Descripción de la empresa

Uncommon Schools(Uncommon) is a nonprofit organization that starts and manages outstanding urban charter public schools that close the achievement gap and prepare low-income students to graduate from college. Uncommon builds uncommonly great schools by developing and managing regional networks that are philosophically aligned and highly accountable and by designing and implementing "best-in-class" teacher training. The organization has achieved outstanding academic results based on internal assessments, statewide exams, and graduation milestones. Its schools consistently outperform their district schools and are among the highest-performing urban schools in their cities and states. To learn more about Uncommon click hereuncommonschools.org/our-schools/uncommon-cities.

Descripción del empleo

High School 2.0 (HS 2.0) was established in 2018, standardizing Uncommon's best practices that help students find and pursue their passions. All 10th-12th grade students engage in co-curricular classes, which provide students with an opportunity to explore an area of passion, learn about areas of study that could become a passion, and participate in a rigorous project that requires sustained energy over the course of a year. Many students also participate in competitive activities, engage in internships, and take on leadership roles.

Under the umbrella of HS 2.0, Senior Year 2.0 (SY 2.0) is a new, cutting-edge program at Uncommon Schools that seeks to build on the success of Uncommon's current high school model by exploring new kinds of educational experiences for our upperclassmen. A cohort of 70 students spend the year building community, working with mentors and in internships, engaging in self-exploration, and taking tailored courses. These activities result in a "purpose project" and plan for their college experience that students present to the school community. Currently SY 2.0 is in its pilot stage at Uncommon Charter High School, but we hope to expand the program to other high schools across the Uncommon network.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

50% of your time will be spent managing the HS 2.0 Program at Uncommon Charter High School:

• Evaluate co-curricular quality using an established rubric
• Work with the school-based Director of Operations to ensure all co-curriculars have the materials they need for the semester
• Maintain and update the program budget to share updates with the Uncommon Finance team
• Recruit and hire any external experts needed to run co-curriculars
• Work with the Director of Operations and the Home Office HR team to generate contracts for external experts who will lead co-curriculars
• Maintain records including which co-curriculars were offered, the number of students interested, and the number of students who participated
• Work with the Director of Operations to develop daily systems aligned with typical school operations (for example: collecting attendance, maintaining rosters, etc)
• Work with the Director of Experiential Learning to place students in internships
• Act as the school-based champion for summer programs; ensure students are aware of opportunities available to them.
• Work with the Director of Experiential Learning to monitor quality of programming and to report on progress as defined by the terms of the grant
• Work with the Director of Operations to ensure competitive clubs are properly registered for competitions and have the appropriate travel and lodging (if needed)
• Prepare the program for school year 22-23 by building program offerings and giving current students a chance to rank their top choices

50% of your time will be spent managing the SY 2.0 Program at Uncommon Charter High School:

• You'll work with the Senior Year 2.0 Program Director to support the internship and mentorship component of the Senior Year 2.0 program. To do this, you will:
  • Recruit, support and retain dozens of mentors in a variety of professional fields, utilizing the current network of mentors the program has developed and expanding on that network.
  • Locate and establish internship opportunities for some students in the program.
  • Communicate on a weekly basis with every mentor and internship supervisor working with the program.
  • Communicate on a weekly basis with every student in the program regarding their mentorship or internship.
  • Meet regularly with the Program Director to review the status of mentorships and internship
• You'll work with the Senior Year 2.0 Program Director to support student learning when the 12th graders in the program meet every day. To do this, you will:
  • Be present in the UCHS school library for the two hours everyday students in the program meet.
  • Support individual students as they complete online and in-person work in the library.
  • Meet with small groups of students in the library to support their online and in-person work.
  • Meet regularly with the Program Director to prepare for each of the interventions and supports described above.
• You'll work with the Senior Year 2.0 Program Director to reflect on and refine the core systems, structures and practices that undergird the program. You'll then work with the Senior Year 2.0 Program Director to codify and disseminate those practices to support the expansion of the program to other high schools in the Uncommon network.

Requisitos

• Passionate commitment to the mission of Uncommon Schools and investment in our vision for being an anti-racist organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills with teammates, teachers, students, parents, and additional stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor in the face of competing demands and external pressures.
• Strong digital literacy skills, including database management and Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
• Prior project management and/or office-based customer service experience.
• Strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree is required.

*Please note that this role is grant-funded through the end of June 2022

Información adicional

Uncommon Schools offers salaries commensurate with experience and a very generous benefits and vacation package. All staff members receive extensive professional development, and are equipped with a laptop computer and all necessary supplies.

Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive.We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. At the same time, we work to ensure an inclusive community through creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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