Lead Educator

PEOPLE'S SELF-HELP HOUSING•Santa Maria, CA

About The Position

People's Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Lead Educator for its Education Department. The role aims to help close the achievement gap by giving children opportunities to develop skills and competency in an environment that values learning and achievement through afterschool and summer education programs. The Lead Educator serves as the primary program contact for an education site and leads its day-to-day educational operations. The role plans and implements after-school programming, supports students academically, oversees and mentors site staff and volunteers, manages enrollment and outreach, coordinates with families, schools, property staff, and community partners, and maintains site records, attendance, budgets, supplies, and reports. The position works with students in grades K–8 and collaborates with College Club students in grades 8–12. PSHH is a nonprofit developer serving California’s Central Coast, including low-income working families, farmworkers, seniors, veterans, people with disabilities, and formerly homeless individuals. The organization builds and manages neighborhoods in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties and offers programs supporting health, education, and connections to community resources.

Requirements

Fluency in English, verbally and in writing.
Ability to manage a small group of staff effectively.
Ability to work productively both independently and in team environments.
Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to manage confidential information sensitively.
Ability to maintain cultural sensitivity when working with the public and other staff members.
At least 1 year of experience teaching or tutoring students in grades K–12.
At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
At least 1 year of experience effectively running an education center.
Associate degree required; the posting also lists a bachelor's degree as an education qualification, with a bachelor's degree/CBEST preferred.
Pass the required ASES reading, writing, math, and support tests; candidates with an AA, BA, or MA are required to take only the support and writing tests. A final job offer is contingent on passing the applicable test components.
Maintain current CPR/First Aid certifications, Live Scan clearance, and an annual TB test.
Possess a valid California driver's license and access to a dependable automobile and/or reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Spanish fluency preferred.
Experience teaching or tutoring groups of 15 or more preferred.
Bachelor's degree/CBEST preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary program contact for the assigned education site.
Plan and implement after-school programs featuring physical education, enrichment activities, subject tutoring, and homework assistance.
Oversee scheduling of para-educators and math/literacy educators to maintain adequate coverage and student-to-educator ratios.
Schedule substitute educators and ensure proper staff coverage at the learning center.
Train and mentor para-educators and literacy/math educators at the assigned learning center.
Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers.
Participate in hiring panels for learning-center openings and other positions as needed.
Maintain the learning center to PSHH standards and coordinate needed repairs or replacements with the property management team.
Track the learning center budget and report needs to the regional coordinator.
Track classroom supply inventory and order supplies within the site budget.
Perform office work, including phone, email, copying, filing, scanning, and organizing.
Maintain student and site data in computer databases and files.
At ASES sites, comply with Local Education Agency contract standards, including ratios, district programming, reporting, and attendance.
Work with students in grades K–8 and manage large groups of children effectively.
Work with College Club students in grades 8–12 in collaboration with the College Club Coordinator.
Provide day-to-day oversight and schedule management of site-specific Education staff.
Communicate regularly with parents, students, partner organizations, property staff, and students’ teachers.
Schedule parent meetings every other month to provide updates.
Attend relevant School District Board Meetings, depending on the district.
Conduct outreach to recruit students and ensure monthly target enrollment numbers are met.
Plan and implement quarterly parent education meetings and events.
Participate in department committees and group projects.
Collaborate and communicate with property managers, including regarding site events, and with partner agencies such as food banks, school districts, and community colleges.
Attend monthly and quarterly meetings and trainings with educators and supervisors.
Track student attendance, compile site-specific data and reports for grant reporting, enter data daily and weekly, and submit monthly reports.