Expanded Learning Site Director

Description

We are looking for an Expanded Learning Site Director for Aspire APEX Academy in Stockton!

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 our communities persist through—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.

JOB SUMMARY

The Expanded Learning Site Director (ExLD) oversees the ongoing planning and operations of a high-quality education program for students and upholds the mission and values of Aspire Public Schools. This includes training and managing a team of After School Educators to meet the academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and physical needs of all students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Expanded Learning Site Director (ExLD) School Program Daily Operations:

• Work closely with the Principal and leadership team at the school site to create an After School Program that aligns with the vision and goals of the overall school site

• Oversee after school program throughout the school year, including select intersessional days.

• Communicate regularly with parents/families to engage them in the After School Program to help support student success

• Design and manage student and staff schedules for the After School Program.

• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure successful nutrition, supper, and snacks needs and requirement are met for scholars during After School Program hours

• Open and close program on a daily basis

• Track student information and maintains accurate student records, including attendance, in accordance with Aspire procedures

• Record teacher and staff hours and processes timesheets and other personnel documents in accordance with Aspire procedures

• Track After School Program students’ academic performance to ensure continual progress

• Support classroom systems/procedures and helps manage student behavior to ensure all students are safe and fully engaged in learning

Team Leadership:

• Create an environment of high expectations for learning, student behavior and staff professionalism

• Foster a program culture of high expectations that includes college preparation for all students and enrichment beyond the core academic program

• Collaborate with Aspire team members to share best practices and improve own and others’ instructional skills, including actively participating in professional development, training and coaching opportunities

• Facilitate training and professional development for After School Program staff

• Hire, evaluate and coach After School Program staff

Additional:

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, the Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements including antiracism, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior 

• Perform other related duties as required and assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Competencies:

• Proven ability to provide timely and meaningful financial analysis in a dynamic, high-growth work environment

• Strong organizational and administrative skills, including ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple responsibilities and deadlines

• Proficiency in 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 own performance

• Knowledge of child and/or youth development concepts and different learning styles; demonstrated enthusiasm for working with young people

• Knowledge of adult learning theory and experience training adults highly desired

1. Minimum educational level:

• Associate’s degree or successful completion of 48 units of college credit required 

• Bachelors’ and/or Masters’ preferred

1. Experience required:

• A minimum of 1 year as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred 

• Management experience in a nonprofit, school, or service business preferred

1. Physical requirements: 

• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods

• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another

• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned

• Communicating with others to exchange information

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers

1. Work authorization requirements: 

• Clear the Department of Justice background screening

• Authorized to work in the United States

• Provide health (TB) clearance (most update every four years)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics are representative of those in a normal office, classroom/school setting which one might encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Compensation:
Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammates' well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, a tuition reimbursement plan, and an adoption assistance program. Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is reflected here:

Expanded Learning Site Director Salary Schedule

 

Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.