21st Century Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Principal

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE AWESOME:

Christel House Indianapolis is a thriving and innovative network of urban charter schools in Indianapolis. We consist of two traditional K-8 academies, a traditional high school, an innovation high school, and an adult dropout recovery high school (DORS) on three campuses. Our mission is to support students and families to break the cycle of generational poverty. What makes us unique is that Christel House Indianapolis provides a holistic human development approach that focuses on building strong character to complement each student’s rigorous academic foundation. Through our College & Careers program, Christel House Indianapolis continues to support our graduates through post-secondary education and job placement so they become self-sufficient, contributing members of society. In this role, you support this work by coordinating the programming and funding for our 21st Century Community Learning Center. The 21st CCLC serves as a supplementary program to enhance efforts to improve student academic achievement and success. With your expertise, we will be able to expand out-of-school time programs that offer extended learning opportunities for youth and their families.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Providing daily operation management for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program
• Coordinating outside agencies and community partners to support schools’ after school programs
• Implementing the program as described in the approved funding application & assisting in curriculum development
• Supervising program staff as needed to ensure proper participant supervision
• Providing required instruction to program participants
• Providing required evaluation and reporting related information as requested
• Assisting with coordinating program advisory council meetings; working closely with the principals, faculty, and staff of the school
• Assist in site preparation and clean-up, on-site record keeping, enforcement of program policies and procedures
• Maintaining an intimate and up-to-date understanding of Indiana’s Academic Standards and ensuring the standards are being implemented into regular program activities.
• Guiding staff members to best serve the students, while managing the daily operations of the program effectively and efficiently
• Other duties assigned

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING:

• The opportunity to serve and make a huge difference in the lives of underserved kids
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Competitive health care options
• Employer contributions to retirement plans
• End of year bonuses (up to 5% of salary)
• Referral bonuses

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

• Ability to develop projects and mobilize resources
• Demonstrated organization, networking, and planning skills
• Experience working with after school programs
• Flexible schedule to be able to work into the evenings and/or early mornings as required
• High expectations for all students to be able to achieve college readiness
• Effective communication skills, ability to actively listen, an open mind to new ideas
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities across multiple programs, schools, and campuses
• Ability to meet deadlines and complete reports, grant applications, and paperwork in a timely manner
• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
• A strong belief in the mission and goals of Christel House Indianapolis

HEADS UP: A complete application requires the following:

• Current resume (please include an email address)
• Contact information for at least three (3) professional references (References should include candidates supervisor in his/her current position and most recent prior position)

Applicants should disclose any criminal arrests or convictions in the application process. A successful applicant will be required to submit to a national background check. Christel House Indianapolis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Questions? Contact Talent@chschools.org