Education Specialist - North Ridge Crossing

North Ridge Crossing is in need of a part-time Education Director. If you are interested in "dipping your toes in as a college student majoring in education" or someone who enjoys assisting children to enable better educational outcomes you need to apply-NOW!

The Education Director is responsible for enabling youth to become proficient in basic educational disciplines, applying learning to everyday situations and embracing technology.

KEY ROLES (Essential

Job Responsibilities ):

Program Development and Implementation

* Plans, develops, evaluates and oversees implementation of educational activities such as 21st Century, LEAP, Power Hour and other services that prepare youth for success

* Monitors educational delivery and works with education staff to plan and implement improvements

* Implements and oversees Project Learn philosophies and High Yield Learning activities throughout the Club

* Communicates with Club staff, members and partner agencies to ensure understanding of tutoring, homework help, and educational learning opportunities

* Establishes and maintains educational program goals and settings that ensure the health and safety of members

* Tutors youth when needed ensuring that all youth have received assistance with homework

Strategic Planning

* Ensures the evaluation of educational programs on a continual basis and ensures programs/activities respond to member needs

Resource Management

* Controls educational program and activity expenditures within approved budget

* Monitors educational program areas and provides constructive feedback to staff with regard to program delivery and member guidance and discipline

* Trains and guides education instructors to ensure an environment that promotes the physical, intellectual, social and emotional well-being of youth, that incorporates guidance and discipline principles and that insures understanding of designated programs

* Consults with parents about member issues

* Implements and manages all required grants including completing monthly reports

Partnership Development

* Develops a good relationship with the schools and teachers to ensure youth are learning required materials

* Recruits volunteers as needed to ensure enough help to assist with tutoring and homework help

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Visits schools and meets with teachers regularly

* Completes training as required by licensing agency: 24 hours of training the first year of employment and 18 hours each additional year

* Oversees special programs and/or events (i.e. Keystone, Youth of the Year and Awards Programs), and/or participates in the implementation of other unit activities as necessary

* Manages Club in absence of the Club and Program Director

* Plans and coordinates field trips

INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY:

* Dependability - proven ability to complete all tasks as assigned in an organized manner

* Ensures appropriate responses to all organizational correspondence using brand appropriate language and logos

* Dedication to service - demonstrated regular Attendance/Punctuality and an ability to learn and develop new skills

* Commitment and attitude that personifies a positive attitude at all times and the ability to multi-task

* Professionalism in appearance, ensuring that dress is professional and appropriate for function/situation based on organizational dress code policies

* Specific Individual measurable outcomes as determined by supervisor