Program & Curriculum Coach, TX

At the Social Justice Learning Institute, we are dedicated to improving the education, health, and well-being of youth of color by empowering them to take hold of their educational future using research as a tool for community and social change. We train students to conduct research on problems in their community using a rigorous yearlong curriculum while providing basic academic support (i.e., tutoring, homework assistance, academic counseling, etc.) and college preparatory education.  SJLI’s youth learn what it takes to achieve academically in order to go to college and become civically engaged, solution-oriented, and critical participants in the democratic experience. SJLI envisions an educational system where youth become engaged citizens who discover their best talents and apply them to help improve the world they live within.

Job Summary

The Program & Curriculum Coach ensures that the Urban Scholars program implementation at each site within a district is operating at fidelity. When all conditions are met, the Program & Curriculum Coach functions as a coach to the teacher of record and an intermediary between SJLI and the partnering school site. Since the Program & Curriculum Coach is frequently in the class, students will begin forming a relationship with the coach as a teacher.

Programmatically, SJLI serves, on average, 25 students per school site, with 1 Teacher of Record leading the class with the assistance of the Program & Curriculum Coach. This candidate must monitor the pacing of the curriculum to ensure our program moves forward for at least 3 sites within a given district.

Position Summary:

The Program & Curriculum Coach coaches the teacher of record through SJLI’s curriculum to ensure program fidelity. This support includes not only coaching in curriculum delivery but also providing direct instruction on curriculum materials as needed to ensure alignment with our program goals. This position also requires assisting with tracking the impact of the Urban Scholars program. The role also has the responsibility of leading the efforts of program implementation at a school site, maintaining relationships to support that execution, and working with the Academic and Career Services Coordinator to support the students in the class.

Responsibilities:

In-Class Support

• Provided development of in-class instruction and updated the curriculum.
• Provide direct service and program support
• Coordinate with tutor support and academic support services for students.
• Evaluate the work of staff and volunteers to ensure that programs are of appropriate quality and resources are used effectively.
• Enforce established safety policies and protocols

Curriculum Coach

• Managing day-to-day course-related activities for Educational Equity Programs
• Coordinate Bi-Monthly Teacher Meetings

Program Coordination

• Plan, direct or coordinate program activities and field trips
• Participate, co-lead, and sometimes fully lead Urban Scholars, Urban Health Fellowship, and other programmatic classes when needed.
• Act as a liaison between the Social Justice Learning Institute (SJLI), Urban Scholars, and partnering schools under leadership from Educational Equity Programs Regional Manager
• Establish and maintain relationships with partner agencies and organizations in the community to ensure services are not duplicated.
• Manage school and partnership sites.
• Establish, maintain, developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with school staff, SJLI staff and volunteers
• Assist with facilitating, collaborating, and partnership with community members, public agencies, non- and for-profit organizations
• Identifies opportunities for new community partnerships
• Participate in fundraising and in-kind support
• Enforce established safety policies and protocols
• Participate and sometimes lead team meetings, attend all staff meetings

Data Tracking

• Prepare and maintain records, databases, and program reports, including budgets and training manuals.
• Communicating with the Program Regional Manager on program needs
• Facilitate the completion of various surveys and assessments that evaluate the program
• Responsible for working with the Academic and Career Services Coordinator to input all data for classes and ensure records are up to date
• Provide monthly program updates and reports.
• Evaluate program goals, objectives, and outcomes and ensure they are being met.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Has a social justice framework and is knowledgeable of the tenets of equity.
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the goals, guidelines, and principles of the Social Justice Learning Institute
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Possesses a valid Texas Driver’s License
• Able to obtain a live scan clearance
• Availability to occasionally work on weeknights and weekends
• Able to form strong relationships with a wide range of constituents, including, but not limited to, parents, students, staff and leadership
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Experience in working with young people from the youth development perspective

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master's preferred) in education, psychology, social welfare, or a related field
• And/Or 3 – 5 years of experience in a similar non-profit role, demonstrating a growth mindset and ownership of responsibilities
• Teaching experience desired, showcasing strong communication skills and workload management abilities
• Proven ability to remain mission-driven and exhibit cultural humility in diverse environments
• Bilingual in Spanish recommended

Keywords

ProgramCurriculumCoachEducationSocial JusticeYouthResearchAcademic SupportCoachingCurriculum DeliveryProgram ImplementationData TrackingCommunity PartnershipsProgram CoordinationIn-Class Support