THE POSITION

The founding CEO will launch Fuel OKC with the goal of expanding access to high quality school options for students in Oklahoma City’s urban core. The organization will focus on partnering with stakeholders and community leaders across the city to build the talent, funding, and ecosystem conditions necessary for the successful growth of new and established high quality public schools with a special focus on public charter schools.

The CEO must be a visionary and entrepreneurial leader with a demonstrated commitment to equity who is able to build strong and lasting relationships across stakeholder groups, convene and align stakeholders around a shared vision for education, and marshal resources across multiple levers of opportunity to grow the number of high quality public schools for Oklahoma City students. Key areas of responsibility will include:

Organizational Leadership

• Develop the mission, vision, values, and brand identity of Fuel OKC
• Recruit, manage, and develop a small team to support operations and programming
• Oversee Fuel OKC’s key operational functions, including finance, accounting, legal, and HR, laying strong foundations that ensure organizational health and sustainability
• Identify, recruit and manage a board of directors

Coalition Building and Strategic Coordination

• Build a broad coalition of education stakeholders to develop a collective vision, strategy, and set of programs designed to grow the number of high quality public school options in Oklahoma City’s urban core
• Identify and support existing high quality charter school leaders to scale their models and open new campuses
• Work across sectors in the education field to facilitate resourcing for the approval and launch of new charter schools; Identify potential barriers to creating high quality schools and support the design of programs to address needs (e.g. talent pipeline initiatives)
• Support the recruitment of existing and potential school leaders to incubate and launch new schools
• Identify and source key supports needed for school leaders to succeed
• Act as a central point of contact for school leaders to access citywide networks, resources and programming to grow their impact

Grant Portfolio Management

• Develop and oversee a grantmaking strategy aligned with Fuel OKC’s goals and values
• Manage a portfolio of grantees across the education sector, including prospective grantee relationship building, grant scoping and selection, grant reporting and evaluation, and collaborative learning among grant partners

External Relations and Development

• Build strong, trusted relationships with a wide variety of education stakeholders including students, families, educators, single site and network leaders, grassroots and community leaders, grasstops leaders, elected officials, and other local and national entities shaping the sector
• With assistance from a board, develop and execute fundraising campaigns to support local programming and school launches
• Build relationships with donors and other philanthropic partners to serve as sustaining anchors to further the organization’s work 
• Serve as a passionate public advocate for high quality education in Oklahoma city and a thought leader on key issues in local and national education
• Develop and share the organization’s key messages and perspectives through a variety of strategic communications channels, including earned and owned media

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Unwavering commitment to ensuring that every Oklahoma City student has access to high quality schooling
• 10+ years of experience, including senior leadership experience in K-12 education, organizing, issue advocacy, policy, government relations, campaigns, or a related area, with a track record of executing change initiatives that have a significant and positive community impact
• Understanding of the K-12 education sector and education politics, with expertise in charter school growth and/or the Oklahoma City education system preferred
• Interest in disrupting inequitable power structures and shifting systems to focus more on the needs of families and students 
• Proven track record of developing trusted interpersonal relationships across a wide range of stakeholder groups and building powerful coalitions across lines of difference
• Demonstrated dedication to equity and community-driven change, including experience working in diverse and historically underserved communities
• Strong entrepreneurial orientation, with experience developing an organization or program from scratch, including building systems and structures from the ground up and finding creative strategies to push through barriers to success
• Excellent communication skills, including clear and compelling writing, public speaking, and group facilitation
• Organizational or program leadership experience, including budget and operations oversight, team management, fundraising, and board development
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish a significant plus
• Personal or professional ties to Oklahoma a significant plus

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The salary range for this position is $200,000 – $225,000. Fuel OKC will provide a comprehensive benefits package and meaningful advancement opportunities for all team members.

The Fuel OKC CEO Hiring Committee celebrates diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other identity or demographic marker protected by law.

Company Description
Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 53 schools serving more than 20,000 students in five cities: Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester. We are proud that Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at five times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional learning that prepares students for success in college and beyond.

Job Description
All Uncommon Schools teachers hold primary responsibility for the implementation of Uncommon’s curriculum and the success of our students. Therefore, Uncommon Schools seeks teachers who are committed to becoming best-in-class educators, who are continuously improving instructional practices through collaboration and targeted development within their school community. We are currently seeking both experienced and apprentice teachers for all grades and all subjects for the 22-23 school year.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Implement curricula and activities to meet our high academic standards
Analyze assessments that measure progress towards these standards and use this assessment data to inform and differentiate instructional practices
Focus constantly on student learning, thinking critically and strategically to respond to student learning needs
Create a positive, structured learning environment to ensure that students observe the school’s core values, high expectations, and code of conduct
Communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues
Commit to continual professional growth, participating actively in our annual, three-week staff orientation training in August and instructional training throughout the school year
Participate and support grade-level activities and school-wide functions throughout the school-year
Qualifications
Strong applicants for all teaching roles (new and experienced) will possess the following:

Relentless drive to improve the minds, characters & lives of students both in and out of school
Unwavering commitment to urban youth achieving greatness
Belief in and alignment with Uncommon’s core beliefs and educational philosophy is a must
Mastery of and enthusiasm for relevant academic subjects
Evidence of self-motivation, willingness to be a team player, and a strong sense of personal responsibility
Ability and desire to implement feedback from school leaders and colleagues to become a more effective educator in service to our students.
A background in education is not required for new teachers, but strong candidates should show a demonstrated passion for working with K-12 students and prior experience working in schools and/or urban communities is preferred.
Additional qualifications for experienced teachers:

Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom
Minimum of two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred
Valid State Certification and Master’s degree are helpful but not required.
Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must have received a Bachelor’s degree from a college or university before employment begins
Candidates must have also earned a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher by the time employment begins
Additional information
Our people are what makes us Uncommon. We believe our compensation philosophy and benefits should reflect our values—equity, transparency, and clarity—to enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and reward their expertise. Our staff receive best-in-class training, coaching, and support to develop and operate mission-driven schools that provide a high-quality education to our students and families.

Compensation for this position: The starting compensation for this role based in Camden is between $55,000 to $71,000. The starting pay will depend on various factors that may include but are not limited to professional experience, education, training, certifications, tenure with Uncommon Schools, and work location. Because we value staff tenure in each role, we do not currently cap salary ranges. Please note: ranges may differ for staff who work from a location other than Camden.

Benefits: We offer comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families.

Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions.

Company Description
Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 53 schools serving more than 20,000 students in five cities: Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester. We are proud that Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at five times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional learning that prepares students for success in college and beyond.

Camden Prep currently manages four schools serving students in grade K through 10 (growing to grade 12). We believe in strong authentic relationships between teachers and students, supported by effective school systems and an engaging instructional model that enables students to flourish academically and personally. Camden Prep is consistently the highest performing of all district or Renaissance schools in Camden, NJ.

Job Description
Uncommon Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) teachers are passionate about literature and building an engaging classroom culture. Our teachers develop subject mastery and have a keen sense of the socio-emotional changes middle schoolers experience. At the heart of all ELA classes is an emphasis on writing and discourse designed to give students the tools to be confident in the power of their own voice. Teachers are trained in a variety of research-based instructional strategies to prioritize discussion, ignite a passion for literature, build reading comprehension, and promote agency. By the conclusion of eighth grade, students are prepared for the academic autonomy and college preparatory focus of our high schools.

Responsibilities

1. Instruction

You’ll empower students to be their fullest selves by teaching an inclusive, culturally responsive curriculum that seeks equitable outcomes for all students.
You’ll guide students to analyze literary and non-narrative texts, assess an author’s purpose, write in a variety of genres, and grapple with meaningful questions in student-led discourse.
You’ll create an inclusive and safe environment, allying with students to speak and write in their authentic voice.
You’ll guide students to choose books of interest independently, as they develop their own passions and interests as readers.
2. Data Analysis

You’ll meet weekly with your principal and/or instructional coach to analyze and respond to trends in student work samples and assessments.
You’ll learn and implement strategies to differentiate instruction for all learners in your classroom.
3. School Culture

You’ll build positive relationships with students to ensure they feel seen, loved, and heard.
You’ll partner with students’ families to ensure appropriate resources are available to support their child’s learning needs.
You’ll engage in practice-based professional development, mentorship, and coaching sessions.
You’ll participate in weekly, school-wide meetings to cultivate community, model our core values, and encourage student achievement.
You’ll partner with your grade level team to develop academic goals and practice instructional strategies.
Qualifications
A commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an anti-racist organization
A demonstrated commitment to supporting students’ social emotional and academic development
An enthusiasm for collaborating with internal and external partners in the best interest of students
A self-directed learner who solicits and implements feedback to improve outcomes and achieve objectives
Required Experience:
A demonstrated interest in impacting K-12 students in urban schools and communities (1-2 years experience preferred).
Academic expertise in Humanities, English, Social Sciences, or other related fields of study.
Prior to the start of employment, you must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Teacher certification is not a prerequisite for consideration at Uncommon Schools in the state of NJ, but you do need to meet NJ state certification eligibility requirements (a final undergraduate or graduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 for graduates on or after 9/1/16, or 2.75 if you graduated prior to 9/1/16). All instructional staff are required to become certified in the state of New Jersey within a reasonable period after beginning employment.
Additional information
Our people are what makes us Uncommon. We believe our compensation philosophy and benefits should reflect our values—equity, transparency, and clarity—to enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and reward their expertise. Our staff receive best-in-class training, coaching, and support to develop and operate mission-driven schools that provide a high-quality education to our students and families.

Compensation for this position: The starting compensation for this role based in Camden is between $55,000 to $71,000. The starting pay will depend on various factors that may include but are not limited to professional experience, education, training, certifications, tenure with Uncommon Schools, and work location. Because we value staff tenure in each role, we do not currently cap salary ranges. Please note: ranges may differ for staff who work from a location other than Camden.

Benefits: We offer comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families.

Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. At the same time, we work to ensure an inclusive community through creating a space for important dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Manager, Professional Learning Partner Guide

The preferred application deadline is June 12, 2023. After this date we do not guarantee review of submissions.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

At Rivet Education, we believe that if teachers have access to high-quality instructional and curriculum-based professional learning, then teaching and learning will improve. We partner with state and local education agencies to deploy strategies that increase this access to learning to ensure students receive the educational opportunities they want and deserve.  In service of our mission, we offer a suite of services and products to our partner agencies:

• CONSULT: Rivet consults with state and local education agencies to help them develop academic strategies to scale educators’ access to high quality instructional materials and curriculum-based professional learning.

• CONNECT: Our digital, membership-based platform, RivetCONNECT, connects state and local education leaders to the support, expertise, and talent needed to successfully implement high-quality curricula.

• CHOOSE: Rivet’s flagship tool, the Professional Learning Partner Guide, helps state and local education leaders choose a professional learning partner from a vetted list of organizations that provide the best curriculum-based professional learning services in the country.

• CHECK: Rivet offers professional learning diagnostic tools and audit services to help state and local education leaders check the quality of curriculum implementation in schools.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Rivet Education is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and  mission-aligned leader to serve as the organization’s Manager, Professional Learning Partner Guide, responsible for leading all aspects of the guide’s oversight as well as related management for additional, related Rivet products as needed.

The Manager, Professional Learning Partner Guide is a full-time remote/flexible position that reports to Rivet’s Director of Product and includes occasional travel (5 to 10%).

Key Responsibilities 

Professional Learning Partner Guide management (70% of time)

Reviewer Management

• Recruit, select and train Professional Learning Partner Guide content reviewers 
• Staff review teams for Professional Learning Partner Guide application cycles
• Communicate updates and other relevant information to Rivet’s reviewer pool
• Manage reviewer logistics for the Professional Learning Partner Guide application process, including contracts and invoices

Provider Management

• Identify potential professional learning providers for the Professional Learning Partner Guide 
• Communicate application cycle logistics and lead training for potential Professional Learning Partner Guide applicants
• Support applicants throughout the review process
• Communicate updates and other relevant information to existing Professional Learning Partner Guide providers

Project Management

• Manage project timelines and processes for updates to Rivet’s reviewer and provider portals
• Provide support for Professional Learning Partner Guide communications and products (formatting, copy-editing, and similar tasks)
• Manage general inquiries about the Professional Learning Partner Guide review process

General management and support (30% of time) 

• Manage the day-to-day operations of RivetCONNECT, including, but not limited to RFP and resume reviews and postings; customer and talent recruitment for RivetCONNECT; membership management, including customer support, payment, contracts

• Manage other responsibilities as directed by manager (10% of time)

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

We are deeply committed to identifying an amazing candidate for this role. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the below qualifications or you have a less traditional background.

• Strong mission-alignment including the belief that all students can succeed, regardless of race, socioeconomic status, gender, or ability; a deep understanding of the importance of the role high-quality curriculum and curriculum-based professional learning play; and belief in and commitment to Rivet’s core values
• 3+ years experience in public, PK–12 U.S. education and providing or managing curriculum-based professional learning for teachers and leaders in a school or district setting
• Demonstrated ability to project plan and manage multi-layered projects involving multiple stakeholders on time and within budget 
• Exceptional learning, problem-solving, and synthesis skills
• Flexible and adaptable orientation with an appreciation for the fact that the ultimate design and execution of a project often looks different than the original idea
• Excellent empathy and written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact well with a diverse range of constituents and stakeholders

COMPENSATION 

Rivet Education offers competitive compensation commensurate with work experience and location. The annual salary for this position will be between 70K and 80K.  We offer comprehensive benefits, including a full employer paid insurance package with health, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance; unlimited vacation; and the option for end-of-year bonus based on company and personal performance.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Rivet Education is an equal opportunity employer. The purpose of this policy is to effectuate principles and mandates that are in accordance with anti-discrimination laws. Rivet Education prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Rivet Education conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Employees should refer questions or concerns to their supervisor or the Human Resource Representative. Appropriate disciplinary action may be taken against any employee willfully violating this policy. The officers and/or Co-Founders of Rivet Education will be responsible for the dissemination of this policy. Directors, managers, and supervisors are responsible for implementing equal employment practices within each department. The HR department is responsible for overall compliance and will maintain personnel records in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Executive Director

Organization: First State Educate (including First State Action Fund and Act Together For Kids)

Reports to: Boards of Trustees of First State Educate and First State Action Fund

Start date: June 2023

Location: Delaware

The preferred application deadline for this position is May 29, 2023. Please note that we do not guarantee review of applications after this date.

About the Organization

First State Educate, a 501(c)(3); First State Action Fund, a 501(c)(4); and Act Together For Kids, a political action committee (three separate but complementary entities collectively referred to as First State Educate or FSE herein) were formed in 2019 to align and elevate the work and voices of community advocates and practitioners to create and sustain the policy and political conditions needed for a thriving education system in Delaware (DE).

Through collective action, FSE:

• Changes decision makers through a statewide pipeline of people for school board service.
• Changes the conversation through family efficacy and demand.
• Changes the culture of innovation by removing policy barriers to excellence and introducing opportunities to solve problems creatively.

During our first four and a half years, we have made progress including:

• Catalyzing and empowering collective work: the Advocacy Council of charter school and education leaders; Rise Up Delaware, a statewide family advocacy group; FaCE, a coalition of family facing organizations tackling improved education funding and representation; and the Wilmington Learning Collaborative, a group of highest needs schools embracing innovation and autonomy
• Electing twelve courageous people (with seven additional candidacies) to school board seats who are standing up for teacher conditions and student outcomes
• Proposing and passing legislation to increase transparency and encourage engagement on school boards
• Raising $3,000,000 in contributions to fund the above efforts

Position Overview

Deeply committed to the organizations’ mission, the Executive Director (ED) works relentlessly to create opportunities, build philanthropic support, and partner with families, educators, candidates, policy-makers, and state and local education leaders to drive continued progress in DE’s schools. The ED is responsible for building the organizations’ strategic vision, ensuring robust execution of advocacy initiatives, and overseeing the fiscal health, team culture and management, and day-to-day functioning of FSE. The ED will build the organization from a five year start-up to a sustained, galvanizing force of change that sets and executes on sequenced, longer-term people and policy goals with creativity, credibility, and an expansive belief of what is possible in Delaware.

The ED role is a full-time hybrid DE-based position.  FSE utilizes a shared work space for in-person team work. In-person work is often necessary, given the relationship-focused nature of the position.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Leadership 

• Develop and sustain a clear and compelling vision in collaboration with staff and boards for accelerating the rate of progress and closing gaps for all students in DE
• Execute on strategic priorities while being opportunistic with new information, shifting needs, data, and alliances
• Lead, align, invest and collaborate on existing and emerging priorities, including school board pipelines and races, changing the state’s education funding system, and developing a culture of innovation and problem solving
• Demonstrate strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and FSE’s organizational values in all aspects of leadership
• Oversee change management as needed in partnership with key stakeholders including boards and outgoing ED

Partnerships and Advocacy

• Build relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders, exercise influence, and organize and deploy resources toward specific policy outcomes
• Organize, invest, and sustain a broad coalition of funders, education organizations, community groups, student-focused school board and related candidates, and others to advocate for policies and practices that improve outcomes
• Foster and maintain ongoing communication with partners and coalition members

• Lead a multi-dimensional communications strategy that generates support for catalyzing change
• Seek, train and elect aligned candidates for public office
• Offer ongoing support and resources toward leaders and efforts of traditionally marginalized communities

People and Team Management

• Recruit and hire a strong, diverse, high-performing staff
• Lead and provide oversight to FSE staff, ensuring sound management and the meeting or exceeding of team goals and commitments
• Support, develop, and retain staff, providing feedback, performance management support, and professional growth and leadership opportunities
• Foster a strong, productive, and positive team culture and sense of morale within a growth-minded, accountable, and inclusive environment
• Manage contracted partners toward specific project aims

Fundraising

• Lead organizations’ C3, C4, and PAC fundraising efforts
• Build and maintain a donor base and raise funds from board members, individuals, foundations, and businesses and other sources at a scale necessary to achieve success
• Cultivate and continue relationships with new and existing donors in partnership with the board and partners to serve as sustaining anchors to further FSE’s work

Financial/Operational Management

• Develop and manage the organizations’ annual budget as a responsible fiscal steward
• Manage operational aspects of the organization, including legal, finance/budget, and compliance with support from the boards; build and refine internal operational processes towards an enduring institution

Preferred Qualifications 

We are deeply committed to identifying an amazing candidate for this role. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the below qualifications or you have a less traditional background.

• Prior work experience including:
  • Experience working with K-12 schools, ideally in an external-facing role; experience working in or with DE schools strongly preferred
  • Experience leading advocacy or election campaigns, ideally for education-related priorities
  • Experience leading teams and/or an organization
• Knowledge of education policy, politics, elections, and critical education issues and the opportunities and barriers facing students, educators, and political candidates, particularly in DE
• Strong mission alignment including demonstrated focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion; commitment to FSE’s core values (Speak up, Show up, Act Together); a deep conviction about the potential for change; and belief in the mission of dramatically improving education in DE
• Leadership style that embraces humility, confidence, persistence, and disruption
• Authentic desire and willingness to listen to, learn from, and connect with diverse  stakeholders and a strong track record of relationship building and management and working across lines of difference around a shared aim
• Exceptional communication skills across a variety of mediums
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and fiscal and operational management
• Experience effectively managing, motivating, and supporting individuals and teams to achieve impact

Compensation

The annual salary for this position will be between $135,000 and $175,000, depending on experience. FSE also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, 401k with match, monthly $25 towards cell phone; a hybrid work environment, vacation, and holidays.

Commitment

We do not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff and contractors, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors.

Our Why and What We Do

Teach Plus is a national nonprofit whose mission is to empower excellent, experienced, and diverse teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that advance equity, opportunity, and student access. The Teach Plus team exists to breathe life into the Student Opportunity Mandate: All students should have the opportunity to achieve their potential in an education system defined by its commitment to equity, responsiveness to individual needs, and ability to prepare students for postsecondary success. At the heart of our work is advocacy for collective impact, beginning with classroom teachers.

At Teach Plus, we believe in equity-driven teacher leadership. When we invest in developing our most talented teachers into teacher leaders who are well-informed, persuasive, and prepared to lead, they have deep leverage in advancing equity for students, especially for students of color, low-income students, and those from underserved communities. To close the opportunity gap and to ensure equitable access to a world-class education for all students in the schools and communities we serve, we ignite systems change at multiple levels through our Policy Fellowship and Instructional Leadership programs designed to inspire and equip teachers. We are committed to leading change in our Equity Focus Areas.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking two Regional Development Directors to join a growing, collaborative national development team tasked with scaling up the organization’s philanthropic base across a number of states. Reporting to the Vice President (VP) of Development, each Regional Development Director will partner with executive directors in 6-8 states to build and maintain relationships with current and prospective funders, partner with the Communications and Program teams to co-develop funder communications tools and collateral, and help to maintain the operational systems required to manage an efficient development department. 

The position requires a highly organized and self-motivated professional who has experience managing diverse funding sources and pipelines, including philanthropy, major gifts, and individual giving efforts, exercises the highest level of discretion, and can work independently while coordinating with team members located in multiple locations toward meeting the organization’s total annual fundraising goal of $13M+.

Roles & Responsibilities

The core responsibilities of the Regional Development Director include the following:

• Partner with the Executive Directors in 6-8 states and the office of the Chief Executive Officer to expand fundraising pipelines through prospect research and screening, attending events, collaborating with teams on grants, developing relationships with donors, stewardship, and personalized engagement plans;
• Work with Teach Plus leadership to identify, cultivate, and request gifts from high-net-worth individuals within the region;
• Serve as Portfolio Manager for Executive Directors, developing and supporting the execution of the overall strategy to build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective funders; 
• Lead preparation for and participate in funder meetings in partnership with Executive Directors and national team members;
• In partnership with the Development Team, author concept papers, funder communications, proposals, reports, and other documents to support the maintenance of strong relationships and timely submission of grant proposals and reports to funders;
• Co-develop systems and reporting using the Salesforce platform to accurately track cultivation and the status of fundraising pipelines, and to allow for future expansion to other states over time;
• In partnership with the VP of Development, support and co-lead professional development on fundraising skills and strategies for the broader Teach Plus community;
• Collaborate across Teach Plus functions (Finance, Programs, Evaluation, Communications, etc) to drive continuous improvement; and
• Serve as a bridge for cross-functional collaboration across Teach Plus teams to strategically communicate our work more broadly and oversee the production of key collateral and content and project manage key development initiatives.

Additionally, each Regional Development Director will lead on key initiatives in support of departmental and organizational goals depending upon their areas of expertise and interests in one or more of the following areas:

Individual Giving

The Regional Development Director may partner with the VP of Development to develop and execute an individual giving strategy, supporting major gifts in states and at the national level, including: 

• Conduct prospect research to identify potential donors in Teach Plus states;
• Develop messaging and collateral to support individual giving and major gifts strategy;
• Provide professional development; and 
• Support executive directors in developing advisory boards, planning events, etc.

CEO Support

The Regional Development Director may partner with the CEO to support funder communications and prepare for funder meetings, including:

• Conduct prospect research on prospective foundations and donors, and produce briefing materials and talking points for the CEO;
• Draft funder communications for CEO; and
• Manage calendar of CEO fundraising meetings.

New Site Development

The Regional Development Director may partner with the Chief of Policy, Planning & External Affairs to engage in new site development, identifying additional states and communities for Teach Plus expansion, including:

• Conduct prospect research to identify potential funders in new states and districts;
• Meet with prospective donors to discuss expansion; and
• Create collateral, concept papers, and funder proposals to support new site expansion.

Communications Tools and Strategy

The Regional Development Director may also work across a number of departments to increase Teach Plus’ ability to tell its story through a variety of media, including:

• Collaborate with the VP of Development and Program Team to lead the development and revision of collateral materials used in partnership development;
• Partner with the Communications team to adapt and create funder-facing communications pieces that can be used by sites across the network; and 
• Partner with VP of Development to support the Communications team in the collection and creation of impact stories across the network.

What You’ll Need to be Successful

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, including at least 3-5 years of cultivating and prospecting funders;
• Proven track record of soliciting and closing individual, corporate, and/or foundation gifts and grants; experience in education, nonprofit or philanthropic organizations and/or within the region or similar regional structure a significant plus;
• Exceptional organizational skills; demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines;
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills;
• Proven writing, editing, and oral communications skills;
• Self-motivated, with strong problem-solving abilities and strong attention to detail;
• A passionate commitment to advancing equity and improving public education, including supporting outstanding and diverse teachers to contribute to the success of all students;
• Salesforce experience preferred.

Commitment to Diversity

To better serve the teachers and students at the core of our mission, Teach Plus is committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds and gender identities to apply to our positions.

Location  

This position will be conducted virtually (primarily from a home office), with occasional travel (10%).  Candidates located in Teach Plus sites or who have experience fundraising in Teach Plus sites will be prioritized. A successful candidate will have the ability to build relationships and meet with potential funders in partner sites (in-person and/or remotely).

What We Offer

The starting salary range for this position is $110,000-$120,000, and salary will be determined based on the selected candidate’s specific qualifications, years of relevant experience, specialized knowledge, and internal equity.  Teach Plus provides a comprehensive benefits package and time-off, including 15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 5 sick days, 13 holidays, July break, Winter break, paid parental leave, and a 4-week paid sabbatical for every five years of service.

THE ORGANIZATION

The mission of the Colorado League of Charter Schools is to improve student achievement by supporting Colorado’s charter schools, positively reshaping the public school landscape, and advancing opportunities for innovation and expanded high-quality public school choice. The League is committed to helping charter schools reach higher levels of student performance and overall success by providing information and resources, including technical support, advocacy, public relations assistance, and much more.

Membership with the League is open to all charter schools in Colorado. The League also provides guidance and technical assistance for developing charter school groups, such as charter application reviews, contract negotiations, and general start-up support.

In 2022-23, there were 269 charter schools in Colorado serving 137,000 students. Charter school enrollment in Colorado equals nearly 16% of total public school enrollment.

THE ROLE

The Director of Charter School Growth is responsible for proactive work to support the growth and expansion of sustainable, equitable, and high-quality charter schools across the state. This role reports to the VP of School Services, and responsibilities will include the following:

Strategic Leadership

• Develop a comprehensive program and partnership strategy for supporting the growth of charter schools through enrollment expansion, replication, and successful new school launches, particularly in some of our state’s most historically underserved communities
• Build tailored capacity-building strategies for school leaders in the areas of enrollment, charter authorization and renewal, political engagement, and founding school operations 
• Establish clear and ambitious goals, develop methods of progress tracking and monitoring, and refine strategies and approaches over time to increase impact
• Synthesize and leverage relevant statewide charter approval and new charter school data to inform approaches
• Lead design, selection, distribution, and reporting for the League’s school planning grants
• Support the planning, selection, and facilitation of signature League sessions and events, including the annual Colorado Charter Schools conference

School Growth Partnerships & Collaboration

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the school growth space across the state, including CDE, growth support partners, and district authorizers
• Collaborate with partners to expand the resources and knowledge available to prospective new school founders via materials sharing, in-person events, webinars, online tutorials, etc.
• Support the process of surfacing and supporting prospective new school founders within existing school and community networks
• Collaborate on regional and statewide advocacy and development efforts to enable school growth
• Support fundraising at the League and with partners with the goal of expanding resources for teams aiming to meet the needs of underserved students and communities

School Leader Support

• Support member schools with enrollment expansion, site expansions, replications and charter renewal and appeals
• Develop tailored strategies and programming to support new school founders from 18 months prior to opening through the first 1-2 years after launch, focusing on school operations
• Engage school leaders in learning opportunities related to successful launch and expansion efforts through 1X1 coaching and advising, including conducting charter application reviews and mock charter approval interviews
• Design, build, and manage key school leader support materials for startup and expansion success, including guides, roadmaps for success, and a centralized resource center to connect school leaders with funders, training, and community partnerships
• Field inquiries and hold informational conversations with prospective and existing school founders that reach out directly for support

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated commitment to educational equity and alignment with the mission of The Colorado League of Charter Schools
• Leadership experience in K-12 education or an adjacent issue area, including roles involving consulting, coaching/advising, partnership development, and/or program facilitation aimed at supporting leaders in the field; experience supporting school leaders or founders preferred
• Track record of success building and leading an organizational function, including developing strategies and systems, managing resources, partnerships, and vendor/contractor relationships, and using data-driven approaches to achieve ambitious goals
• Demonstrated expertise in charter regulations, K-12 education policy and politics, school startup/expansion work, and/or school operations preferred
• Strong skills in the design of adult learning content and programming, including experience developing effective 1X1 coaching sessions, small and large group sessions, cohort experiences, and a variety of supporting materials (guides, reports, online tutorials, information platforms, etc.)
• Strong relationship builder, connector, collaborator, and facilitator, with experience building trusting relationships and partnerships across a wide range of stakeholders
• Experience in marketing or communications preferred
• Entrepreneurial orientation, with comfort in ambiguity, strong creative problem-solving skills, a self-starting and action-oriented mindset, and an ability to juggle many priorities and projects at once
• Experience and comfort working in communities that are racially, ideologically, and socioeconomically diverse
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Google Suite and video online platforms such as Zoom and WebEx; Data management experience preferred
• Spanish fluency a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a hybrid remote and in-office role, with a requirement of working at least two days per week in the Denver, Colorado office to attend in-person staff and team meetings. Outside of those two days, there is flexibility to work off-site or remotely. Occasional off-site travel will be required to attend meetings and events in target geographies across Colorado, as well as occasional evening and weekend availability to attend key events.

The League’s Core Values are:

• Mission and vision are at the heart of everything we do.

• Care and respect come first.

• We pursue honesty and transparency.
• We seek to co-create and collaborate.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary range for this role is $100,000-$115,000. The League offers medical and dental insurance after a 30-day to the first of the month waiting period, including 100% premium coverage for the employee on multiple medical plans.  The company also offers generous PTO, 20 days of Holiday pay and a company-matching 401k plan.

The Centennial Academy teacher will utilize current strategies and theories to plan, organize and implement instructional strategies for Centennial Academy students through a Project-based Learning environment steeped in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) instruction.

$2,000 Signing Bonus

Essential Duties:

• Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on Centennial Academy’s PBL and STEAM curriculum
• Integrates intentional technology into classroom instruction
• Actively participates and utilizes professional learning, specifically in the PBL and STEAM fields to support innovation
• Provides a classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject areas
• Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment
• Communicates responsibly with all students, parents, colleagues, stakeholders and school leadership
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
• Plans and facilitates rigorous and engaging lessons
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale
• Builds a classroom structure where challenge is valued and expected
• Believes that successful outcomes are possible for all students

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• T4-T7 Georgia Certification required
• Gifted Endorsement, preferred
• If Georgia Certification has not been acquired, candidates must produce Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) completion assessment data with proficient rating in area(s) of desired teaching field.
• Works collaboratively within curriculum and instruction to design and implement project-based learning and STEAM instruction
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

Abilities Required:

• Normal school related working conditions to be expected, i.e. standing, sitting, etc.
• Ability to collaborate well with others

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

ABOUT US

BranchED is the first and only non-profit organization in the nation that is dedicated to strengthening, growing, and amplifying the impact of educator preparation program at the nation’s minority serving institutions (HBCUs, HSIs, tribal colleges, and others), with the larger goals of both diversifying the teaching profession and intentionally addressing critical issues of educational equity for all students. BranchED serves as the nucleus of a national network of 200+ high impact colleges and universities – located in 38 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands – united around a commitment to increasing the achievement gains of all learners and enhancing the diversity of the nation’s corps of educators. Click here to visit the website.

THE OPPORTUNITY

BranchED seeks a Marketing Manager who will amplify our programmatic framework and services across platforms to move people to action. This position will play a critical role in extending our audience reach and increasing engagement in order to support our commitment to shift the life outcomes of America’s young people by ensuring the diversity and quality of their teachers.

The Marketing Manager will collaborate closely with members of the Program Team, the Director of Communications, and the executive leadership team to support their marketing work. The role will also partner with external consultants to ensure that BranchED has the appropriate collateral to tell our story to key audiences and advance our program goals.  This individual is an innovative storyteller and uses their creativity to capture stories and develop content that reflects BranchED’s clients and impact. This is an exciting opportunity to have agency and ownership over BranchED’s strategic approach to marketing our work.

The preference is for the Marketing Manager to be based out of Peachtree City, GA area. This position will  report directly to the Vice President for Community Engagement and Partnerships.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Marketing plan and execution

• Create content that presents newly expanded scope and services that include K-12 districts and additional colleges/universities
• Develop new marketing strategies and tactics  that increase brand awareness and drive traffic to BranchED
• Develop successful marketing campaigns from ideation to execution
• Utilize social media channels to market engaging campaigns that activate engagement; collaborate with Director of Communications to leverage participant stories as an aspect of social media campaigns

Content design and creation

• Collaborate with partner videographer and photographer in crafting marketing campaigns that showcase our services
• Partner with Vice President for Community Engagement and Partnerships and program staff to develop action plan that supports program marketing needs

Marketing budget and reporting

• Manage budget for paid content and advertisement; capture expenses on a monthly basis and ensure funds are allocated accurately
• Measure and provide reports to Vice President for Community Engagement and Partnerships on the performance of marketing campaigns; utilize data analytics to assess performance

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Success in this position will require the following:

• You’re an experienced marketing strategist. You bring 4+ years of total marketing work experience with at least 2 years experience managing or supporting marketing campaigns.
• You’re a social media expert. You have successfully developed marketing content centering your clients and their stories; you have overseen or supported social media and/or website content and analytics.
• You’re solutions-oriented. You enjoy identifying the challenge and creating the solution to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• You’re relational and collaborative. You center relationship-building in your work and know how to build and navigate relationships across teams to move projects forward.
• You’re an exemplary operator and manager. You are highly organized and effectively project manage cross-functional projects that involve many moving parts, pieces, and collaborators.
• You’re a continuous learner. You welcome feedback and demonstrate a growth mindset.
• You’re innovative and proactive. You’re constantly ideating and identifying new ways to approach your work and processes.
• You’re aligned to our mission, values and commitment to social justice. You understand  the importance of diversifying the teaching profession and intentionally addressing critical issues of educational equity for all students; you apply an inclusive and equitable approach to your work and decision making.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• The salary range for this position is  $65,000 – $75,000. If provided an offer, we will determine salary compensation based on skills, relative work experience, and education. We take into consideration internal equity of our existing team members as part of the offer stage. The range mentioned is the full base salary range for the role. We typically do not hire at the maximum range in order to allow for salary growth.
• We offer excellent benefits, including the following:
  • Medical insurance with up to 100% employer contribution
  • Dental, vision, FSA, life and disability insurance plans beginning on the 1st of the month after hire date
  • 401 (K) retirement plan with an Employer Match up to 6% of your compensation. Eligibility after 90 days of employment
  • Generous time off including 15 days of paid time off (to be taken for sickness or vacation) and 12 organization-wide holidays
  • Organization-wide and workgroup training
  • A commitment to developing leaders from within the organization
  • An organizational culture that supports staff well-being and holistic selfcare/community care
  • Ample opportunities to connect with the faculty/leaders, students and communities we serve
  • A hybrid work culture with the option to work from home up to two times per week.

TIME STATUS

Full-time

EEO STATEMENT

BranchED is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse pool of candidates for this search. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and welcome individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are not authorized to sponsor the H-1B visa.

The Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or other characteristics covered by law with regard to employment opportunities.

About Great MN Schools

We work to ensure that every child is able to attend an excellent and equitable school that prepares them to thrive in their lives, careers, and communities.   

Great schools that enroll kids from low-income backgrounds make a difference. These students grow academically at twice the rate, are twice as likely to graduate, and are six times as likely to earn a postsecondary degree. We focus on developing and sustaining great schools in Minneapolis for all students through:

• Creating more high-performing schools for underserved communities. Our school-centered approach starts with identifying schools with strong leaders and culture, and helping them diagnose their strengths and gaps. We facilitate the development of a strategic roadmap, and surround schools with support to ensure the implementation of strategic interventions and evidence-based solutions.
• Building community partnerships to support underserved families’ ability to navigate K-12 systems. We work with community organizations to provide families with helpful tools and resources, resulting in families choosing better options for their children, stronger family-school relationships and stronger schools.
• Advancing proven solutions toward more high-performing schools. We elevate what’s possible, and engage the community as partners in change.  

By working alongside schools and supporting families, we’re committed to transforming education equity for students—of all backgrounds—and elevating what’s possible. 

Position description 
Great MN Schools has reached a pivotal moment in its development as an organization. In order to achieve the results we envision for Minneapolis students and schools, we need to reach a wider variety of stakeholders with messages that build support for our mission and persuade key audiences to take action. Our Senior Manager of Communications will serve as the architect of communications plans and deliverables that support the organization’s broad goals. This position will report to the Senior Director of External Affairs, with a dotted-line relationship with the Vice President of Community Engagement. 

As an individual contributor, the Senior Manager of Communications will excel at content creation, sharing, and amplification; prioritization and project management; collaborating with influence; and developing and implementing strategic and creative integrated marketing and communications plans. 

We are a small team that works collaboratively to reach our goals, under the direction of a highly engaged leadership team and active board. The Senior Manager of Communications will be adept at presenting and defending the rationale for recommendations and decisions, and developing the team’s understanding of communications principles and strategy. 

Our organizational values are identified below. In addition, we value continuous learning and improvement and provide both formal and informal opportunities for our staff to grow within their roles. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion both within our team and as a guiding principle of our interactions with stakeholders. 

Key Responsibilities

• In partnership with the Senior Director of External Affairs, the Vice President of Community Engagement, and others, develop an integrated marketing and communications plan aligned with the organization’s strategic goals
• Advocate for approaches that will meet our stakeholders where they are and build awareness of and support for our mission, goals, and priorities
• Use existing research and coordinate additional research and engagement as needed to understand our core audiences and tailor messages effectively
• Develop content that blends technical and persuasive writing with storytelling, identifying ways to foster emotional connections with our audiences while reflecting our key messages
• Identify and advocate for opportunities to bring organizational priorities and communications into strategic alignment
• Maintain digital marketing platforms such as Great MN Schools’ websites (greatmnschools.org and minneapolisschoolfinder.org) and social-media platforms, including writing and designing web content and social media content
• Write, edit, design, and distribute routine email communications and email campaigns for a variety of audiences
• Develop content for and and project-manage the creation of print and digital materials such as annual reports
• Support event production through communications tasks such as creating invitations and leave-behinds as well as drafting talking points, etc.
• Develop key messages, position statements, opinion pieces, etc. related to our external affairs priorities including legislation, policy, and candidacy
• Design and develop new communications strategies to reach new audiences and engage them in our priorities (e.g., podcasts, media partnerships, toolkits, etc.)

Qualifications

The ideal candidate has a proven track record in communications, journalism, public relations, or a relevant field, and has a minimum of five years of experience within progressively responsible roles in integrated marketing and communications. They bring the following skills and personal characteristics:

Skills

• Exceptional content-creation skills, including writing for a wide variety of audiences and channels – social media, web, email, media relations, presentations, reports, etc. – with a high standard of excellence
• Flexibility to move seamlessly between strategy, implementation, and analysis as well as between creative and technical content creation
• Assisted graphic design skills within platforms such as Canva
• Photography and video production and editing skills are a plus
• Planning, implementation, monitoring, and analysis within social-media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
• Proficiency within content management systems such as Gutenberg (a WordPress product), customer relationships management platforms such as Bloomerang, and email systems such as Mailchimp
• Experience managing multiple priorities simultaneously with strong attention to detail and ability to operate independently and in collaboration with others
• Experience collaborating with external consultants and contractors (e.g., graphic designers, videographers, printers)

Personal Characteristics

• Strong commitment to Great MN Schools’ mission and organizational values
  • Mission: To ensure every child attends a great school that prepares them to thrive in their lives, careers, and community
  • Guiding principle: We center on creating equitable, sustainable outcomes for kids
  • Values: Honesty, Inclusivity, Intentionality, Courage, and Collaboration
• Growth mindset
• Takes initiative; a self-starter
• Motivated by supporting others to collectively achieve organizational goals
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and experience applying an equity lens to their work
• Enthusiasm, team orientation, and positive energy

Location 

Great MN Schools maintains offices in the North Loop Minneapolis WeWork office located at 729 N. Washington Avenue. Team members work from the office two days per week, with the flexibility to access WeWork and/or work remotely on the other work days. 

Compensation
$75,000-$90,000, plus a competitive benefits package, including 401K match, health, vision, and dental insurance, disability coverage, and access to HSA and FSA plans. Employees are also eligible for the team bonus program, designed to support collaboration and collective ownership, and to recognize shared impact on organizational goals.

Great MN Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity within our team. We encourage applicants who are Black, Indigenous, people of color, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and people from households with low incomes to apply. 

• Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on Centennial Academy’s PBL and STEAM curriculum
• Integrates intentional technology into classroom instruction
• Actively participates and utilizes professional learning, specifically in the PBL and STEAM fields to support innovation
• Provides a classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject areas
• Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment
• Communicates responsibly with all students, parents, colleagues, stakeholders and school leadership
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
• Plans and facilitates rigorous and engaging lessons
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale
• Builds a classroom structure where challenge is valued and expected
• Believes that successful outcomes are possible for all students

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• T4-T7 Georgia Certification required
• Gifted Endorsement, preferred
• If Georgia Certification has not been acquired, candidates must produce Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) completion assessment data with proficient rating in area(s) of desired teaching field.
• Works collaboratively within curriculum and instruction to design and implement project-based learning and STEAM instruction
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

• Normal school related working conditions to be expected, i.e. standing, sitting, etc.
• Ability to collaborate well with others

• Provides content-related and appropriate instruction based on Centennial Academy’s PBL and STEAM curriculum
• Integrates intentional technology into classroom instruction
• Actively participates and utilizes professional learning, specifically in the PBL and STEAM fields to support innovation
• Provides a classroom environment which promotes active learning in subject areas
• Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment
• Communicates responsibly with all students, parents, colleagues, stakeholders and school leadership
• Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications
• Plans and facilitates rigorous and engaging lessons
• Works with parents/guardians in all aspects of the student’s educational program
• Prepares adequately for responsibilities to be assumed when absent
• Accounts for student attendance and punctuality
• Follows all county, state, and federal policies and procedures
• Follows professional ethics in all work-related activities
• Avoids behaviors which detract from staff morale
• Builds a classroom structure where challenge is valued and expected
• Believes that successful outcomes are possible for all students

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• T4-T7 Georgia Certification required
• Gifted Endorsement, preferred
• If Georgia Certification has not been acquired, candidates must produce Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) completion assessment data with proficient rating in area(s) of desired teaching field.
• Works collaboratively within curriculum and instruction to design and implement project-based learning and STEAM instruction
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

• Normal school related working conditions to be expected, i.e. standing, sitting, etc.
• Ability to collaborate well with others

• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with parents, teachers, administrators, and scholars that support a successful learning environment for all
• Establish a positive, structured, and achievement-oriented school culture; support teachers in building positive relationships with scholars and parents
• Provides supervision, support, and development of teachers, staff, and grade-level/ department chairs
• Provides oversight of the execution of academic and SEL programs including but not limited to: Response to Intervention (RTI), Student Support Team (SST), Accelerated Pathway/Gifted Education, Special Education, Personalized Learning, STEAM/Project-based Learning, Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL), and Academic Coaching
• Brings a data-informed approach to scholar and curriculum assessment and decision-making, with expertise in benchmark assessment systems and state standardized tests
• Believes in and has familiarity with differentiated instruction and the ability to advise and mentor teachers in the integration to put into effective teaching practice
• Tracks scholar progress in all content areas and uses data to inform decisions about curriculum and materials, in addition to assisting in the development, implementation, and evaluation of professional need-based and interest-driven teacher development
• Assists with program planning and evaluation activities that improve efficiency and effectiveness of school-wide and grade-level initiatives
• Assists with compiling data from a variety of sources to evaluate assigned programs and related services, develop programs, and make decisions for program enhancement in compliance with financial, legal, and administrative requirements.
• Performs important personnel functions including but not limited to interviewing, training, evaluating, etc. for the purpose of enhancing student achievement, maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing personnel productivity, and achieving program and curriculum objectives
• Evaluates policies, procedures and current practices that are related to assigned program components and curriculum to ensure that programs and services meet student and teacher needs, as well as district and state guidelines
• Oversees curriculum content development and the implementation of programs and projects that enhance scholar achievement and meet objectives.
• Serves as Testing Coordinator for school-based, local, and national assessments
• Collaborates with the Principal on all academic plans for all learning models (i.e. in-person, hybrid, and virtual) as needed
• Serves as a “First Responder” to major discipline concerns in the school, and communicates concerns to parents and teachers accordingly
• Supervises and ensures orderly, safe, and positive school transitions and systems
• Conducts classroom observations and evaluations using the Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES)
• Serves as principal in the absence of the principal and other assistant principal

• Minimum of 2 years Assistant Principal experience REQUIRED; grade 6-8 preferred
• Master’s Degree in Education or a related field
• L5 Georgia Certification, or meeting all requirements for professional leadership certification
• EL Education experience preferred
• STEAM experience preferred
• Minimum 5 years teaching experience
• 3-4 years of school-based supervision/leadership
• Experience with implementing curriculum at a school-wide level
• Ensure regular and reliable attendance
• Belief that all scholars, regardless of background, have the ability to reach high levels of achievement
• Commitment to the vision, mission, and values of Centennial Academy
• Commitment to excellence

• Normal school-related working conditions to be expected (i.e. standing, sitting, etc.)
• Ability to effectively work with others
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work nights and weekends as required

About the Bard Early Colleges

The Bard Early Colleges are founded on the belief that many high school–age students are eager and ready for the intellectual challenges of a college education. The Bard Early Colleges act on this belief by providing younger scholars with a tuition-free, credit-bearing college course of study in the liberal arts and sciences following the 9th and 10th grades. Students are taught by college faculty in seminar classes; they receive up to 60 college credits and an associate in arts (A.A.) degree from Bard College, concurrently with a high school diploma. The Bard Early Colleges begin preparing students for college work as early as the 9th grade and offer ongoing guidance and academic support.

Now in its second decade, the Bard Early College network serves over 2,800 students in campuses in Lower Manhattan, Queens, and Harlem, New York; Newark, New Jersey; New Orleans, Louisiana; Cleveland, Ohio; and Baltimore, Maryland. Since 2003, Bard College has awarded more than 3,000 A.A. degrees to its early college students.

Bard invites applications for a dynamic individual who will join our administrative team as the Principal of a Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) in Washington, D.C. The position will start in the Summer of 2023 (the start date is flexible).

To learn more about Bard Early College, please see this report.

About Bard High School Early College DC

Bard High School Early College DC (Bard DC) opened in August 2019 as a partnership between Bard College and the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and the first wall-to-wall early college high school in DC. Located east-of-the-river, Bard DC seeks to demonstrate that an academically rigorous liberal arts and sciences program can intellectually engage a diverse group of high school students and effectively prepare them for success in college, careers, and civic life. Bard DC enrolls over 400 students, most of whom are the first in their families to attend college. More than half of the Bard DC student body are considered ‘at-risk’ according to DCPS.  Students are admitted to Bard DC on the basis of their intellectual curiosity and motivation. In this way, the student body reflects Bard’s commitment to equitable access to educational opportunity and Bard’s belief that higher education is an essential public good. Beginning January 2023, the school is relocating to a state-of-the-art facility in DC’s Ward 8 with a vision to become a top choice for high school, especially for families in Wards 7 and 8. 

Position Objective and Duties

The Principal is the early college’s academic and administrative leader. The Principal is responsible for: 1) ensuring that the school meets Bard’s high standards of undergraduate academic rigor and student achievement; 2) facilitating smooth and effective collaboration with the school system partner and Bard regarding all aspects of school management; 3) hiring, supporting, and supervising the faculty teaching high school and college courses across the curriculum; 4) fostering a campus culture of intellectual engagement, individual responsibility, and creativity; 5) managing the school staff; and 6) overseeing the school’s financial management and daily business operations. The Principal reports to the school system partner and to Bard College, specifically through the Dean of the Early Colleges. The Principal is expected to meet regularly with other BHSEC leadership teams.

Responsibilities

The following is an approximate allocation of time the Principal will spend on core responsibilities of the role:

• 40% Academic leadership. The Principal is the school’s senior academic leader and is responsible for maintaining Bard DC’s combination of intellectual rigor, freedom of inquiry, academic support, and socioemotional support. The Principal observes classes, supervises the Dean of Studies in developing curricula and designing professional development, and engages with students, families, and other members of the school community to uphold the academic mission of the school.
• 30%: Leadership of staff. The Principal is the senior leader in the building and is responsible for fostering clarity of roles and deliverables as well as organizational effectiveness across the school’s personnel.
• 10%: Community engagement. The Principal works closely with families, community-based organizations, and other key stakeholders in communicating about the school, building partnerships, and strengthening Bard DC’s role in the community.
• 10%: Coordination with Bard College. The Principal coordinates with Bard College academic leadership – primarily the Dean of the Bard Early Colleges – to align Bard College’s academic vision with the school’s needs and opportunities.
• 10%: Coordination with DCPS. The Principal coordinates with DCPS – primarily the Instructional Superintendent – to ensure alignment with DCPS goals, policies, and priorities, as Bard DC continues to grow as a DCPS high school.

Compensation: The salary will be determined by a number of factors, based on the DCPS salary scale. Please refer to the following page for further details on Compensation and Benefits for this position.

Start Date: July 2023

Location: Washington, D.C.

Desired Qualifications

The Principal must lead a campus that is both a high school accountable to the school system as well as a degree-granting undergraduate branch campus of Bard College that meets the College’s standards. As such, the Principal’s professional and academic experience should span both secondary and postsecondary teaching and administration, and, where relevant, scholarship. 

The successful candidate for the position will possess the following characteristics and qualifications:

• Doctorate in a liberal arts and sciences discipline (corresponding to the fields available for study within the Bard College curriculum)

• Scholarship and engagement in field of study since attainment of terminal degree

• Interest in and knowledge of issues of educational equity in DC
  
• Relevant teaching experience, preferably with both college and high school students
• Relevant leadership experience

• Strong organizational and management skills
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  
• Experience and commitment to working with adolescents
  
• Administrator certification required

ABOUT US

Founded in 2017, Moonshot edVentures is recognized nationally as a model for a place-based, culturally responsive approach to identifying a diverse pipeline of educators and accelerating them to found and/or lead schools and programs that are co-created with students and families most on the margins in education. As one of the only organizations designed to develop and support BIPOC and LGBTQ+ educational leaders in the Rocky Mountain region, Moonshot is currently training our sixth cohort of Fellows, running several alumni programs, and continuing to grow our alumni network and services. To date Moonshot’s successes include:

• 100 leaders in our alumni network, 86% BIPOC and 65% women or non-binary
• 35 new schools or educational programs that center the needs of students and families of color
• Over 5,000 students served each year through Moonshot pilots and ventures in Metro Denver

Moonshot is in the beginning stages of executing on our next five year plan, which includes revising and codifying our proven programmatic model, developing a robust data and evaluation strategy, and exploring opportunities for expansion either state-wide or nationally.

You can learn about our programs on our website.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Moonshot edVentures seeks a Managing Director of Schools who will be a key strategic partner for the organization and the lead for Moonshot’s School Launcher Track  programs for school founders. The Managing Director of Schools will execute a 2-year-long residency program for 4-6 residents and collaborate with contractors in continuing to develop frameworks and predictors of success. Utilizing their expertise in launching schools, this person will dive deep into school incubation strategy, lead alumni programming around schools, and define and support success for sustaining schools after launch.

Success in this role will include the creation of a compelling and comprehensive vision and strategy for Moonshot’s Network of Schools and serving as the point person for the schools moving through years 0 – 3. Moonshot’s current schools are mainly single-site charters. Additionally, this individual will play a critical role in fueling the growth of our organization by partnering with the CEO and Managing Director of Programs to execute Moonshot’s next 5-year strategic direction. This growth could include expansion within Denver, expansion across Colorado and/or national expansion.

The ideal candidate is both experienced and excited about refining strategy, vision, and innovation while simultaneously managing the day-to-day execution of programs. A successful candidate is an excellent relationship-builder, project manager, adult facilitator, and coach, with strengths in detail orientation and strategic thinking and a deep expertise in school leadership. The Managing Director of Schools is also a quick and nimble learner and is excited to innovate and adapt as needs evolve.

The Managing Director of Schools will serve as a Senior Leadership team member and report directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The role is based in the Metro Denver area and must be available to deliver programming on evenings and weekends. Given the nature of this position, The Managing Director of Schools will need reliable transportation for school visits and off-site programming.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

School Incubation & Success Strategy

A successful candidate is excellent at refining vision and building and executing strategy for school incubation and school leader development.

• Refine vision for Moonshot’s School Launcher Track, including two existing programs of the Residency Bridge Year and the School Launcher Residency.
• Set vision and execute strategy for the Moonshot Network of Schools to support the success and sustainability of Moonshot-led and founded schools in Years 0 – 3, based on results and learnings from current pilots.
• Create and manage the budget for all school incubation strategies.
• Collaborate with the Managing Director of Programs to ensure alignment across Moonshot’s overall programmatic vision, evaluation, and goals.

School Launch Programming Implementation

A successful candidate is accomplished in design and evaluation of new programs.

• Work with School Launcher Track contractor team to audit current program, form a unified opinion about what should be maintained or changed, and implement those changes.
• Execute the School Launcher Track programs for Moonshot alumni launching new schools in Metro Denver, including facilitation.
• Provide one-on-one coaching and support to 4-6 Residents in developing their school model and leadership readiness.
• Manage and support all contractors using best practices of equity-centered management and with a focus on achieving results and producing high-quality work.. Specifically:
  • Multiple contractor relationships to provide meaningful and impactful supports to residents using high-quality feedback cycles and accountability.

Startup School & Leader Support

A successful candidate is highly relational and responsive and able to provide strategic, differentiated and impactful support to schools and its leaders.

• Provide intensive, responsive, and differentiated support to our existing school founders and leaders to ensure long-term success of their schools and sustainability of their leadership
• Lead quarterly site visits of Moonshot’s existing schools and provide strategic recommendations, resources and supports to the leaders and teams.
• Establish partnerships and align resources to support our school founders, including directly supporting or connecting founders with resources on fundraising, facilities, board governance, curriculum development, and other school founding needs. This may also include advocacy efforts on a district, city, or state level.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Success in this position will require the following:

What you’ve accomplished (required):

• 10+ years of total work experience
• 3+ years of experience in one of these capacities:
  • As a founding school leader or founding team member with operations and/or instructional leadership experience
  • As a senior leader of a charter network
  • As a leader (head of function or higher) in a single-site charter school or school with limited resources
• Demonstrated success leading a highly complex project and team to outcomes while establishing a truly inclusive culture

Experiences you’ve either developed or would be excited to learn here:

• Experience launching a charter school or nonprofit organization as part of a founding team or supporting others to do so (resulting in a depth of knowledge about the skills, mindsets, and knowledge it takes to do so)
• Experience navigating politically complex local education ecosystems
• Experience facilitating adult learning sessions with success
• Knowledge of and relationships within the Metro Denver community and/or Colorado

How you work and what you value:

• An empathetic leader aligned to our mission & values with a deep commitment to racial and social justice and a drive to help students of color to excel and succeed.
• A diversity equity and inclusion centered leader adept at engaging liberatory practices to examine structures of oppression, white supremacy culture, and bias at a systems level. Actively centers liberation, equity and inclusivity in management, coaching and development, and decision making.
• A strategic and visionary leader who is able to manage ambiguity in start up, sustaining and scaling environments.
• An exemplary operator and manager who implements strategy with fidelity and effectively directs projects characteristic of many moving pieces through strong management of self, directly reporting staff, and indirectly reporting contractors/volunteers while facing competing priorities, resource/time scarcity, and ambiguity.
• A highly organized leader who is both adept at adopting new systems and practices and who has their own organizational systems in place to ensure success in a fast-paced environment.
• A highly relational and collaborative leader with the capacity to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders both in service of Moonshot’s goals and as a responsible and equity-minded steward of the broader ecosystem. Proven ability to build authentic, deep, and abiding relationships across lines of difference.
• A self-directed learner who is eager for feedback, proactively seeks opportunities for growth, and takes initiative to implement and apply learnings to their own work and practices.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• Fair Wages: The salary range for this position is $115,000 – $125,000.
• Excellent Benefits: We offer flexible paid time off with no cap on hours, 27 office black-out days, a 401k matching plan, short and long term disability, and a yearly wellness fund
• Commitment to Staff Learning and Development: We believe people are our most precious resource, and dedicate time, resources, and capacity towards the learning and development of each staff member. Managers undergo continuous training to grow their coaching and management practices. Each staff is allocated 15 hours of Professional Development hours per quarter and a yearly allocation of Professional Development Funds. We also engage in ongoing full-team professional development.
• Work that has a real impact: By working at Moonshot, each staff plays a role in building a robust, diverse education ecosystem and supporting BIPOC and historically marginalized leaders in actualizing their dreams. Our mission drives our work and is what brings people to our team.
• Flexible work culture: Staff have the option to work from our office or from home with the exception of in-person team meetings and programming.

Location: Washington, D.C. area

Projected salary: Between $80,000 to $105,000, to be adjusted based on experience

About America Forward and New Profit

New Profit is a pioneering national venture philanthropy organization that backs breakthrough social  entrepreneurs who are advancing equity and opportunity in America. New Profit invests in visionary  leaders — both social entrepreneurs and system entrepreneurs — to help them scale high-impact solutions  and achieve systemic change. To date, New Profit has invested over $150 million in scaling innovative  organizations’ impact.

America Forward is the DC-based nonpartisan policy initiative of New Profit. America Forward’s mission  is to unite social innovators with policymakers to translate local impact into national change. America  Forward advances an education, workforce development, poverty alleviation, and social innovation public  policy agenda that advances equity, fosters innovation, and rewards results. Staff of America Forward  direct a Coalition of more than 100 leading social innovation organizations that champion innovative,  effective, and equitable solutions to our country’s most pressing social problems. Our America Forward  Coalition members are achieving measurable outcomes in more than 15,000 communities nationwide,  touching the lives of 9 million Americans, and driving progress in early learning, K-12 and post-secondary education, workforce development, poverty alleviation, national service, social innovation, public health,  pay for success and evidence-based policy. America Forward believes that our nation’s social innovators  can lead the way to unlocking America’s potential. Together, we have leveraged $1.7 billion for evidence based social innovation and have driven millions of federal resources toward programs that are achieving  measurable results for those who need them most.

About the Position

America Forward’s Advocacy Manager will work closely with America Forward’s senior staff and policy advisors to advance the Coalition’s federal collective advocacy priorities and amplify the voice of the America Forward Coalition in the national policy conversation.  The Advocacy Manager will help lead  federal collective advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and help build the advocacy capacity of America Forward’s Coalition members.  In addition, they will be responsible for supporting early learning and K12 education federal policy development and advocacy, with a focus on whole-learner education.  In close coordination with America Forward’s Advocacy Director, Government Affairs Director, and senior consultants, the Advocacy Manager will advocate for America Forward’s early childhood, K-12 and whole-learner policy agenda by: conducting outreach to policymakers on Capitol Hill, meeting with congressional staff, planning Hill briefings, staffing Hill Days with America Forward Coalition organizations, conducting outreach to the Department of Education and other federal agencies, and engaging with education and whole-learner funders.  They will also support the Advocacy Director in designing and running advocacy skill-building activities for America Forward Coalition members through the America Forward Advocacy Institute.

An independent self-starter, the Advocacy Manager will have a passion for education equity and advancing policy change, engaging with partners and policymakers, and will thrive in a fast-paced work environment. The manager will be skilled at communicating with internal and external audiences and presenting in front of  groups (both in-person and online) to advance the policy priorities of the America Forward Coalition.

This position is a full-time position based in Washington, DC.  The Advocacy  Manager will report to Heather Rieman, the Advocacy Director of America Forward, work closely with the entire America Forward team and external policy consultants, and play a vital role in ensuring America Forward achieves its ambitious advocacy goals.

Position Responsibilities

America Forward’s Advocacy Manager will:

• In close collaboration with America Forward’s Advocacy Director, staff, and team of consultants, advocate for specific federal policy priorities in the areas of early learning, K-12 education (with a focus on whole-learner education), national service,  and other related issues.
• Work closely with the America Forward team to develop policy proposals and build strong relationships within the next Congress and Administration to advance priority policy ideas.
• Support America Forward’s efforts to influence the regulation and implementation of major education and other related federal legislation of interest to the Coalition.
• Coordinate messaging and strategic engagement on Capitol Hill (e.g., identify new bills, legislative actions, and emerging engagement opportunities with members of Congress and staff), in coordination with America Forward’s Advocacy and Government Affairs Directors.
• Serve as a representative of America Forward to policymakers (both in Congress and in the Administration), thought leaders, social entrepreneurs, funders, and other key stakeholders and actively cultivate relationships in order to expand our network.
• Strategize, plan, and support America Forward Advocacy Institute trainings, Hill Days, and other efforts to build the advocacy capacity and skills of America Forward Coalition members.
• Thoughtfully develop and execute meetings, town halls and community forum events with policymakers and thought leaders to lift up the priorities of the America Forward Coalition.
• Contribute to America Forward’s ongoing message development, branding, and communications strategies; generate content for America Forward across all communications platforms; develop white papers on key issues; create public engagement materials (ex: op-eds, press materials, external speeches, social media content, etc.).
• Expand America Forward’s external presence by speaking publicly at national, state, and local conferences and other events, both virtually and in person.

Candidate Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in education policy, including experience at the federal level working on Capitol Hill and/or in a federal department/agency or in the policy department of a national nonprofit organization or think tank.
• Excellent ability to understand substantive education policy ideas, research, and analysis, and effectively communicate about them to a wide variety of audiences.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a part of a mostly DC-based team, connected to a larger Boston-based organization; ability to work collaboratively with a team of DC-based senior policy consultants.
• Excellent written communication skills and ability to synthesize complex information and ideas into clear, concise, and compelling written materials.
• Excellent verbal communication skills including ability to craft messages that resonate with multiple audiences from policymakers, to member organizations, to funders.

• Detail-oriented, with strong project-management skills and the ability to track multiple work streams and follow up efficiently on action items.

• Ability to thrive and learn in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Passion for New Profit and America Forward’s missions, social entrepreneurship, and systems change; deep commitment to pursuing equity; experience or familiarity with social innovation, social entrepreneurship, and the nonprofit sector preferred.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel occasionally (particularly to New Profit’s Boston office).

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Organization Profile: 

Founded in 1999, BUILD’s mission is to use entrepreneurship to ignite the power of youth in under-resourced communities to build Career success, Entrepreneurial mindsets, and Opportunity. We help students become the CEO of their own lives.

BUILD’s unique program offers students a four-year entrepreneurship experience designed to develop 21st Century Skills and motivate student engagement in school. Starting in 9th grade, BUILD students work with their peers and community mentors to develop business ideas, pitch to funders and launch real businesses. As students journey through high school and continue to grow their businesses, BUILD helps them explore college and career options, and assists students with the college application process. Entrepreneurship is the spark – college, career, and life success are the goals.

BUILD currently serves approximately 2,000 high school students annually at programs located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Washington DC, New York City and Boston. Our new digital offerings are reaching up to 15,000 students in 50 cities. For more information, please visit www.build.org.

Our Culture:

BUILD is made up of a diverse, results driven and passionate team who believe in the potential of every student and the power of entrepreneurship to transform the education landscape. We work in a collaborative environment where perseverance, flexibility, and an entrepreneurial spirit are encouraged and celebrated. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity, equity and inclusion, including cross-cultural understanding. Kindness, empathy and respect are at the forefront of the way we treat each other, our students, our teachers and our supporters. We believe in the potential of every student and are dedicated to breaking down the educational, economic and social barriers that stand in the way of their long-term success.  The remarkable young men and women whom we serve are at the center of everything we do. We are intentional about our culture so that we can best support them.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Boston Program Director, the Sr. Program Manager, Y3+ (SPM) will play a leading role in implementing and growing the BUILD Your Future curriculum in our partner schools in the greater Boston area. The SPM will provide programmatic leadership, relationship management, and  high quality training and support for BUILD instructors. This position will work closely with all program team staff and with Postsecondary Pathways leadership, with a focus on preparing BUILD students for postsecondary success. Serving primarily 11th-12th grade students and recent high school graduates, this role is designed to develop BUILD students’ navigational capital and access to career pathways, financial wellness, networking opportunities, and college pathways.

The SPM will liaise with multiple teams and stakeholders at BUILD to cultivate a culture of teamwork, excellence, collaboration, and learning among existing and future BUILD sites and community partners. Working in collaboration with the Boston program and development staff as well as other BUILD staff nationwide, the SPM will ensure that the BUILD Your Future curriculum and programmatic offerings are operating effectively and meeting the needs of students in alignment with BUILD’s mission and values. In addition, the SPM will support the cultivation and maintenance of new school and community partnerships. This role serves as the lead for balancing Boston program quality, consistency, cost-effectiveness, and student-centered innovation.

Position Responsibilities: 

Coaching and Training

• Provide coaching and professional development, ensuring program excellence, to BUILD teachers and partner facilitators
• Collaborate with BUILD staff locally and nationally to provide trainings in using effective instructional practices for virtual and blended learning with youth from under-resourced communities
• Develop and maintain relationships with BUILD teachers, facilitators, volunteers, staff, and board members by demonstrating care, respect, and high expectations
• Organize and lead workshops and events related to postsecondary success

School and Community Partnerships 

• Foster a culture of belonging, trust, effective communication, perseverance, collaboration, and overall excellence across partner sites
• Support regional team in developing and managing partnerships with new schools to ensure effective and sustainable implementation of BUILD offerings
• Support the identification and selection of new school partners in collaboration with the Regional Executive Director, Directors and school and district leadership
• Explore opportunities for partnership with community-based organizations and higher education institutions

Program Implementation, Evaluation, and Instructional Design

• Utilize data to identify promising practices, celebrate successes, surface areas of improvement, and recommend strategies to promote organizational growth locally and nationally
• Support the creation, implementation, and improvement of BUILD curriculum development and digitization
• Collaborate with teachers to effectively deliver the BUILD Your Future curriculum and support positive learning environments for all students
• In collaboration with regional and national program staff, help to design curricular content aligned with the principles of project-based learning, 21st century skill development, and design thinking

Alumni Network Development & Support

• Work in collaboration with the Postsecondary Pathways team and with BUILD graduates to build a strong Boston alumni network that offers postsecondary guidance and mentorship opportunities for BUILD alums
• Organize and execute the annual process for BUILD Scholarship applications, selections, and disbursements

Qualifications:

• BA or BS degree in education, social work, or related field.  Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of classroom teaching experience or direct service working with youth.
• Knowledge of systems and processes for college and career exploration.
• Experience supporting high school students navigating postsecondary success.
• Can effectively deliver entrepreneurship curriculum and utilize experiential learning.
• Demonstrated ability to foster healthy and high performing strategic partnerships.
• Experience coaching and supporting educators and/or other adult learners.
• Familiarity with leveraging digital tools to promote a fun and engaging learning environment.
• Knowledge of urban public school systems.
• High cultural competence with experience serving diverse populations and students from under-resourced communities.
• Self-starter, thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a sense of humor.
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced work environment.
• Fluency in one of the five main languages spoken in Greater Boston is a plus (Spanish, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Portuguese/Cape Verdean Creole, Vietnamese).
• BUILD requires vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees. Reasonable accommodations based on a qualifying medical exemption or sincerely held religious belief are being considered in accordance with applicable law.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following competencies through a combination of previous education/work experiences: 

BUILD’s Core Values:

Keep Students at the Center – As BUILDers, we hold an unwavering passionate commitment and belief in the power and potential of youth. Our organization exists to serve students. We seize each opportunity to contribute to the foundation of knowledge, skills, and networks from which students can build extraordinary lives. Our operating principles and decisions focus on what is in the best interest of our students.

Bring the Spark – As BUILDers, we excel in the entrepreneurial Spark Skills that we teach our students – Communication, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Innovation, Grit and Self-Management. We communicate through transparent and honest dialogue. We cherish teamwork, tenacity, and thinking outside the box. We demonstrate a relentless pursuit of excellence and approach work with a positive can do attitude. When we bring the spark we achieve great things together, and we model the way for our students.

Bridge Communities – As BUILDers, we develop and foster relationships in service of creating access and opportunities for our students, staff, and stakeholders. We value all who come to the table as partners to maximize our collective impact. By connecting the communities in which we work, we build empathy, equity, and social capital.

Promote Diversity and Social Action – As BUILDers, we understand that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion matters, but what matters even more is Action. We strive to create equity of voice, access, influence and power across lines of difference – both in and beyond BUILD, specifically for groups that have been historically denied social and economic justice. If we are not part of the solution, then we are part of the problem. We welcome, celebrate, and embrace the unique expressions and contributions of us all – our backgrounds, race, ethnicity, gender, language, sexual orientation, and social class.

Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking – Take into account and analyze various points of view and pieces of data to form a perspective appropriate to a particular context.
• Relationship-Building/Relationships Management – Utilize effective interpersonal skills and techniques to reach mutually beneficial goals over time.
• Entrepreneurialism – Demonstrate comfort with risk- and initiative-taking in order to achieve unique and aggressive goals.
• Creativity/Innovation – Envision new ideas that transcend traditional approaches and practices to move work forward.
• Qualitative Analysis – Review non-numeric, often subjective, data sets in order to recognize patterns, identify additional information or data needed, and draw conclusions.
• Time Management – Effectively prioritize and execute projects based on time estimates and relative importance.

Position Details: 

• Full-time/exempt position
• Location: BUILD Offices, Boston, MA
• Frequent travel between local sites is required so employees should have their own vehicle for transportation (valid proof of insurance required). Mileage for work-related travel beyond the normal commute will be reimbursed at the stipulated IRS rate.
• Occasional travel is required during the year for college tours and visits to BUILD sites and gatherings nationally.

Compensation:

The salary for the Sr. Program Manager ranges from $70-75k in accordance with BUILD’s equity focused salary bands. BUILD offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees.  This includes employer paid medical, dental & vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, employer paid life insurance, and a 403(b) plan with match.  In addition, eligible BUILD employees qualify for generous vacation, sick time, paid Federal holidays,  and a flexible work environment.

COVID-19 Commitment to Safety: 

BUILD requires vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees. Reasonable accommodations based on a qualifying medical exemption or sincerely held religious beliefs are being considered in accordance with applicable law.

About Denver Families for Public Schools (Denver Families)

Denver Families for Public Schools works to increase civic engagement and electoral participation in order to promote educational equity and empower communities. Families in Denver know that every student deserves a great public education at a school that puts their needs first regardless of zip code or income. We believe that public school families can contribute to a quality education by uniting as a powerful voice for children, our schools and our communities. At Denver Families we unite these voices to advocate for outstanding public   school options for every child in our city.

Position Overview:

The Community Organizer will work with passion toward transformational change centered on empowerment, movement-building and representation. They will report to the Director of Programs and Advocacy to implement strategies that promote civic engagement and electoral participation in Denver. As a recently founded nonprofit, the professional hired to take on this role will have an exceptional opportunity to build the organization’s presence with school communities. The Community Organizer will work with school staff, parents, students, and community members to develop and execute advocacy-based programs and initiatives. Their efforts will focus on three core areas: grassroots organizing, leadership development, and event management.

Responsibilities:

• Grassroots Organizing – 70%: Empowering families, educators and community members to take an active role in shaping the systems and policies that define public education is the heart of our mission. The Community Organizer will encourage broader civic engagement and recruit, develop and equip education advocates to fight for educational equity. They will work directly within school communities; attending school and district events, attending school board meetings, and tabling and presenting in community settings across Denver. To be successful, the Community Organizer will collaborate with Denver Families staff, contractors, and school employees to develop and execute educational and advocacy-generating programs. They will be the face of Denver Families’ work and will be instrumental in building community-centered initiatives that encourage electoral participation and advocacy. The Community Organizer will consistently monitor the education landscape in Denver and implement campaigns to advocate for policies that further the effort to ensure that every student has access to a great public school option regardless of zip code or income
• Leadership Development – 20%: Denver Families seeks to identify community stakeholders with a passion for public education and equip them with the tools to be vocal leaders at all levels of policy formation. The Community Organizer will be responsible for implementing leadership and advocate training programs focused on building power and politically engaging public school families, educators and community members. Through their organizing activities, they will identify and recruit candidates for leadership development and lead trainings that will equip these individuals with the knowledge and skills to create change. The Community Organizer will manage data and track the success of their activities through CRMs.
• Event Support – 10%: As an advocacy and empowerment-centered organization, Denver Families will frequently host events, trainings, and meetings. The Community Organizer will assist in the planning and execution of all Denver Families events, from major convenings to smaller community gatherings and stakeholder meetings. The Community Organizer will also be responsible for identifying and executing events that will increase civic and electoral engagement within the communities they work in. Responsibilities will include identifying locations, arranging and producing event agendas and materials, creating post-event surveys, and direct event staffing.

Qualifications:

• Belief in the power of grassroots organizing, passion for educational justice and urgency around improving educational outcomes.
• Ability to operate with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• A minimum of 1 year of organizing experience, working through a community-based organization or electoral campaign. Comparative experience, especially within a public education setting, will also be considered.
• Ability to recruit and manage volunteers.
• Strong interpersonal, relational and organizational communication skills.
• Understand and appreciate the use of outcomes-based data and information to help drive performance. Experience utilizing campaign and voter file databases.
• Ability to build relationships quickly with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to take initiative and a high level of ownership for outcomes and exercise sound judgment in day-to-day decision-making.
• Possess a spirit of flexibility, an openness to feedback and a commitment to learning.
• Strong orientation for service to others and empowering marginalized communities.
• Ability to work independently and function in a hybrid (remote and in-person) environment.

Nice to have:

• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
• Knowledge of education policy, education entrepreneurship and school governance models are a plus.
• Prior experience in public education or supporting public education is a plus.

Salary:

The salary range for this position is $55,000 – $65,000.

In addition to a competitive salary, Denver Families for Public Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: an unlimited paid time off policy; paid sick leave; paid holidays; 401K retirement plan with a 5 percent employer-paid match; and competitive employee health, dental, short-term disability and caregiving and family leave plans.

At Denver Families for Public Schools diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of our mission. We believe that diverse teams lead to better solutions. We understand that a greater depth in lived experiences promotes creative thinking and empowers us to address complex issues. We strive in our hiring to ensure that our candidate pool is diverse in terms of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, physical or mental ability, origin, and religion.

Time-bound position: 24 months

About America Forward and New Profit

New Profit is a pioneering national venture philanthropy organization that backs breakthrough social entrepreneurs who are advancing equity and opportunity in America.  New Profit invests in visionary leaders — both social entrepreneurs and system entrepreneurs — to help them scale high-impact solutions and achieve systemic change. To date, New Profit has invested over $150 million in scaling innovative organizations’ impact.

America Forward is the DC-based nonpartisan policy initiative of New Profit. America Forward’s mission is to unite social innovators with policymakers to translate local impact into national change.  America Forward advances an education, workforce development, poverty alleviation, and social innovation public policy agenda that advances equity, fosters innovation,and rewards results. Staff of America Forward direct a Coalition of more than 100 leading social innovation organizations that champion innovative, effective, and equitable solutions to our country’s most pressing social problems. Our America Forward Coalition members are achieving measurable outcomes in more than 15,000 communities nationwide, touching the lives of 9 million Americans, and driving progress in early learning, K-12 and post secondary education, workforce development, poverty alleviation, national service, social innovation, pay for success and evidence-based policy. America Forward believes that our nation’s social innovators can lead the way to unlocking America’s potential. Together, we have leveraged $1.7 billion for evidence-based social innovation and have driven millions of federal resources toward programs that are achieving measurable results for those who need them most.

About the Position

America Forward’s Economic Mobility Manager will be responsible for supporting America Forward’s federal policy and advocacy efforts to advance economic mobility as set forth in its Workforce Development and Economic Justice platform.

In close coordination with America Forward’s Policy Director, Policy Manager, Government Affairs Director, senior consultants, and members of the America Forward Coalition, the Economic Mobility Manager will play a central role in developing and advocating for federal policy solutions that advance America Forward’s workforce development agenda in pursuit of economic mobility. The Economic Mobility Manager will address an array of high-priority policy issues, such as scaling proven workforce development programs and building evidence on promising models; improving data and performance assessment to enable stronger decision-making by participants, local leaders, and policymakers across the system; and empowering innovative, coordinated efforts to better leverage funds to improve participants’ long-term economic mobility and strengthen equity.

This position is a full time position. This project will last 24 months and offers will reflect this time frame.

The starting salary for this role is $80,000, to be adjusted based on experience.

Position Responsibilities

America Forward’s Economic Mobility Manager will:

• Develop new policy solutions, in collaboration with colleagues, to address the most pressing issues in workforce development and postsecondary policy to advance economic mobility, ranging from reforming the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to recommended administrative actions by federal agencies
• Analyze evidence and research, and directly engage with partners and practitioners, to assess the viability of policy options and opportunities
• Draft compelling communications materials translating policy recommendations and perspectives to policymakers and stakeholders across the workforce development system to strengthen economic mobility
• Engage in and support outreach to federal policymakers–including officials in Congress, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the U.S. Department of Education–regarding America Forward’s workforce development policy priorities
• Analyze the policy and political landscape for America Forward and America Forward Coalition members, and report on policy activities such as the introduction and action on relevant bills; congressional briefings; federal agency initiatives, such as rulemakings, guidance, or grant notices; and activities by key policy leaders and thought partners
• Support America Forward’s organization-wide efforts to support America Forward Coalition members in federal policy engagement and skill-building through our Advocacy Institute briefings
• Actively engage with America Forward Coalition members leading breakthrough workforce development programs and help manage America Forward’s Workforce Development & Economic Justice Task Force

Candidate Qualifications

Required:

• 2-5 years of experience, which can include postgraduate education, in policy and/or politics, such as experience working on Capitol Hill, an administrative department/agency, or a think tank or policy advocacy organization
• Experience in policy issues related to economic mobility, human capability, and equity (e.g., in fields such as workforce development, career and technical education, postsecondary education, or public benefits policy)
• Adept at policy research and analysis, including a sufficient understanding of research methods to quickly assess key takeaways from policy papers and technical publications and to identify potential methodological limitations regarding research findings
• Flexibility and willingness to travel occasionally (particularly to New Profit’s Boston office)

Preferred:

• Experience working with a coalition of organizations or in another collaborative setting
• Direct experience in workforce development issues, such as with a workforce policy organization, workforce agency, or a training provider or intermediary
• Experience or familiarity  with social innovation, social entrepreneurship, and the nonprofit sector

Competencies:

• Excellent written communication skills; ability to synthesize complex information and ideas into clear, concise, and compelling written materials, ranging from longer-form reports to short-form policy briefs and one-pagers
• Ability to understand substantive policy ideas and effectively communicate about them to a wide variety of audiences
• Excellent verbal communication skills; ability to craft messages that resonate with multiple audiences from policymakers, to member organizations, to funders
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a part of a mostly DC-based team, connected to a larger Boston-based organization; ability to work collaboratively with a team of DC-based senior policy consultants
• Willing and able to do operational work as a member of a team
• Ability to thrive and learn in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Passion for New Profit and America Forward’s missions, social entrepreneurship, and systems change; deep commitment to pursuing equity

Organization Profile: 

Founded in 1999, BUILD’s mission is to use entrepreneurship to ignite the power of youth in under-resourced communities to build Career success, Entrepreneurial mindsets, and Opportunity. We help students become the CEO of their own lives

BUILD’s unique program offers students a four-year entrepreneurship experience designed to develop 21st Century Skills and motivate student engagement in school. Starting in 9th grade, BUILD students work with their peers and community mentors to develop business ideas, pitch to funders and launch real businesses. As students journey through high school and continue to grow their businesses, BUILD helps them explore college and career options, and assists students with the college application process. Entrepreneurship is the spark – college, career, and life success are the goals.

BUILD currently serves approximately 2,000 high school students annually at programs located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Washington DC, New York City and Boston. Our new digital offerings are reaching up to 15,000 students in 50 cities. For more information, please visit www.build.org. 

Our Culture:

BUILD is made up of a diverse, results driven and passionate team who believe in the potential of every student and the power of entrepreneurship to transform the education landscape. We work in a collaborative environment where perseverance, flexibility, and an entrepreneurial spirit are encouraged and celebrated. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity, equity and inclusion, including cross-cultural understanding. Kindness, empathy and respect are at the forefront of the way we treat each other, our students, our teachers and our supporters. We believe in the potential of every student and are dedicated to breaking down the educational, economic and social barriers that stand in the way of their long-term success.  The remarkable young men and women whom we serve are at the center of everything we do. We are intentional about our culture so that we can best support them.
                                                                                                                   

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Boston Program Director, the Sr. Program Manager, Y3+ (SPM) will play a leading role in implementing and growing the BUILD Your Future curriculum in our partner schools in the greater Boston area. The SPM will provide programmatic leadership, relationship management, and  high quality training and support for BUILD instructors. This position will work closely with all program team staff and with Postsecondary Pathways leadership, with a focus on preparing BUILD students for postsecondary success. Serving primarily 11th-12th grade students and recent high school graduates, this role is designed to develop BUILD students’ navigational capital and access to career pathways, financial wellness, networking opportunities, and college pathways. 

The SPM will liaise with multiple teams and stakeholders at BUILD to cultivate a culture of teamwork, excellence, collaboration, and learning among existing and future BUILD sites and community partners. Working in collaboration with the Boston program and development staff as well as other BUILD staff nationwide, the SPM will ensure that the BUILD Your Future curriculum and programmatic offerings are operating effectively and meeting the needs of students in alignment with BUILD’s mission and values. In addition, the SPM will support the cultivation and maintenance of new school and community partnerships. This role serves as the lead for balancing Boston program quality, consistency, cost-effectiveness, and student-centered innovation.

Position Responsibilities: 

Coaching and Training

• Provide coaching and professional development, ensuring program excellence, to BUILD teachers and partner facilitators
• Collaborate with BUILD staff locally and nationally to provide trainings in using effective instructional practices for virtual and blended learning with youth from under-resourced communities
• Develop and maintain relationships with BUILD teachers, facilitators, volunteers, staff, and board members by demonstrating care, respect, and high expectations
• Organize and lead workshops and events related to postsecondary success

School and Community Partnerships 

• Foster a culture of belonging, trust, effective communication, perseverance, collaboration, and overall excellence across partner sites
• Support regional team in developing and managing partnerships with new schools to ensure effective and sustainable implementation of BUILD offerings
• Support the identification and selection of new school partners in collaboration with the Regional Executive Director, Directors and school and district leadership
• Explore opportunities for partnership with community-based organizations and higher education institutions

Program Implementation, Evaluation, and Instructional Design

• Utilize data to identify promising practices, celebrate successes, surface areas of improvement, and recommend strategies to promote organizational growth locally and nationally
• Support the creation, implementation, and improvement of BUILD curriculum development and digitization
• Collaborate with teachers to effectively deliver the BUILD Your Future curriculum and support positive learning environments for all students
• In collaboration with regional and national program staff, help to design curricular content aligned with the principles of project-based learning, 21st century skill development, and design thinking

Alumni Network Development & Support

• Work in collaboration with the Postsecondary Pathways team and with BUILD graduates to build a strong Boston alumni network that offers postsecondary guidance and mentorship opportunities for BUILD alums
• Organize and execute the annual process for BUILD Scholarship applications, selections, and disbursements

Qualifications:

• BA or BS degree in education, social work, or related field.  Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of classroom teaching experience or direct service working with youth. 
• Knowledge of systems and processes for college and career exploration.
• Experience supporting high school students navigating postsecondary success.
• Can effectively deliver entrepreneurship curriculum and utilize experiential learning.
• Demonstrated ability to foster healthy and high performing strategic partnerships.
• Experience coaching and supporting educators and/or other adult learners.
• Familiarity with leveraging digital tools to promote a fun and engaging learning environment.
• Knowledge of urban public school systems.
• High cultural competence with experience serving diverse populations and students from under-resourced communities.
• Self-starter, thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a sense of humor.
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced work environment.
• Fluency in one of the five main languages spoken in Greater Boston is a plus (Spanish, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Portuguese/Cape Verdean Creole, Vietnamese).  
• BUILD requires vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees. Reasonable accommodations based on a qualifying medical exemption or sincerely held religious belief are being considered in accordance with applicable law.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following competencies through a combination of previous education/work experiences: 

BUILD’s Core Values:

Keep Students at the Center – As BUILDers, we hold an unwavering passionate commitment and belief in the power and potential of youth. Our organization exists to serve students. We seize each opportunity to contribute to the foundation of knowledge, skills, and networks from which students can build extraordinary lives. Our operating principles and decisions focus on what is in the best interest of our students.

Bring the Spark – As BUILDers, we excel in the entrepreneurial Spark Skills that we teach our students – Communication, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Innovation, Grit and Self-Management. We communicate through transparent and honest dialogue. We cherish teamwork, tenacity, and thinking outside the box. We demonstrate a relentless pursuit of excellence and approach work with a positive can do attitude. When we bring the spark we achieve great things together, and we model the way for our students.

Bridge Communities – As BUILDers, we develop and foster relationships in service of creating access and opportunities for our students, staff, and stakeholders. We value all who come to the table as partners to maximize our collective impact. By connecting the communities in which we work, we build empathy, equity, and social capital.

Promote Diversity and Social Action – As BUILDers, we understand that Diversity, Equity and Inclusion matters, but what matters even more is Action. We strive to create equity of voice, access, influence and power across lines of difference – both in and beyond BUILD, specifically for groups that have been historically denied social and economic justice. If we are not part of the solution, then we are part of the problem. We welcome, celebrate, and embrace the unique expressions and contributions of us all – our backgrounds, race, ethnicity, gender, language, sexual orientation, and social class.

Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking – Take into account and analyze various points of view and pieces of data to form a perspective appropriate to a particular context.
• Relationship-Building/Relationships Management – Utilize effective interpersonal skills and techniques to reach mutually beneficial goals over time.
• Entrepreneurialism – Demonstrate comfort with risk- and initiative-taking in order to achieve unique and aggressive goals.
• Creativity/Innovation – Envision new ideas that transcend traditional approaches and practices to move work forward.  
• Qualitative Analysis – Review non-numeric, often subjective, data sets in order to recognize patterns, identify additional information or data needed, and draw conclusions.  
• Time Management – Effectively prioritize and execute projects based on time estimates and relative importance.

Position Details: 

• Full-time/exempt position
• Location: BUILD Offices, Boston, MA
• Frequent travel between local sites is required so employees should have their own vehicle for transportation (valid proof of insurance required). Mileage for work-related travel beyond the normal commute will be reimbursed at the stipulated IRS rate.
• Occasional travel is required during the year for college tours and visits to BUILD sites and gatherings nationally.

Compensation:

The salary for the Sr. Program Manager ranges from $70-75k in accordance with BUILD’s equity focused salary bands. BUILD offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees.  This includes employer paid medical, dental & vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, employer paid life insurance, and a 403(b) plan with match.  In addition, eligible BUILD employees qualify for generous vacation, sick time, paid Federal holidays,  and a flexible work environment.

COVID-19 Commitment to Safety: 

BUILD requires vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees. Reasonable accommodations based on a qualifying medical exemption or sincerely held religious beliefs are being considered in accordance with applicable law.

Position: Director of Human Resources (Los Angeles)

Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports to: Managing Director of Operations

Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing date of this position: Open until filled

ABOUT EQUALITY CALIFORNIA

Equality California is the nation’s largest statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer+ (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization with over 900,000 members. Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people. We advance civil rights and social justice by inspiring, advocating, and mobilizing through an inclusive movement that works tirelessly on behalf of those we serve. For more than 20 years, Equality California has been fighting for full, lived LGBTQ+ equality in a number of ways: electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot; passing pro-equality legislation in California, Nevada and Washington, DC; and fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom.

Equality California Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization that has a parallel mission to Equality California, its 501(c)(4) counterpart. Equality California Institute works to achieve full, lived LGBTQ+ equality by reducing disparities in LGBTQ+ health and well-being, developing a pipeline of LGBTQ+ leaders and increasing civic participation within the LGBTQ+ community.

POSITION SUMMARY

Equality California is hiring an experienced, high-performing Director of Human Resources to develop and lead all human resource functional areas, including benefits administration, talent acquisition and retention, compensation and performance appraisal, leadership development, and workforce culture. Additionally, the Director of Human Resources will manage several organizational administrative responsibilities, including facilities management, contract and vendor relationships, and technology consultants.

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for all areas of the employee experience while developing and improving Equality California culture. This position supports a partially unionized workforce and is pivotal in helping to ensure Equality California employees feel supported and enjoy working at the organization. The Director of Human Resources will report to the Managing Director of Operations and will manage an Administrative Manager.

The ideal candidate must be a strong HR practitioner. Candidates should have at least 2+ years of direct management with + 8 years of HR experience including – HR functional and strategic skills, relationship building, policy creation, coaching, mentoring, and culture development. Candidates should have demonstrated success in managing and growing HR functions.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Human Resources’ Primary Responsibilities include:

• Strategic Development:
  • Manage ongoing negotiations with union and relationship with union members
  • Design and implement culture programs that improve office dynamics and are rooted in the organization’s values as the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization
  • Develop and operationalize the performance evaluation process
  • Support employee growth and development by connecting them to stellar training opportunities
  • Manage and develop direct reports to ensure professional growth, including coaching and providing ongoing timely and direct feedback about performance
• Culture-Building & Employee Experience:
  • Serve as the first point of contact for all staff and provide day-to-day direction and support for all aspects of human resources
  • Develop relationships with all employees and advise on HR, cultural, and other organizational concerns
  • Conduct culture surveys and implement improvement strategies with accountable KPIs
  • Ensure the organization’s core values are woven into the internal structure and nurture a positive organizational culture by communicating policies, guidelines, and positions to all employees in a timely manner
  • Drive employee engagement and satisfaction through ongoing learning and development
  • Ensure compliance training for all local, state, and federal laws
  • Lead the racial equity steering committee by facilitating meetings and developing work plans to support efforts around racial equity within the organization’s external and internal programs
• Recruitment and Retention:
  • Lead talent acquisition strategy to ensure that the organization is sourcing, recruiting, and ultimately hiring qualified and diverse candidates
  • Manage full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, application review, conducting interviews, support reference checks, and offering equitable hiring recommendations
  • Support new hires in a comprehensive and positive onboarding experience to ensure that new employees are set up for success and acclimated to Equality California’s organizational history, goals, culture, and values
  • Develop and analyze compensation structure
  • Manage a clear and concise offboarding process for departing employees
• HR Management & Administration Support
  • Manage outside benefit administrators and other HR supporting contractors
  • Maintain accurate administrative and personnel files, including documentation of all staff changes
  • Maintain employee handbook with new and developing legislature and policies
  • Own all facilities-related matters. Including interfacing with key facility stakeholders, including, the building management and owners, janitorial support, and security
  • Manage the state charitable solicitation registration process, including registration, renewal, and compliance
  • Lead key administrative projects, such as office relocation, adoption of new technology, office furniture, and storage
  • Conduct assessment and renewal of organizational insurance policies, including general liability, etc.
• Technology Support 
  • Supervise and lead the organization’s technical design by working with outside IT consultants
  • Set the technical tools and systems for operational effectiveness
  • Develop a tracking system for the organization’s technology purchases and lead the process for updating technology
  • Manage relationships and contracts with related vendors (i.e., accounting, property management, office equipment, IT support)
  • Ensure the proper functioning and maintenance of Equality California facilities
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts related to technology, facilities, and other duties as assigned

KEY EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

What you’ve accomplished (required):

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related field, Master’s Degree strongly preferred
• At least 2+ years of direct management experience and  8 +years of HR experience required; in a union environment preferred
• Communication, decision-making, and interpersonal skills coupled with sound judgment; optimistic and forward-looking in all messages and decisions

Other things you might have accomplished or would be excited to learn here:

• Demonstrated experience providing vision and leadership
• Detail orientated, logical, and methodological approach to problem solving
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to relate to individuals at all levels
• Experience with union negotiations and management

Skills you have developed and knowledge you have acquired:

• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate to meet deadlines and expectations
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Excellent presentation skills; ability to present and facilitate employee trainings and culture initiatives
• Supervisory and people management experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary will be based on experience and includes competitive benefits (healthcare, dental, vision, long/short term disability, life insurance and 401K). This full-time position will be based out of the Los Angeles office with the option of working remotely two days a week. A flexible schedule including evening and weekend work time, as well as regular travel across California and sometimes, Nevada. Applicants will be reimbursed for mileage but must have a reliable car and be able to drive in California.

RELEVANT POLICIES AT EQUALITY CALIFORNIA

Equality California is an equal employment opportunity employer. Equality California does not make employment decisions or discriminate based on protected characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression), sexual orientation, age, physical or mental handicaps, veteran status, or genetic information as prescribed by applicable local, state, and federal law. We strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply, including, but not limited to, women, people of color, people of diverse gender identities, and non-LGBTQ+ allies.

Qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the California Consumer Reporting Agencies Act and Los Angeles’s Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Advertised: July 19, 2022
Applications close: Open until filled

Position: Managing Director of Operations (Los Angeles)

Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports to: Executive Director

Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing date of this position: Open until filled

ABOUT EQUALITY CALIFORNIA

Equality California is the nation’s largest statewide lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer+ (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization with over 900,000 members. Equality California brings the voices of LGBTQ+ people and allies to institutions of power in California and across the United States, striving to create a world that is healthy, just, and fully equal for all LGBTQ+ people. We advance civil rights and social justice by inspiring, advocating, and mobilizing through an inclusive movement that works tirelessly on behalf of those we serve. For more than 20 years, Equality California has been fighting for full, lived LGBTQ+ equality in a number of ways: electing pro-equality leaders up and down the ballot; passing pro-equality legislation in California, Nevada and Washington, DC; and fighting for LGBTQ+ civil rights and social justice in the courtroom.

Equality California Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization that has a parallel mission to Equality California, its 501(c)(4) counterpart. Equality California Institute works to achieve full, lived LGBTQ+ equality by reducing disparities in LGBTQ+ health and well-being, developing a pipeline of LGBTQ+ leaders and increasing civic participation within the LGBTQ+ community.

POSITION SUMMARY

Equality California is hiring an experienced operations leader to envision and create an extraordinary culture for small, successful teams.  The Managing Director of Operations will be responsible for setting vision for and leading the organization’s human resources, talent management, development, and programmatic functions. This position will manage four department heads and develop a comprehensive and cohesive strategy to ensure that the organization moves collectively in unison and in alignment with the overall mission.

This position supports a partially unionized workforce and is pivotal in helping to ensure Equality California employees feel supported and enjoy working at the organization. The Managing Director of Operations will report to the Executive Director, Tony Hoang, and will serve as a member of the organization’s leadership team. This role will also work closely and build a deep partnership with the Managing Director of External Affairs, Samuel Garrett-Pate, ensuring that all departments have the resources, representation, and tools for success.

The ideal candidate has the ability to balance several projects at once and work with multiple internal and external stakeholders at different levels of seniority. A successful Managing Director of Operations believes in building deep, authentic relationships and operates in a highly strategic and reliable manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Managing Director of Operations’ Primary Responsibilities include:

• Strategy
  • Access and build upon the existing vision and approach for operations (goal setting, team meetings and routines, executive support, etc.) to ensure strong planning, alignment and execution across the organization
  • Access and build upon the existing vision and approach for hiring, training and supporting our team with a focus on growth mindset and career development
  • Create a clear charge for self and others in pursuit of operations and talent goals and build an aligned plan to reach those goals that is grounded in naming and shepherding the resources necessary to find success
  • Build authentic, deep relationships across the organization in order to keep a pulse on the organizational health and ensure that the vision and approach to our work are responsive to the needs of the organization and the staff who work here
  • Work with the Boards of Directors and the various board committees to facilitate ongoing engagement with the organization’s work and overall strategy
• Organizational Operations Management
  • Partner with the Executive Director to operationalize and support their vision for the annual strategic planning process
  • Partner with the Executive Director to operationalize and support their vision for key meetings (leadership team, operations meeting, team retreats, board meetings, etc.)
  • Collaborate with the Managing Director of External Affairs to ensure allocation of resources, short-term strategic execution, and long-term strategic planning
  • Manage institutional knowledge management, including both systems/processes and strategy that is grounded in smart prioritization
• Organization Culture-Building & Employee Experience:
  • Serve as the strategic leader for support for all aspects of employee wellness
  • Develop relationships with all employees and advise on HR, cultural, and other organizational concerns
  • Ensure the organization’s core values are woven into the internal structure and nurture a positive organizational culture by communicating policies, guidelines, and positions to all employees in a timely manner
• Serve as a member of the leadership team
  • Monitor and advance organizational performance so we are consistently achieving goals that advance our strategic plan
  • Collaborate with the Leadership Team to share ideas, feedback, and advice on org-wide initiatives and to seek input on the initiatives you are leading
  • Reinforce our culture and values by modeling our core values, collaborating with the Leadership Team to strengthen our organizational culture, and creating space for shared reflection and learning

KEY EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

What you’ve accomplished (required):

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related field, Master’s Degree strongly preferred
• At least 6 years of relevant experience; in a union environment preferred
• Communication, decision-making, and interpersonal skills coupled with sound judgement; optimistic and forward-looking in all messages and decisions

Other things you might have accomplished or would be excited to learn here:

• Demonstrated experience providing vision and leadership
• Detail orientated, logical, and methodological approach to problem solving
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to relate to individuals at all levels
• Experience with union negotiations and management

Skills you have developed and knowledge you have acquired:

• A strategist who is able to define and constantly redefine the organization’s operational strategy through thoughtful prioritization, disciplined and purposeful pivots, and contingency planning to ensure outcomes are met
• An adept operator who is capable of managing multiple functions in a concerted way, complex project management in a multifunctional division, and is highly effective at managing others through solid and dotted lines to outcomes
• A highly relational leader who is capable of building effective relationships at every level in the organization and with all external stakeholders
• A team leader who enjoys managing, coaching, and developing staff members
• A values driven and empathetic professional who will find success at Equality California

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary will be based on experience and includes competitive benefits (healthcare, dental, vision, long/short term disability, life insurance and 401K). This full-time position will be based out of the Los Angeles office with the option of working remotely two days a week. A flexible schedule including evening and weekend work time, as well as regular travel across California and sometimes, Nevada. Applicants will be reimbursed for mileage but must have a reliable car and be able to drive in California.

TO APPLY

Equality California has partnered with RCG Talent Solutions on our search for the Managing Director of Operations. Please follow this link to submit your application and direct all questions to openroles@rcgtalent.com.

RELEVANT POLICIES AT EQUALITY CALIFORNIA

Equality California is an equal employment opportunity employer. Equality California does not make employment decisions or discriminate based on protected characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression), sexual orientation, age, physical or mental handicaps, veteran status, or genetic information as prescribed by applicable local, state, and federal law. We strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply, including, but not limited to, women, people of color, people of diverse gender identities, and non-LGBTQ+ allies.

Qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the California Consumer Reporting Agencies Act and Los Angeles’s Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

We are looking for highly motivated and skilled Special Education teachers to join our team at District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). Special Education candidates who commit to teaching at one of our RISE schools by July 1 are eligible to receive a signing bonus of up to $2,500 for the 2022-23 school year. We are primarily hiring for several Inclusion/Resource classrooms as well as Communication and Education Supports (Autism) classrooms. We seek individuals who are passionate about transforming the DC school system and making a significant difference in the lives of our students with special educational needs.

DCPS serves more than 51,000 students in the nation’s capital through the efforts of approximately 4,000 educators in 117 schools. As part of a comprehensive reform effort to become the preeminent urban school system in America, DCPS intends to have the highest-performing, best paid, most satisfied, and most honored educator force in the nation.

Position Overview

Vision

Every student feels loved, challenged, and prepared to positively influence society and thrive in life.

Mission

Ensure that every school guarantees students reach their full potential through rigorous and joyful learning experiences provided in a nurturing environment.

Strategic Priorities

• Promote Equity: Define, understand, and promote equity so that we eliminate opportunity gaps and systematically interrupt institutional bias.
• Empower our People: Recruit, develop, and retain a talented, caring, and diverse team.
• Ensure Excellent Schools: Increase the number of excellent schools throughout the city.
• Educate the Whole Child: Provide rigorous, joyful, and inclusive academic and social emotional learning experiences to ensure all students are college and career ready.

This position is a safety-sensitive position. As a result, throughout employment this position will be subject to the Employee Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy.

The Teacher (10-month) will report to the Principal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

• Sets and reinforces clear expectations and routines that are aligned with the school’s overall vision. Develops and implements curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
• Thoughtfully plans daily lessons and implements specific strategies to meet the needs of all students, providing extra support, enrichment, or variation of work when necessary.
• Demonstrates strong content knowledge.
• Designs and implements assessments that measure progress towards academic standards; and diagnoses areas of student misunderstanding.
• Uses assessment data to refine curriculum; and informs instructional practices.
• Is accountable for students’ academic growth; and increases each individual student’s achievement. Creates a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment.
• Reflects on successes and areas of growth as a teacher, seeks to improve performance, and responds to feedback.
• Participates in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions. Invests parents and families in their children’s academic success through regular communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrates licensability, which includes providing evidence of:
  • A valid (active) license from OSSE; or
  • A valid and full (non-provisional) license from another state; or
  • Passing scores on the Praxis basic skills exams or waiver via SAT/GRE/ACT/PCMAS or cumulative 3.0 or higher undergraduate GPA
• Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector a plus
• Strong instructional skills and classroom management Enthusiasm for and demonstrated mastery of subject matter.
• Unrelenting commitment to students, self, and school’s constant learning and development. Ability to self-reflect on teaching practices and be responsive to feedback.

DCPS Values

• STUDENTS FIRST: We recognize students as whole children and put their needs first in everything we do.
• COURAGE: We have the audacity to learn from our successes and failures, to try new things, and to lead the nation as a proof point of PK-12 success.
• EQUITY: We work proactively to eliminate opportunity gaps by interrupting institutional bias and investing in effective strategies to ensure every student succeeds.
• EXCELLENCE: We work with integrity and hold ourselves accountable for exemplary outcomes, service, and interactions.
• TEAMWORK: We recognize that our greatest asset is our collective vision and ability to work collaboratively and authentically.
• JOY: We enjoy our collective work and will enthusiastically celebrate our success and each other.

Idaho EdNews seeks journalist

Idaho EdNews is hiring a journalist to cover breaking news, state government and education policy creation in Idaho. This full-time position includes reporting on the people who influence state government and public education, including elected officials, lobbyists, and state agency leadership.

Our downtown Boise office is walking distance from the state Capitol, State Department of Education and State Board of Education.

We offer an attractive compensation package, including a competitive salary, healthcare and retirement benefits, and generous PTO.

Most importantly, this is a workplace where a journalist has the time and support to do award-winning work. We are building a new kind of journalism – entrepreneurial and public-service oriented – and a new kind of civic reporting. We also are building a new kind of work environment for a journalist – one that is flexible and focused on strengths and interests. Our support team includes a full-time data analyst, who collects and mines data for journalists, and a managing editor with more than 30 years of experience.

About Idaho Education News

Idaho Education News is an enjoyable place to work. We are a non-profit online news source that provides statewide awareness of critical issues that affect Idaho’s children and their future. We are independent. We take no position on how to achieve better schools.

We are award-winning journalists who dig for and shine a light on education data. We demand transparency. We hold lawmakers and educators accountable for taxpayer dollars and student achievement.

Idaho Education News has seven full-time employees with an office in Downtown Boise, Idaho, and a bureau in East Idaho.

Our websites – IdahoEdNews.org and IdahoEdTrends.org – are free of advertising and paywalls and they have more than 1 million visitors a year.

Summer Camp Director, In-Person Coding/Tech in locations throughout Greater Boston (full-time seasonal) 

Location: Several throughout the Greater Boston area such as in Newton, Lexington, Cambridge, Boston, Milton, North Andover, and Natick 

Hours/Dates: Full time, approximately 8am-4:30pm M-F. Camps run 6-10 weeks, June 27-Sept 2.

Pay: $21-25 per hour 

Are you a strong leader with great interpersonal skills? Do you have a passion for coding, tech, video games, and/or digital arts? Are you looking for a fun, high-paying and fulfilling summer job? Come join us! As a Summer Camp Director with Empow Studios, you will lead a team of instructors to inspire and educate youth to create projects using today’s latest computer technologies, and engage campers with games, outdoor play, and other fun activities to reinforce learning and create a positive environment for all. 

We offer a fun, supportive environment, with kids who love coming to camp; amazing training and coaching; experience using best-in-class education technology and curriculum; enough outdoor time to keep kids happy and focused in class; amazing colleagues; and great pay. 

Imagine Yourself 

• Leading and coaching a team of instructors and dozens of campers 
• Coaching instructors to create an experience that maximizes learning and fun for every student 
• Developing strong relationships with each camper’s caregivers and actively communicating with them about their child(ren)’s successes, challenges and recommended next steps 
• Hosting weekly showcases where parents see the amazing projects their children have created 
• Engaging your team and students with games and other fun bonding activities during breaks
• Making sure that your team takes advantage of Empow Studio policies and best practices 
• Using a wealth of weekly quality data to pinpoint opportunities for improvement
• Leveraging Empow’s regional resources including subject matter experts and instructional  trainers to ensure that your site meets or surpasses Empow’s high quality standards  

Minimum Requirements

• At least 4 weeks experience as an instructor of elementary or middle school students in a camp, school, or after-school program (any subject matter) 
• At least 2 seasons experience in a leadership role at a camp OR similar leadership experience that can be augmented by completing a camping administration course
• Have or be able to complete training and certification in first-aid/CPR and healthcare supervision 
• Able to start Empow training in person or online in June (paid, part-time, flexible hours) 
• Have reliable local transportation 
• 21+ years of age

Summer Camp STEM Instructor (full-time seasonal) 

Location: Several throughout the Greater Boston Area such as in Newton, Lexington, Cambridge, Boston, Milton, North Andover, and Natick 

Hours/Dates: Full time approximately 9am-5pm M-F. Camps run 10 weeks, June 27-Sept 2. Minimum instructor availability for 6 of those weeks.  

Pay: $17-25 per hour 

Empow Studios, an award-winning provider of tech classes and camps for kids 7-15, is looking for dozens of energetic and enthusiastic technology-loving instructors for its upcoming 2022 summer camps. Camp instructors teach one tech class of typically 8 students per week, and ensure that students have a great time learning and building cool stuff. No prior experience teaching tech is necessary, but working with children previously is a must. Our paid training and curriculum will give everything you need to succeed!

This is a fun and rewarding job that is a great fit for college and grad students and teachers looking for a fun and lower-stress learning experience. We offer a fun, supportive environment, with kids who love coming to camp; amazing training and coaching; experience using best-in-class education technology and curriculum; flexible hours; just the right amount of outdoor camp activities; and great pay. 

Who You Are

Empow Studio instructors (camp counselors) are motivated and engaging individuals who care about making a difference and delivering a quality experience for children.

What You’ll Do

• Teach one or a few of our exciting technology-based courses this summer to kids 7-15 
• Receive outstanding training and coaching on our curriculum and approach to classes 
• Lead indoor and outdoor fun and games
• Participate in Friday showcases where students show off their amazing projects to family and friends 

You Should Have

• Strong experience working with children
• High comfort with technology
• Have at least some college education (current college students and incoming freshmen are very welcome!)  (We also have positions for HS Students: check out empow.me/jobs)
• Ability to clear background checks

About Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School and Position Summary 

CRIPCS is an adult charter school that delivers high-quality education, career training, and supportive services that enable adult immigrants to realize their dreams while strengthening our community and economy. When you join the team at CRIPCS, you become part of a unique, mission-oriented organization that is actively and innovatively tackling some of the greatest challenges faced by adult learners and English language learners today. We have a laser-beam focus on equity of opportunity for those we exist to serve. We are proud to live into our commitment to continuous improvement and challenging the status quo. This documented and celebrated commitment to high-quality work has earned us a seat at the table with governmental bodies who can impact our ability to do our best work for our students. In line with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, we are centering our priorities on empowering our staff, building for the future, and centering our mission.

We are seeking an educational leader who will be responsible for setting and executing a strategic vision for teaching and learning to ensure that all students are learning and achieving their potential in line with the mission of the school.  This principal position at CRIPCS requires expertise in serving adult immigrant communities, second language acquisition, workforce development, and/or alternative pathways. This role is best suited for someone who is excited about the prospect of leading ambitious change and pushing themselves to constantly evolve. Primary responsibilities include coaching and performance management, leadership development, budget management, and scheduling.  The principal cultivates a culture of inclusion and belonging within the school community with an unwavering focus on quality.

Our Commitment to Principals

CRIPCS is proud to offer a total rewards package including:

• A competitive starting salary commensurate with experience
• 46 total days of time off (a combination of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time) per year. This number increases over time.
• A flexible work schedule; Principals may choose to work remotely one day a week
• Competitive health benefits and retirement match (up to 6% of the base salary)
• Deep investments in individualized professional development inclusive of coaching, conference attendance, and tuition reimbursement

The main responsibilities for principals include, but are not limited to the following: 

Instructional Leadership

• Ensure all students have access to high-quality education and support for achieving their goals.
• Lead and manage professional development, provide feedback, and facilitate meetings to ensure all academic programs provide high-quality learning experiences to students.
• Provide instructional resources and materials to support teaching staff in accomplishing instructional goals.

People Leadership

• Actively work to develop and support a strong, collaborative staff culture. Identify areas where staff members’ talents can be leveraged to distribute leadership and responsibilities.
• An ability to build and foster inclusive, high-performing teams with a deep understanding of how each faculty member plays a role in the success of the school.
• Serve as a model for collaboration and leadership to others; actively incorporates priming practices in leadership in their day-to-day work.
• In alignment with the School’s values, foster a culture of inclusion and belonging that values and welcomes diversity of backgrounds and perspectives; actively brings an equity and access lens.
• Modeling a commitment to centering students in all aspects of the work, including seeking out and accommodating student needs; creates an environment where all students feel valued, seen, and included.
• Communicate and promote expectations for high-level performance to staff and students.
• Recognize and celebrate excellence and achievement, in alignment with the campus performance management system.
• Observe employee performance and provide regular feedback; conduct more formal, timely evaluations for staff and full-time faculty.

Operational Leadership

• Work in conjunction with the Chief Academic Officer to ensure compliance with applicable District policies, state and federal laws and regulations, and Public Charter School Board policies.
• In collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer, develop school budgets based on documented program needs, estimated enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs.
• Establish schedules and classroom assignments that meet the needs of our students (in-person, virtual, hybrid, and evening classes)
• Maintain a strong presence at the school

Visionary Leadership and Commitment to Continuous Growth & Improvement 

• Build a common vision for school success and improvement in alignment with the Chief Academic Officer’s organization-wide vision for success; an ability to translate a larger vision into a site-based plan for success.
• Aligns to the School’s strategic priorities, values, and accountability goals. Maintain a laser-like focus on strategic goals and benchmarks.
• Collaborate with faculty, School-based management, and the Chief Academic Officer to identify, analyze, and apply data findings to promote school improvement.
• In line with our commitment to continuous improvement and challenging the status quo, ensure that the school meets its annual Performance Management Framework and Charter Contract targets.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in Education Administration, Adult Education, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 6+ years of relevant professional experience (a combination of teaching and leadership experience in the field of adult education and/or TESOL  required)
• Demonstrated success in effectively managing and developing others through complex change and uncertainty.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to understand the perspectives of others and influence and motivate team members to meet goals
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and another language, preferably Spanish.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and build a culture that fosters diversity and inclusiveness
• Strong understanding of the best practices in adult and second language education.
• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction; ability to evaluate the instructional program and teaching effectiveness; ability to manage budget and personnel; ability to coordinate school functions; ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data;  and strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to provide proof of completed Covid-19 vaccination
• Deep commitment to CRIPCS’s core values and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners:
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Perseverance
  • Compassion
  • Inclusivity
  • Collaboration

Colorado Academy seeks an Assistant Director of Admission for the Middle School. This position oversees the admission and financial aid process for Middle School and collaborates with the Director of Admission & Financial Aid and the Office of Inclusivity on initiatives to broaden the school’s community outreach and ensure an equitable admission process. As the school’s Spanish Language Liaison, this position also serves as the first point of contact for Spanish-speaking families and assists the Office of Inclusivity with arranging interpretation and translation for events for Pre-K through 12^th grade.

This is a full-time, 12-month position which reports directly to the Director of Admission & Financial Aid.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees and coordinates the Middle School admission process including working with the Middle School Admission Committee, onboarding new MS students, and serves on the Financial Aid Committee with a focus on MS families
• Guides Spanish-speaking families through all aspects of the admission process and, when needed, the financial aid process.
• Represents the school in the Denver community by joining community organizations, attending school fairs and other activities that promote recruitment and community outreach
• Supports the planning and execution of major admission events: Admission Preview, Visit Days, Arts and Athletics Showcases, Accept Parties, New Family Orientation Events, etc.
• Play an active role in the MS by attending divisional meetings and SPEAK events and serve as co-sponsor of MS Student council

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
• Previous admission and/or independent school experience with an overall understanding of successful recruitment and enrollment management practices
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse group of people including students, parents, faculty and staff
• Discretion; attention to professional boundaries in the handling of privileged information
• Fluency or high level of proficiency in Spanish required; ability to conduct tours/interviews in Spanish and correspond effectively with Spanish-speaking families
• Flexibility to work long hours, including weekends and evenings during the admission season

Candidates should be eager to join a professional community where collaboration is valued, where rich curricular conversations are common, and where openness to growth is the norm. Excellent interpersonal skills are required. Demonstrated intercultural competence: the ability to understand and bridge diverse perspectives, identities, and lived experiences is a must.  All CA teachers are expected to carry out the mission of CA, “Creating Curious, Kind, Courageous, and Adventurous Learners and Leaders,” and to support the vision of the School.

The pay range for the position is $65,000 – $75,000. Although $65,000 – $75,000 is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, Colorado Academy reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range. Any wage differential that may exist for the position does not relate to sex, gender or gender identity, but relates solely to a seniority system, a merit system, or relevant education, training and/or experience. The Academy offers an excellent compensation package, wide-ranging opportunities for professional development, and an environment notable for its dedicated teaching professionals and supportive administrators. Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 403(b) retirement plan. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document.

Applicants are invited to visit the Colorado Academy website (www.coloradoacademy.org) to learn more about the program and the school.

Colorado Academy does not discriminate or allow unlawful harassment in any of its programs, procedures or practices on the basis of age, color, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, political affiliation, race, religion or creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, marital status or other protected classifications defined by applicable law. The policy applies in all aspects of employment with the Academy.

About Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School 

CRIPCS is an adult charter school that delivers high-quality education, career training, and supportive services that enable adult immigrants to realize their dreams while strengthening our community and economy. When you join the team at CRIPCS, you become part of a unique, mission-oriented organization that is actively and innovatively tackling some of the greatest challenges faced by adult learners and English language learners today. We have a laser-beam focus on equity of opportunity for those we exist to serve. We are proud to live into our commitment to continuous improvement and challenging the status quo. This documented and celebrated commitment to high quality work has earned us a seat at the table with governmental bodies who can impact our ability to do our best work for our students. In line with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, we are centering our priorities in empowering our staff, building for the future, and centering our mission.

We are seeking a Chief Operations Officer who will build the necessary relationships to establish themselves as a strategic leader and key member of our senior leadership team. The COO will set and execute a vision for effective, coordinated, and inclusive school finances and operations to support an ambitious vision for student achievement. An effective COO will be able to build and support the implementation of strong processes and systems that will set people up to be successful in the short and long term. This role is ideal for someone who 1. is able to tackle complex change management in a way that inspires actions of people across the organization and 2. someone who believes deeply in challenging the status quo in order to unlock our abilities to do our best work for students. As we take on this new chapter of our organization, we require a COO who understands the organization and people development and can empower those who report to them to lead their teams and functions successfully.

The COO will lead a team committed to ensuring financial stability, organizational compliance, strong data, and reporting practices, and efficient and streamlined operations for both campuses and Home Office. The COO is a key member of the Executive Team and will play an integral role in our school’s return to in-person learning as well as vision setting and strategic planning for the future. The COO will collaborate closely with the CEO and Chief Academic Officer and manage a cross-functional team—including Finance, Technology, and other operational areas key to the Schools success including Covid operations, Food Services, and Transportation.

Over the first 12-24 months in the role, a successful COO would have built strong relationships across the organization, developed and empowered their direct reports to do their best work, challenged and evolved current systems and processes in service of building a more efficient and effective organization, and set a 2–3-year vision for process improvements and system enhancements in line with our strategic plan.

We will know that this person is successful if our students and teachers have access to and leverage the resources that they need to thrive in the evolving landscape of hybrid learning in adult education. Our work is complex, so a successful COO has established the appropriate processes and systems that ultimately will help our students persist. This means staff have the necessary technology and tools to support learning, teachers have the data systems that they need to be responsive in real-time, our budgeting process surfaces the resources that we need to meet our priorities and seamlessly execute key practices that allow our community to thrive (e.g, student scholarships).

Our Commitment to the Chief Operating Officer 

CRIPCS is proud to offer a total rewards package including:

• A competitive annual starting salary range of $130,000-$195,200 commensurate with experience.
• 46 total days of time off (a combination of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time) per year. This number increases over time.
• A flexible, hybrid work schedule.
• Competitive health benefits and retirement match (up to 6% of the base salary)
• Deep investments in individualized professional development inclusive of coaching, conference attendance, and tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities

People-Centered Leadership

• Set vision for organization-wide operations success in partnership with senior leadership team members
• Build buy-in, support others, and establish accountability systems in executing a vision for operations success
• Adept at empowering their direct reports to successfully lead their functions; displays a consistent ability to offer the right level of support at the right time
• Provide regular coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to the Director of Finance, IT Directors, and other School operational leads including Covid Lead, food services, and transportation.
• Will function as a significant partner in leading and evolving our Human Resources.
• Engage in ongoing self-reflection on issues of identity and equity and provide leadership to others around equitable and antiracist systems and practices, particularly in the areas of finance and operations.
• Leverage a human-centered design approach to build and enhance current policies, processes, and systems.
• Collaborate with other senior leadership team members to understand the needs of each team and serve as a solutions-oriented thought partner.

Financial Leadership

• Oversee the organization’s finances ($32,000,000 annual budget) including budget development, accounts payable, financial reporting compliance, and audits.
• Liaise regularly with the Board of Trustees regarding the School’s finances. Serve as a staff liaison to the Board’s Finance and Development Committee.
• Manage a finance team (a combination of in-house and outsources capabilities) to ensure seamless execution of day-to-day financial operations.
• Oversee vendor relationships and procurement with a focus on equitable and inclusive practices.
• Recruit and hire a Finance Director within the first 6 months in the role.
• Provide finance leadership and operations support to a close external partner, Community Capital Corporation, in line with our mutual services agreement.

Operational Leadership

• Ensures systems, processes, resourcing, training, and compliance around emergency preparedness including Covid Response Operations.
• Set the vision and strategy for student transportation and food services and collaborate with campus and district leaders to support coordination.
• Serve as the main point of contact with Community Capital Corporation for facilities usage and maintenance.
• Roll out IT governance structure in partnership with Data Governance Director.
• Oversee the development and continuous improvement of key systems, including the Student Information System and IT infrastructure.
• Collaborate with the executive team on data and accountability for the annual report.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in the nonprofit and/or social impact sectors, including 5+ years in operations leadership.
• Demonstrated success in effectively building, developing, and leading teams.
• Experience leading teams in courageous conversations and meaningful action on issues of race, power, privilege, and bias.
• Knowledge and experience using the Google and Microsoft Suites.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Advanced degree from an accredited college or university; MBA preferred
• Experience working within education management and/or school-level operations leadership
• Experience overseeing custodial, facilities maintenance, or IT
• Bilingual/Spanish and English

Core Competencies for the COO 

• Dedication: Being persistent, punctual, and dependable, with a positive, can-do attitude
• A demonstrated commitment to educational equity
• Deep commitment to CRIPCS’s core values and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners:
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Perseverance
  • Compassion
  • Inclusivity
  • Collaboration
• Excellent planning, forecasting, and project management skills, with keen attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively with and seek feedback from team members and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and build a culture that fosters diversity and inclusiveness
• Ability to creatively address challenges and lead/manage teams through change, including the adoption of new or redesigned tools and systems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong strategic thinking skills, with a data-driven and generative approach to problem-solving
• Capacity to delegate, give authority to work independently, set expectations, and monitor and delegate work assignments
• Ability to assess systems and operations from the “ten thousand foot” level in order to identify strengths, opportunities, and risks
• A strong track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects, from design to implementation to evaluation
• Expertise in making meaning of large data sets and using data to empower others and achieve priorities
• Capacity make decisions and exhibit sound and accurate judgment in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Must be able to provide proof of completed Covid-19 vaccination

Position Title: Operations Associate

Location: Metro Denver

Salary Range: $50,000 – $60,000

ABOUT US

Founded in 2017, Moonshot edVentures is recognized nationally as a model for a place-based approach to identifying a diverse pipeline of educators and accelerating them to found and/or lead schools and programs centered on innovative and learner-centered practices. Moonshot is currently training our fifth cohort of Fellows and continuing to grow our alumni network and services. 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. Through mentorship, partnerships and local community engagement, Fellows complete the program ready to launch innovative and effective learning environments for students who have been traditionally underserved by our current education system.

Moonshot’s key program components include:

• Moonshot Fellowship

• Explore: The first stage of the Fellowship (August – December) where Fellows hone their leadership, co-create their design with students and families, and build their knowledge of pathways to launch their venture.

• Cultivate: The second stage of the Fellowship (January – May) where Fellows test key assumptions of their model, execute two pilots, and manage a group of their peers to execute programming for students. 

• Prepare For Launch: The third and final stage of the Fellowship (Summer/Fall) where Fellows pilot independently for 1-2 weeks. 

• Residency

• Residency Bridge Year: A part-time, year-long program where Moonshot alumni seeking to launch or lead schools develop their academic models and instructional leadership, and, if applicable, create their school launch plan.

• School Launcher Track: A full-time, year-long program where Residents work as administrators at host schools and engage in Moonshot workshops with the goal of submitting a high-quality charter application at the completion. 

• Program Launcher Track: Expected to launch in 2022, this full-time year-long program will be for Moonshot alumni program founders. Through this track, Residents will work with Moonshot building their skills and long-term plans for fundraising, revenue-generation, proof of model, and scaling. 

• Alumni Supports & Services: Moonshot supports its 84 and growing alumni base with a menu of services including a micro-grant program, an Expert Bench of consultants that alumni access free-of-cost, and 1:1 support on fundraising, career development, and piloting. 

In the coming year, we aim to add 16 fellows to our network (84 to 100), six new ventures (24 to 30), add at least two new schools (2 to 4-6), and provide 200 hours of support for our alumni(800 to 1000). We will also engage in a strategic planning process that will build on Moonshot’s success and set the strategic direction for the next five years. 

THE OPPORTUNITY

Moonshot edVentures seeks an Operations Associate to support the Moonshot team in delivering high-quality programming and supporting a high-functioning, sustainable organizational culture. The Operations Associate will provide critical executive support to the CEO and Managing Director to ensure high levels of productivity on key organizational priorities. Additionally, the Operations Associate will manage all travel and marketing logistics for the team and Fellowship and provide administrative support on programming, finance, and operations. The Operations Associate will be joining during a pivotal time as the Moonshot team builds out the next 5-year strategic direction and expands programming opportunities.

The Operations Associate will be based in the Metro Denver, CO area. This role will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer and will provide operational support to all five members of our team. This person’s contributions will help us succeed in building and growing our program in service of improving educational outcomes for students of color.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Meeting and calendar management for CEO & MD, Program

• Schedule and organize team meetings and conference calls ensuring that meetings run smoothly by managing calendar invites and call details

• Prepare any needed meeting materials & preparation including supporting with any post-meeting follow-up action items

• Maintain and manage calendars for the Chief Executive Officer and the Managing Director, Programs utilizing Google Calendar

• Travel and marketing logistics

• Book and track travel for all Moonshot edVentures team and current fellows

• Manage all travel arrangements including air, hotel, ground transportation

• Develop and format monthly network newsletters collaborating with team to create engaging content and helpful resources

• Administrative support

• Program

• Create and maintain systems in the team’s task management platform (ClickUp)

• Support program team in creation of templates and materials for the Fellowship

• Drafting and sending thank you cards and gifts for speakers and donors

• Drafting speaker feedback using Fellowship surveys

• Finance & Operations

• Filing materials and managing archives in GSuite

• Managing team office supplies, including ordering & inventory

• Support Finance & Operations Senior Manager in tracking invoices and receipts to allow for a timely monthly close

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Success in this position will require the following:

• What you’ve accomplished (required):

• • • 1+ years of experience in one of these capacities:
      • in a similar role ideally with a mission-driven organization
      • as a K-12 teacher successfully managing your own classroom
      • as a recent college graduate having held a significant campus/extracurricular leadership role
    • You have successfully led a project from start to finish mapping out timeline and deliverables

• Experiences you’ve either developed or would be excited to learn here:

• • You are interested in education equity and learning about the K-12 education space from the perspective of school leadership
  • You seek to grow your project management skills while working closely with executive leaders who will prioritize your growth through feedback and professional development opportunities

• How you work and what you value:

• An empathetic team member aligned to our mission & values with a deep commitment to racial and social justice and a drive to support leadership development programs that help students of color to excel and succeed.
• A continuous learner who welcomes feedback, takes initiative of their own learning, and is able to manage ambiguity in start up, sustaining and scaling environments
• An exemplary operator who plans ahead and organizes their time effectively while managing many moving pieces and facing competing priorities. 
• An expert at managing your time and other team member’s time while measuring your work and tackling many moving pieces and competing priorities.
• An innovator and builder who finds energy and excitement in building and creating new systems and processes that make the work more efficient. 
• A self-starter who can move projects forward without heavy oversight being proactive in figuring out details on their own
• A relationship-builder with a strong customer service mindset who provides a positive experience for our fellows and alumni

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• The salary range for this position is $50,000 – $60,000.
• We offer excellent benefits, including a 401k plan, 90% coverage of medical and dental insurance, opportunities for local and national personal and professional development, generous PTO and sick days, and relocation assistance if needed.  
• Staff who are required to work nights and weekends receive 1:1 comp time (e.g. if you work 4 hours on a Thursday night, you might have Friday morning off)
• Flexible work culture with the option to work from coworking space or from home with the exception of in person team meetings and programming

COVID-19 RESPONSE

Moonshot is currently operating our programs with a hybrid approach including a mix of in-person and virtual experiences. We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic, including district, city, state and national guidance, and adjust our approach as necessary to prioritize the health and safety of everyone in our program and organization. 

TIME STATUS

Full-time

TO APPLY

Moonshot edVentures is partnering with RCG Talent Solutions to find our next Operations Associate. Please follow this link to submit your application and direct all questions to Miranda Cortez (miranda@rcgtalent.com). 

EEO STATEMENT

Moonshot edVentures is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. In compliance with federal, state and local laws, all hiring decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to building diverse candidate pools for all positions and creating a work culture and environment inclusive of all. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Are you ready to join the nation’s fastest improving urban school district? We are looking for highly motivated, skilled, and equity-minded talent to join our team at District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) for the 2022-23 school year. We seek individuals who are passionate about transforming the DC school system and making a significant difference in the lives of our public school students, parents, and the greater DC community. 

Signing bonuses of up to $2,500 will be offered to those who commit to teaching in one of our highest need content areas (SPED, Math, Health & PE, Science, ESL, Elementary, Visual and Performing Arts) at one of our RISE schools and are hired by July 1, 2022. 

DCPS serves approximately 49,000 students in the nation’s capital through the efforts of approximately 4,200 educators in 117 schools. As part of a comprehensive reform effort to become the preeminent urban school system in America, DCPS intends to have the highest-performing, best paid, most satisfied, and most honored educator force in the nation and a distinctive central office staff whose work supports and drives instructional excellence and significant achievement gains for DCPS students. 

Position Overview 

Vision 

Every student feels loved, challenged, and prepared to positively influence and thrive in life. 

Mission 

Ensure that every school guarantees students reach their full potential through rigorous and joyful learning experiences provided in a nurturing environment. 

Strategic Priorities 

Promote Equity: Define, understand, and promote equity so that we can eliminate gaps and systematically interrupt institutional bias. 

Empower Our People: Recruit, develop, and retain a talented, caring, and diverse team. 

Ensure Excellent Schools: Increase the number of excellent schools throughout the city. 

Educate the Whole Child: Provide rigorous, joyful, and inclusive academic and social emotional learning experiences to ensure all students are college and career ready. 

This position is a safety-sensitive position. As a result, throughout employment this position will be subject to the Employee Mandatory Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy. The Government of the District of Columbia values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, if you are selected for this job, effective December 20, 2021 you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a booster shot. There will be no test-out option. If you are invited to join our team, you must submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by uploading a copy of your vaccination card to your candidate dashboard. You will not be extended an offer of employment until you comply with the requirement to upload your vaccination card or opt out of being vaccinated. 

The Teacher (10-month) will report to the Principal. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Sets and reinforces clear expectations and routines that are aligned with the school’s overall vision.  

• Develops and implements curricula and activities to meet academic standards. 
• Thoughtfully plans daily lessons and implements specific strategies to meet the needs of all students, providing extra support, enrichment, or variation of work when necessary. 
• Demonstrates strong content knowledge. 
• Designs and implements assessments that measure progress towards academic standards and diagnoses areas of student misunderstanding. 
• Uses assessment data to refine curriculum and informs instructional practices. 

• Is accountable for students’ academic growth and increases each individual student’s achievement.  
• Creates a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment. 
• Reflects on successes and areas of growth as a teacher, seeks to improve performance, and responds to feedback.  
• Participates in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions. 
• Invests parents and families in their children’s academic success through regular communication. 

Qualifications                                                                                                                           

• Bachelor’s degree. 
• Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector a plus. 
• Possesses or is eligible for a valid District of Columbia Teaching License issued by the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE). 

• Successful completion of Praxis I and II exams (unless already holding a standard teaching license). 
• Strong instructional skills and classroom management. 
• Enthusiasm for and demonstrated mastery of subject matter. 
• Unrelenting commitment to students, self, and school’s constant learning and development. 
• Ability to self-reflect on teaching practices and be responsive to feedback. 

DCPS Values 

• STUDENTS FIRST: We recognize students as whole children and put their needs first in everything we do. 
• COURAGE: We have the audacity to learn from our successes and failures, to try new things, and to lead the nation as a proof point of PK-12 success. 
• EQUITY: We work proactively to eliminate opportunity gaps by interrupting institutional bias and investing in effective strategies to ensure every student succeeds. 

• EXCELLENCE: We work with integrity and hold ourselves accountable for exemplary outcomes, service, and interactions. 
• TEAMWORK: We recognize that our greatest asset is our collective vision and ability to work collaboratively and authentically. 
• JOY: We enjoy our collective work and will enthusiastically celebrate our success and each other. 

Description

Position assists in the implementation of Future Forward tutoring work with site-based staff to manage and train school-based Program Managers and tutors.

Duties And Responsibilities

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, and successful at communicating with the team to accomplish program goals.

• Help regional teams recruit and hire site staff.
• Educate all stakeholders on implementing the Future Forward model.
• Assist with annual week-long training for key site-based staff, including Program Managers, Family Engagement Coordinators, and other interested parties covering all aspects of program implementation and expectations.
• Provide ongoing training, on-site and remotely.
• Conduct site visits to help train staff & tutors on tutoring best practices & how to use resources; assist in coordinating tutoring schedules; model reading instruction, observe lessons, review lesson plans and student growth data.
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as requested.
• Use reporting tools for monitoring and tracking program implementation.
• Work with site-based staff and national team colleagues to update the Program Manual annually with best practices and most up-to-date information about program implementation.
• Assist with the use of the Future Forward platform for reporting, program management, communication, and access to training and resources.
• Participate in training and continuing education opportunities, as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned & agreed upon

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
• At least two years of program management and implementation experience.
• At least two years of experience in the delivery of programming for young people between the ages of 5-10.
• Experience with literacy and reading instruction.

Travel Requirements

• Travel to Future Forward sites is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use computers daily in an interactive manner for extended periods of time and up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time and up to 6 hours at a time.
• Ability to frequently and accurately communicate with employees, customers, and vendors in person, via the telephone, or by email.
• Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds on an occasional basis.

Skills:

• Ability to inspire and empower staff
• Enthusiasm and patience for working with direct service staff.
• Ability to inspire and empower staff, students, and families.
• Proven “customer service” skills with the ability to work through diverse challenges and differing personalities, communities, and work styles.
• A high degree of independence, self-motivation, and creativity.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and team-building skills.
• High level of creativity and problem-solving ability.
• Basic computer literacy and the ability to learn and use new technologies

Benefits

• $65,000 salary
• Annual merit bonuses
• 9 paid holidays of your choosing and 26.5 vacation days/year
• Generous 401k and health benefits
  • EA contributes 12% of salary into a 401K for all staff, and we also match up to an additional 3% of salary. So, a staff member who contributes 3% will receive an additional 15% from EA for their 401K. A staff member who does not contribute anything will still receive 12% of their salary and bonus into their retirement.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all–inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Education Analytics is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We want to let candidates know that EA is a federal contractor with over 50 employees. As the situation has evolved with federal requirements, we now require vaccinations for all employees. Medical and Religious accommodations will be granted where they do not cause Education Analytics undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others. Keep this requirement in mind and please reach out if you have any questions or would like to request accommodation.

The Content Developer will report to the Vice President of Communications and will be
responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing the communications content
calendar for the National Association of Charter School Authorizers (NACSA). By amplifying
the work of NACSA and our key partners, this role will be critical to advancing our mission
and meeting our strategic plan goals.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and maintain an organizational content calendar for web, social, and email
  content by working collaboratively across functions and initiatives.
• Draft and edit content across a variety of channels including, but not limited to, web
  pages, blog, social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter), email, and newsletters that is
  consistent with NACSA’s brand and voice.
• Provide strategic communications counsel and create communications content for
  internal teams, projects, and initiatives.
• Create basic illustrations for content using tools like Canva.
• Post content to NACSA’s website using WordPress.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism, or comparable area of
  study
• Five (5) years of experience preferred
• Experience in K-12 education, specifically charter schools, preferred
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office suite, Canva,
  WordPress, and Hootsuite
• Desire to continue professional development
• Excellent organization skills and an ability to coordinate multiple tasks and activities
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and an ability to collaborate
  across multiple stakeholder groups
• An ability and enthusiasm for promoting the organization and its mission to a broad
  and diverse group of people
• Excellent work ethic, positive attitude, flexibility, and willingness to perform tasks
  assigned

Idaho EdNews seeks experienced journalist

Idaho Education News is seeking an experienced journalist who wants to investigate Idaho’s most pressing education issues and hold the powerful accountable.

We want a journalist who has a passion for advancing the story and probing beneath the surface to enlighten Idahoans, highlight injustice and uncover the truth.

We want someone with a clear writing style who also can entertain and engage our audiences. This is a great job for a journalist who wants to make a difference in the world.

Our favorite candidates also need to:

• Care about Idaho’s education system and its students and teachers.
• Feel comfortable interacting with people on a regular basis.
• Be inquisitive. All employees are encouraged to find new and innovative ways to conduct business more efficiently.

Our employees are well compensated, and they have the time they need to do high-quality work.

About Idaho Education News

Idaho Education News is a non-profit online news source that provides statewide awareness of critical issues that affect Idaho’s children and their future. We are independent. We take no position on how to achieve better schools.

We are award-winning journalists who dig for and shine a light on education data. We demand transparency. We hold lawmakers and educators accountable for taxpayer dollars and student achievement.

Idaho Education News has seven full-time employees with an office in Downtown Boise, Idaho, and a bureau in East Idaho.

Our websites – IdahoEdNews.org and IdahoEdTrends.org – are free of advertising and paywalls and they have more than 1 million visitors a year.

Educational Arts Team Seeks ED

Founded in 1974, the Educational Arts Team (EAT) is dedicated to bettering the educational and social lives of young people through creative writing, dance, drama, storytelling, music, and visual art. The organization fosters the creative spirit of children out of a belief that imagination is a positive force, which can change a child’s world. Through the arts, EAT helps children increase their self-worth, discover their individuality, gain pride in their heritage and community, heighten their academic achievement, and create a vision of a larger world where they can achieve their goals. EAT offers year-round workshops for students, hands-on training and professional development for educators, as well as holistic literacy workshops for parents and children to learn together. During the summer months, EAT operates Camp Liberty, an eight-week camp that provides over 1,000 children each year with artistic, cultural, and recreational experiences in a beautiful outdoor setting.

The organization currently has four full-time staff, six part-time staff, 50 seasonal staff, eight board members, and an operating budget of around $850,000. The organization is currently operating on a hybrid basis and has made adjustments to programming necessitated by COVID-19 protocols, adopting virtual delivery where possible, while planning for a return to in-person programming for the upcoming summer camp.

Position

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director of the Educational Arts Team (EAT) serves as the primary spokesperson and advocate for its mission. Under the supervision of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for planning, implementing and supervising all programs and activities of the organization while ensuring that principles of Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are embedded throughout the organization and it’s program offerings. This includes supervision of staff as well as the provision of guidance to educational arts programming. The Executive Director is also responsible for identifying areas of unmet program needs for new proposal development, and represents EAT publicly in a variety of forums for the expression of positions endorsed by the board as policy.

The ED will develop/maintain relationships with its members, elected officials and community leaders, generate new sources of revenue in support of EAT’s goals and commitments, and expand the reach of new and existing programming. The ED will work closely with diverse stakeholders to develop and maintain collaborations for programming, funding, and advocacy.

The ideal candidate should be an inspiring & results-driven leader with expertise in Arts Education, a passion for EAT’S mission and knowledge of the Jersey City Community

Responsibilities

Financial Performance, Fundraising and Viability: Develops existing and new resources sufficient to ensure the continued financial health of the organization

• Responsible for identifying and pursuing/overseeing fundraising opportunities, grant proposals and developing other tools and resources necessary to support EAT’s operations and mission and ensure the continued financial health of the organization
• Responsible for assisting with the fiscal integrity of EAT to include working in collaboration with the Treasurer of the board. This position assists with the submission to the Board a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect the financial state of the organization;
• Responsible for the fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a positive financial position.
• Promoting the organization among funders, nurturing important relationships, and ensuring appropriate compliance with funding requirements
• In partnership with the Treasurer and Finance Committee, responsible for the fiscal integrity of EAT, including performing organizational audit and provide necessary recommendations to the board

Board Governance: Works closely with the Board of Directors in order to fulfill the organization’s mission

• Responsible for leading EAT in a manner that supports and guides the organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors
• Responsible for engaging and communicating effectively with the Board while providing, in a timely and accurate manner, all information on activities, plans and state of the organization necessary for the Board to function properly and to make informed decisions
• Report to the Board on activities and plans, as well as regular and timely assessment of the organization’s financial position and needs
• Seek advice and approval from the Board of Directors on unmet program needs and new policies needed to procure funds and implement new programs
• Serve on all Board Committees as ex officio or designate an appropriate staff representative

Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with the Board to guide the organization and ensure that its mission is fulfilled through programs, strategic planning, partnerships and community outreach

• Ensures principles of Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are embedded throughout the organizations program offerings
• Responsible for oversight of EAT’s programs and program staff, ensuring the stability and/or growth of programs in keeping with the mission, vision and programmatic priorities
• Conduct a rigorous program evaluation and ensure programmatic excellence
• Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that EAT can successfully fulfill its mission into the future
• Review current systems and make recommendations around timelines and resources needed to achieve strategic goals

Community Engagement

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with its stakeholders and collaborative organizations
• Being active and visible in the community by working closely with other professional, civic and private organizations to strategically enhance EAT’s mission;
• Responsible for taking the lead in collaborating with municipal partners, to gain a deeper understanding of each community’s strengths and needs, with the goal of identifying where EAT can play a significant role in offering greater access to arts education.
• Represent the organization’s interests with Jersey City and New Jersey State elected officials and representatives including the Jersey City Board of Education.

Organization Operations: Works with and oversees the operations and business development of the organization to ensure that resources and business opportunities are maximized.

• Oversee the organization’s day-to-day operations, finances, budget, and programs, including managing and supporting staff, responsibly allocating resources, and ensuring contractual obligations are fulfilled
• Responsible for development and oversight of the operating plan
• Oversight of programs, staff, and general business development
• Provide appropriate support to development and communications staff
• Responsible for preparing and presenting monthly reports to the Board on the organization’s activities and progress in achieving its mission and reaching its financial objectives.
• Oversee Camp processes and plan for a return to “normal” school programs

Professional Qualifications

Leadership

• Passion for arts education with a knowledge of associated educational programming in literacy, SEL and DEI
• Enthusiastic, entrepreneurial, and visionary leader with outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to connect with and build trust with a variety of community stakeholders
• A leadership style that encourages teamwork, collaboration, staff development, and effective delegation while inspiring and motivating all parties
• History of effective program planning, problem solving and the ability to implement strategic vision
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in education and/or workplaces
• Demonstrated ability to value and empower the creative process
• Ability to promote and sustain a positive work culture in an entrepreneurial setting among a small and diverse staff

Industry Experience

• At least 5 years experience working with diverse communities and an understanding of education in a highly diverse urban community, preferably working in the field of arts education, literacy, education or youth development
• Experience working with state agencies, county and district leaders, curriculum leaders, and educators to introduce innovative, inquiry-based instructional materials and learning tools
• Experience with developing and maintaining effective systems for program management
• Experience with collective impact
• Familiarity with Jersey City community

Nonprofit Management

• Proven management and leadership skills and experience developed over at least five years in nonprofits, preferably working in the field of arts education, literacy, education or youth development
• Strong financial acumen and budget management experience
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with dedicated Board and staff members who have diverse professional skills and perspectives
• Strategic planning and execution of mission driven strategy with the ability to measure and track impact with data
• An understanding of non-profit financial management and performance metrics

Revenue, Fundraising, Business Development

• Demonstrated business acumen, and experience in developing a sustainable business model with secure and diverse revenue streams
• A history of building and maintaining strong donor and funder relationships, creating an environment in which everyone is a fundraiser
• Demonstrated success in creating effective development systems which engage individual donors, foundations, corporations and government
• Experience securing and managing government contracts/grants
• Experience with earned income Models
• Experience cultivating donations through digital platforms (social media, web-site, crowdfunding, etc.) preferred

Program Development

• Experience in program management, expansion, and growth
• Experience with developing and launching innovative, culturally competent, new business and program activities
• Appreciation of the role of research and the use of data to inform and support an effective outcome model that measures and communicates the vision, mission, success and impact of the organization
• Experience institutionalizing program models and systems

Community Engagement

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in local communities
• Articulate spokesperson able  to increase visibility and articulate a shared vision
• Experience in building partnerships, collaborations and community recognition
• Experience with marketing and external communications
• Experience with elected and school officials/political savvy
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Knowledge of Jersey City and NJ State Government preferred

Technology

• Web-based Communications and Productivity Tools
• Experience using technology in the nonprofit environment
• Knowledge of online marketing and fundraising platforms

Facilities

• Knowledge of facility management and facility-based programming preferred
• Experience in lease/contract negotiation

Human Resource

• Demonstrated commitment to building an inclusive, accessible, and collaborative workplace
• Builds and develops strong teams through professional development and learning

Compensation

The successful candidate will be offered a competitive compensation package.

Location & Commitment Expectations

This job is a full-time position located in Jersey City, NJ

Jobs

Associate Director
Engaging Schools
Remote/Location Flexible

About Engaging Schools

At Engaging Schools, we envision school communities where all adults support each and every student to strengthen skills and mindsets needed to thrive and make positive contributions in school, work, and life. To achieve this, we collaborate with educators to create equitable and engaging classrooms and schools that support students’ social, emotional, and academic learning and development. We offer professional development and resources with practical strategies that are grounded in the values of equity, community, and democracy.

Our core services for middle and high schools include Engaged Classrooms  and District Codes of Character, Conduct, and Support. These research-based services strengthen teacher effectiveness and develop a systematic, positive approach to school discipline that is integrated with student support and rooted in restorative and equitable practices.

Our team of specialists, program associates, and consultants are former teachers and administrators with deep experience managing organizational change and supporting districts and schools in their efforts to build healthy school culture, improve school climate, and transform educational practice. Engaging Schools is a national nonprofit leveraging 40 years of experience. We work with a geographically distributed team and are dedicated to building an antiracist and inclusive culture with an increasingly diverse staff. With our district and school partners, we strategically work to dismantle systemic racism and achieve greater equity for marginalized students in schools.

For more information about our work, please visit https://engagingschools.org/.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Associate Director to provide organization-wide leadership for our programs, business development, and communications. Working with a deeply knowledgeable and committed team, the Associate Director will help grow our impact and reach more school communities with our comprehensive approach to transforming school and district climate and culture. They will bring strategic leadership and a deep commitment to our systemic, values-centered approach to supporting implementation of policies and practices that increase equity. The Associate Director will ensure that we continue to offer responsive, effective, high-quality programs to our school and district partners by leading program strategy and supporting our staff in effective implementation and evaluation. A key external-facing leader, the Associate Director will position us for continued growth by building relationships with new potential district and school partners and funders, and by increasing our visibility as a thought leader in the education sector.

The Associate Director will report to the Executive Director, acting as a close collaborator on organizational strategy, and will supervise a team of program specialists who manage the delivery of our services and our program staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Organizational Strategy and Management

• Serve on our management team and consult with the Executive Director on organization-wide strategy, including playing a leading role in the development of our strategic plan
• Work on cross-functional teams that coordinate activities across the organization related to business development and communications
• Present to and engage with the Board of Directors on program and organization-wide strategy

Program Leadership

• Develop annual program goals and priorities and support the program team to achieve them; oversee the program department annual budget to ensure appropriate resources
• Oversee capacity building, project development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our services
• Support the Climate and Culture and Engaged Classrooms Specialists in their roles as coaches of program staff and project directors; provide leadership related to ongoing professional learning and development for our staff
• Advise Specialists on navigating challenges during the implementation of our programs, acting as a strategic thought partner on complex engagements
• Oversee formative assessment, evaluation, and research on the impact of our work; support the Evaluation and Contracts Specialist to ensure the development and use of data collection and evaluation tools and protocols
• Co-develop and facilitate an Equity Council of external constituents that will advise us on continuing to align our programming with our commitment to equity

Business Development and Communications

• Cultivate relationships with decision-makers and influencers in the field, identifying opportunities for multi-year engagements with large and/or high-profile clients
• Secure new state, district, and intermediary contracts through effective negotiations and coach others on the team to secure renewals and new contracts
• Represent Engaging Schools at meetings and conferences, including delivering compelling presentations
• Partner with the Executive Director and Development and Communications Director in identifying and cultivating foundation and major donor support, including developing plans for funding proposals
• Support communications strategies to raise Engaging Schools’ visibility, including writing and/or contributing to implementation briefs, journal articles, webinars, blogs, and other materials

Candidate Profile

As the incoming Associate Director, you will possess many, though perhaps not all, of the following experiences, competencies, and attributes:

• You come to this role with deep understanding of the context we work within, demonstrated by a preferred 12 years’ experience in middle or high-school settings, including a preferred 6 years in district or school leadership roles, or in organizations providing support to schools and school districts. You are able to build rapport and work effectively with educators from diverse backgrounds.
• You bring a deep understanding of the dynamics of working in racially diverse, multi-cultural settings, including urban school districts, and are experienced in supporting structural and systemic change in order to achieve greater equity.
• You have substantial experience in designing and developing professional services and resources for educators, either in district-level roles or in organizations providing services and supports to middle and high schools.
• You demonstrate significant expertise in topics such as educational and racial equity, secondary school redesign and reform, school climate and culture, social and emotional learning, multi-tiered systems of supports, engaging instruction, and classroom management. You are familiar with systems and structures that support restorative, accountable, and equitable discipline and student support.
• You have experience collaborating with district leaders and can leverage strong networks and skills in relationship-building, presentation, influencing, and negotiation skills in support of business development goals.
• You bring experience in program management, including strategic planning, budgeting, staff supervision, and facilitating collegial teams.
• You demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to work well in a highly collaborative environment.
• You demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and are able to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences.
• You hold a Master’s degree in education.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $107,000 – $160,000, commensurate with experience. Engaging Schools offers a robust benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental plans, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, 403(b) contribution, and a generous PTO policy.

Location

Engaging Schools is seeking candidates who reside in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, or Midwest. We operate as a remote-friendly organization, with most of our team working fully remotely, though a candidate who would prefer to be based out of our Cambridge, MA headquarters would have the option to do so. There will be moderate travel outside of one’s immediate geographic area required for this role, once it is safe to do so.

Contact

Engaging Schools has engaged Cassie Scarano and Kirstin Griffiths of Koya Partners to help with this hire.  To express your interest in this role please submit a cover letter addressed to Executive Director Larry Dieringer and resume here. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.

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Engaging Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Given the diversity within and among the district and school partners we serve, we strongly encourage applicants with lived experience of racism and other forms of oppression or discrimination.

About Koya Partners

Koya Partners, a part of the Diversified Search Group, is a leading executive search and strategic advising firm dedicated to connecting exceptionally talented people with mission-driven clients. Our founding philosophy—The Right Person in the Right Place Can Change the World—guides our work as we partner with nonprofits & NGOs, institutions of higher education, responsible businesses, and social enterprises in local communities and around the world.

For more information about Koya Partners, visit www.koyapartners.com.

Role Description:
REACH, LLC is looking to grow our team! We’re excited to bring on an exceptional educational specialist to support children experiencing learning differences and families. Our specialists support children in the development of their academic, executive functioning, and/or social-emotional skills.

Our specialists work 1:1 with children in 60-minute sessions in the home and coach parents on how best to support their children between sessions. Specialists work with REACH’s director and the parents to design completely tailored programs to meet children’s academic and social-emotional needs. Specialists act as case coordinators for families. When applicable, specialists also coordinate with teachers and other service providers to ensure wraparound support for children and families.

This is a contract position with limited hours to start. It has the potential to grow. Income and clients are not guaranteed. The number of clients is based on current needs.

About REACH:

REACH Learning Services is an integrated academic and social-emotional private practice specializing in supporting students with learning differences and some type of social-emotional need. Our approach is to work collaboratively with the schools and parents to provide supports to our students.
REACH builds highly customized programs and works one-on-one with children and their families to increase academic development while also supporting emotional health. REACH serves children experiencing one of the following; a learning disability, ADHD compounded with a learning disability and/or social-emotional needs, twice-exceptional learners, social-emotional and mental health needs that affect academic performance, and those with learning differences who may not meet criteria for other supports. To learn more about REACH, please visit our website and get to know us! https://reachlearningservices.com/

Are you a good fit?

Mission & Culture Fit

• You have a deep belief in REACH’s mission
• You reflect the REACH core values
• Relationships are Key
• Always Go Above & Beyond
• Customized learning propels data-driven results
• Your “for fun” reads are related to education, learning, special education, psychology, child development, etc.
• You could talk with your friends for hours about literacy, social-emotional learning, and dis/abilities
• You are a motivated self-starter who follows through with commitments

Organization & Detail Orientation

• You have a track record of maintaining systems to meet goals and deadlines
• You do not let details slip through the cracks
• You work efficiently with great follow-through
• You consider yourself to be an analytical and data-driven thinker & problem solver
• You love a good color-coded to-do list

Relationship Building

• You have a track record of building strong rapport w/ students and families
• You readily share ideas with collaborators on how to solve problems
• You aren’t afraid to pick up a phone to call a parent/teacher/therapist. You do what you gotta do to serve your families.

Education Experience

• You have 3-5 years of experience of classroom teaching experience
• You have a track record of measurable results
• You have a Masters Degree (required)
• You are trained in Orton Gillingham, Lindamood-Bell, or other high-level intervention approaches (preferred – not required)
• You have a keen interest in social-emotional learning

REACH LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This is a contract position with limited hours to start. It has the potential to grow. Income and clients are not guaranteed. The number of clients is based on current needs.

Idaho Ed News seeks experienced journalist

Idaho Education News is seeking an ambitious and innovative journalist who can break news and wants to investigate Idaho’s most pressing education issues. We want a journalist who has a passion for advancing the story and probing beneath the surface to enlighten Idahoans. We want someone with a clear writing style who also can entertain and engage our audiences.

This job is focused on covering K-12 public education.

This is a great job for a journalist who wants to make a difference in the world.

Our favorite candidates also need to:

• Care about Idaho’s education system and its students and teachers.
• Feel comfortable interacting with people on a regular basis.
• Be inquisitive. All employees are encouraged to find new and innovative ways to conduct business more efficiently.

About Idaho Education News