POSITION TITLE Senior Director, Community and School-Based Programs

LOCATION 1420 Columbia Rd

SUPERVISOR Chief Executive Officer

PRIMARY PURPOSES OF JOB
Responsible for managing the intersection between community development and educational practice to meet the needs of students and families in the partner schools and community programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
1. Management:
Knowledge and skills in effective supervision including personnel selection, training, observation, assessment and evaluation of personnel; effective communication
including initiating individual and group discussion, listening , clarifying and facilitating interaction among group members; organizational strategic planning, program policy development and implementation oversight; budget development; grants management; guiding formation and maintenance of strategic partnerships; and leadership role as liaison to Charter School Board and Board of Directors
2. Community-Based Programs:
Community leadership experience; project-based arts, out of school time and summer curriculum planning; and related standards and outcomes
experience.
3. School Based Programs:
Educational leadership expertise; dual language curriculum knowledge; and familiarity with curriculum and assessment standards
4.
5. Oversee programs serving children kindergarten through 12th grade during the school day and in out of school time.
6. Work closely with the outcomes manager to coordinate and provide data to staff in the area of instruction, evaluation and research on best practices to improve student outcomes to develop a results-based plan
7. Oversee program budgets and support grant writing and resource development alongside finance and development departments.
8. Liaise between program and institutional leadership at executive and board levels.
9. Develops, maintains and nurtures the relationships with the school administration to foster the partnership
10. Assures that hours of operation and supervision in the school fulfill the basic principles of the community school strategy; extended hours, extended relationships and extended service
11. Engage parents and community members in school activities including one to one meetings and community surveys; facilitate referrals of students and family members for needed services of the school
12. Collect, evaluate and report on outcomes data of community school strategies and programs

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION
7-10 years of extensive experience giving equal value to academic and community “experts” in addition to a strong background in managing staff, maintaining strong working relationships with partner school and agency representatives, and in working with diverse children and families.

BA in education or related field. MA preferred.

CORE COMPETENCIES
1. Demonstrate initiative, self-motivation, and continual learning.
2. Bilingual (English/Spanish)
3. Practice professional and effective interpersonal communication skills.
4. Ability to carry out all responsibilities, tasks and projects as assigned.
5. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with team.
6. Propensity for problem solving.
7. Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
8. Nurturing character that enables the building of respectful, trusting and collaborative relationships with children and their families.
9. Ethical and professional conduct that facilitates the building of a respectful, trusting and collaborative relationship with all center staff.
10. Modeling of appropriate behavior for children, parents and other staff.
11. Respect for family information and confidentiality

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND
CentroNía is a nationally recognized, multicultural learning community which has pioneered an innovative and responsive approach to education that helps guide children, youth and families to achieve their goals.

For over 20 years, CentroNía has set the standard for bilingual and multicultural education. We support children, youth, and families in underserved communities to achieve their goals, from learning about the world at age 4 to starting a new career at age 40. Our innovative programs provide bilingual fluency and draw power from the diversity of the communities we serve. For every child, CentroNía offers a welcoming environment that encourages intellectual adventure and provides guidance each step of the way.

To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter and references; indicating the position you are applying to:
Human Resources Department at CentroNía or DC Bilingual Public Charter School at:

1420 Columbia Road, NW, DC 20009
centroniajobs@centronia.org
dcbilingualjobs@centronia.org
Fax (202) 745-0154

“Educating children and youth, and strengthening families, in a bilingual, multicultural community.”

CentroNía and DC Bilingual PCS are equal opportunity employers