Scholar Success Coach

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ) is a bold and innovative collaborative effort to close the achievement gap in the geographic "Zone" of North Minneapolis. The purpose of our work is to end multigenerational poverty in our community, using education as a lever. We use a data-driven, evidence-based, achievement-focused model in which both children and their families move through a "cradle-to-career" ecosystem that provides comprehensive support. NAZ is a leading initiative in the national Promise Neighborhoods and cradle to college / career movement. As NAZ learns what works with families in North Minneapolis to address complex issues related to urban poverty, strategies are being set up for replication and informing the regional, state, and national field.

Position Purpose

The Scholar Success Coach partners with scholars and families in North Minneapolis to illuminate a path to college and career and to leverage support along the way. The Scholar Success Coach builds trusting relationships, inspires a deep commitment from students (called "NAZ Scholars"), and parents and solidifies the belief that NAZ scholars will succeed in school, college, career and in life. The Scholar Success Coach will work with scholars and families to set developmental, academic and social and emotional goals to encourage behaviors that support enhanced academic outcomes and well-being, and connect them with promising and proven strategies to support success. Scholar Success Coaches are accessible to scholars and families by being located within the community. The location of the Scholar Success Coach determines their focus area.

• Focus Areas : Early Childhood, Kindergarten-8th grade, High-School, college and career.

Primary Responsibilities

Family Engagement

Data Monitoring

Collaborative Communication

Professional Development

Participate in ongoing professional learning opportunities to improve skills and stay informed on best practices.

Actively contribute to a learning-oriented team culture focused on scholar achievement.

Requirements

Skills and Abilities

Minimum Requirements

Focus Areas

Preferred Experience

Working Conditions and Physical Efforts

Benefits : We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance; Health or Flexible Spending Accounts; Lifestyle Spending Account; Retirement Plan; generous Paid Time Off; Support for Professional Development, and more!

NAZ is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

Note : When applying, you must include a COVER LETTER & RESUME

NAZ is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws

Salary Description

$23.38-$27.51 per hour