Company Description

KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of free, public charter schools that prepares students for success in college and life. In 1995 we started our first middle school, KIPP Academy, in The Bronx. Our goal was to graduate students with the strength of character and academic abilities needed to succeed in high school, college and beyond - and in so doing, to prove what is possible for all students. Today, our New York City network is comprised of eight elementary schools, nine middle schools, one high school, and KIPP Forward, a comprehensive support program for our alumni. KIPP NYC Public Schools currently serves more than 9,350 students and alumni and has a staff of more than 850. KIPP NYC is continuing to grow and opened two new middle schools and an elementary school August 2021!

KIPP NYC College Prep is a free college-preparatory public school serving students from KIPP NYC's five middle schools. In July 2009, KIPP NYC College Prep opened its doors to its founding 9th grade class. Now fully grown, the high school serves over 1000 students. We have set ambitious goals for our students: 95% will graduate from high school, 85% will matriculate to college, and 75% will graduate from college. Year over year, we have exceeded both our graduation and matriculation goals, and are on track for over 50% of our alumni to graduate from college (5x the national average for low-income students), while continuing to work towards our ultimate 75% college graduation goal for our students.

Job Description

At KIPP NYC College Prep, The Manager of College and Career Readiness (CCR) leads the CCR team. The Manager of CCR assists in establishing a clear, shared vision for the role of their team in the intellectual development of each student, and develops the content expertise and planning habits of each team member. The Manager of College and Career Readiness (CCR) reports to the Director of College and Career Counseling.

The Manager of CCR will lead and teach the College and Career Readiness course to all 11th grade students. The College and Career Readiness course provides students the opportunity to explore and prepare for the college and career application process while exposing them to college and career readiness skills. By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Identify personal qualities, reflect on their personal identity and identify external support they can incorporate on their journey to college and career success
• Objectively view the world around them and at the same time take a position on the world around them through the lens of their identities and the drive to build a more just world
• Successfully communicate both their professional and personal assets in writing and in person that is aligned with their identity and version of their future self
• Recognize the attributes of college campuses that align with their identity
• Identify the costs and the funding sources necessary to support their postsecondary education
• Identify academic metrics and skills necessary to achieve the postsecondary option of their choice
• Prepare for the SAT with a junior class goal of averaging 480 on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section of the SAT and 530 on the math section of the SAT

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Supervising College & Career Readiness Team

• Coaching CCR Teacher towards effective delivery of college and career readiness curriculum
• Leading CCR Professional Learning Community (PLC) weekly meetings and participating in national College Knowledge and Career Success Curriculum meetings
• Analyzing SAT Mock and Official data sets to track progress towards departmental goals
• Differentiating CCR curriculum to meet the needs of each junior cohort
• Co-lead with recruiting, hiring, and training College and Career Student Ambassadors
• Maintain and develop partnerships with College and Career readiness external partners
• Supports Director of College and Career Counseling with fundraising, donor, and visitor requests and collaboration initiatives

Progressive Pathways Management

• Supervise Progressive Pathways Counselor towards goal completion
• Attend Progressive Pathways Professional Learning Community (PLC) monthly meetings and Career Continuum Collaborative meetings.
• Collaborate and partner with Career and Technical Education Programs

Teaching College & Career Readiness Course

• Planning and teaching lessons focused on college and career readiness skills, including SAT instruction in Math and Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (EBRW)
• Implementing lessons from the KIPP national College Knowledge and Career Success curriculum, which exposes students to postsecondary options and helps them create a strong transition plan to their Senior College Counselor or Workforce Advisor
• Differentiating and aligning daily instruction based on data
• Infusing joy and a passion for excellence into the junior College and Career Readiness course
• Motivating and investing students in the College and Career Readiness Course and post-secondary skills necessary for success
• Maintaining grades and attendance in PowerSchool for students

Supporting College & Career Readiness 9th - 11th Grade College Readiness Initiatives

• Coordinating with Advisory chairs to develop sessions on college ready traits
• Attend 11th Grade Team Meetings to share college and career updates and student progress
• Planning, promoting, and executing 9th and 10th grade College Trips and college knowledge events, including setting attendance goals for the college fair and info sessions

Planning and Supervising SAT Mock and Official Administrations

• Site Coordinator for onsite SAT administrations (official and mock exams)
• Ensuring test administrations are fully staffed
• Communicating norms and expectations to proctors
• Ordering, distributing, and collecting test materials
• Serving as point of contact for CollegeBoard and outside vendors (e.g. online test scoring sites)
• Submitting reports and voucher forms to ETS
• Manage external SAT Prep partners who deliver after school and Saturday SAT Prep

Qualifications

KIPP NYC is looking for exceptional individuals who have a strong interest in building a school of excellence. We are seeking individuals from all backgrounds who believe in KIPP NYC's mission and who have the potential to excel as professionals and leaders within our building.

• Bachelor's degree, with advanced degree and certification preferred
• 3+ years experience teaching or counseling students from underrepresented communities in a classroom setting with demonstrated student achievement gains and high engagement levels
• 2+ years of experience leading, managing, and coaching adults or programs that demonstrates ability to drive results through others in a school environment
• Openness to feedback with a desire for self-improvement
• Accountability of the overall outcomes of the students they lead
• Self-awareness, with an ability to treat all members of the school's community with respect and an accurate idea of one's own strengths and weaknesses
• Ability to analyze data and develop a plan of action to improve the school community
• Strong collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills, including working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse perspectives
• Strong organizational, self-management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle many responsibilities simultaneously
• Outstanding organizational skills and close attention to detail; exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Proactive problem solver who demonstrates initiative and teamwork.
• Strong work ethic coupled with an enthusiastic and passionate approach to one's work.
• Commitment to the belief that all students can learn and to the mission of educational equity.
• Flexibility, including the ability to adjust to requirements in a dynamic work environment.

Additional Information

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee.

KIPP NYC LLC is an anti-racist organization that believes in the importance of being diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving students and families throughout New York City. BIPOC, women, gender expansive, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

KIPP NYC LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP NYC LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.