Academic Coordinator

AIM Academic CoordinatorThe Academic Coordinator is a student facing role responsible for the day to day academic support of students within the program. The Coordinator builds and maintains Khan Academy cohorts and targeted classrooms with programmed student work, oversees the weekly tutoring program including PEAK tutoring, and provides direct academic support to students during academic time, working closely with coaches, tutoring staff, and families.This position must demonstrate AIM Values and Skills: Learning, Integrity, Leadership, Community, Teamwork, Effort, and Resilience.Responsibilities:Commit to and model the AIM Mission and Values for all staff, students and familiesBuild and maintain Khan Academy cohorts and targeted classrooms, assigning student work based on each student's assessment results and academic needs, and confirm students are active in the correct classroomsOversee tutoring every week: schedule and run tutoring sessions, including PEAK tutoring and one on one pull out tutoring with the academic tutor, and hand tutoring attendance to the data team every Friday so PEAK participation measurements can be completedWork directly with students to identify areas of need, ensuring they have adequate academic supportProvide 1:1 meetings with students to assess academic progress, address challenges, and structure academic time effectivelyRun the daily academic block in the cohort rooms: students in seats with assigned work, students without homework working in Khan Academy, and students assigned to PEAK tutoring in tutoringDevelop and implement strategies to keep students engaged during academic time, including interactive components for when students have no homework or assignments such as Peak Literacy and iXLIdentify striving students and create personalized plans for their academic support, collaborating with teachers and other educational professionalsSupport success plan meetings with individualized strategies for students' academic and post secondary successSupport the January informational night planning with the College and Career team, including settling the event date with Nasseeka Denis and Isa Velasco, and plan academic award celebrations, scheduled on the master calendar at least two months in advance so students and families know what they are working towardWrite the weekly academic letter to families and support family one on one academic meetingsSupervise student Coaches in Training during tutoring sessionsGuide Coaches in the academic rooms on academic time expectations and daily activities when appropriateDaily set up and breakdown of program equipment, resources, and areas used during programmingResponsible for cleanliness and order of program sites at the beginning and end of program hoursConduct Team Huddles to review the daily schedule and assign roles during academic timeRelationship Building:Support and encourage youth through modeling and daily reflection of AIM values and skills: Learning, Integrity, Community, Teamwork, Passion, and ResilienceFacilitate relationships between students, volunteers, and staff membersCultivate positive relationships with youth and offer quality, engaging, and fun educational opportunitiesImplement multicultural educational strategies needed to support youth from the Gainesville community to improve individual academic performance, life skills, and character developmentWillingness to learn and understand youth development and/or educational work with youth, families, and organizations of Alachua CountyAct as a liaison between students, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders for the students the Coordinator supports, ensuring that all parties are kept informed about student progress, challenges, and needsCommunicate with parents regarding students' academic progress and provide updates on their success plans as neededProgramming:Work directly with students to identify areas of need, ensuring they have adequate academic supportProvide 1:1 meetings with students to assess academic progress, address challenges, and structure academic time effectivelyDevelop and implement strategies to keep students engaged during academic time, including interactive components for when students have no homework or assignmentsIdentify striving students and create personalized plans for their academic support, collaborating with teachers and other educational professionalsManage academic time for students, ensuring that their activities during program hours are meaningful, structured, and tailored to their individual needsReport Khan Academy activity and tutoring participation into the Monday leadership meeting measurables each weekQualifications:Ability to present a positive image to staff, participants, colleagues, and the communityAbility to work independently, be flexible, and manage multiple priorities. Must be capable of adaptability with daily schedule as well as be organized and plan efficientlyHigh degree of emotional intelligence and interpersonal skillsResponsible, dependable, punctual, and initiative takingA positive attitude and mature personality conducive to working effectively as a team player with diverse members, staff, interns, volunteers, parents/guardians and other stakeholdersMust be friendly and professional at all timesMust have a strong work ethic and high degree of professionalismDetail oriented with excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and writing skillsValid FL Driver's License. Must have reliable transportation and be able to drive a car and have appropriate auto insurance coverageCPR/AED and First Aid Certification within 90 days of employmentProficient computer skills, especially using Microsoft Suite and Google Suite of applications