Education specialist – College and Career Ready, Set, Go!

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EDUCATION SPECIALIST 

EDUCATION SPECIALIST – COLLEGE & CAREER READY, SET, GO!

If you love working with middle school students, enjoy inquiry-based, hands-on teaching and STEM activities, please apply for this position! We want to add more incredible educators to our team.

Program Purpose:

                    The mission of College & Career Ready, Set, Go! is to equip and empower middle school youth to graduate from high school and achieve success in education and employment after high school through hands-on activities, career-focused opportunities and family & community engagement. 

The Education Specialist will build the quality and impact of this program by:

  • Creating a post-secondary education and career readiness culture among middle school students and their families;
  • Leveraging relationships with education, business, and community partners;
  • Ensuring all students, mentors and parent coaches are provided with high quality opportunities, experiences and activities focused on helping students succeed in post-secondary education, ranging from two- or four-year colleges, apprenticeships, or certification programs, and to be successful in the workplace.
  • Ensuring we meet outcomes required of us by our funders, donors and stakeholders.

Primary responsibilities include working as a team with the Program Manager to prepare materials for and facilitate hands-on, inquiry-based lesson plans (with a STEM-focus) in a school setting with middle school students. Activities also include incorporating teachers, parents and mentors to create a fun, positive learning environment. Daily attendance is critical every day the program is in session at school (Mid-September-Late May) and during agreed upon administrative hours when the program is not in session. This program takes place during the school day from 9am-3pm and is scheduled when class time is available at each school and will also be delivered remotely in the fall for students with blended school/at-home learning situations.

Key Qualities of the Education Specialist for College & Career Ready, Set, Go!

Able to:

  • Demonstrate enthusiasm for the topics to create a positive learning experience
  • Utilize with fidelity the inquiry-based, 5E model lesson plans for College & Career Ready, Set, Go! program for Partners in Education.
  • Work well with middle school student populations in a classroom environment.
  • Handle a classroom of students in a remote learning environment
  • Demonstrate empathy and respect for youth and families experiencing poverty.
  • Demonstrate cultural competency.
  • Communicate well with community partners to assist Program Manager in scheduling guest speaker opportunities, field trips, funding opportunities and other events for the program.
  • Record and manage student level data. Microsoft Excel skills are a must.
  • Communicate well to a variety of stakeholders in both written and oral communication.
  • Collaborate with local school teachers, principals and staff to ensure high-quality program facilitation.
  • Organize materials for effective instruction.
  • Able to work during the day time between 9:00am-3pm Monday-Friday. Exact teaching schedule will depend on the needs of the school.
  • Possess reliable transportation and/or internet access at home.
  • Clear a criminal background check
  • Spanish or Arabic speakers a plus.

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Education or teaching certificate, and at least one year of classroom teaching experience. Spanish or Arabic speakers a plus. Google Classroom and remote teaching experience a plus.

Starting pay is $16 per hour with opportunities available for raises and advancement. We have full and part time positions available. Full time that offers health care,  vacation, sick and holiday pay if desired.

 Estimated  Start Date – Immediate and late summer start dates.

To Apply:

Please send resume and cover letter to Mr. Reed Steele, Program Manager at [email protected].

Questions? Leave us a message 419-242-2122 and we will get right back with you.