[YEP-DC] Program Manager - HungryBrains!

Program Manager

 

HungryBrains!™ is an NHT/Enterprise initiative designed to close the achievement gap in our affordable housing communities.  HungryBrains!™ works to close the achievement gap through parental engagement, tutoring, and through enrichment activities focused on science, technology, engineering, and math.  NHT/Enterprise is currently providing tutoring support for more than 75 youth in Wards 1, 2, and 8 in Washington, DC.  Youth participating in HungryBrains!™ receive up to 20 hours a week in tutoring support during the school year and up to 30 hours a week in support during the summer. Each program takes place onsite where our residents live.  NHT/Enterprise is looking for experienced coordinators to help direct HungryBrains!™ through June 2013.  Only experienced coordinators with youth development experience will be considered.

 

PROGRAM MANAGER DUTIES:

·         Helps direct HungryBrains!™ Tutoring Program for underperforming DC youth in Grades 1-8

·         Develops and plans activities, lessons, and enrichment to boost academic performance

·         Reviews standardized test scores, report cards, and attendance reports to determine learning gaps

·         Carefully tracks student progress in collaboration with school officials, parents, and site coordinators

·         Helps identify additional resources for program support

·         Identifies potential partners

·         Coordinates effective outreach to parents to maximize program participation

·         Plans monthly parent meetings 

·         Helps secure volunteer tutors

·         Plans recreation activities and field trips

·         Ensures workplan implementation for additional sites

·         Supervise program assistants and volunteers

·         Provides direct tutoring assistance to youth

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         MUST HAVE direct experience coordinating, planning, and directing a tutoring program for youth

·         Demonstrated familiarity with area learning standards and curriculum.

·         Four year degree preferred

·         Experience as a classroom instructor, teaching fellow, or proctor a plus

·         Experience with children ages 6 - 14

·         Experience as a volunteer with Big Brother/Big Sister, Boys & Girls Club, AmeriCorp, fraternities, sororities and similar organizations a plus

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Sense of humor and patience a plus

·         Excellent organizational skills required

·         Strong software and technology skills desired

·         Must pass a background check

 

NEED:

·         Program manager needed for our Ward 8 location.

·         Special skills desired in digital photography, chess, science, technology, engineering, and math.

STATUS/HOURS/COMPENSATION: 
--This is an independent contractor position.
--20 hours during the school year (2:30PM-6:30PM).  30 hours during the summer (10AM-3PM).  Must be available Monday - Friday. 
--$22 - $25/hour DOE

HOW TO APPLY:
Send resume and cover letter by email to dtucker@nhtinc.org.  Please write "Program Manager, HungryBrains!" in the subject line. No phone calls or faxes.