ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, public charter middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars from Los Angeles' most underserved communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by US News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening its first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school and been accepted to college. We strive to truly change the life trajectories of our scholars and communities. Now is the time to join our collaborative community to make long-lasting change across Los Angeles.

ROLE SUMMARY

The Coordinator will supervise programs, activities, and/or after-school programs and athletics at the site level. The exact duties of a Coordinator will vary by school site, but will include collaborating with school site administrators and teachers to provide opportunities for students while establishing academic awareness. The goal is always to raise academic levels, improve academic performance, strengthen social relationships and provide meaningful opportunities for children to increase self-esteem by expanding their skills in a variety of areas.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Depending on the school site, responsibilities may include:

School Activities

• Plan supervised student activities on a daily basis;
• Provide homework and tutoring assistance, enrichment and/or recreation activities to students;
• Participate and work closely with a team that includes school administrators, teachers, school staff, parents, students and volunteers;
• Provide leadership to a team of program staff to design and implement programs;
• Develop school recreation and tutoring program;
• Plan, coordinate, and implement special events involving parents and the community; and
• Provide training and development to program staff.

Athletics

• Maintain orderly conduct of athletes and ensure that athletes follow all local and state rules and regulations;
• Maintain accurate inventory of athletic equipment, uniforms, etc.;
• Participate in staff training and development including but not limited to coaching and facilitating meetings;
• Plan for and schedule all athletic and activity events or performances;
• Create and maintain a system of documentation of eligibility of students; and
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

THE STRONGEST CANDIDATES WILL HAVE

• Believe. Hold the belief that all scholars, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education and can earn a four-year college degree.
• Social Justice. Desire to be a part of Alliance's social justice mission, integrating anti-racist, student-centered instruction, and working in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles.
• Culture. Demonstrate an ability to develop a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.
• Expertise. Have strong academic content expertise, instructional and classroom culture skills, and in-depth knowledge of effective evaluation and assessment techniques to drive scholar learning. Thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration.
• Mindset. Hold a growth mindset and commit to continuously honing their craft.
• Relationship-Building. Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with both children and adults.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university
• At least 2 years of experience working with children in an educational setting

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Compensation: Alliance provides competitive salaries, which are reviewed every three years. Based on relevant prior work experience, our hourly range for this role is $24.75 - $29.50. Please click HERE for more information on our salary schedule.
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plans options are covered at 100% of monthly premiums for individual employees and at least $1,000 per month towards medical family plan premiums.
• Retirement: School staff, depending on role, may participate in the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) or California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Paid Leave: Regular full-time 12-month employees accrue vacation at a rate of 10 hours/month, for a maximum of 180 hours in addition to 10 national holidays as well as a week for Spring Break and a week for Winter Break. Regular full-time 11-month employees receive five weeks of paid leave as part of the academic calendar, plus sick leave that accrues at one day per month.
• Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting staff growth and provide substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support to staff.
• Recognition. Provide special recognition to staff who demonstrate their dedication inside and beyond the school.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter below. Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

** PLEASE NOTE: Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our students, family, and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status, our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way. **

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criteria. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Staffing Team at JoinUs@laalliance.org.

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. #LI-DNI

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• Red Dots: Middle Schools
• Green Dots: High Schools
• Yellow Dot: Alliance Home Office