Education Coordinator

Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County•Fitchburg, WI

just now•Onsite

About The Position

AVID/TOPS is a high-intensity, in-school and out-of-school partnership between Madison Metropolitan School District (AVID) and the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County (TOPS) focused on supporting students to develop skills needed to be college and career ready. The Education Coordinator coordinates, organizes, and supports opportunities for students to increase their GPA and attendance, with the ultimate goal of high school graduation and college acceptance. Education Coordinators serve as a tutor coach, ensuring the implementation of the AVID tutorial model. Education Coordinators build relationships of supports with youth to include classroom community building, connection to resources, facilitation of college & career- readiness opportunities, chaperone field trips, support classroom guest speakers, and more. The Education Coordinator is also expected to be flexible and adaptable, taking on other duties assigned to support the overall objectives of the organization.

Requirements

At least 2 years direct service experience working with youth/teens in a non profit organization, school district, post-secondary institution.
Bachelors Degree in Education, Social work etc. related field
Reliable Transportation-Drivers License
Personal Initiative Skills: Contributing to a Positive Work Environment, Organizational Awareness, Personal Development, Proactivity, Professional Development, Striving for Excellence
Relationship Skills: Conflict Management, Meeting Skills, Networking, Relationship Building, Teamwork
Communication Skills: Informing, Listening, Presenting, Writing
Planning Skills: Action Planning and Organizing, Monitoring, Project Management, Recruitment, Time Management
Ability to build positive working relationships with BGCDC staff, board members, volunteers, members, partners, and stakeholders
Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, G-Suite, and Zoom
Knowledge of youth development frameworks and understanding of the systems and structures that produce inequities that our program seeks to eliminate
A minimum of 2 years experience working in a non-profit organization, high school, school district, post-secondary institution
2 years direct service experience with youth in a non-profit or educational setting, preferably at the high school level
Experience building relationships with students and staff of all ages from diverse ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds
Experience collaborating with and/or across multiple teams, or working in a community partnership model

Nice To Haves

Preference to those with experience in equity initiatives or college readiness programs (such as AVID/TOPS, PEOPLE, ITA, College Possible, Posse, etc.)

Responsibilities

Facilitate the AVID 10-Step Tutorial process in collaboration with AVID elective teachers and coordinators, including facilitating tutorials as needed, monitoring the tutorial process, provide feedback and assessment of Tutorials and TRFs
Plan and facilitate site-based tutor orientation, quarterly debriefs, and professional learning for tutors
Create tutorial curriculum in collaboration with AVID elective teachers and coordinators including mini lessons, community building, and structuring
Oversee tutors and provide tutor coaching and develop systems for feedback and communication, serve as a main contact for tutors
Communicate Tutorial plans with Elective Teachers, AVID Coordinator(s), and Tutors
Build positive, healthy relationships of support with members, serving as a mentor
Support AVID/TOPS students in transition into, through, and beyond high school, including curating resources and supporting student learning around college & career pathways
Plan and facilitate classroom community-building activities
Provide student academic support, social-emotional support, and advocacy
Collaborate with 12th grade elective team to provide relevant information, activities, and resources for college application, enrollment, and financial aid processes
Facilitate relevant college & career ready activities as outlined in AVID/TOPS goals
Support curriculum design & implementation of career & leadership programming for youth
Support external guest speakers and coordinate day of logistics in support of partnership goals & student exposure to college & career pathways
Communicate field trip plans, chaperone field trips, and support in data collection for partnership goals
Engage AVID/TOPS students in Boys & Girls Clubs supplemental college, career, and community readiness programming
Serve as an active member of AVID site team and grade level teams regarding tutors, tutorials, TOPS opportunities, and other systems of communication relevant to the TOPS role
Attend and serve as active participant in team meetings relevant to the TOPS role
Support with AVID selection process for incoming 9th graders
Support AVID Certification, especially Tutorial and College, Career, and Community Readiness Indicators
Ability and willingness to work occasional evening and/or weekend hours as needed.
Support Boys & Girls Clubs special events including Youth of the Year, College Decision Day, Move’N’Groove4BGC
Engage in professional development and learning opportunities relevant to role
Responsible for fiscal stewardship of organizational and grant-provided funds and assist in accurate tracking of financial transactions.