The Learning Community, a vibrant public charter school, seeks to hire a full-time Coordinator for The Learning Community’s Exploratorium program. The Exploratorium is a rigorous STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) focused program that provides hands-on experiential learning opportunities for students throughout the year, both after school and during the summer. This position will be responsible for coordinating administrative tasks related to the effective operation of the Exploratorium, as well as program assessment, communications with partners, organizing program and observations schedules, tracking attendance, and other logistics.
The Learning Community, an innovative urban K-8 charter school with an 86% poverty rate, 57% Spanish-speaking families and high student achievement, is a warm and welcoming school that believes deeply in the voices of teachers, students and families. We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package. Candidates of color and bilingual candidates encouraged to apply. We strive to have a team that reflects the racial diversity of our students and families. It is important to us that our students can see themselves in the adults that surround them each day. The Learning Community is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.
MAJOR ROLES:
• Provide direction and guidance to staff, aid in staff training and conduct staff meetings.
• Supervise site staff and provide written evaluation of their work performance.
• Responsible for supervising and demonstrating the ability to set and maintain limits for children using positive reinforcement.
• Create and maintain systems and processes when needed, particularly around staff coverage, data collection, recruitment and retention.
• Support planning and implementation of the Summer Camp Program.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work closely with Learning Community youth, community partners, and school administration to recruit and retain youth participants
• Help recruit and support community partners and teachers to lead programs
• Maintain the necessary records involving attendance, proper release procedures, and program registrations
• Participate in assessment trainings, program observations and program evaluations
• Participate in data-driven dialogue to inform program decisions and ensure long-term youth and program outcomes
• Review, monitor and distribute program and youth data to community partners, school administration, and program director
• Assist in hiring, training, and supervising staff to ensure quality, daily administration, program, planning, implementation, and staff/child ratios
• Ensure Learning Community program standards are met and all safety procedures are followed
• Develop and maintain relationships with school administration, parents, and other organizations related to afterschool programs
• Assist in managing staff payroll hours, billing, marketing and distribution of program information
SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Experience and passion for working with school-age urban youth.
• Ability to work with a wide-range of community and school partners in developing effective, collaborative partnerships and learning experiences.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information and communicate it effectively to different audiences.
• Strong computer skills, with a working knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent community-based experience, along with 1 year of related professional work.
DESIRED SKILLS:
• Creativity, patience, a good work ethic, and a sense of humor.
• Understanding evaluation methodologies and interpreting statistical data.
• Working knowledge of experiential and inquiry-based learning.
• A balance of working on “start-up” projects and operating established programs.
• Planning experience (programs and events).
• Intermediate Spanish language skills.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT AS A TEAM MEMBER?
Warm and Professional Work Environment: We have an extremely upbeat, proactive and supportive atmosphere. Everyone is excited to be here each day. Open communication systems ensure every person has a chance to voice concerns and ideas about all aspects of the school. We are known for responding quickly to the needs of both students and colleagues. We have among the best family engagement in the state, and strong support from our community. For an example of our culture, check out this short video: http://vimeo.com/21956036
Unique Opportunities for Career Growth: We are known as a lab school where teachers who are interested in opening their classrooms to visiting learners or providing professional development services can do so for additional earned income. This is a unique aspect of our school and means our school community is always open and always growing.
Excellent Compensation: Competitive salaries and full-time team members enjoy 95% coverage of health care insurance.
Shared Commitment to Educational Equity: Through their commitment to our families and our school’s mission, every team member creates and supports an environment for exploration, leadership and learning for both students and themselves. We are serious about proving that poverty is not a barrier to student success. We know that every student has an important story to tell and deserves to be heard. 30% of our team speaks Spanish.
Support Services: An extensive system supports student social, emotional and behavioral needs. We follow through on the promise that no single student will keep others from learning. Every classroom teacher is supported by a team of professionals.
A Strong, Collaborative Team: There is high demand for positions at our school. Teachers feel respected and supported, and our attrition rate is very low. Team members work with one another and with families on behalf of every student.
Extensive Professional Development: Teachers receive ongoing, embedded professional development and a variety of innovative options for growth, learning and sharing what they know.
For more information: www.thelearningcommunity.com
To apply please send resume and cover letter to:
Title/Mindy Farrow, The Learning Community, 21 Lincoln Ave, Central Falls, RI 02863.
Or email jobs@thelearningcommunity.com with the job title in the subject line.
The Learning Community is an EEO/AA Employer. No phone calls, please.
To apply please send resume and cover letter to:
Title/Mindy Farrow, The Learning Community, 21 Lincoln Ave, Central Falls, RI 02863.
Or email jobs@thelearningcommunity.com with the job title in the subject line.
The Learning Community is an EEO/AA Employer. No phone calls, please.