The Office of Postsecondary Success maintains responsibility for over 450 graduates of Maya Angelou Public Charter High School who are considered Alumni. In addition, the Office of Postsecondary Success provides pre-college support to over 200 9th -12th graders in the form of pre-college curriculum, college preparation advising, summer opportunities, internships, and college exposure experiences. The overarching role of the Program Assistant is to assist with ensuring the effectiveness of all pre-college and alumni services. From managing small details to contributing to the larger vision, the Program Assistant will play a vital role in improving infrastructure, increasing efficiency in the delivery of services, and providing evidence-based solutions to the challenges of this work.
Undergraduate and Graduate students are encouraged to apply as they will gain hands-on experience in the fields of education reform, alternative education, non-profit education, youth development, and program management. Willing to committ 15-20 hours per week.
Major Responsibilities:
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Student behavioral trends, college retention patterns, program profiles, student needs, student aspirations, program effectiveness
- National Clearinghouse Reports (quarterly)
- Research
- Literature Reviews of effective programs
- Community Resources
- Mental health, Employment
- Colleges & Universities
- Student support services
- Trends in higher education, college access, community based resources, alumni programs, college retention, innovative curriculum
- Manage alumni contact information
- Manage college and career support resources
- Website maintenance
- Newsletter and new media management
- Data entry and database management
- Administrative support
- Scholarship disbursal
- Check requests
- Correspondence
- Notetaking & Transcription
- Organizational support as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associates Degree or 3 years commensurate experience
RELEVANT SKILLS:
- Research experience – social science, education, non-profit
- Writing – reporting on data, editing
- Case Management
- Data Management & Analysis
- Program Management
- Direct Services – Youth
About See Forever:
See Forever opened in 1997, with the goal of creating a small, nurturing high school for students who had not succeeded in traditional schools. We currently run three campuses under the Maya Angelou Public Charter School name. One high school campus is located in the historic Shaw district at 9th and T Streets, NW, and the second one is at 57th and East Capitol Streets, NE. The third campus, a middle school, is also located at 57th and East Capitol Streets, NE. In 2007, See Forever assumed operation of the Maya Angelou Academy (formerly the Oak Hill Academy) in Laurel, MD, and also opened an affiliated Transition Center in Washington, D.C.
Our school approach and design have worked where others have failed. Over 60% of our graduates have gone on to post-secondary programs after graduating from Maya Angelou, even though many had quit or been put out of school before coming to us. Maya Angelou is recognized as a national model, having created the sort of high-quality school often reserved for the most affluent, but in our case designed specifically for the most disadvantaged and often academically in-need students.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your résumé and a cover letter by e-mail to jrucker@seeforever.org. The subject line of the e-mail should indicate: Postsecondary Program Assistant. Résumés and cover letters should be in MS Word, and sent by e-mail attachment.
See Forever is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. More information about See Forever is available at: www.seeforever.org
The Tutor/Group Leader will work as a support/aide to all of the Component Leaders. Some students may have identified special education needs. Other students may be behind academically and need creative and careful instruction. This is a part-time position for the school year.
Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Provide individual and small group tutoring to students in need.
- Involve each student with their homework or remedial work that is needed.
- Activities will be provided by the Education Coordinator
- Return books and other materials to the designated locked area at the end of each session
- Provide creative educational ideas that will help participants' attendance and participation
- Research and develop College Readiness materials and curricula for students
- Develop academic resources for the classrooms
- Provide assistance with Saturday and summer programming as relevant
- Engage participants through dialogue and activity in a creative and nurturing manner
- Assist the Education Coordinator in collecting data that will be helpful in developing the academic profile and plan for each participant
- Provide feedback to Education Coordinator that will help enhance academic performance
- Assist component leader with escorting and providing supervision for participants as needed (bathrooms, trips, outside)
- Assist component leaders with daily functions and operations of their component (usually identified by component leaders on how best they should be utilized)
- Assist component leader in creating and maintaining an appropriate learning environment
- Attend ongoing meetings and trainings offered by CAS-Carrera
- Administrative tasks as identified by the Program Coordinator
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in college or a recent graduate
- Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds
- Strong literacy and math skills
In addition, candidates should possess an unyielding belief that with the appropriate supports, coupled with high expectations, all students can significantly improve their academic skills, and can develop pro-social and culturally normative behaviors that will enable them to succeed at school and beyond. Candidates should also believe that all students have strengths and talents and that good teachers help students find them and use them to address weaknesses or overcome fears.
Salary and Benefits
Starting salaries are comparable to those offered by other charter schools in the District of Columbia. In addition, See Forever offers a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, a 403(b) retirement savings plan, and a computer purchase assistance plan.
About the See Forever Foundation
Since it began operating in 1997, the See Forever Foundation's mission has been to create learning communities in lower income urban areas where all students, particularly those who have not succeeded in traditional schools, can reach their potential and prepare for college, career, and a lifetime of success. The Foundation operates the Maya Angelou Public Charter Schools in DC, as well as the Maya Angelou Academy at New Beginnings' secure facility for committed youth in Laurel, MD. Our students develop the academic, social, and employment skills they need to build rewarding lives and promote positive change.
If you are interested in learning more about See Forever, please visit our website at www.seeforever.org.
To Apply
If you are interested in applying for a position, please submit your resume, a cover letter, and contact information for at least one supervisor and two professional references here: Tutor/Group Leader at Maya Angelou Schools. Resumes, cover letters, and references should be in MS Word or PDF format.
See Forever is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff. Persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
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