Director of Education

Benefits :

Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Under the supervision of the VP of Program Initiatives, the Director of Education will supervise the Club Academy Program and other educational programming in the assigned site(s) for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain including but not limited to Power Hour, Summer Brain Gain Summer Learning Loss Initiative, Developmental Studies Center Curriculum, and one on one or small group tutoring in all Clubs.

This role is assigned to our Williamston and Robersonville club sites. The essential duties and responsibilities listed are not all encompassing.

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned throughout the year. Travel required as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Liaison with School Systems and Affiliated Personnel :
• Serve as key education liaison between school faculty from assigned schools and the local Clubs, overseeing implementation of Club Academy and the education curriculum at the Club level.
• Develop and implement tutoring program that assesses, assists and encourages members in the learning processes.
• Provide academic intervention during the school day and after school for 1st-5th grade members.
• Monitor progress of approximately 30 members per site.
• Understand instructional methods of teachers in the classroom.
• Maintain constant correspondence with school faculty.

Program Development :

• Assist in the continued development of Club Academy program concepts, goals, objectives, design, budget and evaluation process.
• Ensure all Clubs maintain fun, exciting, interactive educational environments.
• Maintain frequent correspondence with Director of Academic Success regarding the academic growth of Club members.
• Execute approved virtual program content with small groups of Club Academy members on approved virtual platforms, when deemed appropriate and approved by Director of Academic Success.
• Honor all safety policies and procedures for face to face and virtual programming as outlined in the latest adopted version of the Employee Handbook.
• Implement and manage Summer Brain Gain program.

Data Analysis :

• Collect, analyze, and organize member academic data for 1st-5th grade Club Academy members.
• Collect, analyze and organize data including Report Cards and school diagnostic reports to supervisor(s) throughout the year.

Educational Assessment :

• Assess the educational and technological needs of Club members in assigned Clubs and recommend for approval the necessary steps to meet those needs.
• Actively research educational materials, software, and resources that can better serve all Club members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution of higher learning.
• At least five years of direct youth service experience and will have a demonstrable record of planning and implementing youth programs.
• At least two years of direct education experience and will have a demonstrable record of planning and implementing education programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Previous experience working with at-risk youth is preferred, as is a background in education.

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