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Base pay range
$60,000.00 / yr - $84,000.00 / yr
Overall Staff Responsibilities :
- Share responsibility with a team of colleagues and parents to honor the mission : to eliminate the prolific racial achievement and opportunity gaps by cultivating confident, creative and compassionate leaders;
- Practice the values of KairosPDX in professional conduct and daily interactions : respect, responsibility, honesty, excellence and service to community
- Incorporate the beliefs of KairosPDX in all approaches and instruction
- Every child is uniquely capable, innately curious and inherently creative,
- Character and agency are essential to achievement and are developed through relationship and service to others,
- A multi-cultural context delivers a strong sense of self and is a requirement for participation in our global society,
- Children must be supported in the context of their families;
- Support multicultural practice and inquiry-based approaches that are : Actively anti-racist – confronting bias in all of its forms, Education for social justice – acknowledging history and studying the present to make informed decisions regarding a more equitable future, Pervasive – Examining practices in all levels of school culture and organization, Personal –Beginning with the necessary consideration of self as a cultural being, Critical Pedagogy – Pursuing multiple perspectives, anticipating contradictions and challenging assumptions, Empowering – Providing children the ego strength to challenge racist societal views, Helping children think deeply about themselves and others.
Core Position Responsibilities :
Inspiring a culture of listening and relationship centered on the organization's mission and values;Creating a positive environment by implementing structures to maintain safety as well as staff morale;Working with a team of colleagues and families to provide a nurturing and positive climate that encourages student responsibility and intrinsic motivation;Implementing school safety emergency and procedures ensuring onsite building safety;Collaborating with Early Learning Director to ensure the logistics and schedule of the school day runs smoothly and supports instructional excellence;Managing family concerns and communication with care, clarity and consistency;Ensuring program compliance with state policy and codes;Managing the program budget as well as ordering and inventory of materials;Serving as onsite lead pre-school administrator as needed;Support the culture and climate of KairosPDX Early Learning Academy through : Contributing to a structured and relational learning environment designed to build skill, confidence and a positive cultural and academic identity; Supporting students in a fair and consistent manner, using clear routines and expectations as well as school-approved behavior support techniques; Ensuring that student and staff expectations are clear and visible for all;Collaboratively work with student, school team and families to address unexpected behaviors in line with KairosPDX policies;Supervise Early Learning Teacher and Assistant Teacher overseeing training and protocols related to the effective execution of their responsibilities;Engaging families in the life of the school and creating opportunities for families to strengthen their sense of belonging;Collaborating with KairosPDX Early Learning Director to organize school events and celebrations;Support the high expectations for student achievement at KairosPDX through : Collaborating with school leadership to implement mission-consistent systems, strategies and language; Collaborating with KairosPDX Early Learning Director and KairosPDX Learning Academy School Administrator to craft and communicate specific milestones toward social, emotional, cultural and academic readiness for Kindergarten;Collaborating with school leadership to support materials, reflection and documentation within the classroom;Participating in the development and evaluation of educational programs and curriculum; Coach, support, supervise, and evaluate teachers and other staff as assigned by the KairosPDX Early Learning Director;Supervising classroom instructors including overseeing training, evaluation and protocols related to the effective execution of KairosPDX Early Learning Academy approved curriculum and continuous improvement practices;Overseeing KairosPDX staff collaboration with the Multnomah Education School Districts (MESD) specialists on specific instruction and strategies for children on Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs);Managing the use of data to assess student progress, formulate instructional practices and to differentiate instruction; focus on narrowing disparities between the highest and lowest performing students in order to meet the needs of every student;Managing daily building staffing schedule to ensure students' safety and seamless classroom instruction;Managing the planning and supervising of field trips and school bus usage;Managing building opening and closing as needed.Additional Responsibilities :
Participates and leads as needed in professional development, staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars;Attend several KairosPDX staff and family events;Participate in continuous improvement practices including observations, reflections and collaborations;Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Required Qualifications :
BA preferred;Minimum three years of experience required (working in school, nonprofit, or community setting); five + years preferred;Step 10 in Oregon Registry Online (ORO);Proven work experience in an Early Learning program management or similar role;One year relevant experience working with families from diverse racial and cultural backgrounds;Prior school or education reform experience preferred;Managerial experience preferred;Enrollment in Oregon's Criminal Background Registry (cost paid by applicant)Core Competencies :
Mission FocusedInfluentialRelationship BuilderTalent ManagerOrganized & PlannedCreativeKnowledge & Skills :
High tolerance for ambiguity, changing work priorities and deadlines, and a willingness to take on responsibilities and to prioritize work on multiple projects;Highly detail-focused and results-oriented;Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multiple constituencies including families, parents, staff and students;Team-player attitude and strong customer-service orientation;Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills;Excellent written and verbal communication skills;Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word;Demonstrated initiative, leadership, and tenacity;Willingness to learn about and adapt to KairosPDX culture;Commitment to culturally relevant practices;Commitment to professional reflection and ongoing collaboration;Current Food Handlers Card and CPR / First Aid Certificate required (cost paid by applicant);Ability to pass a criminal background check;Ability to adhere to Governors Vaccination Requirements for Teachers and School Staff, note this applies to all KairosPDX non-Instructional staff;Share KairosPDX's stance that excellent public education is a civil right of all children and families;Experience working with diverse populations, specifically people of color;Passion for KairosPDX's mission.Salary and Benefits :
Salary Range : Dependent on qualifications ranging from 60,000- 84,000.Benefits include : Up to three weeks of building closure breaks, paid sick / personal leave days, paid holidays, employer contribution for health insurance, professional development opportunities.KairosPDX is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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