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School Aged Education Coordinator

Iona College

School Aged Education Coordinator

New Rochelle, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Department of Political Science and International Studies at Iona College is looking for an adjunct instructor to teach one section of an introductory American Government course for the upcoming Spring semester, beginning February 1st. The candidate should have an advanced degree in Political Science, expertise in American government, and experience teaching at the college level. Doctoral students who meet these qualifications or equivalent are very welcome to apply.

    Please direct any questions to the department chair, Dr. Joshua K. Leon, at jleon@iona.edu.

     

     

    About Us

     

    Iona College, a highly accredited liberal arts institution of academic excellence, seeks to grow our diverse community of learners, scholars and staff located at our scenic 45-acre campus in New Rochelle, just 20 minutes north of midtown Manhattan, and at our satellite program at Rockefeller Center. At Iona we are committed to educating lifelong learners in the tradition of the Christian Brothers and American Catholic higher education. We prepare our 3,300 undergraduates and 600 graduate students with career-ready skills and success in all facets of their lives by nurturing the values of justice, peace and service. Our continued success depends on attracting and retaining a highly motivated, results-oriented and talented team. Learn more about what makes us unique: review our Mission, Vision & Values, our stories in the media and our compelling benefits. Join the Iona College team and partner with us as we Move the World!

     

     

     

    Iona College is committed to attracting and supporting a staff and faculty of women and men that fully represents the racial, ethnic and cultural diversity of the nation and our institution; as a result, we actively seek applications from individuals of all backgrounds and beliefs.

     

    Required Skills Required Experience

  • Qualifications

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Develop, implement, and document year round education programs, activities, and events as directed that adhere to the Common Core State Standards, 21st Century Skills, BGCB Ed Standards, and BGCB Education practices
    • Monitor and coordinate an academic incentive system for the school age education department
    • Monitor and support members who are involved in targeted programs who are at risk of failing a grade or dropping out of school
    • Responsible for all aspects of the school age education program including, but not limited to, program planning and implementation, supervising school age education staff, maintaining program budget, implementing Agency policies and practices and securing additional program resources when appropriate.
    • Manage and oversee Club level School Age Education Department goals, which adhere to BGCB academic program activity standards as determined each year by Club leadership, Club Education Team, BGCB Education Team, and Director of Academic Success.
    • Supervision and discipline of club members participating in programs and services within the program area as well as throughout the clubhouse as appropriate.
    • Act as an advisor and/or mentor to teens ages 15 to 18. Will work 1 to 1 with a cohort of 3 to 5 teens. Will meet with advisee/mentee 3-4 times a month. Will support advisee/mentee in LATC component areas. Complete all necessary evaluation, orientation, training, and documentation necessary for the program.
    • Develop, implement, and participate in collaborative programs and events with BGCB Education staff, Program Partners as appropriate. Act as key liaison, and is responsible for curating the relationship for program partners as well as volunteers.
    • Actively participate in BGCB Formula for Impact: Academic Success Initiatives. Which include collaborative team projects and program support from the Director of Academic Success. As well as participate in on – going professional development (trainings, 1 to 1 coaching sessions, observations, and supervision) from the Director of Academic Success.
    • Maintain a high level of professional communication both internally and externally
    • Maintain knowledge or trends in education – specific programming, career exploration, professional development, and curriculum design.
    • Orient, train and supervise school age education department staff including work-study students, junior staff, and volunteers. Provide annual performance evaluations for applicable staff in a timely manner.
    • Maintain a safe, clean program area(s), effective, and academically enriching environment.
    • Travel between sites and to activities as needed
    • Other related duties as assigned.

     

    GENERAL BGCB EXPECTATIONS:

    • Evaluation - Assessing our impact is critical to our work.  All staff is expected to participate in various evaluation efforts throughout each program year, including the annual member survey.
    • Healthy Behavior Modeling – Teaching youth/teens the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle is a BGCB priority. As a result, all staff is expected to model healthy behavior while working with our members.
    • Inclusive Environment – BGCB values creating child-friendly environments, where youth/teens of all abilities can be successful and participate.  BGCB expects employees to embrace its focus on inclusion of all members, regardless of disability or developmental challenge.
    • Continuous Learning – Building the capacity of staff is central to BGCB.  The organization encourages and requires that all staff participates in annual professional development opportunities that continue to cultivate their skills in the youth development field.
    • Safe Spaces – Every staff member shares the responsibility for ensuring BGCB is, and remains, an environment free of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse
  • Industry
    Education