Community School Director

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives.

The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves.

If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

Applying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position.

Now Hiring in Baltimore City for the following locations : Violetville Elementary School!

How this role contributes to the Y’s mission :

As a Y Community School Director, you will be responsible for the implementation, integration, alignment, marketing, and coordination of school activities, events, programs, and services that lead to student achievement, stronger families, and healthier neighborhoods.

You will focus on the administration of outcomes-based out-of-school time programs through fiscal management, associate and volunteer relations, and reporting.

You will partner with school leadership and the community school steering committee to create and implement the Community School Action Plan, periodic needs assessments, and resource mapping for the school, students, and the community.

You will also serve as the contact person for the school with community partners and leverage partnerships to address identified issues that impact the school community in the areas of physical & mental health, family support, community engagement, academics / education, and youth development.

You will hire, train, and develop a team to achieve the vision of the community school strategy, vision, morale, and culture.

As a Community School Director, you’ll contribute to the Y and to our overall community by supporting and nurturing youth adversely impacted by the achievement gap.

This work is right for you if you have :

• An interest in the well-being of school-age youth, enthusiasm, patience, good humor, good judgment, and a good spirit.
• The ability to clearly communicate and effectively listen to children, parents / guardians, members, school administration, and other Y associates.
• At least two years of experience in community organizing or partnership building.
• Prior experience managing a team to achieve performance goals and quality standards.
• Prior experience conducting needs assessments, working in a public school setting, and leading volunteers.
• Prior experience working with chronically absent youth (preferred).
• Community resident (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in education or human services field (preferred).

The Y in Central Maryland provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Moreover, the Y is firmly committed to celebrating and achieving diversity and inclusion in all we do.

We strive to be an anti-racist organization and expect all associates to treat others with respect, kindness, and dignity, at all times.

Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland. If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us.

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