Community School Director -Queens

Job Description

Salary: $70,000- $77,000

Community School Site Director

Summary

Global Kids’ (GK) mission is to educate, inspire, and mobilize youth to become global citizens who are positively engaged in the world and are prepared for their future. Over our 35-year history, GK has engaged thousands of young people in its’ innovative youth development programs that promote global awareness and action; building their agency to affect change in their community and beyond.

Global Kids expects to serve over 13,000 youth and educators in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Houston, Texas. Its core service delivery model includes leadership development workshops, comprehensive after-school programs, and community schools. These programs foster essential skills, provide critical support, and establish pathways for future youth success.

The Community School Site Director will implement several core components of the community school initiative, which include support with multi-tier student interventions, parent engagement activities, social and emotional wellness programs, college and career preparation, and community outreach, as well as oversee Global Kids' 21st Century Community Learning Center programming. In addition, the ideal candidate will have experience in leadership roles and familiarity with New York City schools working with multiple stakeholders.

We are excited to find an individual who shares our passion for youth development, global education, and community engagement.

Responsibilities include:

School & Community Partnerships

Work closely with the school leadership to provide and coordinate the work of different partners within the school.

Work collaboratively with school administrators and staff to develop, implement, and assess the Community School initiatives.

Develop strong relationships with parents, students, and teachers, and ensure that all stakeholders understand what a community school is and how it supports student achievement- especially as relates to developing, implementing, and assessing the Community School initiatives within the school.

Work with school leadership to maintain a focus on results and track progress for the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant

Organize Community School Team (CST) Meetings to support the development of the school’s Community School Plan and/or community school components of the school’s CEP.

Data Management, Outcomes & Evaluation

Organize and oversee an annual “Assets and Needs Assessment” for the school community to seek input from all stakeholders in the school community to determine the ongoing needs of students and families.

Maintain student and program documents.

Assist with data collection, research and prepare relevant data for outcomes evaluation and data-based decision making.

Case Management/Attendance-Support

Identify the needs students, apply interventions and track and monitor interventions on a weekly basis as part of the multi-tier support system to determine and address barriers to school attendance and on-time grade completion

Manage and conduct attendance outreach, recruitment and retention services including attendance monitoring/data review, data entry, conferences, attendance incentive activities, and phone calls.

Remain informed on current Community Schools/Attendance Intervention and Dropout Prevention guidelines and contractor responsibilities; attend provider meetings; CSD trainings and maintain contact with DOE/OCS Program Manager.

Supervision and Management

Provide overall support, management, and supervision of school-based Global Kids staff, including daily management of tasks, facilitate weekly staff check-ins, daily program observations with immediate feedback, and performance evaluations.

Review and approve staff timesheets

Ensure staff and stakeholders are aware of changes and new developments to contractual and programmatic guidelines and expectations.

School Day and Extended Learning Day Programming

Work with CST, school staff, and other school partners to effectively link school day to extended day learning opportunities and afterschool programming and ensure these services are implemented with fidelity and work to achieve key youth development outcomes in the areas academic achievement, health and wellness character, and leadership.

Coordinate and co-facilitate interactive, experiential workshops and activities for GK's weekly school-day and after-school programs and ensure the implementation of quality programming.

Organize special events, including annual Community Forum, mini-conferences, parent nights, performances, and other events.

Ensure student and Global Kids staff participation in Global Kids citywide events.

Attend school events, which may happen during after-school hours or weekends.

Occasional overnight and long-distance travel is required.

Serve as a primary liaison to site-based leadership (i.e.: School Principal) and serve as GK liaison to all school-based leadership teams and associations where appropriate.

Serve as primary contact for all site-based program partners and other site-based stakeholders, including parents/guardians.

Support in quality assurance reporting for all GK out-of-school time services at assigned site.

Work with the Director of Community Schools to ensure that sites are adequately resourced, operational, and have proper safety measures in place.

Administrative Tasks

Ensure all program and student records (digital and hard copy) are securely maintained, including workshops, field trips, student attendance, and incentive forms.

Ensure attendance and other data are entered into funder database systems.

Follow, and ensure staff follow, all GK fiscal procedures for ordering supplies and reporting on expenses

Oversee 21st CCLC programming and its attendant reporting to EZ Reports

College and Career Preparedness

Oversee the GK Team to assist students and families with all aspects of the college application process including financial aid.

Coordinate with school guidance staff on the college application process.

Coordinate opportunities for students to explore alternative post-secondary plans.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a related field or 5 years professional experience is required.

At least two years of supervisory experience in any funded DYCD 21CCLC or similar program

Experience working within the New York City Department of Education and knowledge of Department of Education policies and protocols.

Experience and ability to work with youth and/or use interactive learning strategies in culturally diverse settings.

Experience in community organizing and community outreach

Experience supervising personnel and managing teams required.

Experience managing large contracts and meeting multiple contractual obligations

Experience working in school-based settings with knowledge about community organizing, student support services, and youth development.

Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with school administrators, teachers and community partners.

Commitment to and understanding of working in culturally diverse settings and using antiracist pedagogical practices

Knowledge of and passion for global issues, political science, history, education, and social activism.

Excellent facilitation, consensus-building, and interpersonal skills.

Strong work ethic, initiative, creativity, willingness to learn, and ability to manage multiple tasks independently.

Strong communication, writing, organizational, and technology skills.

Fluency in other languages a plus

Salary/Benefits: This full-time exempt position has an annual salary of $70,000 to $77,000 GK also offers affordable medical benefits (with plans as low as $1/month), dental, and life insurance as well as paid holidays, 12 vacation days (year 1), increasing after that based on years of employment, 3 personal days, and 8 sick days. Additionally, the GK offices are closed between Christmas and New Year’s Day. GK staff also have access to retail discounts and other benefits through our Professional Employer Organization (PEO).

We are unable to accept any phone, mail, or fax inquiries; please refer to the Global Kids website for further information, All resumes submitted will be reviewed by GK senior staff. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Global Kids, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity and do not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, citizenship, mental or physical handicap or disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We continue to support and promote equal employment opportunity, human dignity, and diversity in all forms.