Community School Director (Bilingual) - Baltimore City

The Y in Central Maryland•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

As a Y Community School Director, you will be responsible for the implementation, integration, alignment, marketing, and coordination of school activities, events, programs, and services that lead to student achievement, stronger families, and healthier neighborhoods. You will focus on the administration of outcomes-based out-of-school-time programs through fiscal management, associate and volunteer relations, and reporting. You will partner with school leadership and the community school steering committee to create and implement the Community School Action Plan, periodic needs assessments, and resource mapping for the school, students, and the community. You will also serve as the primary contact person for the school with community partners, leveraging partnerships to address identified issues that impact the school community in the areas of physical & mental health, family support, community engagement, academics/education, and youth development. This role requires the ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations, including bilingual families, ensuring that language is not a barrier to participation, understanding, and engagement in Y programs. You will hire, train, and develop a team to achieve the vision of the community school strategy, vision, morale, and culture. As a Community School Director, you’ll contribute to the Y and to our overall community by supporting and nurturing youth adversely impacted by the achievement gap.

Requirements

An interest in the well-being of school-age youth, enthusiasm, patience, good humor, good judgment, and a good spirit
The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents/guardians (including bilingual families who's first language is Spanish), members, school administration, and other Y associates
At least two years of experience in community organizing or partnership building
Prior experience managing a team to achieve performance goals and quality standards
Prior experience conducting needs assessments, working in a public school setting, and leading volunteers

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with chronically absent youth
Community resident
Bachelor’s degree in education or human services field

Responsibilities

Implementation, integration, alignment, marketing, and coordination of school activities, events, programs, and services
Administration of outcomes-based out-of-school-time programs through fiscal management, associate and volunteer relations, and reporting
Partner with school leadership and the community school steering committee to create and implement the Community School Action Plan, periodic needs assessments, and resource mapping
Serve as the primary contact person for the school with community partners
Hire, train, and develop a team