Sr. Community School Coordinator
Sr. Community School Coordinator
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Job Description
New York Edge is the largest provider of after school and summer camp programs in New York City public schools. Each year programs in academics--including STEM the arts sports & wellness and college access help 40000 students develop leadership skills and succeed in school. Working parents count on our programs to provide safe and enriching environments for their children.
SUMMARY
New York Edge is looking for a Sr. Community School Coordinator to establish a visible presence within the school building assuming a strong leadership role throughout the academic school year. Community Schools are a strategy to organize resources and share leadership to integrate social services into the fabric of the schools. Community Schools offer a holistic approach toward improving academic performance driven by strong collaborative partnershipsamong principals parents teachers and CBOs.
WORK SCHEDULE
Full Time
Monday through Friday -- 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Work hand-in-hand with the Community School Director in daily program operations and functions
Work with school leadership to maintain a focus on results and track progress. Ensure that New York Edge is capturing and analyzing data while functioning in a data-driven manner.
Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the facilitator and classroom teachers.
Ensures that they are trained in the methodology employed during the school day in regard to instruction
Encourage and lead projects that foster academic cultural and artistic growth.
Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
Responsible for recruitment and supervision of dedicated staff that meet the highest standards of qualifications in carrying out the mission of Community Schools and New York Edge
In conjunction with the academic support specialist assesses student progress and communicates such to teachers and school administrators.
Works with academic support specialists and subject teachers to provide student support in various curriculum areas.
Must attend Professional Developments offered by New York Edge and Department of Education faculty.
Identify high-need students coordinate with teachers to target interventions and track and monitor the impact of interventions.
Build relationships and mechanisms to effectively link the school day to expanded learning opportunities.
Communicate the programs challenges progress and success with the Program Director who will perform projects assigned at the discretion of the Program Director.
Support students with emotional or behavioral concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills.
He/she fosters an atmosphere of fun and learning and serves as a role model to youth always conducting him/herself in the utmost professional manner and maintaining appropriate boundaries.
Promotes positive character development in all youth
Participate in school governance community school team meetings and specialized meetings such as attendance meetings.
Support daily attendance outreach and interventions for chronically absent students including follow-up with families and coordination of Success Mentor supports
Coordinate schoolwide events in partnership with CBOs and DOE partners including student showcases incentive programs and family workshops
Lead efforts to engage families through regular communication outreach and participation in school events and planning meetings
Track Success Mentor check-ins support mentor/mentee engagement and monitor progress using attendance data and student feedback
INTERACTS WITH
Community School Director Principal Teachers School Administrators Vendors Parents Students
REQUIRED SKILLS
Passion for New York Edge mission and youth development
Reliable organized and punctual
Strong leader and team-builder
Ability to resolve conflicts and negotiate solutions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program staff and school
partners
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with proven ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals both in person and over the phone applying tact and discretion as situations demand
Must have excellent organizational time management and follow-up skills
Must be able to clearly articulate outcome requirements and provide the necessary and appropriate resources and support for Academic Support Specialists Teachers and other staff to successfully deliver on objectives
Responsible and professional conduct that serves as role model to staff and youth
Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Outlook Google Docs and Word
QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must have passion for New York Edge mission and demonstrated interest in the field of education and youth development.
Minimum of one year management experience
Minimum of one year of work-related skill knowledge or experience is required.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Work is performed mostly within a New York City Public School setting butmaybe required to interact with the community at large during events outreach and meetings.
May be required to walk up and down stairs and lift or move objects/materials as needed.
Work hours will be consistent Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
At the time of offer and acceptance the job requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education and Department of Health.
New York Edge is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and communities to apply.
Disclaimer:The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of a person in this position.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
