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Big Picture Learning is always seeking high-energy, visionary, and dynamic educators to work within our network of schools. We are looking for people who believe that all students are capable of high academic achievement regardless of socioeconomic status, are open to challenging themselves in an innovative learning environment, and who value Big Picture Learning's 'one kid at a time' design.
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Posted: March 4, 2011
Contact
Jennifer Ghidiu
c/o Big Picture Philadelphia
2010 N. Mascher St.
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Advisor
Full Time Advisor, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Big Picture Philadelphia is currently recruiting advisor-teachers for programs in Philadelphia.
Our organization is seeking passionate, committed, resilient teachers who will follow 15 students for 1-4 years as a full time advisor.
Teachers must encompass a broad scholastic base, be capable of focusing on all disciplines, as well as have experience working with urban students from diverse populations.
If you are a unique and hard-working individual, interested in joining our learning community please send a resume and a cover letter explaining “Why you want to teach at Philadelphia's Big Picture Schools” to Jennifer Ghidiu at jghidiu@bigpicturephiladelphia.org, or mail to:
You can find more information about our organization and schools at http://www.bigpicturephiladelphia.org/
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Posted: April 20, 2011
Contact
Javier Guzman, Principal
New Village Charter High School
School Address: 147 North Occidental Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026
Send Cover Letter and resume to: jguzman@newvillagecharter.org
Deadline to apply: May 13, 2011
Advisor
Advisor/New Village Charter High School, Los Angeles, California
POSITIONS:
Subject to sufficient budget, positions in the school may include, but not be limited to, the following licenses:
English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Special Education, Biology and ChemistryDESCRIPTION:
New Village Charter is a Big Picture Learning (www.bigpicture.org), four-year, all-girls, public charter school serving high-risk girls in the Rampart neighborhood of Los Angeles. New village is the only single-gender charter school created under the California Charter School Act. At the start of the current school year we enrolled approximately 140 students, ages 14 to 21 years. Of these, virtually all had histories of chronic truancy and school failure, and, in addition: 44% were either pregnant or parenting; 23% had previously dropped out of school; 15% were in foster care; 12% were either currently or formerly on probation, and 34% were classified as English Language Learners. In 2009, we received a five-year charter renewal of our charter from the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and in May 2010 we received accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Appropriate credentials and certifications with a history of good performance ratings.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Roles in small schools are varied and complex and serious consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate, through their resume, cover letter and interview, experience and/or commitment to the following essential aspects:• Summer planning and curriculum work. Advance notice of the dates will be supplied, and those who attend will be compensated according to the employee handbook guidelines. Teacher participation in the activities is mandatory, as the activities are important for the development of the school. Note that summer professional development will be three weeks long.
• Participation in before/after school activities and/or Saturday tutoring programs. Advance notice of the dates will be supplied, and those who attend will be compensated according to the staff handbook guidelines. Teacher participation in the activities is required, as the activities are very important for the development of the school.
• Participation in staff retreats. Advance notice of the dates will be supplied, and those who attend will be compensated according to the employee handbook guidelines. Teacher participation in the activities is required, as the activities are important for the development of the school.
• Serve as academic mentor/advisor to a small group of students. For an understanding of advisory roles, read Dennis Littky & Elliot Washor
• Ability to work within a non-traditional school schedule and organizational structure that meets the needs of all students
• Collaborate in an inter-disciplinary planning and teaching team with an emphasis on course design using backwards planning models developed by Wiggins & McTighe
• Practice an open-door policy and develop best practice pedagogy to facilitate professional growth and collaboration
• Ability to foster student personal growth through a system of consistent and continuous descriptive feedback and to provide the necessary resources to help meet the individual needs of every student. For an understanding of descriptive feedback, read Rick Stiggins on Assessment
• Ability to accompany students on trips, site visits, and, eventually, internships.
• Monitor student internships
• Develop and initiate partnerships with current stakeholders and community organizations
• Ability and availability to co-ordinate special programs geared to high student achievement and engagement
• Ability to guide students through their own learning experiencesSELECTION CRITERIA:
The successful candidate will demonstrate:• Strong desire to work at an all-girls school serving high-risk youth
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Ability to incorporate reading and writing strategies in daily routines and classroom instruction
• Ability to incorporate hands-on and co-operative learning activities
• Ability to develop and use project-based learning units, utilizing planning backwards model. For an understanding of planning backwards, read Wiggins & McTighe
• Ability to integrate technology into the classroom
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, students, administration, and school partners
• Demonstrate scholarship in respective content area
• Familiarity with professional literature and best practices in content area
• Demonstrate knowledge of literacy strategies and protocols, e.g. the habits of proficient readers. For an understanding of these habits/strategies, read Harvey Daniels and Steven Zemelman
• Ability to develop in-depth units of study
• Demonstrate ability to engage all students in learning through a variety of instructional practicesIn addition to the interview, teacher candidates must present a teaching portfolio, which may include a resume, a one-page statement on philosophy of education, a sample unit of study with at least one lesson plan from the unit, and any exemplary student work collected throughout teaching career.
A more detailed explanation of the role of advisors and internship coordinators is available upon request.
Applicants must provide three references.
WORK SCHEDULE AND SALARY
As per New Village Charter’s Employee Handbook -
Posted: April 20, 2011
Contact
Javier Guzman, Principal
New Village Charter High School
School Address: 147 North Occidental Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026
Send Cover Letter and resume to: jguzman@newvillagecharter.org
Deadline to apply: May 13, 2011
Advisor
Youth Development Coordinator, Los Angeles, California
POSITIONS:
Subject to sufficient budget, positions in the school may include, but not be limited to, the following position:Youth Development Coordinator
DESCRIPTION:
New Village Charter is a Big Picture Learning (www.bigpicture.org), four-year, all-girls, public charter school serving high-risk girls in the Rampart neighborhood of Los Angeles. New village is the only single-gender charter school created under the California Charter School Act. At the start of the current school year we enrolled approximately 140 students, ages 14 to 21 years. Of these, virtually all had histories of chronic truancy and school failure, and, in addition: 44% were either pregnant or parenting; 23% had previously dropped out of school; 15% were in foster care; 12% were either currently or formerly on probation, and 34% were classified as English Language Learners. In 2009, we received a five-year charter renewal of our charter from the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and in May 2010 we received accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Because roles in small schools are varied and complex serious consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate in their resume and cover letter experience and/or willingness to become involved in these essential aspects:• Coordinate student activities, e.g. trips, events, exchange programs, and so on
• Serve as Independent Study Coordinator, to include facilitating the learning for students on maternity leave
• Ensure that work is being collected for students who are out on independent study
• Assist in assessing students enrolling at the school
• Lead the school’s physical culture initiative
• Ensure that all students are participating in physical activities, unless students are physical unable to
• Serve as the school’s Crisis Intervention Coordinator
• Lead the school through the implementation of the restorative justice initiative
• Monitor students’ reentry into the school
• Serve as the school’s health coordinator
• Reach out to organizations to develop partnerships with NVC
• Collaborate with advisors and other staff
• Ensure that all students turn in applications for college and financial aid forms on time
• Set up student exchange programs with other Big Picture schools
• Be willing to wear multiple hats and tackle initiatives
• Participate in regular faculty development, reflective practice, professional organizations, peer coaching and Critical Friends Group work
• Attend and contribute to summer professional development and staff retreats throughout the year
• Serve on the school’s Data Inquiry TeamSELECTION CRITERIA:
The successful candidate will demonstrate:• Strong desire to work at an all-girls school serving high-risk youth
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, students, administration, and school partners
• Strong college transcript and academic history
• Ability to take on initiatives
• Ability to work with staff and teachers around advisory
• Experience collaborating on an inter-disciplinary teams
• Strong knowledge of state and local graduation requirements as they pertain to students of New Village CharterApplicants must provide references.
WORK SCHEDULE AND SALARY
$38,000 – 42,000 -
Posted: June 13, 2011
Contact
Please submit your resume and cover letter attn. Lori Richards, with clear documentation of your exposure and / or experience with the above criteria, to: resumes@museschool.org with EC instructor in the subject line.
Advisor
Early Childhood Instructor, Calabasas, California
MUSE School CA, an innovative, independent, Reggio-inspired Early Childhood through Fifth grade learning center, is seeking a qualified Early Childhood Instructor to lead a classroom and support the growth of our Early Childhood program. MUSE School is an experiential learning community, moving to it’s permanent home in Calabasas, CA in 2011.
Basic facility with the following curricular practices is mandatory:
-Web based media documentation using Mac including: Microsoft Word, Pages, iPhoto, iMovie and iWeb, Mobile Me website publishing
-Strong communication and writing skills from a positive, solution-based perspective.
-The ability to follow child-initiated themes while connecting them to developmentally appropriate practices
-Self-reflection, honesty, collaboration.
-Experience in project-based learning
-24 units of Early Childhood Education
- Up-to-date knowledge of emergent practices with awareness of traditional skill standards
Appropriate candidates will for the early childhood position:
* Exhibit a fascination with young children and a joy in their play; is warm and caring and relates well to both children and adults; values the process of continually listening and documenting children's ideas; follows the philosophy and goals of Reggio, Project Approach, and Emergent Curriculum
* Collaborate regularly with co-teacher and colleagues to develop a program around a base of observation that supports the intellectual, social/emotional, moral and physical development of each child. Participates with co-teacher in regular planning to reflect on the program and to forecast future investigations and projects in the emergent curriculum.
* Communicate through newsletters, web-based communications, documentation and regular feedback as appropriate concerning the ongoing experiences in the classroom.
* Develop a high quality program which supports and integrates play, music, movement, clay, wire, drawing, painting, collage, experiences with light and other "expressive languages" when considering classroom opportunities
* Maintain an amiable, rich, environment that is beautiful and organized and supportive of the highest potential of young children's work, individually and in groups
* Establish positive, interactive relationships with families, through informal conversations and feedback and semi-annual parent teacher conferences; encourages authentic projects that reflect the community and MUSE children's interests; creation and execution of informative and stimulating material for other parent communication opportunities such as: Back to School Night,
* Maintain a commitment to professionalism by treating each child, colleague and parent with respect; is curious and engaged in the process of on-going learning, and professional development
* Spontaneously follow children’s ideas and scaffold learning opportunities as they arise. -
Advisor
Math Program Developer and Teacher, Oakland, California
MetWest High School, Oakland, CA
MetWest Is Hiring! Math Position Available for 2011-2012
The Mathematics Program Developer and Teacher will design and teach an innovative standards-based program for MetWest students that engages them in rigorous algebra and geometry work, while addressing gaps in concepts or skills from earlier grades. Candidates must have a proven ability to set high goals for the development of each student, and the structures and supports to ensure every student achieves these goals. We expect the Program Developer and Teacher to employ a variety of methods that include project based learning, inquiry, use of manipulatives, technology integration, and differentiated instruction. She or he will also prepare and support MetWest students to successfully pursue dual-enrollment mathematics courses at Laney College.
MetWest High School is a small Oakland public high school currently serving one hundred sixty students. In conjunction with their advisors, each student studies core academic skills with a cohort of twenty peers, and also designs an individualized learning plan focused on their interests and passions. The core of each student’s learning plan is an internship that gives students a deep sense of how their interests play out in the adult world, and provides an authentic environment and audience for their work. Our curriculum is designed to teach students the academic skills and habits they need to successfully complete rigorous, complex, real world project work. The work is grounded in a theoretical framework that enables our students to analyze history, literature, and the world around them in terms of institutional, interpersonal, and internalized oppression and institutional, community, and personal libratory action.
MetWest High School is a partnership between the Oakland Unified School District and the Big Picture Learning network based in Providence, RI. For more information on Big Picture Learning, go to:www.bigpicture.org. Our own website can be found at www.metwest.org.
College-Prep through ‘Real World’ Learning: While MetWest is focused in part on students pursuing their passions in the workplace, it is not a vocational school. Rather than training students to follow a particular career path, the internship structure is designed to foster students’ intellectual development through first-hand experience, and to develop habits of initiative-taking in their education. Our students spend two days a week working with a mentor at an internship of their choosing, learning professional expectations, communicating effectively with adults from different backgrounds, and producing real world work. In addition to their integrated coursework at MetWest and their individualized, internship-based projects, many of our students take courses at Laney College. We expect all of our students to continue their education after high school, and internships, projects, and community college experiences are important opportunities for them to envision possible paths for their lives after MetWest.
OUR EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
We learn best in the context of being known well. Real relationships between adults and young people are crucial to their academic development. To this end, each Advisor works with a core group of 20 students for 2 years, and maintains regular contact with their families.
We learn best when we are pursuing our own passions and interests. We design and teach curriculum that is related to students’ experience and that helps them understand the world they are living in. Whether that means investigating the different environmental impacts local freeways have on surrounding neighborhoods, or analyzing Oedipus to make sense of human motivation, we work to connect curricula to students’ lives and experience.
We learn most deeply when we connect “mind” work and “hand” work. High schools in this country have traditionally separated mind learning and hand learning, yet we know that in order to learn things deeply, we need to study and try them out. Our students take this powerful opportunity when they study health and the causes of premature birth while interning at Highland Hospital, or when they study Government while interning with a member of City Council.
We work harder when our work has real meaning and value to others. Two days a week, students are doing real world work that support their internship site. At the end of each quarter, our students demonstrate their learning through formal public exhibitions. They answer questions and receive feedback from a panel of peers, teachers, parents, mentors, and community members.SUPPORTIVE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY
The staff of MetWest work together 5 ½ hours weekly to create curriculum, reflect on our teaching and our students’ learning, evaluate our results, and plan for school-wide improvement. We plan and implement multi-disciplinary curriculum in teams. We build capacity as we share best practices and teaching dilemmas in a creative, collaborative, supportive environment.
Summer work prepares us for an excellent school year, through home visits to students, student orientations, and 13 days of professional development which includes integration of new staff into our professional learning community, collaborative curriculum planning time, and whole-school focus work (based on our year-long school wide focus).
As part of the Big Picture Learning network of schools, we receive training and support from Big Picture Learning, a wealth of curriculum and technological tools, and the opportunity to collaborate with staff at other schools around the network through video conferencing and school visits.
There are many opportunities to take leadership. Our school has been built by a staff of leaders who come with a desire to innovate. Together, we take responsibility for the continued improvement of our school program.HOW DO I APPLY?
Please send the following to the MetWest Hiring Committee: metwesths@gmail.com. We’re currently reviewing candidates. Candidates must possess a current California Single Subject (High School) teaching credential.1. A resume with references
2. Two letters of recommendation (one from a recent supervisor and one from a student or student’s parent)
3. A cover letter that describes:
a. Why you would be a good fit at MetWest
b. How you have supported improved student achievement for African American and Latino students
c. How a class of students you taught achieved academic success in math, including the measurable goals or objectives you set, and why you chose these goals
d. Your beliefs about the role of education in social change -
Posted: May 16, 2012
Contact
MetWest High School
Attn: Hiring Committee
314 East 10th Street, Huerta Hall
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 451-5902
Advisor
Teacher / Advisor Position Available , Oakland, California
METWEST HIGH SCHOOL OVERVIEW
MetWest High School is a small Oakland public high school currently serving one hundred sixty students. In conjunction with their advisors, each student studies core academic skills with a cohort of twenty peers, and also designs individualized learning experiences focused on their interests, passions and goals. The core of each student’s learning plan is an internship that gives students a deep sense of how their interests play out in the adult world, and provides an authentic environment and audience for their work. Our curriculum is designed to teach students the academic skills and habits they need to successfully complete rigorous, complex, real world project work. The work is grounded in a theoretical framework that enables our students to analyze history, literature, and the world around them in terms of institutional, interpersonal, and internalized oppression and institutional, community, and personal libratory action.
MetWest High School is a partnership between the Oakland Unified School District and the Big Picture Learning network based in Providence, RI. For more information on Big Picture Learning, go to: www.bigpicture.org. Our own website can be found at www.metwest.org.
College-Prep through ‘Real World’ Learning: While MetWest is focused in part on students pursuing their passions in the workplace, it is not a vocational school. Rather than training students to follow a particular career path, the internship structure is designed to foster students’ intellectual development through first-hand experience, and to develop habits of initiative-taking in their education. Our students spend two days a week working with a mentor at an internship of their choosing, learning professional expectations, communicating effectively with adults from different backgrounds, and producing real world work. In addition to their integrated coursework at MetWest and their individualized, internship-based projects, many of our students take courses at Laney College. We expect all of our students to continue their education after high school, and internships, projects, and community college experiences are important opportunities for them to envision possible paths for their lives after MetWest.
OUR EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
We learn best in the context of being known well. Real relationships between adults and young people are crucial to their academic development. To this end, each Advisor works with a core group of 20 students for 2 years, and maintains regular contact with their families.
We learn best when we are pursuing our own passions and interests. We design and teach curriculum that is related to students’ experience and that helps them understand the world they are living in. Whether that means investigating the different environmental impacts local freeways have on surrounding neighborhoods, or analyzing Oedipus to make sense of human motivation, we work to connect curricula to students’ lives and experience.
We learn most deeply when we connect “mind” work and “hand” work. High schools in this country have traditionally separated mind learning and hand learning, yet we know that in order to learn things deeply, we need to study and try them out. Our students take this powerful opportunity when they study health and the causes of premature birth while interning at Highland Hospital, or when they study Government while interning with a member of City Council.
We work harder when our work has real meaning and value to others. Two days a week, students are doing real world work that support their internship site. At the end of each quarter, our students demonstrate their learning through formal public exhibitions. They answer questions and receive feedback from a panel of peers, teachers, parents, mentors, and community members.
YOUR WEEKLY SCHEDULE
As an Advisor, you will teach Advisory class to your 20 students every morning. Unlike “advisory” in most schools’, Advisory at MetWest is an integrated academic class that includes academic units designed to teach our school-wide learning objectives and the habits of work required for academic and professional success, as well as community building activities. Our approach to high quality lesson planning includes the expectation that every class is oriented towards clearly defined, explicitly stated learning targets and builds in methods to regularly assess mastery. Most units taught in advisory are focused on literacy, research and critical thinking skills. At times Advisors will teach skills from other academic fields.
The rest of MWF are spent teaching small groups or coaching students individually. You are a teacher, a project manager, and a emotional and social support person for your advisees. You will conduct regular meetings and phone conferences with your students’ family members regarding their progress. You will coordinate academic and internship opportunities for students inside and outside of school for the school year and the summer. This means advising their selection of classes in order to ensure graduation and college requirements are met, teaching them to engage with the community college system, and working with them to network throughout the bay area for workplace and academic opportunities.
Most of Tuesday and Thursday are spent visiting students’ internship sites all over the Bay Area, meeting with them and their mentors to plan, troubleshoot, reflect on and evaluate project work and internship work. You will coach students through the search process, from creating professional resumes, to making phone inquiries, to conducting informational interviews. You will develop, support, and monitor in-depth, multi-disciplinary projects with students and internship mentors.
SUPPORTIVE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY
The staff of MetWest work together 5 ½ hours weekly to create curriculum, reflect on our teaching and our students’ learning, evaluate our results, and plan for school-wide improvement. We plan and implement multi-disciplinary curriculum in teams. We build capacity as we share best practices and teaching dilemmas in a creative, collaborative, supportive environment.
Summer work prepares us for an excellent school year, through home visits to students, student orientations, and 13 days of professional development which includes integration of new staff into our professional learning community, collaborative curriculum planning time, and whole-school focus work (based on our year-long school wide focus).
As part of the Big Picture Learning network of schools, we receive training and support from Big Picture Learning, a wealth of curriculum and technological tools, and the opportunity to collaborate with staff at other schools around the network through video conferencing and school visits.
There are many opportunities to take leadership. Our school has been built by a staff of leaders who come with a desire to innovate. Together, we take responsibility for the continued improvement of our school program.HOW DO I APPLY?
Please send the following to the MetWest Hiring Committee. We’re currently reviewing candidates. Candidates must possess a current California Single Subject (High School) teaching credential.
1. A resume with references
2. Two letters of recommendation (one from a recent supervisor and one from a student or student’s parent)
3. A cover letter that describes:
a. Why you would be a good fit at MetWest
b. How you have supported improved student achievement for African American and Latino students
c. Ways you have participated in a professional learning community
d. Your beliefs about the role of education in social changeYou can email your application to careers@metwest.org or mail your packet to:
MetWest High School
Attn: Hiring Committee
314 East 10th Street, Huerta Hall
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 451-5902 -
Posted: April 20, 2011
Contact
Javier Guzman, Principal
New Village Charter High School
School Address: 147 North Occidental Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026
Send Cover Letter and resume to: jguzman@newvillagecharter.org
General
LTI Coordinator , Los Angeles, California
Overview
The LTI coordinator is the liaison between the school and the world outside the school. He/she keeps track of workplace resources for the entire school, coordinates systems of communication, and is responsible for data collection concerning workplace learning. Specific responsibilities include:Mentor Development
• Identify resources in the community for mentor workMaterials/systems development
• Ensure that all relevant materials are available to advisors, such as mentor guides, mentor profiles, and exit interview materials
• Develop the school’s system for finding and sharing LTIs, such as
o Shadow Day for 9th grade and deadlines for each grade level
o Develop new materials as needed
o Develop methods for sharing materials and systems between schools
o Check mentor profiles
o Collect, analyze, and report on mentor assessmentsHelp 9th-grade teachers
• Implement the interest-exploration curriculum
• Develop a plan for teaching informational interview skills and telephone skills
• Plan and carry out the big annual shadow day for 9th graders
• Carry out the LTI processWork with all advisors
• Identify resources for LTIs
• Coordinate guest speakers and field visits for the whole school and for advisories
• Work with advisors to find resources for senior thesis projects
• Attend team and grade level meetingsWork with mentors
• Coordinate and carry out the mentor orientation and training sessions
• Coordinate and carry out mentor breakfast
• Coordinate mentor honoring eventData Collection
• Identify all data needs
• Develop the school’s system for data collection
• Gather and maintain all relevant data, such as data on informational interviews, shadow days, LTIs, completed projects, and exhibitionsWork with other staff
• Help the college coordinator complement college classes with LTI needs
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Posted: April 20, 2011
Contact
Javier Guzman, Principal
New Village Charter High School
School Address: 147 North Occidental Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026
Send Cover Letter and resume to: jguzman@newvillagecharter.org
Deadline to apply: May 13, 2011
General
College and Career Advisor , Los Angeles, California
POSITIONS:
Subject to sufficient budget, positions in the school may include, but not be limited to, the following position:College and Career Advisor
DESCRIPTION:
New Village Charter is a Big Picture Learning (www.bigpicture.org), four-year, all-girls, public charter school serving high-risk girls in the Rampart neighborhood of Los Angeles. New village is the only single-gender charter school created under the California Charter School Act. At the start of the current school year we enrolled approximately 140 students, ages 14 to 21 years. Of these, virtually all had histories of chronic truancy and school failure, and, in addition: 44% were either pregnant or parenting; 23% had previously dropped out of school; 15% were in foster care; 12% were either currently or formerly on probation, and 34% were classified as English Language Learners. In 2009, we received a five-year charter renewal of our charter from the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and in May 2010 we received accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Because roles in small schools are varied and complex serious consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate in their resume and cover letter experience and/or willingness to become involved in these essential aspects:• Ensure that all students are meeting the A – G requirements
• Ensure that graduating students are enrolled at two or four year colleges
• Ensure that all students who are eligible to take the SAT or PSAT take the exams
• Schedule college trips and visits throughout the year
• Reach out to college’s to explain NVC’s educational design and philosophy
• Collaborate with advisors and other staff on the graduation requirements
• Ensure that all students turn in applications for college and financial aid forms on time
• Reach out to NVC alumnae and build support systems for them
• Partner with community colleges so our students can take courses there
• Assist in identifying funding for community college courses
• Create a system for CAHSEE and STARs preparation
• Ensure full participation in state exams
• Work collaboratively with advisors to ensure that students complete personal statements and essays
• Set up student exchange programs with other Big Picture schools
• Establish an Alumnae Association
• Be willing to wear multiple hats and tackle initiatives
• Participate in regular faculty development, reflective practice, professional organizations, peer coaching and Critical Friends Group work
• Attend and contribute to summer professional development and staff retreats throughout the year.SELECTION CRITERIA:
The successful candidate will demonstrate:• Strong desire to work at an all-girls school serving high-risk youth
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, students, administration, and school partners
• Strong college transcript and academic history
• Ability to take on initiatives
• Ability to work with staff and teachers around advisory
• Experience collaborating on an inter-disciplinary teams
• Strong knowledge of state and local graduation requirements as they pertain to students of New Village CharterApplicants must provide references.
WORK SCHEDULE AND SALARY
$35,000 – 40,000 depending on experience -
Posted: April 20, 2011
Contact
Javier Guzman, Principal
New Village Charter High School
School Address: 147 North Occidental Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026
Send Cover Letter and resume to: jguzman@newvillagecharter.org
Deadline to apply: May 13, 2011
General
Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator , Los Angeles, California
POSITIONS:
Subject to sufficient budget, positions in the school may include, but not be limited to, the following position:Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator
DESCRIPTION:
New Village Charter is a Big Picture Learning (www.bigpicture.org), four-year, all-girls, public charter school serving high-risk girls in the Rampart neighborhood of Los Angeles. New village is the only single-gender charter school created under the California Charter School Act. At the start of the current school year we enrolled approximately 140 students, ages 14 to 21 years. Of these, virtually all had histories of chronic truancy and school failure, and, in addition: 44% were either pregnant or parenting; 23% had previously dropped out of school; 15% were in foster care; 12% were either currently or formerly on probation, and 34% were classified as English Language Learners. In 2009, we received a five-year charter renewal of our charter from the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and in May 2010 we received accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Because roles in small schools are varied and complex serious consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate in their resume and cover letter experience and/or willingness to become involved in these essential aspects:• Facilitate and lead student recruitment initiatives, e.g. visit middle schools, community centers, create brochures and materials, etc.
• Establish and facilitate the school’s Parent Association
• Maintain the school’s website
• Create attendance incentives to promote high average daily attendance and a high percentage of students attending school regularly
• Organize and plan for open house sessions
• Participate in the school’s articulation committee, i.e. new students entering New Village throughout the course of the year
• Develop marketing strategies and campaigns to recruit students to NVC
• Collaborate with advisors and other staff on various school policies
• Assist in the set up of a student exchange program with other Big Picture schools
• Be willing to wear multiple hats and tackle initiatives
• Participate in regular faculty development, reflective practice, professional organizations, peer coaching and Critical Friends Group work
• Attend and contribute to summer professional development and staff retreats throughout the year.
• Participate on the school’s Data Inquiry Team
• Participate in staff retreats, CFGs, and professional development sessionsSELECTION CRITERIA:
The successful candidate will demonstrate:• Strong desire to work at an all-girls school serving high-risk youth
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, students, administration, and school partners
• Strong college transcript and academic history
• Ability to take on initiatives
• Ability to work with staff and teachers around advisory
• Strong knowledge of state and local graduation requirements as they pertain to students of New Village CharterApplicants must provide references.
WORK SCHEDULE AND SALARY
$35,000 – 40,000 depending on experience -
Posted: July 9, 2012
Contact
Please submit a resume and cover letter that describes your qualifications relevant to the position and contact information for at least two references to careers@metwest.org
General
Bilingual Administrative & Community Outreach Assistant, Oakland, California
Bilingual Administrative & Community Outreach Assistant
Responsibilities:
• Assist Principal with administrative tasks (school mailings, filing, database management, organization of
applications, admissions, financial operations…)
• Perform basic receptionist duties (answer phone, greet visitors…)
• Lead Community Outreach efforts, including hosting open houses, and maintaining our diversity through middle school recruitment.
• Monitor and create school and district reports regarding: attendance, course credits and grades, etc.
• Translate at meetings or parent conferences
• Other duties as assignedQualifications:
• Excellent professional English writing skills.
• Fluent speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Publisher) and Google Apps.
• Highly organized and meticulous about details.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple short and long term tasks at the same time and with many distractions.
• Ability to manage databases, transcripts, and all-school mailings.
• Excellent communication and people skills, across race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, and education level.
• Ability to take direction and work with minor supervision once trained.Salary range from $31,000 to $48,000, depending on qualifications, and includes benefits.
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Interest Forms
Interested in becoming a mentor or volunteer at a Big Picture school? Don't see the position you are looking for and would like to be considered when a job becomes available? Fill out the appropriate interest form and your information will be sent directly to the schools of your choice.
