organizational culture and best practices • Use performance management tools to set performance expectations, identify strengths and development opportunities and partner with each ACM on a development plan to maximize leadership potential • Ensure ACMs are committed to student success and equipped to meet City Year standards as practitioners in their school • Support the management of ACMs to meet City Year professional standards and to meet all hours and graduation requirements • Effectively translate information and messages from various stakeholders (the school, City Year, the community) to ACMs so they understand and are empowered but not overwhelmed • Manage, lead and develop Returning AmeriCorps members (RACMs)/Team Leader(s) to ensure they are empowered to assist with leading teams of ACMs Partner Impact Delivery: Build and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders to enhance service performance and ensure partners want to retain a City Year team the following school year. • Build a strong partnership with school leaders including principals, teachers, and other key decision makers by demonstrating an understanding of the school’s priorities and working collaboratively to craft and implement solutions that leverage ACM talent and align with City Year WSWC outputs, outcomes and impact goals. • Maintain a strong presence in schools by cultivating and maintain key relationships • Use student data strategically to gain support for initiatives and interventions • Coach ACMs on developing productive partnerships with teachers and other student support staff • Help cultivate strategic community relationships to enhance service performance • Access and leverage community resources in support of our program and initiatives led by the school Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree preferred • Proven relationships and experience working with/in Chicago Public Schools or as a contracted provider with Chicago Public Schools is a plus • Experience with and the ability to work with principals, assistant principals, and teachers regarding meeting shared goals which includes having difficult conversations around partnership accountability • Previous experience leading individuals and teams to achieve goals • Demonstrated ability to work with diverse teams of young adults which includes experience coaching young people and working with diverse populations • Excellent written and verbal communication skills including active listening skills • Excellent facilitation skills and the ability to train other around the Whole School, Whole Child model • Demonstrated organizational, project, and financial management capabilities • Strong problem solving, time and project management skills; ability to prioritize projects and tasks, assess and deploy resources • Ability to execute a strategic plan and motivate staff • Willingness to take on new challenges, pursue self-development and self-directed learning • Ability to work as an independent leader and as a team member in a collaborative environment • Proficiency in computer skills (i.e. MS Office) and experience using databases to document service work • City Year/AmeriCorps/Peace Corps experience is a plus • Passion for working with urban youth, developing young leaders, national service, and education reform • Strong connection to City Year culture and values, for more information visit: https://www.cityyear.org/aboutus/culture-values Required Documents A cover letter and resume must be submitted to be considered for this position. Preferred resume formats will depict not only a candidate’s responsibilities and job functions in previous work, but will include specific, quantitative results where applicable. Additional quantitative context around specific budget sizes, team sizes, or other work environment information will help City Year compare the scale of your work environment with our operations.

City Year Chicago seeks an experienced, collaborative, and innovative Diversity Partnerships Director to support the City Year Chicago site in developing a broader lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion and sustaining partnerships within the community. Reporting to the Senior Director of People & Operations the Diversity Partnerships Director is responsible for driving strategy of diversity, equity, and inclusion work throughout the City Year Chicago site. The Diversity Partnerships Director will be the primary driver of City Year Chicago’s diversity and partnerships strategy to leverage all community assets to reach our key target audiences and expand its existing good will brand. To accomplish this, the Diversity Partnerships Director will manage local recruiter on strategic planning, goal setting and tracking, and ensuring high levels of success and accountability for results. Responsibilities Strategic Partnerships, Strategy Development, Collaboration, and Execution Manage local recruiter to establish and develop relationships to increase diverse recruitment pipelines for people of color from Chicago that generate applications to City Year Chicago.  Work with recruiter to execute outreach plan that will facilitate both organic and systemic recruitment leads and produce at least 125 applications to serve at City Year Chicago. Work with local recruiter to evaluate success of recruitment events occurring throughout the community. Work alongside the Senior Director of People and Operations managing existing partnerships that provide strategic benefits for AmeriCorps members. (i.e. housing, credentialing, living in Chicago). Work with site staff to create annual and long-term Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategic goals and benchmarks. Lead analysis of current state of DEI work to determine priorities, recommendations, and action steps including more inclusive policies and procedures. Coordinate and leverage AmeriCorps member, alumni, and staff connections to inform and advance all local partnership efforts. Coordinate with all City Year Chicago internal departments in capturing, and communicating, the site-specific value proposition of serving with City Year. Diversity, Training, Facilitation, and Resources Work with department leaders to build a culture where staff are engaged and accountable in DEI efforts and understanding. Lead the DEI Committee to engage staff in this work and deepen our site’s DEI efforts Facilitate or secure external facilitators to foster dialogue (cultural competence, social justice, identity-work, etc.) amongst staff to create an environment of learning and support. Work towards establishing a baseline learning curriculum with DEI resources for staff. Collaborate with internal staff to support affinity or employee resource groups. Qualifications 5-7 years of professional experience in diversity, recruitment, or marketing experience Compelling communication skills to ensure connectivity to mission and appropriate style to diverse audiences. Experience in working with organizational leaders across departments to conduct analysis and generate insight regarding critical organizational questions Demonstrated ability to communicate and present ideas with clarity, credibility, humility and tact; lead with “the why” and apply emotional intelligence to projects and communicate. Demonstrated ability to anticipate and plan for questions, listen carefully, provide constructive feedback, and remain open and responsive to feedback Proven success operating in ambiguous and changing environments with the demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize projects, execute strategic plans, delegate tasks, and manage progress against goals for self and others, while addressing barriers to success Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines and take initiative in managing several projects with the utmost attention to detail. Experience planning and executing high performance events. Possesses openness, responsiveness, approachability and understanding of others’ perspectives with the demonstrated ability to maintain and build relationships through collaboration. Ability to work well independently and in a collaborative team environment. Strong connection to City Year culture, values and mission, for more information visit: https://www.cityyear.org/about-us/culture-values Proficiency with Microsoft Office platforms required. Required Documents   A cover letter and resume must be submitted to be considered for this position. Preferred resume formats will depict not only a candidate’s responsibilities and job functions in previous work, but will include specific, quantitative results where applicable. Additional quantitative context around specific budget sizes, team sizes, or other work environment information will help City Year compare the scale of your work environment with our operations. 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.

Teams of City Year Chicago’s AmeriCorps Members partner with schools and community-based organizations to transform the climate and culture of schools, helping students reach their academic potential through math and literacy intervention curricula and innovative in-school, after-school, and out-of-school programs. City Year Chicago’s work is anchored in Chicago’s south and west side communities and is based on our strategy of deploying multiple teams in each neighborhood to have a concentrated impact in each community. The Impact Director will focus on establishing, developing and implementing the site’s service partnerships and strategy and ensuring overall service excellence within a defined set of schools. In essence, the Impact Director is responsible City Year achieving all of its results with a given set of schools. This includes all key metrics for our students, our corps members, our school based partners, and other sited wide functions such as finance and administrative compliance. Job Description Responsibilities • Oversee a division of approximately 60-80 diverse, 17 to 24 year-olds who will serve with City Year over a ten month period. • Hire, develop, and coach three to five Impact Managers to successfully lead City Year corps members.  These three to five Impact Managers oversee six to ten school based teams of corps members (@8-10 young adults per school). Ensure that all service activities are conducted on every team by using Impact Manager playbooks. • Responsible for all corps member results (e.g. retention, satisfaction, engagement) and management oversight. Oversee evaluation initiatives such as corps surveys, corps performance management process. • Responsible for all school based and student level service results including student academic performance, attendance and behavior goals for every school in Director’s portfolio. • Directly manage all school partner relationships within their school portfolio including implementing new school partnerships and renewing agreements with schools every year.  Serving as the ‘executive contact’ for the school’s leadership team on an ongoing basis with formal and informal touchpoints. Ensure every school is meeting City Year’s Conditions for Success rubric. • Manage team budget and manage office (where applicable). • Directly oversee the Learning and Development strategy for corps members and Impact staff. Oversee the execution of Basic/Advance Training and other learning initiatives. • Liaise with appropriate City Year Chicago team members to ensure the implementation of organizational priorities in the communities we serve, including: corps member recruitment, communications, compliance with AmeriCorps grant, fundraising, evaluation, and training. • Oversee coordination of all City Year activities and calendar within community including civic events, service days, community meetings, trainings, etc. • Be accountable to, and responsible for, City Year’s mission, values, code of conduct, standards and organizational messages to the public, staff, and corps members. • Work with the Service Director, other Impact Directors and the Deputy Director to develop overall curriculum and service strategy for the site. 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 Family Engagement Coordinator serves as a liaison between school administrators, faculty, staff, and Namaste parents to support parents with opportunities to be positively  involved in their children’s education. This key position will improve communication between the school and the students’ families, promote parent engagement in the education process, and encourage greater community involvement across the school community.  This is a full-time, school calendar-year position. Responsibilities Conduct outreach to parents to encourage their participation in school life, School Improvement Team, volunteerism, Parent/Teacher Conferences, school events, and their children’s attendance in school and after-school programs. Work collaboratively with the Leadership Team to promote program/event participation, community involvement and other shared responsibilities. Disseminate and collect appropriate evaluation data (attendance, surveys, etc.) necessary to support program success. Review and monitor participation and interest data to manage student and family participation/volunteerism and retention. Work closely with the school and the community to ensure strong communication and partnership between parents, schools and community. Plan, execute, and reflect on family/community events and workshops/trainings based on family/community needs. Coordinate incentives such as field trips, childcare, awards, games, and other fun family engagement activities to encourage family participation in school related events. Excellent communication skills, customer service and follow-up. Coordinate family events/workshops and lead Parent Committees meetings. Demonstrate knowledge of community-based programs with a clear understanding of urban issues and communities. Qualifications Strong communication and interpersonal skills Spanish fluency and literacy 3+ years of experience in community-facing role (preferred)

The Instructional Coach is a critical lever in improving student achievement. The role of the coach is to build teacher capacity and instructional practices, support  their understanding of the Namaste mission and pillars, model a passion for education reform and demonstrate leadership and innovation as it relates to teaching and data-driven instruction. An instructional coach is a support person who models continuous improvement, lifelong learning, and goes above and beyond to ensure student success. All instructional coaches work collaboratively as a team with members of the Administrative, Diverse Learning, Bilingual and Student Success teams. Instructional coaches promote reflection, provide guidance and structure where needed, and focus on strengths, collaboration and development.  They are responsible for ensuring high-quality instruction in classrooms through coaching, modeling, co-planning, co-teaching and providing feedback to teachers. Responsibilities Demonstrate effectiveness in the monitoring and implementation of Namaste’s coaching model. Observe, model, and co-teach lessons in classrooms on to on a consistent basis. Support the instructional development of all teachers in understanding of the Danielson Framework for Teaching and Learning. Provide direction and coordination for curriculum implementation consistent with NCS initiatives and recognized best instructional practices. Assist teachers with planning and pacing of lessons, the development of tiered lessons, and the selection of best practices to meet the needs of their students. Complete formal evaluations as directed by administration. Develop staff members’ knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors through a variety of professional development targeted topics and designs. Develop and support coaching plans for teachers to ensure student improvement and submit a weekly coaching log and any pertinent data requests/coaching documentation. Utilize Adult Learning Theory to drive improvement of professional practice. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree (required), Advanced Degree preferred Spanish fluency and literacy (preferred)  5+ years of teaching experience Instructional Coaching experience (preferred)

About inquirED inquirED , LLC was founded in 2017 to empower all teachers to inspire inquiry. Our team believes deeply in the power of inquiry-based learning (IBL) to create life-long learners, prepared for 21st century careers. We also know that for many teachers, implementing IBL can be extremely difficult. inquirED makes IBL possible in any classroom by providing curriculum and embedded professional learning for teachers to implement and master inquiry-based teaching. About the Role We’re looking for a relational leader to grow partnerships across the country. Working closely with the Director of Marketing, the Director of Partnerships will cultivate relationships with school and district leads to move towards closed deals and work closely with existing partners to ensure successful implementation and retention. This is a unique opportunity to join an early stage start-up as we envision our product and team from the ground up. You’ll have the opportunity to define and refine our approach to sales. Why Join Us? Ability to pave the path Small team, quick decisions Opportunity to participate in equity plan Remote team - no limitations on geography Unlimited PTO for early team members What We Are Looking For Strong relationship building and networking skills Systems orientation/organized - able to use an existing customer relationship management system to organize and manage relationships with current and potential partners Experience in K-12 education - administrative experience preferred A leader and an executor - will roll up their sleeves and get into the weeds when needed but can also lead a team Willingness to be scrappy, creative, and unconventional A passion for inquirED's mission and a strong interest in defining ed sales and marketing Ability to travel ~30% of the time Salary commensurate with experience.

Description Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,400 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are students of color, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. Overview of the Executive Assistant to the CEO Role The Executive Assistant to the CEO will provide strategic day-to-day support around the CEO’s work with high-level internal and external partners. The Executive Assistant must naturally operate well in a fast-paced environment and always maintain the highest standard of professionalism and customer service given the magnitude of the relationships they will support the CEO in cultivating. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with prior experience as an executive assistant who seeks to make an impact on education in Chicago through a dynamic nonprofit organization. Key Responsibilities Manage the CEO’s workflow and priorities by handling her calendar, scheduling internal and external meetings, and managing her inbox Prepare for and follow-up on meetings with key stakeholders through research, material creation, briefings, confirmation of meeting details, etc. Anticipate and track critical dates, events and organizational issues for the CEO; follow up with appropriate parties to ensure deadlines are met Serve as liaison between CEO and internal and external stakeholders Draft error-free correspondence to critical stakeholders Gather and provide information to the CEO; keep the CEO informed of all matters requiring their attention Proactively identify opportunities to optimize processes and improve efficiency Arrange travel plans and complete expense reports Maintain accurate records and update internal databases with meeting notes Manage special projects as needed Experience and performance will dictate additional scope of role Ideal Qualifications Relevant experience in a high functioning organization Clear passion for Noble’s mission and commitment to  Noble’s core values Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Obsessive attention to quality and detail High degree of professionalism and maturity Ability to prioritize and manage a wide range of responsibilities simultaneously Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, think critically, and deal with ambiguity Highly motivated and takes initiative to anticipate the needs of the CEO Experience exercising discretion and confidentiality with sensitive organization information Proficient with Microsoft Office, Gmail, and Google Drive Be Noble. Statement of Non Discrimination At Noble, our mission is to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Overview Founded in 2013, Butler College Prep serves over 600 high school students as a campus of the Noble Network of Charter Schools (Noble)  in the Pullman neighborhood of Chicago. With a focus on arts and social justice alongside a college preparatory education, Butler College Prep has produced impressive student growth, a 100% college acceptance rate, and earned a level 1 SQRP rating. In addition to top-of-city results, Butler has led the way at Noble in creating a diverse teaching staff and building a joy and pride-filled student culture. Butler College Prep has grown to be a top high school choice for students on the far south side of Chicago. This is a unique opportunity to lead one of the highest performing charter high schools in the country alongside an incredible staff of over 70 educators as the school continues to drive excellence in college preparatory education in Chicago. The new school leader would assume responsibility as principal in the 2019-20 school year with an opportunity to transition earlier to begin planning and development for the role. About Noble Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,400 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are students of color, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. The School Quality and Rating Policy scores for the Chicago Public Schools rated Noble campuses as ten of the top fifteen public high schools in the city. We believe our people are the most valuable asset in preparing our students to be successful in college and lead exemplary lives. Our Why: Mission Noble is a catalyst for educational equity in Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. Our What: Results Noble defines results as ensuring that our schools are the best in the country at preparing our students to be college ready, the best place for students to attend school, and the best place for our staff to work.  We measure our success against this commitment to results by continuously looking at metrics within the following six dimensions: School Culture Academic Results Staff Engagement Student Retention Fiscal Integrity College Persistence The strong supports and accountability to delivering on these outcomes is at the core of what is expected of a Noble principal and what has made Noble among the nation’s leaders in education. Our How :  Ideal Principal Competencies Noble’s 18 principals are a cohesive and impressive community of leaders. The core competencies we are seeking in the next person to join this team include: Values:  Principals exemplify Noble’s core values of results; respect; follow-through; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and humility and self-awareness. Performance:  Principals inspire, protect, and deliver continuously improving excellence in Noble’s six core outcomes. Talent:  Principals attract, hire, train, and develop a diverse and mission-driven team of people. Management:  Principals create and uphold clear roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics for all team members in alignment to the campus vision. Prioritization:  Principals select the right priorities and execute on them effectively. Compensation The role of a principal is arguably among the most challenging jobs in the country. We know that to deliver on our why, what, and how for families, students, and staff we must provide a highly competitive salary for principals. Total compensation, including base salary and bonus, is expected at $145,000. In addition to salary, and a mission-driven high-performance culture, Noble is proud of the competitive health, financial, and wellness benefits provided all employees. Application Process We strongly value the input of the campus staff, school community, and the broader principal team in determining the next leader of Butler College Prep. The process has been designed to be rigorous, inclusive, and informative. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please direct inquiries about this role to:  [email protected] Non-Discrimination At Noble, our mission is to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we only fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. That is why Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.

The IT Lead provides direct support to students, teachers, and staff of Noble through the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of end-user computing equipment. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of IT and as part of a fifteen-member team, the IT Lead is primarily responsible for providing frontline/first responder technical support. The members of this team are responsible for resolving “level one” technical issues through in-person/hands-on as well as remote support for thousands of computing devices and hundreds of applications for 1200 employees, 12,000 students, and nineteen locations throughout Chicago (i.e., 17 high school campuses, one middle school campus, the Network Support Team, and Noble Daycare). The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Apple macOS and a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot Apple software and hardware. Experience with supporting iOS is a plus. Cross-platform experience (macOS and Windows) is highly desired but not mandatory. Students at all of our campuses make extensive use of Google Chromebooks, so experience with Google Admin and Chromebook management is also preferred. Noble’s computing environment consists of ten Windows campuses and three Apple (macOS and iOS) campuses along with administrative offices and a daycare. This position will focus on support for the Apple campuses while also being at the ready to support any other Noble location, as needed. The IT Lead must be able to reach (and often work from) any Noble location efficiently and without reservation. The campuses, Noble Support Team, and Noble Daycare are located throughout Chicago and can all be reached easily by car. Please visit our website at www.noblenetwork.org to see the locations of our schools. Finally, the IT Lead will occasionally be responsible for responding to technology issues that occur outside of normal business hours and also for staffing occasional weekend and evening projects. A reasonable amount of flexibility to accommodate this need is an essential part of this position.   Other responsibilities include: Deliver “straight-A+” technical support to Noble campuses as a key player on a fifteen-member help desk team. Provide courteous, professional, skillful, and expeditious communication and resolution of technical issues. Troubleshoot issues with Apple software and hardware, Microsoft Windows, and Google Admin as well as associated software applications, AV systems, and Phone services. Examples include but are not limited to Exchange, Active Directory, MS Office, iWork, Outlook, VMWare, SCCM, Sophos Antivirus; Symantec Backup Exec, IP Office Voicemail Pro, Airwatch MDM, Deploystudio, and Apple Remote Desktop. Perform basic one-on-one technology training for new employees, as needed.   Experience/Education: Staff on the support team have a singular goal: to provide our teachers and students with optimal learning conditions from a technology standpoint each and every day. We exist for our students, teachers, and staff and we remainlaser focused every single day on how we can improve the technology experience for each of these groups.   Required Qualifications Have at least two years of relevant technical support experience with Apple software and hardware Experience providing support in a Windows environment  Have superior communication skills (written and verbal) Have a sustainable balance between customer service and technical skills Have a positive attitude and be willing to learn Have the ability to multi-task, rearrange priorities, and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment Be reliable, honest, and trustworthy   Highly Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree and/or recent military experience Any Apple software or hardware certifications   Compensation Noble provides competitive salaries depending on candidate qualifications. We also provide health, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k contributions or access to the Chicago Teachers Pension Fund, paid time off, and access to an on-site fitness facility.   The Noble Network of Charter Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.