Lead Associate, Education - New Mexico (P2)

Save the Children US•, NM

12d•$59,500 - $80,750•Hybrid

About The Position

Save the Children's Impact & Evidence (I&E) division is committed to ensuring that all children in rural America have a healthy, strong foundation to thrive as learners and in life. Our contribution to a full cradle-to-career continuum is focused on the early years, birth through elementary school; and our goals are to increase kindergarten readiness and grade-level literacy and math proficiency for children in under-resourced rural communities. Save the Children is seeking a Lead Associate, Education. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring programs are implemented effectively and achieve results for the children we work with. Working on-site and remotely, you will provide training, technical assistance, and management support to a portfolio of program partners. This includes overseeing program implementation, monitoring, and evaluation at your assigned partner sites. You will report directly to the State Director and will work collaboratively with state and national colleagues to continuously improve our programmatic work across the state.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus at least 3 years of relevant experience delivering literacy/reading and/or math education programs
Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels, both internally and externally
Working knowledge of financial and subgrant management
Excellent interpersonal communication and public speaking skills, demonstrated ability to convey clear understanding of issues related to poverty in rural communities
Willingness and ability to travel within the state up to 40% of the time.
Must maintain a valid driver’s license and remain in compliance with any Save the Children policies pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in education
Professional proficiency in spoken and written Spanish or Diné
Experience developing and leading trainings for elementary education
Experience coaching and supporting adults in an education or related area
Experience with budget management

Responsibilities

Guide and support program staff to ensure quality implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of Save the Children’s program models according to established standards.
Provide in-person and remote training and technical assistance for program staff; maximize the use of technology to do so.
Visit each assigned site in compliance with the program model to conduct observation, coaching, and mentoring. Complete site visit reports. In state travel will be required for each of the site visits.
Ensure accurate and up-to-date data collection and reporting for each assigned site.
Consult with the Advisors about program questions and needs.
Regularly communicate with the State Director and Advisors about program implementation challenges and successes and how to resolve complex issues.
Support the State Director with partner management including but not limited to annual partner planning, subaward budget and spending, grant budgets and reports, annual district/site stakeholder meetings, partnership performance management, sponsorship, and emergency/disaster communication and reporting.
Meet regularly with each site supervisor.
Ensure timely and accurate incident reporting and necessary follow-up.
Support the State Director with identification and assessment of new sites.
Provide new sites with start-up support including but not limited to hiring and training program staff, technology and program materials, and Partner Portal usage.
Attend meetings with school district personnel to troubleshoot education program implementation issues
Observe programs in rural communities and provide technical assistance to partner staff
Oversee the coordination and planning of onsite and virtual program component trainings
Conduct analysis of program data and provide feedback to partner staff and Lead Associates to increase participant impact
Develop action plans to increase impact at underperforming program sites
Model efficient and effective program implementation and monitoring for Lead Associates
Conduct follow-up and supervisory visits to organizations that have undergone training to provide technical assistance and facilitate implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of action plans.
Develop and maintain a trainee database to monitor trainees and further training needs.
Provide mentorship/coaching and technical assistance to the organizations that would like to improve their early education outcomes.
Become familiar with federal 21st CCLC donor requirements, prepare all required documents, follow up on partner requirements, attend all required trainings and submit quarterly program narrative reports.

Benefits

Flexible schedules
generous PTO
11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
hybrid working opportunities
Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits
Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days)
mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships