Manager of Climate and Culture

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Position Title:

Manager of Climate and Culture

About Big Picture Philadelphia

Big Picture Philadelphia (BPP) challenges systemic inequities in education by providing transformative learning

experiences at two public high schools in North Philadelphia — El Centro de Estudiantes (El Centro) and Vaux Big Picture

High School (Vaux). As proud members of the Big Picture Learning network, we build on students’ strengths, help them

identify their interests, and connect them to their passions-- within and outside the school building. Our integrated,

community-focused approach to education and personal development ensures students build the skills, confidence,

networks, and credentials needed to achieve their personal, academic, and career goals.

Position Description

The Manager of Climate and Culture is a high-energy, dynamic leader who plays a critical role in fostering a safe,

inclusive, and student-centered culture at Vaux Big Picture High School. Aligned with the Big Picture Learning philosophy

and committed to social justice, this individual actively builds a respectful, caring community where all students can

thrive and grow—personally, academically, and socially.

As a key member of the school’s Servant Leadership Team (SLT), the Manager of Climate and Culture is responsible for

leading the implementation of school safety, behavior, and culture systems. They enforce behavior expectations, support

staff in managing student behavior, and model how to establish strong, mutually respectful relationships with students

and families. The Manager cultivates a climate of high expectations, clear communication, fairness, and restorative

practices while maintaining a deep understanding of the diverse needs of our students.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about youth development, culturally responsive practices, and believes

in the power of strong school culture to transform student outcomes. The Manager will collaborate with faculty and

students to develop non-academic programming that reflects the school’s mission, vision, and commitment to equity.

Responsibilities

Co-creation of el Centro’s Vision for the Student Experience

● Co-create el Centro’s school-wide philosophy of equitable non-negotiables for student culture.

● Document and review school culture systems, and propose changes and improvements.

● Monitor school culture data to suggest and co-create new, equitable data tools that will help us monitor school

culture and the student experience.

● Support el Centro in providing an extraordinary experience by engaging in equitable coaching and strategy

sessions with each staff member, especially student-facing staff.

● Engage with staff by conducting walk-throughs, informal 1:1s, and culture team meetings to determine which

best practices currently exist and can therefore be incorporated into el Centro’s vision for leading great school

culture.

● Analyze data from major milestones with leaders and advisors and make recommendations about how to move

forward.

Compliance Management

● Ensure that disciplinary investigations are completed thoroughly and in a timely manner, and that appropriate

follow-through with staff, students and families is completed.

● Attend all long-term suspension hearings and ensure consistency in the consequences issued at these hearings.

● Alongside BPP’s Director of Operations, manage school security and ensure clear and thorough communication

before, during, and after major school events.

● Serve as a support to staff, school leaders and the Executive Director of BPP during urgent situations.

School Safety & Emergency Procedures

● Supervise and manage the school’s security officer, ensuring alignment with school-wide safety protocols and

positive relationship-building with students.

● Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of all emergency procedures, including fire drills,

lockdowns, and shelter-in-place drills.

● Ensure compliance with local and district-level safety mandates; maintain all required documentation for

Positive Behavior Interventions and…