Director of Education Programs - NM (5796)

THE SALVATION ARMY•Tulsa, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates all educational programs within the center ensuring that youth receive comprehensive academic support, enrichment activities, and life skills development opportunities, while collaborating with staff and community partners to achieve positive educational outcomes. Incorporates opportunities for youth to gain competency in STEAMM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) and music. Ensures that youth develop key academic skills, including research and study skill. Provides opportunities for college, career readiness, vocational preparation, and workforce development. Serves as a liaison with Corps programming staff to identify and incorporate mission alignment and outcomes. May be responsible for safely transporting center members and staff to or from school, activities, or programs and correctly reporting the assigned vehicle's maintenance, cleanliness, and safety needs. Participates in the Salvation Army’s ministry advancement by collaborating with the Salvation Army Officers to ensure Red Shield Youth Centers provide an engaging, enriching and empowering environment where youth develop Christ-like character, preparing them to become tomorrow’s leaders. Operational Standards: Assisting to ensuring all Tier 3 Red Shield Youth Center operational standards are implemented and maintained.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education, from an accredited college or technical/vocational school in youth development, or a related field, Master's degree preferred.
Three years of proven experience in managing educational programs for youth, preferably in an after-school or community center setting.
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Position requires evenings and weekends as needed to supervise and respond to center needs and requirements, includes meetings, phone calls, texts and emails as needed.
Valid State Driver’s License
Teacher Certification/VALID Teaching license.
Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

In conjunction with the Director of Program Services & Impact [DPSI], plans and oversees the administration and analysis of organizational-wide education curriculum and activities that support The Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Centers Youth Education and Development Strategy.
Designs and manages a robust educational curriculum aligned with academic standards, including tutoring programs, homework assistance, STEM activities, literacy initiatives, and college and career readiness workshops.
Ensures that programs are safe and drive outcomes.
Incorporates academic support and tutoring.
Establishes objectives consistent with organizational goals and missions.
Responsible for the administration of educational programs by overseeing educational programs and training at each Center; ensure the completion of required reports [particularly for grant/restricted funded programs]; and prepare any required interagency reports.
Serves as the lead for educational program quality issues, coaching, training and respond accordingly.
Participates in activities to maintain good public relations for programs, services, and activities.
Oversees the provision of day-to-day education program activities in accordance with established standards and goals.
Ensures that youth develop key academic skills, including research and study skill.
Provides hands-on learning opportunities for participants to develop knowledge in content areas that complement the school day.
Provides opportunities for college, career readiness, vocational preparation, and workforce development.
Ensures that youth are encouraged to participate in a variety of educational program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area(s).
Supporting common core standards and local performance benchmarks.
Collaborate with Director of Program Services & Impact monthly to review and update the supplies, equipment, and curriculum needed to carry out programs safely and effectively.
Demonstrates leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of youth.
Establishes and maintains organizational-wide educational program goals and settings that insure the health and safety of youth.
Ensures that staff understand and effectively communicate standards of program; that they ensure program areas are safe, well ventilated, and well lit; and that equipment is maintained in good working condition.
Identifies individual student needs and provide targeted academic interventions, including mentoring and counseling services.
Regularly assesses the effectiveness of educational programs through data collection, analysis, and reporting to identify areas for improvement.
Works closely with center staff and the Director of Programs and Community Engagement to maintain accurate records of student progress, program attendance, and required reports to meet organizational and regulatory compliance.
Manages the comprehensive collection and reporting of information for education programs.
Ensures the regular review of routine processes for data collection and reporting.
Structures the database(s) and reporting to align with programming goals and reporting requirements.
Completes the regular and as needed reporting to funding agencies and donors on program performance.
Trains and supports staff to use data and reporting to support data-based decision making at the center level and program level.
Develops and manage the education program budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
Ensures the accuracy, integrity and security of all program data and memberships.
Collaborates with the Director of Programs & Community Engagement build relationships with local schools, libraries, colleges, and other community organizations to access additional educational resources and support for youth and to maintain strong and intentional links to the school day.
Collaborates with the Director of Programs & Community Engagement, develop collaborative partnerships with other youth serving organizations, youth, parents, families, and community organizations.
Collaborates with the Director of Programs & Community Engagement, increase visibility of center education programs via posting of education events, announcements of upcoming education events and the dissemination of timely information for the development of advertising and promotion through mailings, fliers, and media releases.
Partners with parents & schools to track student progress.
Collaborates with the Director of Program Services & Impact, recruit, hire, and train educational staff, including tutors and program instructors, to effectively deliver educational programs and maintain high quality standards.
Conducts regular meeting with the Director of Program Services & Impact to establish education program and training needs.
Manages the personnel required to carry out the functions of the education programs and responsibilities of the position.
Supports and responds to staff to meet their daily needs.
Ensures consistent and regular implementation of policy and procedure with all personnel.
Assists in planning and implementing a staff development and training program in collaboration with the Director of Programs & Impact and the Center team.
Collaborates with the Director of Programs & Impact, onboard and train staff on an ongoing basis to ensure a prepared and engaged program staff to meet current needs of youth and funding requirements.
May be responsible for safely transporting center members and staff to or from school, activities or programs as approved, and is responsible for the proper reporting of maintenance, cleanliness, and safety needs of the assigned vehicle.
Occasionally oversees special programs and/or events and/or participate in the implementation of other activities as necessary.
Occasionally consults with parents concerning youth and center issues.
May be responsible for safely transporting center members and staff to or from school, activities, or programs and correctly reporting the assigned vehicle's maintenance, cleanliness, and safety needs.
Performs other related work as required.