Senior Education Director

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OVERVIEW


Under the general supervision of the Vice President of Program Initiatives, the Senior Education Director will supervise the Club Academy Program and other educational programming in the assigned site(s) for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain including but not limited to Power Hour, Summer Brain Gain Summer Learning Loss Initiative, Developmental Studies Center Curriculum, and one on one or small group tutoring in all Clubs. The incumbent for this role will also take the lead on departmental onboarding and training, recruitment/selection and special projects. The essential duties and responsibilities listed are not all encompassing. Travel required as needed.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Liaison with School Systems and Affiliated Personnel

• Serve as key education liaison between school faculty from assigned schools and the local Clubs, overseeing implementation of Club Academy and the education curriculum at the Club level.
• Develop and implement tutoring program that assesses, assists and encourages member in the learning processes.
• Provide academic intervention during the school day and after school for 1st-5th grade members.
• Monitor progress of approximately 30 members per site.
• Understand instructional methods of teachers in the classroom.
• Maintain constant correspondence with school faculty.
• Assist with building and maintaining partnerships with schools and community organizations; foster relationships with local schools, educators, and community stakeholders to support program goals and initiatives.

Program Development

• Assist in the continued development of Club Academy program concepts, goals, objectives, design, budget and evaluation process.
• Ensure all Clubs maintain fun, exciting, interactive educational environments.
• Maintain frequent correspondence with VP of Program Initiatives regarding the academic growth of Club members.
• Execute approved virtual program content with small groups of Club Academy members on approved virtual platforms, when deemed appropriate and approved by VP of Program Initiatives.
• Honor all safety policies and procedures for face to face and virtual programming as outlined in the latest adopted version of the Employee Handbook.
• Implement and manage Summer Brain Gain program.
• Conduct program observations at other Club Academy sites as needed under the direction of the VP of Program Initiatives.

Data Analysis

• Collect, analyze, and organize member academic data for 1st-5th grade Club Academy members.
• Collect, analyze and organize data including Report Cards and school diagnostic reports to supervisor(s) throughout year.

Educational Assessment

• Assess the educational and technological needs of Club members in assigned Clubs and recommend for approval the necessary steps to meet those needs.
• Actively research educational materials, software, and resources that can better serve all Club members.

Training

• Organize training sessions, workshops, and learning opportunities to enhance staff skills and knowledge in alignment with organizational priorities.
• Serve as the lead in the alignment of program delivery service models and adoption tactics across the organization to address organizational priorities and students' needs.
• Work collaboratively with the VP of Program Initiatives to consistently offer days of learning for staff development and utilize the Directors of Education as lead instructors to share innovative ideas, specifics regarding grant requirements, best practices, and skill enhancement.
• Model and promote at the highest levels, BGCCP mission-driven core values of integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence in all interactions with staff and youth.

Staff Recruitment and Development :

• Assist in the recruitment, selection, and evaluation of educational staff, including tutors and directors.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders in developing staff training plans.
• Provide guidance and support to up to two direct reports.

Special Projects and Initiatives:

• In collaboration with the Academic Success Team, lead program observations for Summer Brain Gain, Spelling Bee, Internal Assessments, STEM cart training and other related academic programs.
• Actively participate in the Continuous Quality Improvement Team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution of higher learning.
• At least five years of direct youth service experience.
• At least two years of experience as a Director of Education within BGCCP
• Demonstrable record of planning and implementing education and youth programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience working with at-risk youth is preferred, as is a background in education.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.


We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The organization began in 1969 as a Boys' Club with a very modest operation at the Pitt County Fairgrounds.

Since that time, the organization has experienced significant growth in membership, programs, and facilities. In 1992 the Jack Minges Unit was built to accommodate the growing need for youth services and to include girls in the membership. Additional units were established in Ayden in 1993, Farmville in 1995 and Uptown Greenville in 2007. The Grady-White Boats/E.R. Lewis Family Unit was opened in 2007. The Club in Ayden relocated in April of 2010 and was named the Dr. Ledyard E. Ross Unit. The organization assumed responsibility for the Club in Lenoir County in 2010, two Clubs in Beaufort County in 2013, opened a new Club in November 2013 within Greene County Intermediate School and its 10th Club in Robersonville at East End Elementary School in January 2016. Today, more than 1,300 at-risk and in-need young people are taking advantage of the programs, activities and services provided by Clubs. In 2015, the organization changed its name to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain to properly represent its presence in Pitt, Lenoir, Beaufort, Greene, Martin, Carteret and Craven Counties.