[YEP-DC] [Job Opportunity] Outreach Director, Educators 4 Excellence-New York

Outreach Director, New York
New York, NY | Posted April 25, 2012
 
The Organization

Overview
For far too long, education policy has been created without a critical voice at the table: the voice of classroom teachers. Educators 4 Excellence (E4E), a teacher-led organization, is changing this dynamic by placing the voices of teachers at the forefront of the conversations that shape our classrooms and careers.
 
E4E envisions a high-quality, prestigious teaching profession that is responsible for driving positive student outcomes. E4E provides teachers opportunities to:
•    Learn about the latest education policy news and research;
•    Network with like-minded colleagues and policymakers through panel discussions, speaker series, and networking events; and
•    Take Action by advocating for teacher-created policy recommendations through E4E's teacher leadership training programs.
 
History and Impact
Founded in spring 2010 by two Bronx elementary school teachers, E4E has quickly grown into a national network of over 4,000 progressive teachers, united by the E4E Declaration of Teachers' Principles and Beliefs. The work of E4E and E4E teachers has resulted in modifications to legislation on issues such as layoffs and teacher evaluation, the publication of nationally significant teacher-created policy papers, and national and local media attention highlighting progressive teacher voices.
 
Growth and Culture
With chapters currently operating in both Los Angeles and New York, Educators 4 Excellence is entering an expansion phase as it seeks to provide a platform for teachers across the country to elevate their voices. Grounded in our experiences as educators, our culture revolves around an innovative, entrepreneurial, roll-up-your-sleeves spirit backed by a shared commitment to continuous improvement.
For more information, please visit Educators4Excellence.org.

Position
Reporting to the Vice President of Outreach, the Outreach Director will recruit, engage, and mobilize teachers to help elevate teacher voice, student outcomes, and the teaching profession. The Outreach Director will listen to and engage with teachers in conversations, hear teacher ideas and recommendations about education policy and share relevant information, connect teachers with like-minded colleagues and with opportunities to dialogue with policymakers, and facilitate the growth of E4E's network of like-minded teachers across the district and state.

Responsibilities
 
Grow the E4E Movement
•    Conduct outreach with teachers and education supporters, through one-on-one meetings, school visits, and events, to develop a sense of shared community and urgency around E4E's Declaration of Teachers' Principles and Beliefs
•    Organize weekly networking events to engage current and potential members, and assist with the planning and execution of monthly large events
•    Develop and implement new outreach ideas and programs
•    Utilize the E4E Member Database to cultivate new membership and build relationships
 
Engage Members
•    Communicate the current and potential impacts of district and state education policies
•    Connect members to relevant networking, leadership, and action opportunities within the organization
•    Recruit, train, and retain teacher-leaders through the E4E School Captain program
•    Leverage social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) to engage current and potential members
 
Mobilize for Action
•    Build relationships and collaborate with teachers, school leaders, and partners
•    Mobilize current and potential E4E members around teacher-led campaigns that advocate for progressive changes in public education
•    Actively maintain and deliver regular reports about progress made towards membership growth and activation goals

Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
•    Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of professional experience, either in education, education policy, or community/campaign organizing
•    Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated leadership ability to motivate others and connect with teachers and school communities     
•    Experience working with diverse populations and communities
•    Willingness to travel around the city and region to meet with teachers
•    Microsoft Excel and database (e.g. SalesForce) experience preferred, but not required
 
Moreover, all E4E candidates will have a/an:
•    Empathy for, understanding of, and respect for the teaching profession; previous classroom experience strongly preferred
•    Deep commitment to the values of E4E and passions for students, improving education, and closing the achievement gap
•    Understanding of education policy and the education reform movement, both locally and nationally
•    Solid written and verbal communications skills
•    Demonstrated record as both a team player and a self-starter, including exceptional organization and time management skills; a demonstrated ability to design a work plan, prioritize and meet goals; grace under pressure and a good sense of humor; and an innovative spirit
•    Ability to work non-traditional hours, including weekday evenings and some weekends

Benefits and Salary
Salary for this position is commensurate with experience. In addition, a comprehensive benefits package is included.

To Apply
To apply, please submit the following items with "Outreach Director – NY" in the subject line to Rhick Bose, Vice President of Outreach, at RBose@Educators4Excellence.org:
•    Resume
•    Cover letter
•    A 1-2 page "Story of Self" that addresses the following questions: (1) Who are you? What draws you personally to this movement? and (2) Why is it valuable to empower teachers? Why is it important to have teacher voices heard in the creation of policy?

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
 
Educators 4 Excellence is an equal opportunity employer.

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