Expanded Learning Site Director for Aspire College Academy

Aspire Public Schools•Oakland, CA

About The Position

We are looking for anExpanded Learning Site Director for Aspire College Triumph Academy in Oakland! About Aspire: Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college-preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that persist in our communities—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy. The Opportunity: Behind every successful student is a passionate and dedicated team. Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to earn a college degree. The Expanded Learning Site Director (After School Director) oversees the ongoing planning and operations of a high-quality education program for students. They uphold Aspire Public Schools' mission and values. This includes training and managing a team of expanded learning educators to meet the academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and physical needs of all students. Works closely with the Principal and leadership team at the school site to develop an after-school program aligned with the school's overall vision and goals. Creates an environment of high expectations for learning, student behavior, and staff professionalism Fosters a program culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students Collaborates with Aspire team members to share best practices and improve their own and others'. instructional skills, including actively participating in professional development, training, and coaching opportunities Communicates regularly with parents/families to engage them in the after-school program to help support student success Directly oversees the after-school program, including student schedule and staff schedule Hires, evaluates, and coaches after-school program staff Opens and closes the program on a daily basis Tracks student information and maintains accurate student records, including attendance, in accordance with Aspire procedures Records teacher and staff hours and processes timesheets and other personnel documents in accordance with Aspire procedures Tracks after-school program students’ academic performance to ensure continual progress Supports classroom systems/procedures and helps manage student behavior to ensure all students are safe and fully engaged in learning Demonstrates knowledge of and support for Aspire Public Schools' mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior

Requirements

Strong organizational and administrative skills, including the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
Proficiency in the use of computer technology and the internet, including MS Word and Excel.
Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team and to facilitate teamwork to complete complex projects.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with a variety of colleagues and stakeholders, including parents, teachers, and community partners.
Ability and willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices
Ability and willingness to reflect and improve one's own performance
Knowledge of child and/or youth development concepts and different learning styles; demonstrated enthusiasm for working with young people.
An associate’s degree or successful completion of 48 units of college credit is required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s preferred
1+ year as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred
Management experience in a nonprofit, school, or service business is preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees the ongoing planning and operations of a high-quality education program for students.
Upholds Aspire Public Schools' mission and values.
Trains and manages a team of expanded learning educators to meet the academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and physical needs of all students.
Works closely with the Principal and leadership team at the school site to develop an after-school program aligned with the school's overall vision and goals.
Creates an environment of high expectations for learning, student behavior, and staff professionalism
Fosters a program culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students
Collaborates with Aspire team members to share best practices and improve their own and others'.
instructional skills, including actively participating in professional development, training, and coaching opportunities
Communicates regularly with parents/families to engage them in the after-school program to help support student success
Directly oversees the after-school program, including student schedule and staff schedule
Hires, evaluates, and coaches after-school program staff
Opens and closes the program on a daily basis
Tracks student information and maintains accurate student records, including attendance, in accordance with Aspire procedures
Records teacher and staff hours and processes timesheets and other personnel documents in accordance with Aspire procedures
Tracks after-school program students’ academic performance to ensure continual progress
Supports classroom systems/procedures and helps manage student behavior to ensure all students are safe and fully engaged in learning
Demonstrates knowledge of and support for Aspire Public Schools' mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior