Job description

At Foundation Academies, we promise to equip our scholars to excel in learning and empower them to lead purpose-filled lives. Whether working in a classroom or support role, every member of our learning community is making a real difference in the lives of Black and Brown children. If you believe every child deserves a quality education regardless of zip code, we encourage you to read on.
We're looking for a dedicated and talented Program Lead* to become part of our t*eam.
Your schedule will be Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:00pm-5:30pm.
Here's what you'll be doing:
Competencies and Responsibilities
Youth Supervision

• Under the guidance of the Site Coordinator, instructors will provide direct supervision to students
• Use of Positive framing and Tiered Support approach to create a positive learning environment
• Travel with scholars for planned field trips and special events
• Maintain positive environments where scholars follow expectations and procedures
• Ensure the school expectations and protocols are reflected in daily practice
• Ability to use good judgment and effective problem‐solving skills
• Communicate with the parents as needed during program dismissal
• Maintain a safe environment for all scholars

Facilitation

• Work with the Site Coordinator and fellow Program Lead to ensure that program activities are intentional, fun, well planned, and executed at a high level.
• Maintain professional and positive relationships with school staff, partners, scholars, and parents
• Create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful, and engaging environment
• Responsible for all activity and room preparations for the program.
• Keep classroom spaces neat and orderly

Data Management

• Take attendance regularly at the start of every session
• Maintain accurate attendance data and reports
• Submit required data on time and accurately

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have previous experience working with elementary school-aged children.
• Possess basic knowledge and understanding of school-aged children.
• Be a self‐starter and perform the job with little supervision.
• Possess the ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Possess the ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with school district staff, program staff, parents, and community leaders
• Familiarity with basic computer software programs
• Familiarity and experience with diverse populations and culture competencies strongly desired
• Possess or willing to obtain CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

Did you know that research shows that women and people from underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications? Please know that no one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. If most of the job description applies to you, we encourage you to apply.
Supporting/Additional Documents Requested

• Semifinalist candidates will be required to provide unofficial transcripts, evidence of certification/eligibility, and 3 professional references.
• Hired candidates are responsible for the following: official transcripts, criminal clearance (fingerprinting), and medical clearance (TB/Mantoux testing) as required by NJDOE.

Want to join our FAmily?
We are Foundation Academies: Trenton, New Jersey's largest and highest-ranking K-12 free public charter school. Our mission is to ensure that all of our students secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation's finest colleges, and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We serve more than 1,000 of the city's K-12 population across four schools on two campuses. We admit students by lottery, irrespective of gender, race, household income, or academic ability.
Our team of experienced and mission-driven urban educators values growth mindsets, lifelong learners, and individuals who believe that every child deserves an excellent education. We hold ourselves, our students, and our city to high standards because that's what our families deserve.
We are conveniently located a quick car ride to downtown Princeton, a 45-minute SEPTA ride to Philly's Center City, and a hop on the NJ Transit Express to New York City.

Job Type: Full-time

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