Amplify Chicago (Amplify) is a premiere wealth-building pathway integrating social enterprise and justice for young men and womxn ages 20 to 26 whose lives have been impacted by the criminal justice system. The Amplify model connects education and training to careers and ultimately to wealth creation in Chicago’s most resilient communities. Amplify has served 2 cohorts of young men to date, with the vision from the beginning to engage both male and female talent. Cohort 3 will serve all womxn talent. Led by a female Academy Group college student intern, Amplify has launched the Womxn Advisory Council to guide the planning for Cohort 3.
This Program Director is a direct service champion responsible for implementing a dynamic program experience and building transformative relationships for Amplify Chicago , a start-up initiative under The Academy Group. www.amplifychicago.org
This Program Director serves as the lead for launching Amplify’s third and first-ever womxn cohort . As the Director and programmatic anchor, responsibilities include engaging womxn serving organizations as referral partners, recruiting womxn talent, adapting the Amplify model as needed to be a womxn-centered and responsive experience, leading the day-to-day programming and providing ongoing coaching and support to talent post-graduation. The Program Director is the onsite culture and expectations keeper who makes sure that the program is delivered relationally and with excellence. It is essential that the Program Director have an entrepreneurial mindset as this position may include overseeing business and entrepreneurial start-up opportunities with the talent of Cohort 3 and future cohorts. Amplify is committed to an adaptive approach and strives to remain on the cutting edge of wealth-building innovations and opportunities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
Experience and knowledge of resilient communities’ strengths, challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of The Academy Group and the objectives of Amplify Chicago.
Skilled at creating and maintaining safe physical and emotional spaces for talent and staff.
Experience developing caring, trusting, intentional, and reliable relationships with young womxn, young men and their families; and the ability to provide personalized care, support, and challenge participants as they advance through the program model.
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with Community Based Organizations.
Strong interpersonal and human relations skills with the ability to be persuasive and compassionate.
Strong organizational, strategic planning, and project management skills.
Ability to manage autonomy and work under dynamic, evolving conditions; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong analysis and written skills; ability to operate a personal computer and various software systems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Experience launching or guiding entrepreneurial efforts
Experience working directly with womxn, as well as young men and families
Experience with life and employment counseling and case-management
Proven success with program development, ideally with young people who have been impacted by the criminal justice system
Experience in trauma informed practices, restorative justice and/or cognitive behavioral theory a plus
Life and/or work experience in the most resilient communities in Chicago preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruitment and Cohort Selection:
Manage the recruitment process from design to final selection, including outreach, logistics, interviews, events, etc.
Identify and confirm recruitment/referral partners prior to the selection process
Manage the transition from recruitment phase to program start, including the completion of all prerequisites for final talent candidates.
Maintain confidentiality from recruitment and selection through to programming.
Program design and preparation:
Oversee the necessary womxn-centered adaptations (programmatic and otherwise) to the Amplify model
Ensure that all programmatic components are “unschooled” and that all curriculum and activities are culturally and developmentally appropriate and of the highest quality.
Research, identify, and purchase tools, assessments and systems designed for accelerated learning and diploma/certification achievement and fully integrate them into the program model.
Build an ecosystem of partnerships in support of talent and Integrate academic programming with trauma-informed supports and career readiness components to create a holistic talent-centered model (BASE plans).
Partner with Executive Director and other Amplify Staff in designing full engagement support strategy.
Program implementation:
Proactively recommend strategies for serving womxn talent and ensure the full program model is implemented with fidelity and rigor.
Serve as the BASE (Business, Academic, Social, Emotional) Coach to Amplify participants in their journey.
Facilitate sessions/topics with talent as needed/appropriate (restorative circles, social-emotional learning, employment and readiness).
Manage the integration and successful deployment of programmatic partners (math, investing, clinical, etc.).
Track all data and progress toward goals, including case management related data; utilize data to inform ongoing program adaptations and improvements
Inform the continued build out and refinement of the Salesforce case management system/tool.
Provide timely and effective interventions for young people and their families in emergency/crisis situations as necessary.
Partner with the Executive Director and other Amplify staff in making sure that the employers are prepared as supervisors and equipped in terms of site logistics and policies to receive, manage and invest in Amplify talent.
Provide intensive coaching, case management and group supports to talent following the 4-month in-house program.
Serve as a guide and coach for the launch of any talent-driven entrepreneurial efforts or social enterprise start-ups.
LOCATION:
This position is based in Chicago.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
The Academy Group offers a competitive salary and comprehensive medical, vision, dental and 401K package.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter and resume via Indeed.com or Idealist.org.
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION:
The Academy Group
The Academy Group (AG) is a unique enterprise founded to realize the long-term potential of young people from underserved communities across the United States. Designed to tap into the deep wells of often overlooked talent that exists nationwide, the Academy Group empowers youth to thrive in school, work and life.
Amplify Chicago (Amplify) , as a unique initiative founded under the umbrella of The Academy Group and fueled by the same belief that talent is ubiquitous, launched our first pilot cohort of young men in February 2019 and a second cohort of young men in July 2020. Together, Amplify and The Academy Group will accelerate our impact by taking strategic advantage of economies of scale, shared learning and promoting cross collaboration.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Continually required to stand, walk, sit
Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
Continually required to talk or hear
Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds/ up to 25 pounds/ up to 50 pounds/ more than 50 pounds
Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
Frequently work near moving mechanical parts
Occasionally work in high, precarious places
Occasionally loud noise (construction)
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Amplify Chicago/The Academy Group is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Academy Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Jun 17, 2021
Full time
Amplify Chicago (Amplify) is a premiere wealth-building pathway integrating social enterprise and justice for young men and womxn ages 20 to 26 whose lives have been impacted by the criminal justice system. The Amplify model connects education and training to careers and ultimately to wealth creation in Chicago’s most resilient communities. Amplify has served 2 cohorts of young men to date, with the vision from the beginning to engage both male and female talent. Cohort 3 will serve all womxn talent. Led by a female Academy Group college student intern, Amplify has launched the Womxn Advisory Council to guide the planning for Cohort 3.
This Program Director is a direct service champion responsible for implementing a dynamic program experience and building transformative relationships for Amplify Chicago , a start-up initiative under The Academy Group. www.amplifychicago.org
This Program Director serves as the lead for launching Amplify’s third and first-ever womxn cohort . As the Director and programmatic anchor, responsibilities include engaging womxn serving organizations as referral partners, recruiting womxn talent, adapting the Amplify model as needed to be a womxn-centered and responsive experience, leading the day-to-day programming and providing ongoing coaching and support to talent post-graduation. The Program Director is the onsite culture and expectations keeper who makes sure that the program is delivered relationally and with excellence. It is essential that the Program Director have an entrepreneurial mindset as this position may include overseeing business and entrepreneurial start-up opportunities with the talent of Cohort 3 and future cohorts. Amplify is committed to an adaptive approach and strives to remain on the cutting edge of wealth-building innovations and opportunities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
Experience and knowledge of resilient communities’ strengths, challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of The Academy Group and the objectives of Amplify Chicago.
Skilled at creating and maintaining safe physical and emotional spaces for talent and staff.
Experience developing caring, trusting, intentional, and reliable relationships with young womxn, young men and their families; and the ability to provide personalized care, support, and challenge participants as they advance through the program model.
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with Community Based Organizations.
Strong interpersonal and human relations skills with the ability to be persuasive and compassionate.
Strong organizational, strategic planning, and project management skills.
Ability to manage autonomy and work under dynamic, evolving conditions; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong analysis and written skills; ability to operate a personal computer and various software systems.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Experience launching or guiding entrepreneurial efforts
Experience working directly with womxn, as well as young men and families
Experience with life and employment counseling and case-management
Proven success with program development, ideally with young people who have been impacted by the criminal justice system
Experience in trauma informed practices, restorative justice and/or cognitive behavioral theory a plus
Life and/or work experience in the most resilient communities in Chicago preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Recruitment and Cohort Selection:
Manage the recruitment process from design to final selection, including outreach, logistics, interviews, events, etc.
Identify and confirm recruitment/referral partners prior to the selection process
Manage the transition from recruitment phase to program start, including the completion of all prerequisites for final talent candidates.
Maintain confidentiality from recruitment and selection through to programming.
Program design and preparation:
Oversee the necessary womxn-centered adaptations (programmatic and otherwise) to the Amplify model
Ensure that all programmatic components are “unschooled” and that all curriculum and activities are culturally and developmentally appropriate and of the highest quality.
Research, identify, and purchase tools, assessments and systems designed for accelerated learning and diploma/certification achievement and fully integrate them into the program model.
Build an ecosystem of partnerships in support of talent and Integrate academic programming with trauma-informed supports and career readiness components to create a holistic talent-centered model (BASE plans).
Partner with Executive Director and other Amplify Staff in designing full engagement support strategy.
Program implementation:
Proactively recommend strategies for serving womxn talent and ensure the full program model is implemented with fidelity and rigor.
Serve as the BASE (Business, Academic, Social, Emotional) Coach to Amplify participants in their journey.
Facilitate sessions/topics with talent as needed/appropriate (restorative circles, social-emotional learning, employment and readiness).
Manage the integration and successful deployment of programmatic partners (math, investing, clinical, etc.).
Track all data and progress toward goals, including case management related data; utilize data to inform ongoing program adaptations and improvements
Inform the continued build out and refinement of the Salesforce case management system/tool.
Provide timely and effective interventions for young people and their families in emergency/crisis situations as necessary.
Partner with the Executive Director and other Amplify staff in making sure that the employers are prepared as supervisors and equipped in terms of site logistics and policies to receive, manage and invest in Amplify talent.
Provide intensive coaching, case management and group supports to talent following the 4-month in-house program.
Serve as a guide and coach for the launch of any talent-driven entrepreneurial efforts or social enterprise start-ups.
LOCATION:
This position is based in Chicago.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
The Academy Group offers a competitive salary and comprehensive medical, vision, dental and 401K package.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a cover letter and resume via Indeed.com or Idealist.org.
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION:
The Academy Group
The Academy Group (AG) is a unique enterprise founded to realize the long-term potential of young people from underserved communities across the United States. Designed to tap into the deep wells of often overlooked talent that exists nationwide, the Academy Group empowers youth to thrive in school, work and life.
Amplify Chicago (Amplify) , as a unique initiative founded under the umbrella of The Academy Group and fueled by the same belief that talent is ubiquitous, launched our first pilot cohort of young men in February 2019 and a second cohort of young men in July 2020. Together, Amplify and The Academy Group will accelerate our impact by taking strategic advantage of economies of scale, shared learning and promoting cross collaboration.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Continually required to stand, walk, sit
Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
Continually required to talk or hear
Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds/ up to 25 pounds/ up to 50 pounds/ more than 50 pounds
Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
Frequently work near moving mechanical parts
Occasionally work in high, precarious places
Occasionally loud noise (construction)
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Amplify Chicago/The Academy Group is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The Academy Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Our Mission
Fueled by the belief that talent is ubiquitous, the Academy Group unlocks opportunity for young people from the most resilient communities to realize their full potential.
Program Model
The Academy Group is a fourteen-year journey that develops students’ core understanding of wealth creation, business, leadership, and justice topics. We accept rising fourth-grade and tenth-grade students. Their journey begins with summer and school year programming that includes experiential learning, high school, college and career awareness. Also, the students have access to academic acceleration and differentiated enrichment experiences.
The College and Career Program Specialist Summary:
The college and career program specialist is an instrumental member of the Academy team. The college and career program specialist provides expert college and career guidance and support to Academy cohort members. In addition, the college and career program specialist helps Academy college cohort members develop career plans, guide them on building a social network, and inform them about the labor market and related trends. Also, the college and career program specialist research and identify companies to match the Academy college cohort members skills and interests.
The college and career program specialist’s approach to work should reflect the core values and habits of the Academy staff: tireless focus on excellence, determination in spite of obstacles, impeccable integrity, willingness to work hard, ability to learn from multiple sources, relentless focus on results, constant reflection and self-awareness, zest, social intelligence, and pertinacity.
Duties and Responsibilities
Design, coordinate, and deliver a career curriculum to educate all students about career paths; engage them in experiential learning opportunities and career planning; prepare them for their job search; and connect them with potential employers.
Examine college cohort members’ career-related aspirations and uncertainties throughout the consultation process.
Inform college cohort members about potential gaps in their skill sets and devise a plan to best prepare them for future career roles.
Support high school and college cohort members with the process of designing and crafting their resumes.
Establish and maintain successful relationships with colleagues in order to lead people toward a common vision of supporting student career readiness.
Manage efforts to deliver inclusive career services to students in order to build a culture of career readiness in each college student.
Design and lead innovative career programming by applying knowledge of diverse identities, generational traits, student interests, and unique student needs related to career education.
Create and deliver effective workshops, presentations, and programming on career-related topics.
Additional shared accountabilities/duties
Collaborate with team members on solidifying summer internship opportunities.
Organize job shadowing opportunities.
Coordinate with staff to help college cohort members make career choices based on their academic majors.
Facilitate field trips for Chicago Academy cohort members.
Education and experience requirements of the ideal candidate:
Bachelor’s degree; Master’s in counseling or related field preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of career counseling or coaching experience.
Successful experience serving African American and Latino students.
Additionally, the College and Career Program Specialist will have a proven track record demonstrating the following capabilities:
Understanding of current trends and best practices in career advising and development.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills.
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-focus, and autonomous nature.
Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization.
Ability to work under dynamic, evolving conditions.
Location
This position will be based in Chicago.
Compensation
The Academy offers competitive benefits and salary for this role aligned to senior administrative staff of a top tier education program.
To Apply
Send your resume to careers@theacademy.group
Jun 17, 2021
Full time
Our Mission
Fueled by the belief that talent is ubiquitous, the Academy Group unlocks opportunity for young people from the most resilient communities to realize their full potential.
Program Model
The Academy Group is a fourteen-year journey that develops students’ core understanding of wealth creation, business, leadership, and justice topics. We accept rising fourth-grade and tenth-grade students. Their journey begins with summer and school year programming that includes experiential learning, high school, college and career awareness. Also, the students have access to academic acceleration and differentiated enrichment experiences.
The College and Career Program Specialist Summary:
The college and career program specialist is an instrumental member of the Academy team. The college and career program specialist provides expert college and career guidance and support to Academy cohort members. In addition, the college and career program specialist helps Academy college cohort members develop career plans, guide them on building a social network, and inform them about the labor market and related trends. Also, the college and career program specialist research and identify companies to match the Academy college cohort members skills and interests.
The college and career program specialist’s approach to work should reflect the core values and habits of the Academy staff: tireless focus on excellence, determination in spite of obstacles, impeccable integrity, willingness to work hard, ability to learn from multiple sources, relentless focus on results, constant reflection and self-awareness, zest, social intelligence, and pertinacity.
Duties and Responsibilities
Design, coordinate, and deliver a career curriculum to educate all students about career paths; engage them in experiential learning opportunities and career planning; prepare them for their job search; and connect them with potential employers.
Examine college cohort members’ career-related aspirations and uncertainties throughout the consultation process.
Inform college cohort members about potential gaps in their skill sets and devise a plan to best prepare them for future career roles.
Support high school and college cohort members with the process of designing and crafting their resumes.
Establish and maintain successful relationships with colleagues in order to lead people toward a common vision of supporting student career readiness.
Manage efforts to deliver inclusive career services to students in order to build a culture of career readiness in each college student.
Design and lead innovative career programming by applying knowledge of diverse identities, generational traits, student interests, and unique student needs related to career education.
Create and deliver effective workshops, presentations, and programming on career-related topics.
Additional shared accountabilities/duties
Collaborate with team members on solidifying summer internship opportunities.
Organize job shadowing opportunities.
Coordinate with staff to help college cohort members make career choices based on their academic majors.
Facilitate field trips for Chicago Academy cohort members.
Education and experience requirements of the ideal candidate:
Bachelor’s degree; Master’s in counseling or related field preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of career counseling or coaching experience.
Successful experience serving African American and Latino students.
Additionally, the College and Career Program Specialist will have a proven track record demonstrating the following capabilities:
Understanding of current trends and best practices in career advising and development.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills.
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-focus, and autonomous nature.
Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization.
Ability to work under dynamic, evolving conditions.
Location
This position will be based in Chicago.
Compensation
The Academy offers competitive benefits and salary for this role aligned to senior administrative staff of a top tier education program.
To Apply
Send your resume to careers@theacademy.group
Our Mission
Fueled by the belief that talent is ubiquitous, the Academy Group unlocks opportunity for young people from the most resilient communities to realize their full potential.
Program Model
The Academy Group is a fourteen-year journey that develops students’ core understanding of wealth creation, business, leadership, and justice topics. We accept rising fourth-grade and tenth-grade students. Their journey begins with summer and school year programming that includes experiential learning, high school, college and career awareness. Also, the students have access to academic acceleration and differentiated enrichment experiences.
The Academy Group Elementary School Advisor Summary:
The Elementary School Advisor is an instrumental member of the Academy team. The advisor provides highly individualized, small and large group support to Academy students as they progress from 4th grade through college. The advisor engages with students, families, school partners, Academy team and others to ensure every student experiences exceptional social, emotional and academic support, and builds the agency and belief to excel in school, work and life.
The advisor is assigned a caseload of students and are responsible for executing the Academy advisory structure and pedagogy and working in close partnership with the Lead Advisor to ensure every Academy student receives support necessary to succeed. The advisor reports to the Lead Advisor.
Success will require deep knowledge of advising systems and student development; leadership aptitude and ability to harness the assets of diverse teammates; consciousness of social justice and systemic inequity; willingness to create and modify programming based on evidence, new ideas, and individual student needs; incorporating empathy and trauma informed interventions within programs and structures; and always being authentic.
The Advisor’s approach to work should reflect the core values and habits of the Academy staff: tireless focus on excellence, determination in spite of obstacles, impeccable integrity, willingness to work hard, ability to learn from multiple sources, relentless focus on results, constant reflection and self-awareness, zest, social intelligence, and pertinacity.
Duties and Responsibilities
Define and focus the advising program based on the academic, attendance and socio-emotional data
Provide direct student services through instruction, appraisal and advisement, and advising
Execute highly individualized advising support for a cohort of elementary school students third-grade with key goals and adjustments to levers of support, based on evidence of effectiveness and individual student needs
Provide support and indirect student services through consultation, collaboration, and referrals.
Instill a culture of intensive individualized support, rapid response to issues as they arise, and tracking and responding to all aspects of student growth and development
Practice and promote asset-based thinking with students, among staff and families
Support a culture of academic and personal excellence by working with colleagues to develop and reinforce a culture grounded in pertinacity
Additional shared accountabilities/duties
Build agency and belief in Academy students
Promote individual student success
Communicate with student, families and the Academy team regarding student progress
Coordinate student advising meetings
Collect and record students’ report card data
Education and experience requirements of the ideal candidate:
Bachelor’s degree; Master’s in school counseling or related field preferred
Minimum of 3 years advising or counseling experience
Successful experience serving African American and Latino students
Additionally, the Advisor will have a proven track record demonstrating the following capabilities:
Understanding of current trends and best practices in education and professional school counseling
Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with a diverse groups of people
Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-focus, and autonomous nature
Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization
Ability to work under dynamic, evolving conditions
Location
This position will be based in Chicago.
Compensation
The Academy offers competitive benefits and salary for this role. aligned to senior administrative staff of a top tier education program.
To Apply
Send your resume to gjones@theacademygroup.com
Jun 17, 2021
Full time
Our Mission
Fueled by the belief that talent is ubiquitous, the Academy Group unlocks opportunity for young people from the most resilient communities to realize their full potential.
Program Model
The Academy Group is a fourteen-year journey that develops students’ core understanding of wealth creation, business, leadership, and justice topics. We accept rising fourth-grade and tenth-grade students. Their journey begins with summer and school year programming that includes experiential learning, high school, college and career awareness. Also, the students have access to academic acceleration and differentiated enrichment experiences.
The Academy Group Elementary School Advisor Summary:
The Elementary School Advisor is an instrumental member of the Academy team. The advisor provides highly individualized, small and large group support to Academy students as they progress from 4th grade through college. The advisor engages with students, families, school partners, Academy team and others to ensure every student experiences exceptional social, emotional and academic support, and builds the agency and belief to excel in school, work and life.
The advisor is assigned a caseload of students and are responsible for executing the Academy advisory structure and pedagogy and working in close partnership with the Lead Advisor to ensure every Academy student receives support necessary to succeed. The advisor reports to the Lead Advisor.
Success will require deep knowledge of advising systems and student development; leadership aptitude and ability to harness the assets of diverse teammates; consciousness of social justice and systemic inequity; willingness to create and modify programming based on evidence, new ideas, and individual student needs; incorporating empathy and trauma informed interventions within programs and structures; and always being authentic.
The Advisor’s approach to work should reflect the core values and habits of the Academy staff: tireless focus on excellence, determination in spite of obstacles, impeccable integrity, willingness to work hard, ability to learn from multiple sources, relentless focus on results, constant reflection and self-awareness, zest, social intelligence, and pertinacity.
Duties and Responsibilities
Define and focus the advising program based on the academic, attendance and socio-emotional data
Provide direct student services through instruction, appraisal and advisement, and advising
Execute highly individualized advising support for a cohort of elementary school students third-grade with key goals and adjustments to levers of support, based on evidence of effectiveness and individual student needs
Provide support and indirect student services through consultation, collaboration, and referrals.
Instill a culture of intensive individualized support, rapid response to issues as they arise, and tracking and responding to all aspects of student growth and development
Practice and promote asset-based thinking with students, among staff and families
Support a culture of academic and personal excellence by working with colleagues to develop and reinforce a culture grounded in pertinacity
Additional shared accountabilities/duties
Build agency and belief in Academy students
Promote individual student success
Communicate with student, families and the Academy team regarding student progress
Coordinate student advising meetings
Collect and record students’ report card data
Education and experience requirements of the ideal candidate:
Bachelor’s degree; Master’s in school counseling or related field preferred
Minimum of 3 years advising or counseling experience
Successful experience serving African American and Latino students
Additionally, the Advisor will have a proven track record demonstrating the following capabilities:
Understanding of current trends and best practices in education and professional school counseling
Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with a diverse groups of people
Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-focus, and autonomous nature
Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization
Ability to work under dynamic, evolving conditions
Location
This position will be based in Chicago.
Compensation
The Academy offers competitive benefits and salary for this role. aligned to senior administrative staff of a top tier education program.
To Apply
Send your resume to gjones@theacademygroup.com
Our Mission
Fueled by the belief that talent is ubiquitous, the Academy Group unlocks opportunity for young people from the most resilient communities to realize their full potential.
Program Model
The Academy Group is a fourteen-year journey that develops students’ core understanding of wealth creation, business, leadership, and justice topics. We accept rising fourth-grade and tenth-grade students. Their journey begins with summer and school year programming that includes experiential learning, high school, college and career awareness. Also, the students have access to academic acceleration and differentiated enrichment experiences.
The Lead Learning Designer Advisor Summary:
The lead learning designer is an instrumental member of the Academy team. The lead learning designer provides curriculum support and guidance to Academy part-time staff members. The lead learning designer engages in a range of effective and engaging pedagogical approaches and serves as a model practitioner. The lead designer reports to the Director of Academics.
The lead learning designer classroom is on display and functions as a demonstration lab for part-time learning designers. Where applicable, the lead learning designer provides virtual individual or small group tutoring. In addition, the lead learning designer engages in collaborative discourse and planning around students’ academic needs - as informed by multiple data points. Success will require a deep expertise in curriculum design and best-instructional practices; along with the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of professionals.
The lead learning designer’s approach to work should reflect the core values and habits of the Academy staff: tireless focus on excellence, determination in spite of obstacles, impeccable integrity, willingness to work hard, ability to learn from multiple sources, relentless focus on results, constant reflection and self-awareness, zest, social intelligence, and pertinacity.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop core program curriculum frameworks; Support part-time curriculum writers in course curriculum development process
Coordinate and support the part-time learning designers with curriculum materials and related program materials
Gather and analyze program and students’ academic data
Develop program reports and facilitate data analysis cycles
Provide virtual tutoring and academic support to affiliate students
Facilitate Saturday program and Summer program business and/or justice course
Support Saturday program logistics
Collaborate with full-time and part-time team members on the cognitive and noncognitive needs of students
Additional shared accountabilities/duties
Build agency and belief in Academy students
Promote individual student success
Communicate with student, families and the Academy team regarding student progress
Support with the collection of students’ report cards
Education and experience requirements of the ideal candidate:
Bachelor’s degree; Master’s in education or related field preferred
Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience
Minimum of 2 years of teacher-leadership experience
Successful experience serving African American and Latino students
Additionally, the Lead Learning Designer will have a proven track record demonstrating the following capabilities:
Understanding of current trends and best practices in education and curriculum development
Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with a diverse groups of people
Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-focus, and autonomous nature
Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization
Ability to work under dynamic, evolving conditions
Location
This position will be based in Chicago.
Compensation
The Academy offers competitive benefits and salary for this role. aligned to senior administrative staff of a top tier education program.
To Apply
Send your resume to gjones@theacademygroup.com
Jun 17, 2021
Full time
Our Mission
Fueled by the belief that talent is ubiquitous, the Academy Group unlocks opportunity for young people from the most resilient communities to realize their full potential.
Program Model
The Academy Group is a fourteen-year journey that develops students’ core understanding of wealth creation, business, leadership, and justice topics. We accept rising fourth-grade and tenth-grade students. Their journey begins with summer and school year programming that includes experiential learning, high school, college and career awareness. Also, the students have access to academic acceleration and differentiated enrichment experiences.
The Lead Learning Designer Advisor Summary:
The lead learning designer is an instrumental member of the Academy team. The lead learning designer provides curriculum support and guidance to Academy part-time staff members. The lead learning designer engages in a range of effective and engaging pedagogical approaches and serves as a model practitioner. The lead designer reports to the Director of Academics.
The lead learning designer classroom is on display and functions as a demonstration lab for part-time learning designers. Where applicable, the lead learning designer provides virtual individual or small group tutoring. In addition, the lead learning designer engages in collaborative discourse and planning around students’ academic needs - as informed by multiple data points. Success will require a deep expertise in curriculum design and best-instructional practices; along with the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of professionals.
The lead learning designer’s approach to work should reflect the core values and habits of the Academy staff: tireless focus on excellence, determination in spite of obstacles, impeccable integrity, willingness to work hard, ability to learn from multiple sources, relentless focus on results, constant reflection and self-awareness, zest, social intelligence, and pertinacity.
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop core program curriculum frameworks; Support part-time curriculum writers in course curriculum development process
Coordinate and support the part-time learning designers with curriculum materials and related program materials
Gather and analyze program and students’ academic data
Develop program reports and facilitate data analysis cycles
Provide virtual tutoring and academic support to affiliate students
Facilitate Saturday program and Summer program business and/or justice course
Support Saturday program logistics
Collaborate with full-time and part-time team members on the cognitive and noncognitive needs of students
Additional shared accountabilities/duties
Build agency and belief in Academy students
Promote individual student success
Communicate with student, families and the Academy team regarding student progress
Support with the collection of students’ report cards
Education and experience requirements of the ideal candidate:
Bachelor’s degree; Master’s in education or related field preferred
Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience
Minimum of 2 years of teacher-leadership experience
Successful experience serving African American and Latino students
Additionally, the Lead Learning Designer will have a proven track record demonstrating the following capabilities:
Understanding of current trends and best practices in education and curriculum development
Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with a diverse groups of people
Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-focus, and autonomous nature
Knowledge of current community challenges and opportunities relating to the mission of the organization
Ability to work under dynamic, evolving conditions
Location
This position will be based in Chicago.
Compensation
The Academy offers competitive benefits and salary for this role. aligned to senior administrative staff of a top tier education program.
To Apply
Send your resume to gjones@theacademygroup.com
