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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
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The Academic
Coordinator role is to expand and improve the academic enrichment component
of the Building Brighter Futures (BBF) afterschool programming,
in the schools identified within the grant. The grant is aimed at helping students achieve
grade-level proficiency in ELA and Math by researching, identifying, and
implementing a compilation of evidenced-based curricula and strategies that
improve students' academic performance. The Academic Coordinator will research,
identify, develop and implement lessons and tools designed to improve
academic performance in ELA and math as measured by state assessments, grade
level formative assessments, grade level advancement as well as attendance
records and behavioral data. In addition, collaborate
with all stakeholders at each participating site and keep accurate records to
ensure alignment with the grant goals and objectives.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
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- Develop
a compilation of evidence-based tools and strategies to bridge best practices
in school curriculum planning with the provision of high-quality after-school
programming
- Develop
tools and materials that are learner-centered, aligned with the school day
curricula and are focused on foundational math and literacy skills
- Use
and implement provided academic curricula and supplement it where needed to
ensure content is; Experiential, focused on relevant, exploratory, and
hands-on experiences, centered on engaging topics that capture youth
imagination, multifaceted and allow for every type of learner to have an
outlet, attentive to each child's developmental and academic needs, and
concerned with foundational academic skill development (i.e., literacy and numeracy)
and ?soft? skills related to school and job readiness (i.e., working with
others, planning and organizing resources
- Train
after-school staff on curricula and day school initiatives
- Facilitate
communication between day school teachers and after-school teachers, as well
as the program facilitators
- Create
a plan that focuses on specific, direct, measurable academic outcomes and
develop a cadre of academic resources (supplies and human capital) that
support these outcomes and are based on evidence-based tools.
- Supervise
the implementation of the curriculum design and oversee the necessary data
collection
- Compile
data aligned with objectives and complete any reports related to it
- Assess
the success of each site and take steps to make changes necessary in order to
improve
- Communicate
expectations, procedures, and needs for program success to all related
staff/entities
- Organize
and attend stakeholder meetings specifically regarding academic achievement.
- Attend
and participate in grade level meetings at participating school sites
- Participate
in and contribute to BBF, agency, school and Network related meetings
- Critically
assess the success rate of the program and adjust accordingly
- Innovate
around the academic improvement of students within an afterschool setting
- Please
note, schedule and assigned duties may vary and are subject to change based
on the needs of the program
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REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
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- General skill with planning and
implementing foundational skills lessons in ELA/Math
- Understanding of afterschool
programs and their partnership and correlation with school districts
- Public speaking skills
- Proficient
computer skills and knowledge
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OTHER
RESPONSIBILITIES UNIQUE TO THIS POSITION:
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- Full Time is a 40 hours a week,
Monday-Friday. Must be available to work until 5:30 or 6pm from October-May.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
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- Masters Level degree
in Education
- NYS certified teacher
(preferably Childhood Education-K-6)
- Minimum of 2 years'
experience working with school age children, preferably in an urban
educational setting
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