Real World Learning Program Manager

Real World Learning Program Manager

KIPP Kansas City Public Schools is part of a nationwide network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory charter schools dedicated to preparing students in educationally underserved communities for success in college and life. Our strength as a region serves as a catalyst for empowerment, change, and hope.

Founded in 2007, KIPP Kansas City Public Schools began with KIPP Endeavor Academy, serving approximately 31 fifth-grade students. Today, we educate approximately 1,000 students from Pre-K through 12th grade, with our community continuing to expand. Together with families and communities, we strive to create joyful, academically excellent schools that equip students with the skills and confidence to pursue their chosen pathswhether college, career, or beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and contribute to a more just world.

Job Description

This position is responsible for cultivating positive and productive relationships with employer, community, and civic networks and partners to ensure a steady supply of quality Real World Learning experiences for students and staff. This position is expected to assist teachers and students with career pathways. The RWL manager is a regional team member and will participate in career pathways activities and assist in the promotion and execution of network-wide career, life, and college readiness events.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities :

• Serve as a liaison to regional real-world learning and workforce development network partners to ensure best practice engagement with employers and equitable student access to a diverse set of employer and community experiences.
• Communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders to set expectations, understand needs and opportunities, and identify and address issues and barriers to ensure students engage in and benefit from learning activities.
• Coordinate with community leaders and organizations for the purpose of building resources and expanding program capabilities.
• Participate in professional organizations, disseminate information to other professionals, representing the school in a professional and positive manner.
• Influence current and potential partners and stakeholders to promote real-world learning opportunities within their networks and across the region.
• Partner with school staff and regional partners to identify opportunities to integrate real-world learning into curriculum and facilitate student exploration and engagement in pursuit of market value assets.
• Serve along with KIPP Forward team for career & college readiness programming and works cooperatively with committee members to ensure partnerships and enrichment activities are aligned with school initiatives.
• Provide support to assigned career pathways.

School & Curriculum Support

Marketing and Communications (School / Community Relations)

Operational Support :

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements :

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This job requires that the employee be able to : sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, and reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, and lift objects of at least ten pounds.

Additional Information

Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, KIPP KC offers a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and retirement.

KIPP KC Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.