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Toquam - 21st Century Community Learning Center PROGRAM MANAGER

Employer
Stamford Public Schools
Location
Stamford, CT, US
Salary
Competitive
  • Position Type:
    ExtraCurricular Activities

  • Date Posted:
    9/15/2021

  • Location:
    Toquam Magnet ES

  • Date Available:
    2021-2022 School Year

  • Closing Date:
    09/25/2021

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    21 st Century Community Learning Center PROGRAM MANAGER
    At Toquam Magnet Elementary School
    GENERAL STATEMENT The Tiger Academy (TA) afterschool program is funded through the 21 st Century Community Learning Centers Grant (21 st CCLC) for the 2021-2022 school year. The program will create partnerships between the district and local resources to provide an integrated focus on academics, health and social services, youth and community development, and community engagement for improved student learning and stronger families. TA will provide students with enrichment, remediation, tutoring, and literacy activities at the middle school. Families will be engaged in activities that promote literacy at evening workshops. The program will extend the school day and week by providing programs during the week at Toquam Elementary School.

    The 21st Century Community Learning Center Program Manager will coordinate the TA program at the school location during the week and will report to the school principal. The Project Manager will communicate with the Assistant Director of Grants Compliance in the planning, staffing, implementing and reporting (state required) of this program.

    MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES • Plan and coordinate the implementation of the 21st CCLC program under guidelines at the school location.
    • Plan and coordinate collection of building based data (including attendance, teacher reports, testing).
    • Assist in recruitment and in the assignment of staff for the program.
    • Assist in recruitment, and selection of students.
    • Responsible for maintaining and sustaining student and family involvement throughout the year.
    • Assist in development of curriculum related to the program.
    • Oversight and follow-up on student attendance, participation and progress report as well as family attendance data.
    • Develop and distribute related information to staff, students and parents.
    • Monitor and link the after-school programs to the students' regular classes and teachers.
    • Facilitate communication between the after school teachers and the classroom teachers.
    • Facilitate communication between the Community Based Organization staff and the school staff.
    • Act as liaison between the schools and Central Office to assure that all grants related requirements are addressed.
    • Assist in the collection of data to track students' attendance, program evaluation and related data in promoting academic success.
    • Utilize electronic mail (e-mail) to transmit all student related attendance and data to Central Office as well as other information, as requested.
    • Cooperatively work with school, staff and community resource groups.
    • Provide orientation and professional development to program staff members.
    • Attend all professional development activities and planning and progress review meetings arranged by the Central Office.
    • Assist in the planning of workshops for students and parents.
    • Attend all 21 st CCLC activities including evening workshops.
    • Assist in ordering and preparing resources used in the program.
    • Monitor and oversee the on-going operation of the program, including commitment to work during the after school program and oversee the transition and dismissal procedures (transportation).
    • Perform other duties as requested and needed to support an effective program under the guidelines of the current teachers' contract.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Current Connecticut Educator Certificate K-12 (7-12; 9-12)
    • Demonstrated experience in curriculum and program planning and development as well as student assessment.
    • Familiarity with national, state and local curriculum standards and framework.
    • Passion to work with students.
    • Demonstrated capacity to work well with others.
    • Demonstrated ability to coordinate and organize programs and required reports.
    • Superior communication skills (oral and written).
    • Evidence of organizational ability and ability to successfully complete projects.
    • Computer Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook). TERM
    September through May, weekdays during the length of the program, and Saturdays as scheduled and monthly evening workshops. May require additional hours per week for grant related data.

    SALARY

    Internal Candidates: Compensation will be at the curriculum rate as stated in the current teachers' contract.
    External Candidates: Compensation will be $30/hour

    PROCEDURE FOR FILING AN APPLICATION
  • Applications must be submitted online.

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