Lead Educator

People's Self-Help Housing•Santa Maria, CA

11h

About The Position

People's Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Lead Educator for its Education Department. The role aims to close the achievement gap by providing children opportunities to develop skills and competency in an environment that values learning and achievement through afterschool and summer education programs. PSHH is a nonprofit developer serving California’s Central Coast, with affordable housing and site-based programs supporting health, education, and connections to community resources. The Lead Educator is the primary contact for an assigned education site and leads its day-to-day operations. The role plans and implements educational programming, oversees and supports site staff and volunteers, maintains the learning center, tracks budgets and supplies, and manages student and site records. It also provides academic support to students in grades K–8 and collaborates on College Club programming for students in grades 8–12. The position involves regular communication with students, parents, teachers, property staff, school districts, and community partners. The Lead Educator conducts student outreach, organizes parent education activities, participates in department projects and meetings, and prepares attendance, site, and grant-reporting data. Candidates must pass the required ASES testing, with testing requirements varying according to degree status. A final offer is contingent on passing the applicable test components.

Requirements

Fluency in English, verbally and in writing.
Ability to manage a small group of staff effectively.
Ability to work productively independently and as part of a team.
Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to handle confidential information sensitively.
Ability to maintain cultural sensitivity when working with the public and staff.
One year of teaching or tutoring experience with grades K–12; experience working with groups of 15 or more is preferred.
One year of supervisory experience.
One year of experience effectively running an education center.
Must pass the ASES reading, writing, math, and support tests; candidates with an AA, BA, or MA are required to take only the support and writing tests.
Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications, Live Scan clearance, and an annual TB test.
Possess a valid California driver’s license and have access to a dependable automobile and/or reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in Spanish.
Experience teaching or tutoring groups of 15 or more.
Associate degree or bachelor’s degree; CBEST is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary program contact for the assigned education site.
Plan and implement after-school programming, including physical education, enrichment activities, subject tutoring, and homework assistance.
Oversee educator scheduling to maintain adequate coverage and required student-to-educator ratios.
Arrange substitute educators for staff absences and ensure proper staffing coverage at the learning center.
Train and mentor para-educators and literacy/math educators.
Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers.
Participate in hiring panels for learning-center and other positions as needed.
Maintain the learning center to PSHH standards and coordinate 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 using computer databases and files.
At ASES sites, comply with LEA contract standards, including ratios, district programming, reporting, and attendance.
Work with students in grades K–8 and effectively manage large groups of children.
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 meet monthly target enrollment numbers.
Plan and implement quarterly parent education meetings and events.
Participate in department committees and group projects.
Coordinate and communicate with property managers regarding site events.
Collaborate with partner agencies, such as food banks, local school districts, and community colleges.
Attend monthly and quarterly meetings and trainings with educators and supervisors.
Track student attendance, compile site-specific data for grant reporting, enter data daily and weekly, and submit monthly reports.