Job description

Beginning with Children

Beginning with Children (BwC) is a Brooklyn based school management organization founded by school reform leaders Joe and Carol Reich over 20 years ago on a deep belief in the power of education. BwC supports two New York City Public Charter Schools and an alumni and college success program that provides education and academic support for students from Pre-K to college.

Our schools, Beginning with Children Charter School 2, Community Partnership Charter School, and Community High School are located in Bedford Stuyvesant, Clinton Hill, Williamsburg, and downtown Brooklyn, where approximately 90% of our families qualify for free/reduced lunch. Our hard-working families face high rates of low-wage employment, and find it increasingly difficult to break the cycle of poverty and continuing injustice which plague these neighborhoods. At BwC we know that academic success and college completion have proven to be the most effective way to promote social and economic mobility. We are committed to creating strong centers of learning that transform the lives of students and families and revitalize communities.

Beginning with Children continues to post-secondary and college success through its alumni program, the Legacy Network. The success of BwC students is the product of caring, committed and talented educators who work collaboratively with families to meet the needs of our students. As we continue to develop our Professional Learning Community we invite talented and innovative educators to join us in our mission to provide quality instruction to every child in every classroom.

Our Schools

Beginning with Children schools empower scholars to meet high academic standards throughout their education and embrace a set of core values that are essential to success in life. Our graduates will be independent thinkers who are committed to succeeding in college preparatory programs and becoming active and engaged citizens in their communities.

Community High School

Community High School opened in Fall 2022 and provides a robust year-round academic and enrichment program that teaches students to creatively solve complex problems and explore and develop their own special talents through learning opportunities in and outside of the classroom. We are a school whose intent is to create a learning environment - shaped and supported by the living lab that is our city - that will give our students the tools that they need to reach their goals and have successful, rich lives. Our program will include comprehensive college and career advisory services that will help our students succeed in top performing colleges and professional careers.

Job Title: Director of College and Career Readiness (9th -10th Grade)

Overview:

As a College and Career Readiness Director at a growing high school with 9th and 10th grades, you will play a critical role in helping students prepare for post-secondary education and future careers. Your responsibilities will include coordinating college admissions activities, providing career guidance and counseling, and developing partnerships with colleges, businesses, and community organizations. As the school grows to include 11th and 12th grades, you will have the opportunity to expand and deepen the college and career readiness program. This position will report to the school principal.

Responsibilities:

• Initiate, develop and implement a comprehensive college and career readiness program for 9th and 10th-grade students, including workshops and presentations on topics such as college and career exploration, financial aid, and academic preparation.
• Manage and collaborate with the college and career readiness coordinator
• Liaise with BwC’s Legacy Network to plan college and career readiness programs
• Plan and coordinate college admissions events, such as college fairs, campus visits, and application workshops for 9th and 10th-grade students, including organizing transportation and recruiting college representatives.
• Provide individual and group counseling to 9th and 10th-grade students on college and career planning, including academic preparation, financial aid, and career exploration, utilizing assessments and career interest inventories.
• Collaborate with school social worker/counselors, teachers, and administrators to ensure that 9th and 10th-grade students are on track for college and career success, including creating a plan of study that aligns with their post-secondary goals.
• Develop partnerships with colleges, businesses, and community organizations to provide 9th and 10th-grade students with internships, job shadowing opportunities, and other career-related experiences, including securing funding and resources for these opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a database of college and career resources for 9th and 10th-grade students and families, including college admission requirements, scholarship opportunities, and career exploration tools.
• Monitor and report on 9th and 10th-grade student progress in meeting college and career readiness benchmarks, including tracking student data and producing reports on outcomes.
• Remain knowledgeable of grant and charter goals and maintain records to support grant and charter goal reporting
• Serve as a liaison between the high school and colleges, providing information about the high school's curriculum and 9th and 10th-grade student achievements, including creating articulation agreements with local colleges.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current on college admissions requirements, career trends, and best practices in college and career readiness.
• Occasional evening and weekend work required to support college and career readiness events.
• As the school grows to include 11th and 12th grades, work collaboratively with school staff to expand and deepen the college and career readiness program, including creating a plan to transition 9th and 10th-grade students into the upper grades.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in college admissions, career counseling, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience working in a high school setting
• Knowledge of college admissions requirements and financial aid processes.
• Strong counseling, communication, and organizational skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to equity and diversity in college and career readiness.
• Ability to work collaboratively with school staff, community partners, and families.
• Proficiency in Google Suite

The successful candidate will be:

• Excited about joining a startup school and knowledgeable of the challenges inherent in building an institution from scratch
• Passionate about providing high quality education to students in an underserved urban community.
• Relentless in his/her drive to improve the minds and lives of the students in and out of school.
• Humble, reflective and willing to continually improve.
• An individual with maturity, confidence, wisdom and collaborative skills necessary to garner the trust and confidence of board members, faculty, staff, students, parents, and others within the school community.
• An individual with a high level of integrity and work ethic who can inspire through example.
• An individual who promotes consistent standards of excellence learning throughout the school.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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