Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Elementary Coordinator, The Pittsburgh Project - Pittsburgh, PA

Posted: 11/11/08

About The Pittsburgh Project:

The Pittsburgh Project is a nonprofit community development organization with a 23-year track record of developing leaders and serving the city’s most vulnerable residents. Our year-round staff of 60 operates a progressive series of summer and afterschool programs for urban young people, deploys over 2500 people annually to perform free home repairs for Pittsburgh’s in-need elderly homeowners, outfits college students for urban service and leadership, and spearheads economic development and job training efforts in our Pittsburgh neighborhood.

Nature and Scope of the Position:

The Elementary Coordinator holds primary responsibilities for operating BASIC Camp, our eight-week educational and relational effort among urban young people in grades K-5, and secondary responsibilities for supporting BASIC Academy, our afterschool program that serves many of the same young people. Both are part of our Youth Development programs.

Specific duties are as follows:

B.A.S.I.C. CAMP

Program design and evaluation

Have oversight for the B.A.S.I.C. Camp program design to ensure that it’s meeting The Pittsburgh Project’s purpose statement, the long-term outcomes of The Pittsburgh Project’s Youth Development programs and incorporating best practices from the field of youth development
Design benchmarks for the B.A.S.I.C. Camp to achieve the long-term youth development outcomes
Develop and implement a current logic model for the B.A.S.I.C. Camp
Evaluate the B.A.S.I.C. Camp program at the end of the summer
Ensure that B.A.S.I.C. Camp staff maintains accurate and current records relating to program evaluation, including attendance information
Provide information as needed to the Development department to assist with funding proposals and reports
Select curricula for the B.A.S.I.C. Camp

Program activities

Provide supervision for B.A.S.I.C. Camp students
Problem solve situations that arise with B.A.S.I.C. Camp students
Recruit and assist in registering students for B.A.S.I.C. Camp
Build relationships with B.A.S.I.C. Camp students that model integrity, discipline, and encouragement
Organize special events and field trips for B.A.S.I.C. Camp students, including a sleepaway camp, if the budget allows
Organize service projects for B.A.S.I.C. Camp students
Provide B.A.S.I.C. Camp students with practical strategies for managing their behavior appropriately and determine consequences for inappropriate behavior
Mediate conflicts between B.A.S.I.C. Camp students and assist B.A.S.I.C. Camp students in problem solving situations and in being responsible for their behavior

Program administration

Communicate regularly with the parents of B.A.S.I.C. Camp students about program expectations and any issues that arise with B.A.S.I.C. Camp students
Collect attendance information on all B.A.S.I.C. Camp students that meets county guidelines
Have oversight for the B.A.S.I.C. Camp budget and ensure that the program does not exceed the budget
Have oversight for the physical space needs, materials and supplies needed for the B.A.S.I.C. Camp
Complete paperwork (incident reports, attendance sheets, etc.) in a timely fashion
Assist in collecting information related to the B.A.S.I.C. Camp benchmarks

Supervision

Recruit, hire, train and supervise a B.A.S.I.C. Camp Assistant
Recruit, hire, train and supervise the B.A.S.I.C. Camp teachers
Meet weekly with B.A.S.I.C. Camp teachers and delegate responsibilities to them
Ensure that teachers and volunteers promote program objectives, maintain professionalism and create a safe learning environment for youth
Assist staff and volunteers in problem solving issues related to the B.A.S.I.C. Camp
Encourage and support the B.A.S.I.C. Camp staff to reach the B.A.S.I.C. Camp benchmarks

B.A.S.I.C. ACADEMY

Program activities

Provide supervision for the B.A.S.I.C. Academy when the Elementary Coordinator (Karen Shumaker) is unable to be present during B.A.S.I.C. Academy program time
Serve as a substitute teacher when needed for the B.A.S.I.C. Academy
Build relationships with B.A.S.I.C. Academy students that model integrity, discipline, and encouragement
Attend special events with B.A.S.I.C. Academy students
Assist the Elementary Coordinator (Karen Shumaker) with program activities, staff supervision and/or student supervision as needed

School liaison

Establish a contact person at each of the following schools: Pittsburgh Allegheny Elementary, Pittsburgh Northview ALA and Pittsburgh King Elementary ALA
Visit each of the above schools at least once a month to collect information about special events at the schools, to distribute information to the schools about The Pittsburgh Project or to collect information about students enrolled in the B.A.S.I.C. Academy
Attend parent/teacher conferences for B.A.S.I.C. Academy participants during the Pittsburgh Public Schools Open House day

Interim Elementary Coordinator for B.A.S.I.C. Academy. These responsibilities will occur only between January and May 2009, while the other Elementary Coordinator, Karen Shumaker, is on maternity leave.

Supervise the B.A.S.I.C. Academy teachers
Meet bi-monthly with B.A.S.I.C. Academy teachers and the Instructors
Ensure that teachers and volunteers promote program objectives, maintain professionalism and create a safe learning environment for youth
Assist staff and tutors in problem solving issues related to the B.A.S.I.C. Academy
Provide supervision for B.A.S.I.C. Academy students
Problem solve situations that arise with B.A.S.I.C. Academy students
Provide B.A.S.I.C. Academy students with practical strategies for managing their behavior appropriately and determine consequences for inappropriate behavior
Mediate conflicts between B.A.S.I.C. Academy students and assist B.A.S.I.C. Academy students in problem solving situations and in being responsible for their behavior
Organize special events and field trips for B.A.S.I.C. Academy students
Organize service projects for B.A.S.I.C. Academy students
Encourage and support the B.A.S.I.C. Academy staff to reach the B.A.S.I.C. Academy benchmarks
Assist in collecting information related to the B.A.S.I.C. Academy benchmarks
Complete a program evaluation for B.A.S.I.C. Academy in May 2009
Work with the Parent Engagement Coordinator to maintain accurate and current records relating to program evaluation, including attendance information and student report cards
Collect attendance and snack information on all B.A.S.I.C. Academy participants that meets county guidelines

Organizational Responsibilities:

Carry out additional responsibilities as determined by the Director of Youth Development
Work with other members of the Youth Development staff to ensure that there is good communication and collaboration between programs
Remain up-to-date on current issues and practices in youth development by attending appropriate seminars, conferences and other training as necessary
Maintain healthy working relationships with other staff members of The Pittsburgh Project
Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings and regular department meetings as well as attend staff retreats and training events
Serve the Board as called upon and abide by the policies as outlined in the handbook

Type of Position: Salaried. This position will normally require 25 hours per week September-April; 40 hours per week May-August. However, for 2009 only, it will be 40 hours per week January-August and 25 hours per week September-December.

Reports to: Director of Youth Development

Personal Qualifications: The Manager must demonstrate a faithful commitment to following Jesus Christ. He/she must be willing to serve on a team and to affirm the vision, mission and goals of The Pittsburgh Project. This position requires the ability and desire to build relationships with constituents diverse in age, gender, race and economic background. The manager should exhibit a genuine concern for the welfare of volunteers under his/her leadership.

Personal Qualifications: The Coordinator must demonstrate a faithful commitment to following Jesus Christ. He/she must be willing to serve on a team and to affirm the vision, purpose and goals of The Pittsburgh Project.

Education: The Coordinator should hold a bachelor’s degree in education or a related field.

Experience: The Coordinator must have a minimum of three years of experience in working with youth and families in an educational setting.

Skills: The Coordinator must have excellent interpersonal skills. This person should demonstrate a high degree of initiative and creativity and must possess strong written and oral communication skills, organizational and problem solving skills. The Coordinator must be able to collaborate with parents, schools and social service agencies. The Coordinator must have strong classroom management and conflict mediation skills. The Coordinator must be able to resource curriculum and educational materials or be able to create learning materials relevant for elementary children. The Coordinator must be able to teach elementary students in small group and large group settings.

TO APPLY: Please download a complete job description and application at www.pittsburghproject.org. Contact Karen Dreyer at 412/321-1678 x131 or kdreyer@pittsburghproject.org with questions.

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