Extended Learning Coordinator
Company: Technology Access Foundation
Location: Seattle
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
Job Title: Extended Learning CoordinatorReports to: The
Executive Director of TAF@SaghalieLocation: TAF@Saghalie
Position Closes: Open until filledStatus: Full Time, ExemptEvery
student can achieve academic success, yet the public education
system was not designed to meet students of color where they are,
instead they marginalized and underestimated their abilities. TAF
partners with school districts, educators, and organizations to
challenge the current public education system. We address the
entire public education system, from top-to-bottom, providing STEM
skills and equitable, anti-racist education environments where all
students can succeed and by working with emerging and established
education leaders of color to improve representation at every
level. We:
- Co-manage TAF@Saghalie where we provide industry-relevant,
equitable curriculum and experiences
- Partner with existing schools and coach staff and students to
use our successful STEMbyTAF learning model
- Empower early-career educators and establish school leaders of
color through educational equity and liberation pedagogySummary:The
TAF Extended Learning Coordinator reports to the Director of
TAF@Saghalie and plays an integral role within the school by
serving as a key driver in stakeholder engagement at TAF@Saghalie.
There are three key priority areas that the Extended Learning
Coordinator will support: Student Engagement, Community Engagement
and Family Engagement. Additionally, the Extended Learning
Coordinator works with Program Managers at TAF@Saghalie to identify
and execute STEM related field trips, career connected learning,
college campus tours and other out of classroom learning
experiences throughout the school year.
Student Engagement
- Identify and implement Extended Learning Opportunities and
partnerships to enhance student learning
- Develop and strengthen the student leadership of TAF@SGH,
enroll students to participate as Ambassadors, identify leadership
opportunities for them, provide personal and academic
workshops.
- Train students to lead tours, speak to guests and volunteers,
Partner with ASB adviser to promote school events and serve as
school leaders
- Advisory workshops - collaborate with building principals to
provide workshops for Students Ambassadors during STEMLab twice a
month. Partner with volunteers to provide small group and
self-advocacy training.
- TAF Luncheon student support - identify and select students and
student projects to present at Luncheon. Provide after school work
space and support (via Lead Support Specialists) to finalize all
projects and practice presentations. Secure transportation to and
from venue, oversee appropriate field trip logistics with building
leadership
- STEM Expo student support - coordinate after school support for
student projects, manage project progress, communicate progress to
teachers and TAF staff
- Recruit rising 6th graders to Summer Jump Start, coordinate
planning sessions with teachers, provide administrative support
during the program, identify partnerships to provide hands-on
experiences for students, partner with Tech Team to provide laptops
and technology for studentsCommunity Engagement
- Build relationships with the three feeder elementary schools in
the FWPS STEM region, communicate with TAF Instructional Coach for
FWPS Transformation, attend feeder school events, extend
invitations to attend TAF@SGH events, initiate parent outreach
- Attend community fairs and local events, staff TAF tables,
speak to the work of TAF and TAF@SGH, build partnershipsFamily
Engagement
- Partner with the Urban League to provide family resources,
assist in hosting family events, engage parents and families in
school events, promote programs
- In partnership with the administrative office, communicate
Exhibition information to families, create flyers, initiate
robo-calls, assist in increasing family attendance.Racial Equity
- Openness to participate in Racial Equity to recognize personal
bias and improve performance through a racial equity lens
- Must embrace the mission of TAF and our goal of running an
equitable organization
- Willingness to lead or be part of the team in an equitable,
anti-racist manor
- Ability to represent the needs of students of color
- Exhibiting cultural and racial sensitivity and
self-awareness
- Develop and cultivate a sense of belonging among team members
at TAF capacity to create an environment that embraces a diversity
of views and takes advantage of such collective knowledge to
benefit the organization
Lifelong learner
- Consistently seek new experiences and opportunities for
learning
- Regularly practice deep reflection, both verbally and in
written formQualifications:
- A self-starter with organizational and time-management
skills
- Experience in underserved schools and communities
- Possess strong Interpersonal skills; having the ability to
build positive relationships and maintain a good rapport with
individuals and families.
- Developing written and verbal communication skills, and ability
to present to diverse audiences
- Actively source and engage a variety of stakeholders aligned to
the project.
- Developing Research skills
- Basic social media content generation and posting skills
- Ability to collaborate with team members and external
colleagues
- Ability to face new challenges and adapt to changes
- Ability and willingness to innovate independently and try
things out
- Ability to pay attention to details
- Emerging ability to successfully handle multiple projects
concurrently
- Familiarity working in diverse and multi-cultural and bilingual
environments
- Ability to represent underserved children of color for higher
education and professional successEducation and experiences:
- High school diploma or applicable experience
- Familiarity working in diverse and multi-cultural and bilingual
environments in underserved schools and communities
- Fluency in languages other than English is a plus Ability to
learn new productivity tools quickly
- Moderate to high proficiency in Microsoft Suite and digital
content tools
Requirements
- Pass all required criminal and child abuse background
checks
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to lift, bend, stoop, reach, carry, push, pull and walk
throughout the work periodLanguage Skills:Fluency in languages
other than English is a plus.Benefits:TAF offers competitive
salaries and a comprehensive benefits package:
- 100% of Medical paid by Employer for staff and dependents
- 2 weeks of accumulated vacation and 2 week of accumulated sick
time
Keywords: Technology Access Foundation, Seattle , Extended Learning Coordinator, Other , Seattle, Washington
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