21st Century Coordinator

Out-of-School Time (OST) Coordinator

Farmington, NM, USA

Full Time

Full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Visions, 401k matching, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Purpose Of Position

Responsible for the development and implementation of a Student Success/Life Skills Program to help students grow in knowledge to live a successful and independent life in this increasingly complex and information-rich society. Using the Dine' cultural values as the heart of the program, the Student Success Coordinator will oversee a balanced program that is focused on the intellectual, emotional, and personal development of the whole student where all students are equally encouraged and supported to fully participate and succeed.

The purpose of the Student Success/Life Skills Education component of Navajo Preparatory School is to provide experiences and exposures which will better empower youth to take charge of and accept responsibility for their personal and social growth. The Student Success/Life Skills program will help students achieve their personal best in life and maintain positive relationships and respect for others by establishing a strong foundation of Dine cultural values and teachings.

Qualifications And Requirements

• A minimum a High School Diploma is required. A Bachelor's degree in Education is preferred or related field, i.e, psychology, human relations, social work.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Educational environment or recreational director.
• Knowledge of Native American learning styles, teaching methodologies and strategies, and student learning outcomes assessment.
• Computer literacy.
• Creative, energetic, dynamic and good organizing and coordinating skills.
• Demonstrate mastery of oral and written communication and human relations skills.
• Ability to work well with students, parents, teachers and community.
• Knowledge and understanding of current and emerging social issues facing teenagers.
• Knowledge of available academic and psycho-social support programs and services.
• Ability to speak Navajo preferred.
• Evidence of a basic understanding of the Navajo Culture.
• Able to work flexible hours primarily after school hours.
• A valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Maintain certification in CPR/AED, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen with appropriate trainings.

Employment Classification

The position is based on 220 contract days.

Note:

Notwithstanding the above, this position is subject to possible furlough or reduction in force under NPS, Inc. Personnel Policies; due to unforeseen reductions in program funding that requires such general program changes.

Supervisor

Primary:
Division Director of Student Life and Wellness

Responsibilities And Duties

General Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Support and efficiently carry out responsibilities in accordance with Navajo Preparatory School Policies and Procedures.
• Represents NPS in a manner to reflect professionalism and which enhances community understanding of the program.
• Secures and protects the confidentiality of student information.
• Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately.
• Commits to a growth plan that relates to the scope of services provided to the School.
• Relates and interacts with colleagues, supervisors, school staff, students, parents and community members in a professional and courteous manner.
• Work with the Special Project Director to implement appropriate use and implementation of Title IV funds.
• Performs other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the supervisor may delegate or assign.

Life Skills and Student Success:

• Develop, maintain and oversee the after school program that teach practical meaningful life skills through activities, workshops and classes.
• Promote and model understanding and applying Ke' kinship and respect for Navajo cultural values.
• Organize and promote Navajo and other Native American cultural enrichment opportunities to promote positive self-identity and use of the Navajo language.
• Organize programs and activities to promote values clarification, character development, principles and standards that guide our lives, such as writing a personal mission statement.
• Organize programs and activities that encourage personal responsibility and people skills, i.e. problem solving skills, proper etiquette, speaking, etc.
• Organize programs and activities to promote total wellness eating right, exercise, relaxation, nutrition.
• Organize programs that promote leadership development in the dominant society and leadership in the Navajo/Native American society;
  Provide opportunities for students to develop as "Yideeskaagoo Nataani," Leaders now and into the Future.
• Organize activities to help students gain knowledge on family and consumer sciences, home smarts, planning, purchasing and cooking meals, sewing, washing, etc.
• Organize seminars, workshops and short classes to teach students the importance of Financial Literacy:
  Budgeting and Money management, Investment Decisions, Credit Cards, Taxes, Loans.
• Responsible to maintain…