Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group
New York, NY
UnLocal is a dynamic and rapidly growing community-centered legal service organization that provides direct legal representation and community education to New York City’s undocumented immigrant communities. UnLocal seeks to identify specific gaps in services that are not sufficiently provided elsewhere and tailors its programming to best serve undocumented New Yorkers. UnLocal accomplishes its mission through its two main programs: the Legal Representation Program and the Community Education Program. In 2019, UnLocal's legal team collectively worked on over 600 immigration cases. Through outreach, UnLocal coordinated 68 community education events throughout the five boroughs of New York City with 82 grassroots partners. 1,810 attendees participated in Know-Your-Rights trainings, emergency planning sessions and informational seminars on current events in immigration law, and received free legal consultations. In an environment of unjust and harmful immigration policies, UnLocal has committed to stand by all immigrants by expanding programming and exploring new ways to collaborate with immigrant communities on a grassroots level that keeps constituents informed and connected.
UnLocal, Inc. was founded in 2008 by Michele Lampach and Laura Stein and originally conceived as an online resource for immigrant New Yorkers to provide information about New York-based social services. UnLocal, Inc. volunteers conducted a needs assessment by organizing a meeting of immigrant leaders and services providers, wrote a business plan in collaboration with NYU’s Stern School of Business and created an internship program at the International High School of Prospect Heights, in which recent immigrant teens participated in the business plan process.
After a pause, in 2011, UnLocal became active once again and secured 501(c)(3) status with the support of CUNY School of Law’s Community Legal Resource Network (CLRN) Incubator for Justice, an incubating space for individuals and nonprofits aimed at serving communities underserved by legal services. With CLRN’s support, UnLocal revised its mission and became a direct legal services provider and community education organization for New York’s City’s undocumented immigrants.
Now, UnLocal finds itself at a pivotal moment as the organization’s founder, Michele Lampach, steps down from her role as Executive Director. While UnLocal has grown since its founding and has been able to show flexibility in program delivery over the years, it has always stayed true to its values:
Providing and expanding access to immigration legal representation especially for undocumented immigrants, that is community-based, trustworthy, collaborative, affirming and multilingual.
Developing projects to fill gaps in services that address emerging and changing needs.
Recognizing the need for holistic advocacy, including referral-based case management and collaboration with community-based organizations and services, to provide truly comprehensive legal representation.
Listening to directly impacted individuals and communities to drive the direction, dissemination, and priorities for UnLocal’s legal representation and community education.
The new Executive Director will steward UnLocal’s multifaceted approach that aims to address longer-term needs: social and political rights, cultural and religious diversity, and citizenship and participation. Ultimately, this approach will lead to increased stability and opportunities among New York City immigrant communities.
More information about UnLocal may be found at: https://www.unlocal.org/ .
Opportunities and Challenges Facing the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors and will work closely with a talented team and community leaders to engage in the following opportunities and challenges:
Lead processes to ensure ongoing alignment around UnLocal's vision and strategies. This alignment will be guided by the intersecting strategies of legal advocacy and community engagement, ensuring space for innovation and creativity and addressing new and changing needs of immigrant communities. The Executive Director will assess new opportunities designed to meet the needs of undocumented immigrants who are not effectively served by other peer organizations. She/He/They will support the organization in navigating the complex needs of undocumented immigrants, guiding decision-making on how the organization can work within and outside legal avenues for serving clients and pursuing social change.
Steward fundraising and external communication efforts. The new Executive Director will maintain strong relationships with UnLocal's existing funders and continue to build and diversify UnLocal's funding streams, with a particular focus on revenue that aligns with and is flexible to respond to the changing needs of UnLocal's client community. She/He/They will work in partnership with the Board of Directors and Development Manager to enhance UnLocal's development systems and capacity. The Executive Director will foster relationships between UnLocal and community leaders, strategic partners, funders, and the media. She/He/They will proactively represent UnLocal to the public, policy makers, public officials, partners, and other constituents to benefit New York’s undocumented immigrant communities.
Manage UnLocal’s talented team and lead a culture of creativity and collaboration. The new Executive Director will possess a leadership style that is built on a social justice and anti-oppression framework. She/He/They will support and develop a talented and passionate staff who have a deep commitment to their work and their clients. The Executive Director will ensure a continued inclusive decision-making culture that is focused on the motivation and drive of staff, clients, board members, and partners. She/He/They will support an ongoing culture of team wellness, recognizing that the mental and physical health of team members are central to the teams' effective support of immigrant communities. She/He/They will work closely with UnLocal’s Legal Director to ensure effective stewardship of autonomous legal decision making with alignment of goals and work for a growing team. She/He/They will oversee the ongoing hiring, development, and retention of a talented and passionate team.
Sustain and grow governance and operational structures that support organizational growth. The new Executive Director will bring strong project management, communication structures, and process orientation to the organization, making sure that appropriate policies and protocols are in place to support key functions. In collaboration with the Legal Director, Education & Outreach Director, and Operations Manager, she/he/they will work to continuously improve client services, strengthen internal systems, ensure that work is of the highest caliber, and continue sound fiscal stewardship. She/He/They will build a strong partnership with the Board of Directors, engaging with Board members as critical thought partners and key advisors. Additionally, she/he/they will effectively leverage the Board members’ diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences in the advancement of UnLocal’s strategy and programmatic efforts and collaborate with the Board Chair on board expansion and planning.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be deeply committed to UnLocal’s mission and understand the critical role that legal services and advocacy and community engagement play in protecting the rights of undocumented immigrant communities. While no one person will embody all of the desired qualities, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:
A deep passion for service to immigrant communities and the ability to center the needs and voices of community members across all aspects of an organization’s work; relevant experience working with immigrants, refugees, and displaced people, or other vulnerable communities;
A demonstrated record of successful management experience, with the commitment to and experience successfully employing an anti-racist/anti-oppression lens to foster a diverse, equitable working environment and creating diverse teams that reflect communities served;
Initiative, vision, creativity, and willingness to take calculated risks in crafting and executing strategies; a natural curiosity and personal drive for self-reflection, improvement, and learning;
An observable track record of success in developing or improving organizational capacity, with an eye toward opportunities for process improvement; a systems thinker with the ability to translate ideas into action, and a creative and resourceful problem solver;
Experience that informs an authentic understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable communities and a sophisticated understanding of the historical nature of structural power differences with a lens into how that impacts social justice efforts today;
A successful track record in identifying and securing funding from foundation, corporate, and individual donors; experience building successful coalitions, partnerships, and alliances that help to increase the reach and impact of an organization;
A collaborative, collegial style and a proven track record and commitment to mentoring and coaching staff and building internal leadership; a management style that fosters respect, teamwork and innovative approaches in leading a highly independent team;
Highly organized and flexible; able to multi-task and manage a high-volume workload; excellent time management skills; strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to understand and handle sensitive and confidential information;
An optimistic outlook and the humor, integrity, patience, and perseverance necessary to advance efforts to ensure that undocumented immigrants have greater access to services;
A law degree and admission to practice law in New York, or any other state bar, is preferred, though significant experience in community organizing, coupled with an in-depth understanding of US immigration systems and policies, is also highly valued;
Spanish language proficiency or other language skills relevant to New York City is preferred; and
Must be based in New York City (or willing to relocate).
More information can be found at https://nonprofitprofessionals.com/additional-searches/ul-ed
TO APPLY
This search is being conducted with assistance from Callie Carroll and Yuniya Khan of NPAG . Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), and where you learned of the position should be sent to: UL-ED@nonprofitprofessionals.com . In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please type your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.
UnLocal believes that diversity is critical to fostering a strong workplace and serving clients well. It strongly encourages interest and applications from people with lived experiences in the communities that it serves, members of other marginalized communities, and individuals whose identities are underrepresented.
Full Time
UnLocal is a dynamic and rapidly growing community-centered legal service organization that provides direct legal representation and community education to New York City’s undocumented immigrant communities. UnLocal seeks to identify specific gaps in services that are not sufficiently provided elsewhere and tailors its programming to best serve undocumented New Yorkers. UnLocal accomplishes its mission through its two main programs: the Legal Representation Program and the Community Education Program. In 2019, UnLocal's legal team collectively worked on over 600 immigration cases. Through outreach, UnLocal coordinated 68 community education events throughout the five boroughs of New York City with 82 grassroots partners. 1,810 attendees participated in Know-Your-Rights trainings, emergency planning sessions and informational seminars on current events in immigration law, and received free legal consultations. In an environment of unjust and harmful immigration policies, UnLocal has committed to stand by all immigrants by expanding programming and exploring new ways to collaborate with immigrant communities on a grassroots level that keeps constituents informed and connected.
UnLocal, Inc. was founded in 2008 by Michele Lampach and Laura Stein and originally conceived as an online resource for immigrant New Yorkers to provide information about New York-based social services. UnLocal, Inc. volunteers conducted a needs assessment by organizing a meeting of immigrant leaders and services providers, wrote a business plan in collaboration with NYU’s Stern School of Business and created an internship program at the International High School of Prospect Heights, in which recent immigrant teens participated in the business plan process.
After a pause, in 2011, UnLocal became active once again and secured 501(c)(3) status with the support of CUNY School of Law’s Community Legal Resource Network (CLRN) Incubator for Justice, an incubating space for individuals and nonprofits aimed at serving communities underserved by legal services. With CLRN’s support, UnLocal revised its mission and became a direct legal services provider and community education organization for New York’s City’s undocumented immigrants.
Now, UnLocal finds itself at a pivotal moment as the organization’s founder, Michele Lampach, steps down from her role as Executive Director. While UnLocal has grown since its founding and has been able to show flexibility in program delivery over the years, it has always stayed true to its values:
Providing and expanding access to immigration legal representation especially for undocumented immigrants, that is community-based, trustworthy, collaborative, affirming and multilingual.
Developing projects to fill gaps in services that address emerging and changing needs.
Recognizing the need for holistic advocacy, including referral-based case management and collaboration with community-based organizations and services, to provide truly comprehensive legal representation.
Listening to directly impacted individuals and communities to drive the direction, dissemination, and priorities for UnLocal’s legal representation and community education.
The new Executive Director will steward UnLocal’s multifaceted approach that aims to address longer-term needs: social and political rights, cultural and religious diversity, and citizenship and participation. Ultimately, this approach will lead to increased stability and opportunities among New York City immigrant communities.
More information about UnLocal may be found at: https://www.unlocal.org/ .
Opportunities and Challenges Facing the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors and will work closely with a talented team and community leaders to engage in the following opportunities and challenges:
Lead processes to ensure ongoing alignment around UnLocal's vision and strategies. This alignment will be guided by the intersecting strategies of legal advocacy and community engagement, ensuring space for innovation and creativity and addressing new and changing needs of immigrant communities. The Executive Director will assess new opportunities designed to meet the needs of undocumented immigrants who are not effectively served by other peer organizations. She/He/They will support the organization in navigating the complex needs of undocumented immigrants, guiding decision-making on how the organization can work within and outside legal avenues for serving clients and pursuing social change.
Steward fundraising and external communication efforts. The new Executive Director will maintain strong relationships with UnLocal's existing funders and continue to build and diversify UnLocal's funding streams, with a particular focus on revenue that aligns with and is flexible to respond to the changing needs of UnLocal's client community. She/He/They will work in partnership with the Board of Directors and Development Manager to enhance UnLocal's development systems and capacity. The Executive Director will foster relationships between UnLocal and community leaders, strategic partners, funders, and the media. She/He/They will proactively represent UnLocal to the public, policy makers, public officials, partners, and other constituents to benefit New York’s undocumented immigrant communities.
Manage UnLocal’s talented team and lead a culture of creativity and collaboration. The new Executive Director will possess a leadership style that is built on a social justice and anti-oppression framework. She/He/They will support and develop a talented and passionate staff who have a deep commitment to their work and their clients. The Executive Director will ensure a continued inclusive decision-making culture that is focused on the motivation and drive of staff, clients, board members, and partners. She/He/They will support an ongoing culture of team wellness, recognizing that the mental and physical health of team members are central to the teams' effective support of immigrant communities. She/He/They will work closely with UnLocal’s Legal Director to ensure effective stewardship of autonomous legal decision making with alignment of goals and work for a growing team. She/He/They will oversee the ongoing hiring, development, and retention of a talented and passionate team.
Sustain and grow governance and operational structures that support organizational growth. The new Executive Director will bring strong project management, communication structures, and process orientation to the organization, making sure that appropriate policies and protocols are in place to support key functions. In collaboration with the Legal Director, Education & Outreach Director, and Operations Manager, she/he/they will work to continuously improve client services, strengthen internal systems, ensure that work is of the highest caliber, and continue sound fiscal stewardship. She/He/They will build a strong partnership with the Board of Directors, engaging with Board members as critical thought partners and key advisors. Additionally, she/he/they will effectively leverage the Board members’ diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences in the advancement of UnLocal’s strategy and programmatic efforts and collaborate with the Board Chair on board expansion and planning.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be deeply committed to UnLocal’s mission and understand the critical role that legal services and advocacy and community engagement play in protecting the rights of undocumented immigrant communities. While no one person will embody all of the desired qualities, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:
A deep passion for service to immigrant communities and the ability to center the needs and voices of community members across all aspects of an organization’s work; relevant experience working with immigrants, refugees, and displaced people, or other vulnerable communities;
A demonstrated record of successful management experience, with the commitment to and experience successfully employing an anti-racist/anti-oppression lens to foster a diverse, equitable working environment and creating diverse teams that reflect communities served;
Initiative, vision, creativity, and willingness to take calculated risks in crafting and executing strategies; a natural curiosity and personal drive for self-reflection, improvement, and learning;
An observable track record of success in developing or improving organizational capacity, with an eye toward opportunities for process improvement; a systems thinker with the ability to translate ideas into action, and a creative and resourceful problem solver;
Experience that informs an authentic understanding of the challenges faced by vulnerable communities and a sophisticated understanding of the historical nature of structural power differences with a lens into how that impacts social justice efforts today;
A successful track record in identifying and securing funding from foundation, corporate, and individual donors; experience building successful coalitions, partnerships, and alliances that help to increase the reach and impact of an organization;
A collaborative, collegial style and a proven track record and commitment to mentoring and coaching staff and building internal leadership; a management style that fosters respect, teamwork and innovative approaches in leading a highly independent team;
Highly organized and flexible; able to multi-task and manage a high-volume workload; excellent time management skills; strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to understand and handle sensitive and confidential information;
An optimistic outlook and the humor, integrity, patience, and perseverance necessary to advance efforts to ensure that undocumented immigrants have greater access to services;
A law degree and admission to practice law in New York, or any other state bar, is preferred, though significant experience in community organizing, coupled with an in-depth understanding of US immigration systems and policies, is also highly valued;
Spanish language proficiency or other language skills relevant to New York City is preferred; and
Must be based in New York City (or willing to relocate).
More information can be found at https://nonprofitprofessionals.com/additional-searches/ul-ed
TO APPLY
This search is being conducted with assistance from Callie Carroll and Yuniya Khan of NPAG . Applications including a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, your resume (in Word format), and where you learned of the position should be sent to: UL-ED@nonprofitprofessionals.com . In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please type your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.
UnLocal believes that diversity is critical to fostering a strong workplace and serving clients well. It strongly encourages interest and applications from people with lived experiences in the communities that it serves, members of other marginalized communities, and individuals whose identities are underrepresented.
Director of School Support – Missouri
L ocation: Kansas City, Missouri with up to 60% travel across Region
Position is available: Summer 2020
WHO WE ARE
Every student deserves opportunities in life, and every educator committed to providing those opportunities deserves support. Those beliefs drive us to work alongside schools to support great teaching so that we can work towards guaranteeing that all students are receiving high quality instruction. We partner with over 900 schools - both district and charter - in underserved communities around the country, thus impacting more than 330,000 students. Third-party evaluations confirm that when schools have the right basic conditions in place and partner with ANet, they achieve 6-8 months of additional learning over a two-year period compared to schools not partnering with ANet.
At ANet we are committed to living out our core values , both across our organization and with our partner schools. We acknowledge that systemic inequities impact student access to opportunities and that in order to ensure educational equity for all students, we must center on the experiences of those from marginalized communities to guide our work. We work to deepen our understanding of how race, class, power, and privilege influence the education system as well as influence our own perspectives. To do so, we provide ongoing learning opportunities through professional development, affinity groups, working groups, and resource sharing.
Individuals who join ANet have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, values-driven, and team-oriented organization that is committed to having impact in schools by investing in each other and learning together. We were named in The NonProfit Times' “Best Nonprofits to Work For” and work tirelessly to foster a working environment where the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and identities of our staff members are valued.
THE OPPORTUNIT Y
As a Director of School Support (DSS), your coaching of school and system leaders will empower them to enact change that sets teachers up for success in the classroom, thus ensuring students receive the educational opportunities they deserve. You will leverage your past experience as an instructional leader to quickly build trust within your partner schools, identify strengths and opportunities, and develop action plans that lead to breakthrough results for kids. You'll be successful in influencing and motivating our partners because you thrive at marrying humility and assertiveness in everything you do. Your flexibility, team first approach, and commitment to equity will be infectious to everyone you interact with, whether it's a CAO of a school system, a principal of one of your partner schools, or another DSS on your team.
This DSS will work as part of our Central West Region . The Missouri partnerships represent a small and growing portfolio of charter schools predominantly in Kansas City and St. Louis. The region - spanning midwestern states - is comprised of a mix of district schools, public charter schools, and independent schools allowing leaders from multiple school models to come together under a common purpose, and to learn and grow for the benefit of the students they serve. Over the next several years the network team will continue to help schools achieve student growth, while increasing impact by growing the number of schools in the network and expanding support to reach district and CMO leadership in the metro area as well as exploring support to nearby states and districts. Reporting to the Managing Director of Minnesota, Missouri Network , this individual will also work in a highly collaborative, supportive, and innovative fashion with the Illinois-based team and MN-based director of school support, as well as with peer coaches across ANet's other Networks and national teams.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Partner with and coach school leaders to strengthen instruction and increase student achievement
Serve as an instructional leadership coach for school leaders, inspiring and motivating teams, supporting school-wide change management, and building expertise in standards-based and data-driven instruction and teacher development
Train and coach school leaders and teachers on effective backwards planning using state standards, complex texts, and curricula to achieve student mastery of grade-level content
Develop school leaders and teachers on effective use of data from interim assessments to target student misunderstandings and improve teacher practice
Analyze student data and use research-based practices to inform an individualized strategy for coaching each school
Build and maintain strong relationships with school leaders and teachers that establish ANet as a key partner in increasing student achievement
Engage in a gradual release of support to build some schools' independence with teacher development, first by modeling meeting facilitation, then observing and providing coaching and feedback to leaders on their facilitation
Develop a strong network of ANet schools
Connect school leaders with other schools to facilitate best practice sharing
Design and lead professional development sessions for groups of school leaders and teachers
Support the Louisiana Executive Director in growing the Network by sustaining current school partners and fostering new partnerships
Support internal ANet strength and growth
Develop tools, coaching strategies, and innovative ideas for the organization that improve our ability to coach schools
Serve in internal ANet leadership roles, which could include recruiting and hiring, anti-racist leadership, network event coordination, sales, professional development planning and facilitation, and strategy development
WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING
In order to be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate the following:
You are energized by roles where no day will be the same, but where instructional excellence is at the heart of everything you do. You know how to get breakthrough results for kids because you have a proven track record of using standards and data to drive instruction.
You have a passionate commitment to and a sense of urgency for the support of schools , along with a belief that all students can achieve at high levels. You believe in the power of formative assessment, coaching, and professional development as critical levers in school improvement.
You bring prior experience managing or coaching other adults (e.g. school leadership, instructional coaching, etc.) and know how to develop and motivate others to drive results, while balancing humility and assertiveness. Y ou thrive off building strong relationships, especially when it comes to building trust and credibility quickly.
You are a learner. You don't shy away from new or ambiguous situations, but rather dive right in and seek out opportunities to continuously improve your skills and expand your impact on kids, while learning from those around you.
You draw others in. Your ability to read and respond to unspoken and implicit cues, and your engaging presentation skills leave others energized and wanting to know more.
You are motivated by working in an environment where we live out our core values daily. You are eager to examine personal archetypes and biases while discussing topics related to race, class, and privilege which relate to ANet's Advance Equity and People Matter values, and our work towards becoming an anti-racist organization.
You are excited to partner with schools and systems across the Region and within your portfolio and are therefore willing to travel and have access to a vehicle in order to do so (mileage will be reimbursed for drives to partners and a rental car or flight will be provided for longer trips). You are also willing to travel to other cities within our region, and when needed, to remotely coach long distance partners.
Ideal candidates may also demonstrate the following p referred qualifications:
You have experience within, and/or knowledge of, the education landscape in Missouri
You bring familiarity implementing the Common Core instructional shifts, as teacher and/or a s an instructional coach, specifically in math and/or ELA
You have prior experience coaching teams, leading professional development, and/or managing programs at a district/CMO-level
WHAT WE OFFER
ANet offers highly competitive compensation based on prior experience and qualifications as well as comprehensive benefits in order to best support our people. Benefits we offer include: health, dental and vision insurance where ANet pays 80% of the cost of these benefits for employees and their families/domestic partner; 3 weeks of vacation (4 weeks after two years with ANet); 10 paid holidays with paid days off between the Christmas and New Year's holidays; a paid floating holiday; paid sick & personal days; paid parental leave; retirement plan options; commuter benefits; tuition reimbursement; flexible spending accounts; short and long-term disability coverage; and basic life and personal accident insurance.
HOW TO APPLY
We are now accepting applications for this position, which will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply, please click on the blue “Apply” button. You will then be prompted to complete a brief application and upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter in which you outline why you are interested in working for ANet and how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position.
ANet 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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Apply Here
PI118873582
Full Time
Director of School Support – Missouri
L ocation: Kansas City, Missouri with up to 60% travel across Region
Position is available: Summer 2020
WHO WE ARE
Every student deserves opportunities in life, and every educator committed to providing those opportunities deserves support. Those beliefs drive us to work alongside schools to support great teaching so that we can work towards guaranteeing that all students are receiving high quality instruction. We partner with over 900 schools - both district and charter - in underserved communities around the country, thus impacting more than 330,000 students. Third-party evaluations confirm that when schools have the right basic conditions in place and partner with ANet, they achieve 6-8 months of additional learning over a two-year period compared to schools not partnering with ANet.
At ANet we are committed to living out our core values , both across our organization and with our partner schools. We acknowledge that systemic inequities impact student access to opportunities and that in order to ensure educational equity for all students, we must center on the experiences of those from marginalized communities to guide our work. We work to deepen our understanding of how race, class, power, and privilege influence the education system as well as influence our own perspectives. To do so, we provide ongoing learning opportunities through professional development, affinity groups, working groups, and resource sharing.
Individuals who join ANet have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, values-driven, and team-oriented organization that is committed to having impact in schools by investing in each other and learning together. We were named in The NonProfit Times' “Best Nonprofits to Work For” and work tirelessly to foster a working environment where the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and identities of our staff members are valued.
THE OPPORTUNIT Y
As a Director of School Support (DSS), your coaching of school and system leaders will empower them to enact change that sets teachers up for success in the classroom, thus ensuring students receive the educational opportunities they deserve. You will leverage your past experience as an instructional leader to quickly build trust within your partner schools, identify strengths and opportunities, and develop action plans that lead to breakthrough results for kids. You'll be successful in influencing and motivating our partners because you thrive at marrying humility and assertiveness in everything you do. Your flexibility, team first approach, and commitment to equity will be infectious to everyone you interact with, whether it's a CAO of a school system, a principal of one of your partner schools, or another DSS on your team.
This DSS will work as part of our Central West Region . The Missouri partnerships represent a small and growing portfolio of charter schools predominantly in Kansas City and St. Louis. The region - spanning midwestern states - is comprised of a mix of district schools, public charter schools, and independent schools allowing leaders from multiple school models to come together under a common purpose, and to learn and grow for the benefit of the students they serve. Over the next several years the network team will continue to help schools achieve student growth, while increasing impact by growing the number of schools in the network and expanding support to reach district and CMO leadership in the metro area as well as exploring support to nearby states and districts. Reporting to the Managing Director of Minnesota, Missouri Network , this individual will also work in a highly collaborative, supportive, and innovative fashion with the Illinois-based team and MN-based director of school support, as well as with peer coaches across ANet's other Networks and national teams.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Partner with and coach school leaders to strengthen instruction and increase student achievement
Serve as an instructional leadership coach for school leaders, inspiring and motivating teams, supporting school-wide change management, and building expertise in standards-based and data-driven instruction and teacher development
Train and coach school leaders and teachers on effective backwards planning using state standards, complex texts, and curricula to achieve student mastery of grade-level content
Develop school leaders and teachers on effective use of data from interim assessments to target student misunderstandings and improve teacher practice
Analyze student data and use research-based practices to inform an individualized strategy for coaching each school
Build and maintain strong relationships with school leaders and teachers that establish ANet as a key partner in increasing student achievement
Engage in a gradual release of support to build some schools' independence with teacher development, first by modeling meeting facilitation, then observing and providing coaching and feedback to leaders on their facilitation
Develop a strong network of ANet schools
Connect school leaders with other schools to facilitate best practice sharing
Design and lead professional development sessions for groups of school leaders and teachers
Support the Louisiana Executive Director in growing the Network by sustaining current school partners and fostering new partnerships
Support internal ANet strength and growth
Develop tools, coaching strategies, and innovative ideas for the organization that improve our ability to coach schools
Serve in internal ANet leadership roles, which could include recruiting and hiring, anti-racist leadership, network event coordination, sales, professional development planning and facilitation, and strategy development
WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING
In order to be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate the following:
You are energized by roles where no day will be the same, but where instructional excellence is at the heart of everything you do. You know how to get breakthrough results for kids because you have a proven track record of using standards and data to drive instruction.
You have a passionate commitment to and a sense of urgency for the support of schools , along with a belief that all students can achieve at high levels. You believe in the power of formative assessment, coaching, and professional development as critical levers in school improvement.
You bring prior experience managing or coaching other adults (e.g. school leadership, instructional coaching, etc.) and know how to develop and motivate others to drive results, while balancing humility and assertiveness. Y ou thrive off building strong relationships, especially when it comes to building trust and credibility quickly.
You are a learner. You don't shy away from new or ambiguous situations, but rather dive right in and seek out opportunities to continuously improve your skills and expand your impact on kids, while learning from those around you.
You draw others in. Your ability to read and respond to unspoken and implicit cues, and your engaging presentation skills leave others energized and wanting to know more.
You are motivated by working in an environment where we live out our core values daily. You are eager to examine personal archetypes and biases while discussing topics related to race, class, and privilege which relate to ANet's Advance Equity and People Matter values, and our work towards becoming an anti-racist organization.
You are excited to partner with schools and systems across the Region and within your portfolio and are therefore willing to travel and have access to a vehicle in order to do so (mileage will be reimbursed for drives to partners and a rental car or flight will be provided for longer trips). You are also willing to travel to other cities within our region, and when needed, to remotely coach long distance partners.
Ideal candidates may also demonstrate the following p referred qualifications:
You have experience within, and/or knowledge of, the education landscape in Missouri
You bring familiarity implementing the Common Core instructional shifts, as teacher and/or a s an instructional coach, specifically in math and/or ELA
You have prior experience coaching teams, leading professional development, and/or managing programs at a district/CMO-level
WHAT WE OFFER
ANet offers highly competitive compensation based on prior experience and qualifications as well as comprehensive benefits in order to best support our people. Benefits we offer include: health, dental and vision insurance where ANet pays 80% of the cost of these benefits for employees and their families/domestic partner; 3 weeks of vacation (4 weeks after two years with ANet); 10 paid holidays with paid days off between the Christmas and New Year's holidays; a paid floating holiday; paid sick & personal days; paid parental leave; retirement plan options; commuter benefits; tuition reimbursement; flexible spending accounts; short and long-term disability coverage; and basic life and personal accident insurance.
HOW TO APPLY
We are now accepting applications for this position, which will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply, please click on the blue “Apply” button. You will then be prompted to complete a brief application and upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter in which you outline why you are interested in working for ANet and how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position.
ANet 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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Apply Here
PI118873582
Director of School Support – Minnesota
Location: Minneapolis, MN with up to 50% travel across Region
Position is available: Summer 2020
WHO WE ARE
Every student deserves opportunities in life, and every educator committed to providing those opportunities deserves support. Those beliefs drive us to work alongside schools to support great teaching so that we can work towards guaranteeing that all students are receiving high quality instruction. We partner with over 900 schools - both district and charter - in underserved communities around the country, thus impacting more than 330,000 students. Third-party evaluations confirm that when schools have the right basic conditions in place and partner with ANet, they achieve 6-8 months of additional learning over a two-year period compared to schools not partnering with ANet.
At ANet we are committed to living out our core values , both across our organization and with our partner schools. We acknowledge that systemic inequities impact student access to opportunities and that in order to ensure educational equity for all students, we must center on the experiences of those from marginalized communities to guide our work. We work to deepen our understanding of how race, class, power, and privilege influence the education system as well as influence our own perspectives. To do so, we provide ongoing learning opportunities through professional development, affinity groups, working groups, and resource sharing.
Individuals who join ANet have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, values-driven, and team-oriented organization that is committed to having impact in schools by investing in each other and learning together. We were named in The NonProfit Times' “Best Nonprofits to Work For” and work tirelessly to foster a working environment where the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and identities of our staff members are valued.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As a Director of School Support (DSS), your coaching of school and system leaders will empower them to enact change that sets teachers up for success in the classroom, thus ensuring students receive the educational opportunities they deserve. You will leverage your past experience as an instructional leader to quickly build trust within your partner schools, identify strengths and opportunities, and develop action plans that lead to breakthrough results for kids. You'll be successful in influencing and motivating our partners because you thrive at marrying humility and assertiveness in everything you do. Your flexibility, team first approach, and commitment to equity will be infectious to everyone you interact with, whether it's a CAO of a school system, a principal of one of your partner schools, or another DSS on your team.
This DSS will work as part of our Central West Region. The Minnesota partnerships represent over 20 schools in a growing portfolio around Minneapolis and St. Paul. The region - spanning midwestern states - is comprised of a mix of district schools, public charter schools, and independent schools allowing leaders from multiple school models to come together under a common purpose, and to learn and grow for the benefit of the students they serve. Over the next several years the network team will continue to help schools achieve student growth, while increasing impact by growing the number of schools in the network and expanding support to reach district and CMO leadership in the metro area as well as exploring support to nearby states and districts. Reporting to the Managing Director of Minnesota, Missouri Network, this individual will also work in a highly collaborative, supportive, and innovative fashion with the Illinois-based team and MN-based director of school support, as well as with peer coaches across ANet's other Networks and national teams.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Partner with and coach school leaders to strengthen instruction and increase student achievement
Serve as an instructional leadership coach for school leaders, inspiring and motivating teams, supporting school-wide change management, and building expertise in standards-based and data-driven instruction and teacher development
Train and coach school leaders and teachers on effective backwards planning using state standards, complex texts, and curricula to achieve student mastery of grade-level content
Develop school leaders and teachers on effective use of data from interim assessments to target student misunderstandings and improve teacher practice
Analyze student data and use research-based practices to inform an individualized strategy for coaching each school
Build and maintain strong relationships with school leaders and teachers that establish ANet as a key partner in increasing student achievement
Engage in a gradual release of support to build some schools' independence with teacher development, first by modeling meeting facilitation, then observing and providing coaching and feedback to leaders on their facilitation
Develop a strong network of ANet schools
Connect school leaders with other schools to facilitate best practice sharing
Design and lead professional development sessions for groups of school leaders and teachers
Support the Louisiana Executive Director in growing the Network by sustaining current school partners and fostering new partnerships
Support internal ANet strength and growth
Develop tools, coaching strategies, and innovative ideas for the organization that improve our ability to coach schools
Serve in internal ANet leadership roles, which could include recruiting and hiring, anti-racist leadership, network event coordination, sales, professional development planning and facilitation, and strategy development
WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING
In order to be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate the following:
You are energized by roles where no day will be the same, but where instructional excellence is at the heart of everything you do. You know how to get breakthrough results for kids because you have a proven track record of using standards and data to drive instruction.
You have a passionate commitment to and a sense of urgency for the support of schools, along with a belief that all students can achieve at high levels. You believe in the power of formative assessment, coaching, and professional development as critical levers in school improvement.
You bring prior experience managing or coaching other adults (e.g. school leadership, instructional coaching, etc.) and know how to develop and motivate others to drive results, while balancing humility and assertiveness. You thrive off building strong relationships, especially when it comes to building trust and credibility quickly.
You are a learner. You don't shy away from new or ambiguous situations, but rather dive right in and seek out opportunities to continuously improve your skills and expand your impact on kids, while learning from those around you.
You draw others in. Your ability to read and respond to unspoken and implicit cues, and your engaging presentation skills leave others energized and wanting to know more.
You are motivated by working in an environment where we live out our core values daily. You are eager to examine personal archetypes and biases while discussing topics related to race, class, and privilege which relate to ANet's Advance Equity and People Matter values, and our work towards becoming an anti-racist organization.
You are excited to partner with schools and systems across the Region and within your portfolio and are therefore willing to travel and have access to a vehicle in order to do so (mileage will be reimbursed for drives to partners and a rental car or flight will be provided for longer trips). You are also willing to travel to other cities within our region, and when needed, to remotely coach long distance partners.
Ideal candidates may also demonstrate the following preferred qualifications:
You have experience within, and/or knowledge of, the education landscape in Minnesota
You bring familiarity implementing the Common Core instructional shifts, as teacher and/or as an instructional coach, specifically in math and/or ELA
You have prior experience coaching teams, leading professional development, and/or managing programs at a district/CMO-level
WHAT WE OFFER
ANet offers highly competitive compensation based on prior experience and qualifications as well as comprehensive benefits in order to best support our people. Benefits we offer include: health, dental and vision insurance where ANet pays 80% of the cost of these benefits for employees and their families/domestic partner; 3 weeks of vacation (4 weeks after two years with ANet); 10 paid holidays with paid days off between the Christmas and New Year's holidays; a paid floating holiday; paid sick & personal days; paid parental leave; retirement plan options; commuter benefits; tuition reimbursement; flexible spending accounts; short and long-term disability coverage; and basic life and personal accident insurance.
HOW TO APPLY
We are now accepting applications for this position, which will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply, please click on the blue “Apply” button. You will then be prompted to complete a brief application and upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter in which you outline why you are interested in working for ANet and how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position.
ANet 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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/h8cg8cg4n3kykt5g
PI118873466
Full Time
Director of School Support – Minnesota
Location: Minneapolis, MN with up to 50% travel across Region
Position is available: Summer 2020
WHO WE ARE
Every student deserves opportunities in life, and every educator committed to providing those opportunities deserves support. Those beliefs drive us to work alongside schools to support great teaching so that we can work towards guaranteeing that all students are receiving high quality instruction. We partner with over 900 schools - both district and charter - in underserved communities around the country, thus impacting more than 330,000 students. Third-party evaluations confirm that when schools have the right basic conditions in place and partner with ANet, they achieve 6-8 months of additional learning over a two-year period compared to schools not partnering with ANet.
At ANet we are committed to living out our core values , both across our organization and with our partner schools. We acknowledge that systemic inequities impact student access to opportunities and that in order to ensure educational equity for all students, we must center on the experiences of those from marginalized communities to guide our work. We work to deepen our understanding of how race, class, power, and privilege influence the education system as well as influence our own perspectives. To do so, we provide ongoing learning opportunities through professional development, affinity groups, working groups, and resource sharing.
Individuals who join ANet have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, values-driven, and team-oriented organization that is committed to having impact in schools by investing in each other and learning together. We were named in The NonProfit Times' “Best Nonprofits to Work For” and work tirelessly to foster a working environment where the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and identities of our staff members are valued.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As a Director of School Support (DSS), your coaching of school and system leaders will empower them to enact change that sets teachers up for success in the classroom, thus ensuring students receive the educational opportunities they deserve. You will leverage your past experience as an instructional leader to quickly build trust within your partner schools, identify strengths and opportunities, and develop action plans that lead to breakthrough results for kids. You'll be successful in influencing and motivating our partners because you thrive at marrying humility and assertiveness in everything you do. Your flexibility, team first approach, and commitment to equity will be infectious to everyone you interact with, whether it's a CAO of a school system, a principal of one of your partner schools, or another DSS on your team.
This DSS will work as part of our Central West Region. The Minnesota partnerships represent over 20 schools in a growing portfolio around Minneapolis and St. Paul. The region - spanning midwestern states - is comprised of a mix of district schools, public charter schools, and independent schools allowing leaders from multiple school models to come together under a common purpose, and to learn and grow for the benefit of the students they serve. Over the next several years the network team will continue to help schools achieve student growth, while increasing impact by growing the number of schools in the network and expanding support to reach district and CMO leadership in the metro area as well as exploring support to nearby states and districts. Reporting to the Managing Director of Minnesota, Missouri Network, this individual will also work in a highly collaborative, supportive, and innovative fashion with the Illinois-based team and MN-based director of school support, as well as with peer coaches across ANet's other Networks and national teams.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Partner with and coach school leaders to strengthen instruction and increase student achievement
Serve as an instructional leadership coach for school leaders, inspiring and motivating teams, supporting school-wide change management, and building expertise in standards-based and data-driven instruction and teacher development
Train and coach school leaders and teachers on effective backwards planning using state standards, complex texts, and curricula to achieve student mastery of grade-level content
Develop school leaders and teachers on effective use of data from interim assessments to target student misunderstandings and improve teacher practice
Analyze student data and use research-based practices to inform an individualized strategy for coaching each school
Build and maintain strong relationships with school leaders and teachers that establish ANet as a key partner in increasing student achievement
Engage in a gradual release of support to build some schools' independence with teacher development, first by modeling meeting facilitation, then observing and providing coaching and feedback to leaders on their facilitation
Develop a strong network of ANet schools
Connect school leaders with other schools to facilitate best practice sharing
Design and lead professional development sessions for groups of school leaders and teachers
Support the Louisiana Executive Director in growing the Network by sustaining current school partners and fostering new partnerships
Support internal ANet strength and growth
Develop tools, coaching strategies, and innovative ideas for the organization that improve our ability to coach schools
Serve in internal ANet leadership roles, which could include recruiting and hiring, anti-racist leadership, network event coordination, sales, professional development planning and facilitation, and strategy development
WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING
In order to be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate the following:
You are energized by roles where no day will be the same, but where instructional excellence is at the heart of everything you do. You know how to get breakthrough results for kids because you have a proven track record of using standards and data to drive instruction.
You have a passionate commitment to and a sense of urgency for the support of schools, along with a belief that all students can achieve at high levels. You believe in the power of formative assessment, coaching, and professional development as critical levers in school improvement.
You bring prior experience managing or coaching other adults (e.g. school leadership, instructional coaching, etc.) and know how to develop and motivate others to drive results, while balancing humility and assertiveness. You thrive off building strong relationships, especially when it comes to building trust and credibility quickly.
You are a learner. You don't shy away from new or ambiguous situations, but rather dive right in and seek out opportunities to continuously improve your skills and expand your impact on kids, while learning from those around you.
You draw others in. Your ability to read and respond to unspoken and implicit cues, and your engaging presentation skills leave others energized and wanting to know more.
You are motivated by working in an environment where we live out our core values daily. You are eager to examine personal archetypes and biases while discussing topics related to race, class, and privilege which relate to ANet's Advance Equity and People Matter values, and our work towards becoming an anti-racist organization.
You are excited to partner with schools and systems across the Region and within your portfolio and are therefore willing to travel and have access to a vehicle in order to do so (mileage will be reimbursed for drives to partners and a rental car or flight will be provided for longer trips). You are also willing to travel to other cities within our region, and when needed, to remotely coach long distance partners.
Ideal candidates may also demonstrate the following preferred qualifications:
You have experience within, and/or knowledge of, the education landscape in Minnesota
You bring familiarity implementing the Common Core instructional shifts, as teacher and/or as an instructional coach, specifically in math and/or ELA
You have prior experience coaching teams, leading professional development, and/or managing programs at a district/CMO-level
WHAT WE OFFER
ANet offers highly competitive compensation based on prior experience and qualifications as well as comprehensive benefits in order to best support our people. Benefits we offer include: health, dental and vision insurance where ANet pays 80% of the cost of these benefits for employees and their families/domestic partner; 3 weeks of vacation (4 weeks after two years with ANet); 10 paid holidays with paid days off between the Christmas and New Year's holidays; a paid floating holiday; paid sick & personal days; paid parental leave; retirement plan options; commuter benefits; tuition reimbursement; flexible spending accounts; short and long-term disability coverage; and basic life and personal accident insurance.
HOW TO APPLY
We are now accepting applications for this position, which will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply, please click on the blue “Apply” button. You will then be prompted to complete a brief application and upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter in which you outline why you are interested in working for ANet and how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position.
ANet 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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/h8cg8cg4n3kykt5g
PI118873466
Director of School Support – Massachusetts
Location: Flexible within Massachusetts (Up to 50% car travel)
Position is available: June 2020 (with possibility for earlier start)
WHO WE ARE
Every student deserves opportunities in life, and every educator committed to providing those opportunities, deserves support. Those beliefs drive us to work alongside schools to support great teaching so that we can work towards guaranteeing that all students are receiving high quality instruction. We partner with over 900 schools - both district and charter - in underserved communities around the country, thus impacting more than 330,000 students. Third-party evaluations confirm that when schools have the right basic conditions in place and partner with ANet, they achieve 6-8 months of additional learning over a two-year period compared to schools not partnering with ANet.
At ANet we are committed to living out our core values , both across our organization and with our partner schools. We acknowledge that systemic inequities impact student access to opportunities and that in order to ensure educational equity for all students, we must center on the experiences of those from marginalized communities to guide our work. We work to deepen our understanding of how race, class, power and privilege influence the education system as well as influence our own perspectives. To do so, we provide ongoing learning opportunities through org-wide professional development, affinity groups, working groups, and resource sharing.
Individuals who join ANet have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, values driven, and team-oriented organization that is committed to having impact in schools by investing in each other and learning together. We were named as The NonProfit Times “Best Nonprofits to Work For” and work tirelessly to foster a working environment where the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and identities of our staff members are valued.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As a Director of School Support (DSS), your coaching of school and system leaders will empower them to enact change that sets teachers up for success in the classroom, thus ensuring students receive the educational opportunities they deserve. You will leverage your past experience as an instructional leader to quickly build trust within your partner schools, identify strengths and opportunities, and develop action plans that lead to breakthrough results for kids. You'll be successful in influencing and motivating our partners because you thrive at marrying humility and assertiveness in everything you do. Your flexibility, team first approach, and commitment to equity will be infectious to everyone you interact with, whether it's a CAO of a school system, a principal of one of your partner schools, or another DSS on your team.
Reporting to a regional Executive Director, New England Network, this DSS will support approximately 12 district and/or charter schools in Massachusetts. This DSS will also work in a highly collaborative, supportive, and innovative fashion with peer coaches across the Northeast Region, which currently supports over 125 schools, predominantly in Massachusetts, with a growing presence in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Upstate New York, as well as with ANet's other Regions and national teams.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Partner with and coach school leaders to strengthen instruction and increase student achievement
Serve as a leadership coach for school leaders, partnering with them to determine instructional priorities and to overcome barriers to successful data-driven instruction and increased student achievement, including how to develop and leverage school- and/or system-wide practices and structures to build a culture of achievement that accelerates student impact
Develop school leaders and teachers on effective use of real-time data from the ANet interim assessments to target student misunderstandings, to improve teacher practice, and to continually deepen understanding of the rigor of the Common Core standards
Train and coach school leaders and teachers on effective backwards planning using state standards, complex texts, and curricula to achieve student mastery of grade-level content
Analyze student data and use research-based practices to inform an individualized strategy for coaching each school
Engage in a gradual release of support to build some schools' independence with teacher development, first by modeling meeting facilitation, then observing and providing coaching and feedback to leaders on their facilitation
Develop a strong network of ANet schools
Connect school leaders with other schools to facilitate best practice sharing
Design and lead professional development sessions for groups of school leaders and teachers
Support the regional leadership in growing the Network by sustaining current school partners and fostering new partnerships
Support internal ANet strength and growth
Develop tools, coaching strategies, and innovative ideas for the organization that improve our ability to coach schools
Serve in internal ANet leadership roles, which could include recruiting and hiring, network event coordination, sales, professional development planning and facilitation, and strategy development
WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING
In order to be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate the following:
You are energized by roles where no day will be the same, but where instructional excellence is at the heart of everything you do. You know how to get breakthrough results for kids because you have a proven track record of using standards and data to drive instruction in both math and ELA.
You have a passionate commitment to and a sense of urgency for the support of schools, along with a belief that all students can achieve at high levels. You believe in the power of formative assessment, coaching, and professional development as critical levers in school improvement.
You bring prior experience managing or coaching other adults (e.g. school leadership, instructional coaching, etc.) and know how to develop and motivate others to drive results, while balancing humility and assertiveness. You thrive off building strong relationships, especially when it comes to building trust and credibility quickly.
You are a learner. You don't shy away from new or ambiguous situations, but rather dive right in and seek out opportunities to continuously improve your skills and expand your impact on kids, while learning from those around you.
You draw others in. Your ability to read and respond to unspoken and implicit cues, and your engaging presentation skills leave others energized and wanting to know more.
You are motivated by working in an environment where we live out our core values daily. You are eager to examine personal archetypes and biases while discussing topics related to race, class, and privilege which relate to ANet's Advance Equity and People Matter values.
You are excited to partner with schools and systems across the Northeast Region and within your portfolio and are therefore willing to travel and have access to a vehicle in order to do so (mileage will be reimbursed for drives to partners and a rental car or flight will be provided for longer trips).
Ideal candidates may also demonstrate the following preferred qualifications:
You have prior experience as a school leader, coaching teams, leading professional development, and/or managing programs at a district/CMO-level and bring an openness to learn about and navigate school systems
You have comfort working across various grade levels (elementary, middle, and high school) implementing the Common Core instructional shifts
WHAT WE OFFER
ANet offers highly competitive compensation based on prior experience and qualifications as well as comprehensive benefits in order to best support our people. Benefits we offer include: health, dental and vision insurance where ANet pays 80% of the cost of these benefits for employees and their families/domestic partner; 3 weeks of vacation (4 weeks after two years with ANet); 10 paid holidays with paid days off between the Christmas and New Year's holidays; a paid floating holiday; paid sick & personal days; paid parental leave; retirement plan options; commuter benefits; tuition reimbursement; flexible spending accounts; short and long-term disability coverage; and basic life and personal accident insurance.
HOW TO APPLY
We are now accepting applications for this position, which will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply, please click on the blue “Apply” button. You will then be prompted to complete a brief application and upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter in which you outline why you are interested in working for ANet and how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position.
ANet 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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. PI118868499
Full Time
Director of School Support – Massachusetts
Location: Flexible within Massachusetts (Up to 50% car travel)
Position is available: June 2020 (with possibility for earlier start)
WHO WE ARE
Every student deserves opportunities in life, and every educator committed to providing those opportunities, deserves support. Those beliefs drive us to work alongside schools to support great teaching so that we can work towards guaranteeing that all students are receiving high quality instruction. We partner with over 900 schools - both district and charter - in underserved communities around the country, thus impacting more than 330,000 students. Third-party evaluations confirm that when schools have the right basic conditions in place and partner with ANet, they achieve 6-8 months of additional learning over a two-year period compared to schools not partnering with ANet.
At ANet we are committed to living out our core values , both across our organization and with our partner schools. We acknowledge that systemic inequities impact student access to opportunities and that in order to ensure educational equity for all students, we must center on the experiences of those from marginalized communities to guide our work. We work to deepen our understanding of how race, class, power and privilege influence the education system as well as influence our own perspectives. To do so, we provide ongoing learning opportunities through org-wide professional development, affinity groups, working groups, and resource sharing.
Individuals who join ANet have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, values driven, and team-oriented organization that is committed to having impact in schools by investing in each other and learning together. We were named as The NonProfit Times “Best Nonprofits to Work For” and work tirelessly to foster a working environment where the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and identities of our staff members are valued.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As a Director of School Support (DSS), your coaching of school and system leaders will empower them to enact change that sets teachers up for success in the classroom, thus ensuring students receive the educational opportunities they deserve. You will leverage your past experience as an instructional leader to quickly build trust within your partner schools, identify strengths and opportunities, and develop action plans that lead to breakthrough results for kids. You'll be successful in influencing and motivating our partners because you thrive at marrying humility and assertiveness in everything you do. Your flexibility, team first approach, and commitment to equity will be infectious to everyone you interact with, whether it's a CAO of a school system, a principal of one of your partner schools, or another DSS on your team.
Reporting to a regional Executive Director, New England Network, this DSS will support approximately 12 district and/or charter schools in Massachusetts. This DSS will also work in a highly collaborative, supportive, and innovative fashion with peer coaches across the Northeast Region, which currently supports over 125 schools, predominantly in Massachusetts, with a growing presence in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Upstate New York, as well as with ANet's other Regions and national teams.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Partner with and coach school leaders to strengthen instruction and increase student achievement
Serve as a leadership coach for school leaders, partnering with them to determine instructional priorities and to overcome barriers to successful data-driven instruction and increased student achievement, including how to develop and leverage school- and/or system-wide practices and structures to build a culture of achievement that accelerates student impact
Develop school leaders and teachers on effective use of real-time data from the ANet interim assessments to target student misunderstandings, to improve teacher practice, and to continually deepen understanding of the rigor of the Common Core standards
Train and coach school leaders and teachers on effective backwards planning using state standards, complex texts, and curricula to achieve student mastery of grade-level content
Analyze student data and use research-based practices to inform an individualized strategy for coaching each school
Engage in a gradual release of support to build some schools' independence with teacher development, first by modeling meeting facilitation, then observing and providing coaching and feedback to leaders on their facilitation
Develop a strong network of ANet schools
Connect school leaders with other schools to facilitate best practice sharing
Design and lead professional development sessions for groups of school leaders and teachers
Support the regional leadership in growing the Network by sustaining current school partners and fostering new partnerships
Support internal ANet strength and growth
Develop tools, coaching strategies, and innovative ideas for the organization that improve our ability to coach schools
Serve in internal ANet leadership roles, which could include recruiting and hiring, network event coordination, sales, professional development planning and facilitation, and strategy development
WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING
In order to be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate the following:
You are energized by roles where no day will be the same, but where instructional excellence is at the heart of everything you do. You know how to get breakthrough results for kids because you have a proven track record of using standards and data to drive instruction in both math and ELA.
You have a passionate commitment to and a sense of urgency for the support of schools, along with a belief that all students can achieve at high levels. You believe in the power of formative assessment, coaching, and professional development as critical levers in school improvement.
You bring prior experience managing or coaching other adults (e.g. school leadership, instructional coaching, etc.) and know how to develop and motivate others to drive results, while balancing humility and assertiveness. You thrive off building strong relationships, especially when it comes to building trust and credibility quickly.
You are a learner. You don't shy away from new or ambiguous situations, but rather dive right in and seek out opportunities to continuously improve your skills and expand your impact on kids, while learning from those around you.
You draw others in. Your ability to read and respond to unspoken and implicit cues, and your engaging presentation skills leave others energized and wanting to know more.
You are motivated by working in an environment where we live out our core values daily. You are eager to examine personal archetypes and biases while discussing topics related to race, class, and privilege which relate to ANet's Advance Equity and People Matter values.
You are excited to partner with schools and systems across the Northeast Region and within your portfolio and are therefore willing to travel and have access to a vehicle in order to do so (mileage will be reimbursed for drives to partners and a rental car or flight will be provided for longer trips).
Ideal candidates may also demonstrate the following preferred qualifications:
You have prior experience as a school leader, coaching teams, leading professional development, and/or managing programs at a district/CMO-level and bring an openness to learn about and navigate school systems
You have comfort working across various grade levels (elementary, middle, and high school) implementing the Common Core instructional shifts
WHAT WE OFFER
ANet offers highly competitive compensation based on prior experience and qualifications as well as comprehensive benefits in order to best support our people. Benefits we offer include: health, dental and vision insurance where ANet pays 80% of the cost of these benefits for employees and their families/domestic partner; 3 weeks of vacation (4 weeks after two years with ANet); 10 paid holidays with paid days off between the Christmas and New Year's holidays; a paid floating holiday; paid sick & personal days; paid parental leave; retirement plan options; commuter benefits; tuition reimbursement; flexible spending accounts; short and long-term disability coverage; and basic life and personal accident insurance.
HOW TO APPLY
We are now accepting applications for this position, which will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply, please click on the blue “Apply” button. You will then be prompted to complete a brief application and upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter in which you outline why you are interested in working for ANet and how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position.
ANet 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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. PI118868499
Director of School Support – Massachusetts
Location: Flexible within Massachusetts (Up to 50% car travel)
Position is available: June 2020 (with possibility for earlier start)
WHO WE ARE
Every student deserves opportunities in life, and every educator committed to providing those opportunities, deserves support. Those beliefs drive us to work alongside schools to support great teaching so that we can work towards guaranteeing that all students are receiving high quality instruction. We partner with over 900 schools - both district and charter - in underserved communities around the country, thus impacting more than 330,000 students. Third-party evaluations confirm that when schools have the right basic conditions in place and partner with ANet, they achieve 6-8 months of additional learning over a two-year period compared to schools not partnering with ANet.
At ANet we are committed to living out our core values , both across our organization and with our partner schools. We acknowledge that systemic inequities impact student access to opportunities and that in order to ensure educational equity for all students, we must center on the experiences of those from marginalized communities to guide our work. We work to deepen our understanding of how race, class, power and privilege influence the education system as well as influence our own perspectives. To do so, we provide ongoing learning opportunities through org-wide professional development, affinity groups, working groups, and resource sharing.
Individuals who join ANet have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, values driven, and team-oriented organization that is committed to having impact in schools by investing in each other and learning together. We were named as The NonProfit Times “Best Nonprofits to Work For” and work tirelessly to foster a working environment where the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and identities of our staff members are valued.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As a Director of School Support (DSS), your coaching of school and system leaders will empower them to enact change that sets teachers up for success in the classroom, thus ensuring students receive the educational opportunities they deserve. You will leverage your past experience as an instructional leader to quickly build trust within your partner schools, identify strengths and opportunities, and develop action plans that lead to breakthrough results for kids. You'll be successful in influencing and motivating our partners because you thrive at marrying humility and assertiveness in everything you do. Your flexibility, team first approach, and commitment to equity will be infectious to everyone you interact with, whether it's a CAO of a school system, a principal of one of your partner schools, or another DSS on your team.
Reporting to a regional Executive Director, New England Network, this DSS will support approximately 12 district and/or charter schools in Massachusetts. This DSS will also work in a highly collaborative, supportive, and innovative fashion with peer coaches across the Northeast Region, which currently supports over 125 schools, predominantly in Massachusetts, with a growing presence in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Upstate New York, as well as with ANet's other Regions and national teams.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Partner with and coach school leaders to strengthen instruction and increase student achievement
Serve as a leadership coach for school leaders, partnering with them to determine instructional priorities and to overcome barriers to successful data-driven instruction and increased student achievement, including how to develop and leverage school- and/or system-wide practices and structures to build a culture of achievement that accelerates student impact
Develop school leaders and teachers on effective use of real-time data from the ANet interim assessments to target student misunderstandings, to improve teacher practice, and to continually deepen understanding of the rigor of the Common Core standards
Train and coach school leaders and teachers on effective backwards planning using state standards, complex texts, and curricula to achieve student mastery of grade-level content
Analyze student data and use research-based practices to inform an individualized strategy for coaching each school
Engage in a gradual release of support to build some schools' independence with teacher development, first by modeling meeting facilitation, then observing and providing coaching and feedback to leaders on their facilitation
Develop a strong network of ANet schools
Connect school leaders with other schools to facilitate best practice sharing
Design and lead professional development sessions for groups of school leaders and teachers
Support the regional leadership in growing the Network by sustaining current school partners and fostering new partnerships
Support internal ANet strength and growth
Develop tools, coaching strategies, and innovative ideas for the organization that improve our ability to coach schools
Serve in internal ANet leadership roles, which could include recruiting and hiring, network event coordination, sales, professional development planning and facilitation, and strategy development
WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING
In order to be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate the following:
You are energized by roles where no day will be the same, but where instructional excellence is at the heart of everything you do. You know how to get breakthrough results for kids because you have a proven track record of using standards and data to drive instruction in both math and ELA.
You have a passionate commitment to and a sense of urgency for the support of schools , along with a belief that all students can achieve at high levels. You believe in the power of formative assessment, coaching, and professional development as critical levers in school improvement.
You bring prior experience managing or coaching other adults (e.g. school leadership, instructional coaching, etc.) and know how to develop and motivate others to drive results, while balancing humility and assertiveness. You thrive off building strong relationships, especially when it comes to building trust and credibility quickly.
You are a learner. You don't shy away from new or ambiguous situations, but rather dive right in and seek out opportunities to continuously improve your skills and expand your impact on kids, while learning from those around you.
You draw others in. Your ability to read and respond to unspoken and implicit cues, and your engaging presentation skills leave others energized and wanting to know more.
You are motivated by working in an environment where we live out our core values daily. You are eager to examine personal archetypes and biases while discussing topics related to race, class, and privilege which relate to ANet's Advance Equity and People Matter values.
You are excited to partner with schools and systems across the Northeast Region and within your portfolio and are therefore willing to travel and have access to a vehicle in order to do so (mileage will be reimbursed for drives to partners and a rental car or flight will be provided for longer trips).
Ideal candidates may also demonstrate the following preferred qualifications:
You have prior experience as a school leader, coaching teams, leading professional development, and/or managing programs at a district/CMO-level and bring an openness to learn about and navigate school systems
You have comfort working across various grade levels (elementary, middle, and high school) implementing the Common Core instructional shifts
WHAT WE OFFER
ANet offers highly competitive compensation based on prior experience and qualifications as well as comprehensive benefits in order to best support our people. Benefits we offer include: health, dental and vision insurance where ANet pays 80% of the cost of these benefits for employees and their families/domestic partner; 3 weeks of vacation (4 weeks after two years with ANet); 10 paid holidays with paid days off between the Christmas and New Year's holidays; a paid floating holiday; paid sick & personal days; paid parental leave; retirement plan options; commuter benefits; tuition reimbursement; flexible spending accounts; short and long-term disability coverage; and basic life and personal accident insurance.
HOW TO APPLY
We are now accepting applications for this position, which will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply, please click on the blue “Apply” button. You will then be prompted to complete a brief application and upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter in which you outline why you are interested in working for ANet and how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position.
ANet 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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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Full Time
Director of School Support – Massachusetts
Location: Flexible within Massachusetts (Up to 50% car travel)
Position is available: June 2020 (with possibility for earlier start)
WHO WE ARE
Every student deserves opportunities in life, and every educator committed to providing those opportunities, deserves support. Those beliefs drive us to work alongside schools to support great teaching so that we can work towards guaranteeing that all students are receiving high quality instruction. We partner with over 900 schools - both district and charter - in underserved communities around the country, thus impacting more than 330,000 students. Third-party evaluations confirm that when schools have the right basic conditions in place and partner with ANet, they achieve 6-8 months of additional learning over a two-year period compared to schools not partnering with ANet.
At ANet we are committed to living out our core values , both across our organization and with our partner schools. We acknowledge that systemic inequities impact student access to opportunities and that in order to ensure educational equity for all students, we must center on the experiences of those from marginalized communities to guide our work. We work to deepen our understanding of how race, class, power and privilege influence the education system as well as influence our own perspectives. To do so, we provide ongoing learning opportunities through org-wide professional development, affinity groups, working groups, and resource sharing.
Individuals who join ANet have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic, values driven, and team-oriented organization that is committed to having impact in schools by investing in each other and learning together. We were named as The NonProfit Times “Best Nonprofits to Work For” and work tirelessly to foster a working environment where the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and identities of our staff members are valued.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As a Director of School Support (DSS), your coaching of school and system leaders will empower them to enact change that sets teachers up for success in the classroom, thus ensuring students receive the educational opportunities they deserve. You will leverage your past experience as an instructional leader to quickly build trust within your partner schools, identify strengths and opportunities, and develop action plans that lead to breakthrough results for kids. You'll be successful in influencing and motivating our partners because you thrive at marrying humility and assertiveness in everything you do. Your flexibility, team first approach, and commitment to equity will be infectious to everyone you interact with, whether it's a CAO of a school system, a principal of one of your partner schools, or another DSS on your team.
Reporting to a regional Executive Director, New England Network, this DSS will support approximately 12 district and/or charter schools in Massachusetts. This DSS will also work in a highly collaborative, supportive, and innovative fashion with peer coaches across the Northeast Region, which currently supports over 125 schools, predominantly in Massachusetts, with a growing presence in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Upstate New York, as well as with ANet's other Regions and national teams.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Partner with and coach school leaders to strengthen instruction and increase student achievement
Serve as a leadership coach for school leaders, partnering with them to determine instructional priorities and to overcome barriers to successful data-driven instruction and increased student achievement, including how to develop and leverage school- and/or system-wide practices and structures to build a culture of achievement that accelerates student impact
Develop school leaders and teachers on effective use of real-time data from the ANet interim assessments to target student misunderstandings, to improve teacher practice, and to continually deepen understanding of the rigor of the Common Core standards
Train and coach school leaders and teachers on effective backwards planning using state standards, complex texts, and curricula to achieve student mastery of grade-level content
Analyze student data and use research-based practices to inform an individualized strategy for coaching each school
Engage in a gradual release of support to build some schools' independence with teacher development, first by modeling meeting facilitation, then observing and providing coaching and feedback to leaders on their facilitation
Develop a strong network of ANet schools
Connect school leaders with other schools to facilitate best practice sharing
Design and lead professional development sessions for groups of school leaders and teachers
Support the regional leadership in growing the Network by sustaining current school partners and fostering new partnerships
Support internal ANet strength and growth
Develop tools, coaching strategies, and innovative ideas for the organization that improve our ability to coach schools
Serve in internal ANet leadership roles, which could include recruiting and hiring, network event coordination, sales, professional development planning and facilitation, and strategy development
WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING
In order to be successful in this role, candidates must demonstrate the following:
You are energized by roles where no day will be the same, but where instructional excellence is at the heart of everything you do. You know how to get breakthrough results for kids because you have a proven track record of using standards and data to drive instruction in both math and ELA.
You have a passionate commitment to and a sense of urgency for the support of schools , along with a belief that all students can achieve at high levels. You believe in the power of formative assessment, coaching, and professional development as critical levers in school improvement.
You bring prior experience managing or coaching other adults (e.g. school leadership, instructional coaching, etc.) and know how to develop and motivate others to drive results, while balancing humility and assertiveness. You thrive off building strong relationships, especially when it comes to building trust and credibility quickly.
You are a learner. You don't shy away from new or ambiguous situations, but rather dive right in and seek out opportunities to continuously improve your skills and expand your impact on kids, while learning from those around you.
You draw others in. Your ability to read and respond to unspoken and implicit cues, and your engaging presentation skills leave others energized and wanting to know more.
You are motivated by working in an environment where we live out our core values daily. You are eager to examine personal archetypes and biases while discussing topics related to race, class, and privilege which relate to ANet's Advance Equity and People Matter values.
You are excited to partner with schools and systems across the Northeast Region and within your portfolio and are therefore willing to travel and have access to a vehicle in order to do so (mileage will be reimbursed for drives to partners and a rental car or flight will be provided for longer trips).
Ideal candidates may also demonstrate the following preferred qualifications:
You have prior experience as a school leader, coaching teams, leading professional development, and/or managing programs at a district/CMO-level and bring an openness to learn about and navigate school systems
You have comfort working across various grade levels (elementary, middle, and high school) implementing the Common Core instructional shifts
WHAT WE OFFER
ANet offers highly competitive compensation based on prior experience and qualifications as well as comprehensive benefits in order to best support our people. Benefits we offer include: health, dental and vision insurance where ANet pays 80% of the cost of these benefits for employees and their families/domestic partner; 3 weeks of vacation (4 weeks after two years with ANet); 10 paid holidays with paid days off between the Christmas and New Year's holidays; a paid floating holiday; paid sick & personal days; paid parental leave; retirement plan options; commuter benefits; tuition reimbursement; flexible spending accounts; short and long-term disability coverage; and basic life and personal accident insurance.
HOW TO APPLY
We are now accepting applications for this position, which will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To apply, please click on the blue “Apply” button. You will then be prompted to complete a brief application and upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter in which you outline why you are interested in working for ANet and how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position.
ANet 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.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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The Episcopal School of Los Angeles (ESLA) seeks an experienced, dynamic, and innovative educator to fill the newly-created position of Dean of Academics in this rapidly growing, vibrant school. Reporting to the Head of School and working alongside the Dean of Students (also a newly-created position), Director of Student Life and Diversity, and Chaplain in the daily management of school life, the Dean of Academics will oversee all aspects of grade 6-12 academic curriculum, teaching, and learning at ESLA. As part of the school’s strategic plan, the Dean will lead our review and development of curriculum scope and sequence, implement best practices in faculty evaluation and development, and use data analysis to help drive improvement in classroom delivery and assessment and overall student achievement.
We’re looking for...
An experienced, dynamic educator with a background in curriculum development and faculty leadership in middle and upper schools.
The ideal candidate will display some or all of the following characteristics:
Experience designing creative, engaging curricula, and differentiating instruction and assessment for a heterogeneous student body
Demonstrated success as a classroom teacher meeting developmental needs of students across grades six through twelve
Successful administrative, leadership, and/or teaching experience, preferably in an Episcopal school
Experience and a passion for working with a diverse student body with a commitment to equity and inclusion
Evidence of being a proactive self-starter
A desire to collaborate with and support colleagues, and
Flexibility, joy, and a thirst for leading and collaborating with an energetic faculty and staff shaping a young school.
Responsibilities
Curriculum Coordination and Development
Lead curriculum growth and coordination (scope and sequence) in line with the school’s mission,
strategic plan, and SLO’s
Faculty Development and Support
Observe, evaluate, develop, and nurture a top-notch academic teaching faculty
Student Academic Progress
Oversee individual academic progress from entry until graduation
Scheduling and Academic Operations
Ensure smooth annual, monthly, and daily operation that supports and enhances the academic
program
Parent Relations
Communicate proactively with parents on academic matters
General Administrative
Collaborate on the school’s lead Administrative Team
Support the work of the Admissions and Development teams, the Chaplaincy, and the Office of
Student Life and Diversity
Cultivate a highly visible presence on campus and at school events
Teach, coach, and/or chair a club or council as time allows
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree in Educational Leadership or similar is strongly preferred,
Minimum of 2-3 years administrative or departmental leadership involving curriculum development and faculty observation, evaluation and mentoring,
Minimum of 3-5 years of teaching experience in public, charter, parochial, or independent schools, preferably in both middle and upper school grades, and ideally in an Episcopal school,
Demonstrated knowledge of effective differentiation techniques in delivery and assessment of learning, including the ability to integrate technology to enhance student achievement,
Demonstrated work using data to enhance learning outcomes,
The ability to lead a faculty through a strategic curriculum development process
The inclination and motivation to seek out opportunities to collaborate with peers.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary is competitive with other area independent schools.
Full medical, dental, vision, flexible spending benefits, plus 401(k) with employer match after 1 year of employment.
Lunch is freshly prepared and shared family-style by faculty and students each day.
Beyond competitive pay and benefits, faculty enjoy working in a student-centered, collaborative, and joyful learning community.
To Apply…
Please send a cover letter and the following information to hiring@es-la.com :
Résumé or Curriculum Vitae; Write the name of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email.
A written statement that includes, at a minimum, answers to the following questions:
Why do you enjoy working with grade 6-12 students and faculty?
What work have you done in curriculum development and what have you learned from that experience that you would bring to this position?
What work have you done in faculty evaluation and development and what have you learned from that experience that you would bring to this position?
What does it mean for you to have a commitment to diversity and inclusion? How have you demonstrated that commitment, and how would you see yourself demonstrating it here?
How would your understanding of the Episcopal tradition inform your leadership in developing the curriculum and intellectual life of the school?
What are you eager to learn and develop in yourself as you grow in this profession?
ESLA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Full Time
The Episcopal School of Los Angeles (ESLA) seeks an experienced, dynamic, and innovative educator to fill the newly-created position of Dean of Academics in this rapidly growing, vibrant school. Reporting to the Head of School and working alongside the Dean of Students (also a newly-created position), Director of Student Life and Diversity, and Chaplain in the daily management of school life, the Dean of Academics will oversee all aspects of grade 6-12 academic curriculum, teaching, and learning at ESLA. As part of the school’s strategic plan, the Dean will lead our review and development of curriculum scope and sequence, implement best practices in faculty evaluation and development, and use data analysis to help drive improvement in classroom delivery and assessment and overall student achievement.
We’re looking for...
An experienced, dynamic educator with a background in curriculum development and faculty leadership in middle and upper schools.
The ideal candidate will display some or all of the following characteristics:
Experience designing creative, engaging curricula, and differentiating instruction and assessment for a heterogeneous student body
Demonstrated success as a classroom teacher meeting developmental needs of students across grades six through twelve
Successful administrative, leadership, and/or teaching experience, preferably in an Episcopal school
Experience and a passion for working with a diverse student body with a commitment to equity and inclusion
Evidence of being a proactive self-starter
A desire to collaborate with and support colleagues, and
Flexibility, joy, and a thirst for leading and collaborating with an energetic faculty and staff shaping a young school.
Responsibilities
Curriculum Coordination and Development
Lead curriculum growth and coordination (scope and sequence) in line with the school’s mission,
strategic plan, and SLO’s
Faculty Development and Support
Observe, evaluate, develop, and nurture a top-notch academic teaching faculty
Student Academic Progress
Oversee individual academic progress from entry until graduation
Scheduling and Academic Operations
Ensure smooth annual, monthly, and daily operation that supports and enhances the academic
program
Parent Relations
Communicate proactively with parents on academic matters
General Administrative
Collaborate on the school’s lead Administrative Team
Support the work of the Admissions and Development teams, the Chaplaincy, and the Office of
Student Life and Diversity
Cultivate a highly visible presence on campus and at school events
Teach, coach, and/or chair a club or council as time allows
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree in Educational Leadership or similar is strongly preferred,
Minimum of 2-3 years administrative or departmental leadership involving curriculum development and faculty observation, evaluation and mentoring,
Minimum of 3-5 years of teaching experience in public, charter, parochial, or independent schools, preferably in both middle and upper school grades, and ideally in an Episcopal school,
Demonstrated knowledge of effective differentiation techniques in delivery and assessment of learning, including the ability to integrate technology to enhance student achievement,
Demonstrated work using data to enhance learning outcomes,
The ability to lead a faculty through a strategic curriculum development process
The inclination and motivation to seek out opportunities to collaborate with peers.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary is competitive with other area independent schools.
Full medical, dental, vision, flexible spending benefits, plus 401(k) with employer match after 1 year of employment.
Lunch is freshly prepared and shared family-style by faculty and students each day.
Beyond competitive pay and benefits, faculty enjoy working in a student-centered, collaborative, and joyful learning community.
To Apply…
Please send a cover letter and the following information to hiring@es-la.com :
Résumé or Curriculum Vitae; Write the name of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of your email.
A written statement that includes, at a minimum, answers to the following questions:
Why do you enjoy working with grade 6-12 students and faculty?
What work have you done in curriculum development and what have you learned from that experience that you would bring to this position?
What work have you done in faculty evaluation and development and what have you learned from that experience that you would bring to this position?
What does it mean for you to have a commitment to diversity and inclusion? How have you demonstrated that commitment, and how would you see yourself demonstrating it here?
How would your understanding of the Episcopal tradition inform your leadership in developing the curriculum and intellectual life of the school?
What are you eager to learn and develop in yourself as you grow in this profession?
ESLA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
