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Organization: Moonshot edVentures Organization Type : 501(c)(3) Job Location: Denver, Colorado (must live in Denver, CO full-time) Type of Job: Full-Time Application Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis NOTE TO POTENTIAL APPLICANTS: This is a rescope of the Director of Leadership and Learning (DLL) role that we previously posted. We previously sought applicants with school founding and principal experience. We learned through the process that our needs are best met if we hire someone who is highly adept at running fellowship programs and can manage an “expert bench” comprised of school and program founders who can provide personalized coaching to our Fellows. ABOUT MOONSHOT EDVENTURES Moonshot edVentures , a mission-driven and values-based organization, is focused on building the pipeline of diverse leaders to design and launch the schools of tomorrow in Metro Denver. Unlike other school incubators across the country, Moonshot’s School Launcher Fellowship is focused on broadening the tent of individuals who consider launching schools and programs by identifying leaders at least 2 or 3 years away from launching their idea, and then provides them with high-quality, comprehensive programming focused on leadership development, model design, and identifying the right pathway to launch. Moonshot also connects Fellows to local and national experts critical to Fellows’ success, and ensures Fellows build a strong community within and across cohorts. Over the several two years, Moonshot has become a model for other cities that demonstrates the possibility of surfacing a more diverse set of leaders interested in doing school differently. Moonshot has supported 31 Fellows with plans to lead charter schools, district turnaround schools, microschools, and after school programs, and plans to support 15-20 more Fellows in its third cohort in the Fall of 2019. Read more about our Guiding Principles . ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking our founding Fellowship Director who will lead Moonshot’s signature Fellowship experience, and pioneer the launch of Moonshot’s Expert Bench, to ensure more underrepresented leaders are developed and supported to successfully open and operate schools and programs in Metro Denver.  This role presents an opportunity to become a key leader and contributor to a new organization, which has garnered local and national attention and credibility. Ideal candidates are outstanding facilitators with a track record of supporting fellowship programs, have experience in facilitating racially diverse audiences, can manage external facilitators and advisors, and are energized by working in early stage, flexible, startup nonprofits. In this position, you will work directly with and report to the Moonshot edVentures’ CEO, Christine DeLeon. RESPONSIBILITIES Act as lead facilitator of Fellowship experience (50%) Facilitate and ensure coherence of School Launcher Fellowship experience for Fellows Develop and/or revise facilitator guides and fellow agendas Adapt fellowship programming dependent on Fellows’ needs Facilitation will include: Direct facilitation (runs entire session)* Session design (includes several panelists/guests) Managing of other facilitators/assisting in design (facilitators run full workshops) For panelists and outsourced workshop facilitation, tasks include include: Identification of additional external facilitators as needed Liaise and manage content creation, development, and delivery of external facilitators to match coherence of program Weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into programming Solicit necessary feedback from team, speakers, Fellows, and Expert Bench to revise curriculum appropriately Design and manage personalized supports for Fellows (20%) Conducts check-ins with Fellows and makes necessary connections Supports Expert Bench to support alumni Manage selection of Expert Bench advisors (e.g. program founders, school founders, and other early stage entrepreneurship advisors) Facilitate  and ensure quality of coaching interactions between Fellows and Expert Bench advisor Fellow recruitment (15%) Oversee the recruitment, application, and selection processes for upcoming Moonshot School Launcher Fellowship cohorts Alumni support (15%) Identifies and executes against strategies to support alumni Brings network/connections and can facilitate those connections between external audiences and Fellows and alumni Requirements Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required Values-driven with commitment to Moonshot's Guiding Principles Minimum 5-7 years of professional experience in adult facilitation, with strong diversity, equity, and inclusion focus and/or experience with racially diverse participants, with an ability to build trust and respect across lines of difference Strong relationship builder who can leverage connections to support one’s own work Ability to deliver programming on evenings and weekends Ability to self-manage and meet milestones in a flexible, startup work environment Excellent relationship building skills, with the ability to work effectively with and build trust with others internally and externally Robust project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects and deliver against aggressive timelines Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to thrive in a passionate, fast-paced, entrepreneurial, results-oriented environment Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.)   Other Preferred Strengths Demonstrates credibility to the Fellows and ideally to local ecosystem (grassroots and grasstops) Experience in supporting early-stage founders (supporters of school founders or other education entrepreneurs preferred) and/or emerging school leaders Strong anticipator (thinks two steps ahead) Organized, enthusiastic, efficient and responsible personality Fast-learner with ability to work autonomously, as well as collaboratively – knows the right questions to move forward independently and knows when to ask for help Ability to be flexible with willingness to jump in where needed (we’re a small team!) Compensation & Benefits Salary commensurate with experience 90% Employer-paid health, vision, dental care, life and AD&D Flexible work environment (work from home policy) with generous PTO package Office is closed week of July 4th and Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day Professional development and conference allowance On-site workout facility, pool, and community garden Monthly technology stipend Relocation stipend

About Rocky Mountain Prep There are many public charter schools and many models. Rocky Mountain Prep prides itself on being different. We believe in rigor and love - taking head on the challenges that make a person academically successful and building the relationships that make them emotionally independent. We teach our scholars through our PEAK values of Perseverance, Excellence, Adventure, and Kindness, and we strive to value our scholars as people, not just as numbers pointing to achievement. Our model has made us one of the most successful networks in Denver - leading our scholars to both academic success, and more importantly, to a love of learning rooted in a joyful school and a tight-knit community. RMP is committed to hiring staff representing diverse backgrounds and experiences. We have made it our goal to partner with diverse communities and we know that the better we are at hiring from backgrounds that challenge our own understanding, the better we will be at educating our scholars. Diversity means a lot of different things and a Rocky Mountain Prep Teacher is one that embraces what makes them unique and uses that as a guiding force in becoming an excellent educator. About the Role The Chief Talent Officer is a senior leader position that is responsible for creating and implementing a best-in-nation talent strategy by recruiting and developing network-wide talent to drive dramatic results for staff, scholars, and families. Role and Responsibilities: Recruitment, Hiring, and Development Recruit and select external talent directly and through the management and coaching of talent team members and hiring managers. Set and lead towards a vision for exceptional talent practices at all levels of the organization. Ensure the retention of high-performing team members through the development of systems and practices around culture, coaching, management, and evaluation. Increase the numbers of teachers and leaders of diverse backgrounds across Rocky Mountain Prep through recruitment and retention, as well as ensure that RMP is an inclusive workplace that values and is sensitive to the diversity of our staff, students and families. Evaluate the effectiveness of its talent management systems on an ongoing basis and act on the results. Strengthen our on-boarding procedures to ensure a welcoming environment in which new hires can be independently successful in their role within 30 days of hire. Increase the organization’s brand and visibility through partnership development, strategic relationship management, and publication of industry-leading practices. Set the strategic course for the organization in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer and leadership team. Talent and Leadership Development: Develop internal programming and external partnerships to match team members with opportunities for growth and professional learning. Effectively carry out succession planning for leadership transitions at the school and Network level. Evaluate the effectiveness of our talent and leadership development systems and act on the results. Eliminate bias and develop consistent systems for pathways to leadership at all levels of the organization. Oversee initiatives and activities to build organizational culture. Human Resource Management: Plan, develop, and revise policies in accordance with all state and federal law for submission to the Board of Directors for adoption and maintain policy handbooks. Work in coordination with external HR partners to monitor personnel laws including, but not limited to equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments, and Family Medical Leave Act. Evaluate and support the implementation of performance improvement plans and terms of separation. Eliminate bias and develop consistent systems for on-boarding, evaluation, and compensation. Mitigate human resource related risks through the role on the Leadership Team and support to school leadership. Skills and Characteristics: Strategic Outlook and Alignment   - Thinks strategically about issues likely to impact Rocky Mountain Prep over the long-term, deeply understands our organizational strengths and weaknesses, and develops a long-term organizational strategy that aligns with our vision and long-term plan. Drive for Results and Efficiency   - Positions Rocky Mountain Prep for success by establishing challenging yet achievable performance goals, aligning systems and processes to deliver on our priorities, and managing and allocating financial, staffing, and other resources to execute plans towards targets. Human Resource Management   - Understands human resource administration practices, including acts, regulations, policies, and best practices related to human resource planning, staffing, organizational design, training and development, equity/diversity, performance management, and compensation. Personal Agility   - Demonstrates a positive attitude, resilience and openness to change. Adapts one’s approach as the requirements of a situation change, is comfortable in ambiguous situations, and works effectively in a variety of settings with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds and experiences.   Culture Add   - Internalizes RMP’s mission and vision and excites others about what’s possible for our scholars, families, and communities. Understands the importance of RMP being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization; shows daily commitment to diversity and mission, including various perspectives in work. Core Values   -  Internalizes, embodies, champions, and holds others accountable to the RMP core values of perseverance, excellence, adventure, and kindness. Brings a diverse perspective, a strong desire to learn, and a spirit of generosity and curiosity to the team. Educational Background and Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years in talent and recruitment highly preferred with a preference for those with talent strategy experience. Previous teaching or school administration experience preferred. Bachelor’s Degree required. Ability to provide an official transcript demonstrating graduation from an undergraduate institution and pass a background check. Eligibility to work in the United States. Rocky Mountain Prep offers competitive salary and benefits packages commensurate with experience. RMP is an equal opportunity employer. We seek applicants of diverse background and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Rocky Mountain Prep There are many public charter schools and many models. Rocky Mountain Prep prides itself on being different. We balance rigor and love - taking head on the challenges that make a person academically successful and building the relationships that make them emotionally independent. We teach our scholars through our PEAK values of Perseverance, Excellence, Adventure, and Kindness, and we strive to value our scholars as people, not just as numbers pointing to achievement. Our model has made us one of the most successful networks in Denver - leading our scholars to both academic success, and more importantly, to a love of learning rooted in a joyful school and a tight-knit community. RMP is committed to hiring staff representing diverse backgrounds and experiences. We have made it our goal to partner with diverse communities and we know that the better we are at hiring from backgrounds that challenge our own understanding, the better we will be at educating the scholars that need it the most. Diversity means a lot of different things and a Rocky Mountain Prep Teacher is one that embraces what makes them unique and uses that as a guiding force in becoming an excellent educator. About the Role The Director of Pre-K is responsible for achieving strong student results through the codification of a rigorous and loving Pre-Kindergarten curriculum, partnering with and developing Pre-K lead teachers and teaching assistants, and development around weekly Intellectual Preparation and Planning (IPP) and data meetings. Role and Responsibilities: Build out and strengthen centralized curricular resources across our network and ensure appropriate vertical alignment of Pre-K curriculum with our GK-5 academic program. Create a centralized Professional Development (PD) plan for teachers and paraprofessionals. Advise our talent team on how to thoughtfully integrate best practices into the recruitment, selection, and training of Pre-K staff. Support RMP to develop metrics, evaluation and tracking tools that are responsive to our youngest students’ and their teachers’ needs and to accurately capture the most important indicators and predictions of long-term success. Identify the differences and nuances between our 3-year-old and 4-year-old classrooms and program. Change management across our Pre-K team to ensure norming of standards, implementation, and quality. Explore the potential of opening a childcare program (infant/toddler) that services our staff and families in the community. Build capacity among Pre-K Grade Level Chairs to become “center directors” at each site. Strengthen social-emotional and behavior supports, as well as adaptive dimensions of kindergarten-readiness. Skills and Characteristics: Culture Add   -   Internalizes RMP’s mission and vision and excites others about what’s possible for our scholars, families, and communities. Understands the importance of RMP being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization; shows daily commitment to diversity and mission, including various perspectives in work. Core Values   -   Internalizes, embodies, champions, and holds others accountable to the RMP core values of perseverance, excellence, adventure, and kindness. Brings a diverse perspective, a strong desire to learn, and a spirit of generosity and curiosity to the team Drive for Results and Efficiency   -   Positions Rocky Mountain Prep for success by establishing challenging yet achievable performance goals, aligning systems and processes to deliver on our priorities, and managing and allocating financial, staffing, and other resources to execute plans towards targets. Instructional Leadership   -   Maintains a laser-like focus on academic achievement and continues to grow and develop an encyclopedic knowledge of best practices in student, family, and staff engagement, culture, data-driven instruction, and achievement. Service Orientation   –   Builds relationships with others by acting with the needs of stakeholders in mind. Facilitates delivery of solutions that meet expressed and unexpressed needs with a genuine desire to assist others and “move the boulders in the road” that impede success. Action Management – Manages and coordinates tasks, develops project plans, monitors performance, and achieves project goals in alignment with outcomes. Works collaboratively to set expectations and standards, to evaluate effectiveness, and to hold people accountable for meeting commitments. Educational Background and Work Experience At least 3 years of Pre-K teaching experience, demonstrating outstanding results with scholars. At least 2 years of experience in coaching teachers towards outstanding results. Deep understanding of common core state standards, national and state Pre-K standards, and instructional best practices. Curriculum design experience highly preferred. Ability to provide an official transcript demonstrating graduation from an undergraduate institution, provide evidence of passing the Praxis 5001 exam or other   Colorado Department of Education   approved test scores, and pass a background check. Eligibility to work in the United States. Rocky Mountain Prep offers competitive salary and benefits packages commensurate with experience. RMP is an equal opportunity employer. We seek applicants of diverse background and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Rocky Mountain Prep There are many public charter schools and many models. Rocky Mountain Prep prides itself on being different. We balance rigor and love - taking head on the challenges that make a person academically successful and building the relationships that make them emotionally independent. We teach our scholars through our PEAK values of Perseverance, Excellence, Adventure, and Kindness, and we strive to value our scholars as people, not just as numbers pointing to achievement. Our model has made us one of the most successful networks in Denver - leading our scholars to both academic success, and more importantly, to a love of learning rooted in a joyful school and a tight-knit community. RMP is committed to hiring staff representing diverse backgrounds and experiences. We have made it our goal to partner with diverse communities and we know that the better we are at hiring from backgrounds that challenge our own understanding, the better we will be at educating the scholars that need it the most. Diversity means a lot of different things and a Rocky Mountain Prep Teacher is one that embraces what makes them unique and uses that as a guiding force in becoming an excellent educator. About the Role The Manager of Academics   is responsible for achieving strong student results through the continued implementation and development of our curriculum, partnering with and developing curriculum leads, and leader development to ensure our teachers are intellectually prepared and data-driven. Responsibilities of the Manager of Academics include: School Leader Cohort Develops, practices and execute effective leader professional development. Ensures IPP and data meeting priority. Supports all Academic and Development Team professional development and goal setting. Consistently lives norms, and actively participates. Coaching and Development Deepens content knowledge, internalization of Common Core State Standards and instructional best practices. Observes/Real-Time coaches Assistant Principal’s IPP and data meeting facilitation along with coaching of teachers. Gives Curriculum Leads feedback on curriculum revision and adult facilitation. Weekly/bi-weekly communication (in-person, phone call or email) with APs/Principals to report out on observation feedback, progress, and collaboration. Monthly step-backs with school leaders and/or when applicable. Participates with school admin walkthroughs when possible. Utilizes video analysis and rubrics to develop school leaders and teachers. Coaches for the future by making learning transferable across subjects and situations. Data Analysis Analyzes observational data and rubric scores for network trends. Analyzes weekly assessment data. Gathers student work to analyze alongside data. Makes network recommendations for standard and item analysis in weekly data meetings. Analyzes interim assessment data to determine progress toward goals and next steps to fill gaps. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Communicates effectively across lines of difference by listening with curiosity and empathy, recognizing our own biases and reflecting on our communication. Makes explicit the connection between standards-aligned instruction and equity. Owns DEI development based on strengths and areas of growth and proactively sets goals and next steps to address these either during evaluations, steps back, etc. Special Services Has the mindset and lens that everyone owns students supports and special education and coaches with this belief in mind. Is committed to serving all scholars at RMP and ensuring that all have access to CCSS and grade level work. Has lens of Tier 1 supports and scaffolds in IPP, data meetings, and coaching. Skills and Characteristics: Culture Add -   Internalizes RMP’s mission and vision and excites others about what’s possible for our scholars, families, and communities. Understands the importance of RMP being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization; shows daily commitment to diversity and mission, including various perspectives in work. Core Values -   Internalizes, embodies, champions, and holds others accountable to the RMP core values of perseverance, excellence, adventure, and kindness. Brings a diverse perspective, a strong desire to learn, and a spirit of generosity and curiosity to the team. Drive for Results and Efficiency   - Positions Rocky Mountain Prep for success by establishing challenging yet achievable performance goals, aligning systems and processes to deliver on our priorities, and managing and allocating financial, staffing, and other resources to execute plans towards targets. Instructional Leadership -   Maintains a laser-like focus on academic achievement and continues to grow and develop an encyclopedic knowledge of best practices in student, family, and staff engagement, culture, data-driven instruction, and achievement. Service Orientation   – Builds relationships with others by acting with the needs of stakeholders in mind. Facilitates delivery of solutions that meet expressed and unexpressed needs with a genuine desire to assist others and “move the boulders in the road” that impede success. Action Management – Manages and coordinates tasks, develops project plans, monitors performance, and achieves project goals in alignment with outcomes. Works collaboratively to set expectations and standards, to evaluate effectiveness, and to hold people accountable to meeting commitments. Educational Background and Work Experience At least 4 years of teaching experience preferred, demonstrating outstanding results with scholars, growth and absolute bar (mastery) of grade level standards. At least 1 year of experience coaching and leading effective development of adults towards outstanding results. Ability to plan and lead professional development. Deep understanding of common core state standards and instructional best practices. Curriculum design experience highly preferred. Show evidence of ability to produce a body of work - data analysis, project management. Ability to provide an official transcript demonstrating graduation from an undergraduate institution, provide evidence of passing the Praxis 5001 exam or other   Colorado Department of Education   approved test scores, and pass a background check. Eligibility to work in the United States Rocky Mountain Prep offers competitive salary and benefits packages commensurate with experience. RMP is an equal opportunity employer. We seek applicants of diverse background and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Moonshot edVentures: Moonshot edVentures, a mission-driven and values-based organization, builds a pipeline of diverse leaders to design and launch the schools and learning environments of tomorrow in Metro Denver with a focus on recruiting and training underrepresented educators and leaders who might not otherwise consider founding schools or programs. Moonshot identifies educators who are at least 2 or 3 years away from launching their idea and provides them with high-quality, comprehensive programming focused on leadership development, model design, and pathways to launch. Moonshot also connects Fellows to local and national experts who work in support of Fellows as they explore the launching and/or leading of charter schools, district turnaround schools, microschools, and after school programs. Moonshot is currently training its second cohort of Fellows and has begun to receive national attention as a model for a place-based approach to recruiting and training diverse school leaders with innovative visions of how to redesign learning environments for students. Read more about our Guiding Principles . Job Description: The Program and Operations Associate/Manager will be a critical member to our team as we continue to develop and grow. This person is responsible for managing Moonshot edVentures’ programming activities (the School Launcher Fellowship and Talk to Action). In this position, you will work directly with and report to the Moonshot edVentures’ Director of Leadership and Learning while working to support the Chief Executive Officer and her Chief of Staff. We are open to scoping this role up to a manager level position and invite candidates who exceed the qualifications for this role to apply if interested. Responsibilities: Logistics and Operations for Programming Manages day-to-day program operations for Moonshot edVentures’ School Launcher Fellowship: Supports planning and execution of logistics for workshops and other programming for Fellows, including agenda creation, surveys, catering, supplies, and room set up Provide logistical support for program facilitators (internal and external) Collects and analyzes information from Fellows, including survey, to ensure Moonshot tracks against Key Performance Indicators for the Fellowship Establishes and tracks timelines, priorities, and deliverables for above activities Develops and maintains organizations systems for Moonshot digital (e.g. workshop files and Fellow “dashboard”) and physical resources (e.g. workshop supplies, refreshments) effectively Produces program communications, focused on logistics, for program participants, panelists, external facilitators, and team Develops relationships with fellows, TTA participants and committee leaders, community partners, mentors, and thought leaders, providing excellent customer service Operations and Systems Management for Human Resources and Finance Manages systems and processes related to financial management including processing bills, reimbursements, and invoices Provides administrative support towards completion of 1099s and 990s Supports accounting and bookkeeping processes Supports human resources administration including selecting packages and supporting employee onboarding Manages onboarding of employees and contractors including assigning, collecting, and filing all necessary paperwork Recruitment and selection support Develops the tools and resources to support application process of Moonshot School Launcher applicants Manages contractors that support the selection process Special projects Conducts research and analysis for special projects (i.e., projects, trainings in the community) Conducts data analysis and reporting of results and recommendations Senior Staff Support Provides administrative support to CEO, Director of Leadership and Learning, and Chief of Staff, including scheduling meetings and preparing/organizing materials for meetings Serves as a knowledgeable and passionate resource in support of the Fellows and Talk-to-Action participants Requirements/Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required 2 years of work experience required Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.) and Google Suite required Relevant experience as an associate or executive assistant preferred Experience working at an organization that serves under resourced communities preferred