Organizational Overview

Rocketship Education (www.rsed.org) is a network of public K through 5 charter schools serving primarily low-income students in neighborhoods where access to excellent schools is limited. Using a blend of traditional instruction, adaptive technology and targeted tutoring, Rocketship strives to meet the unique needs of each and every student. But we believe that truly transformative schools do more than educate students; they empower teachers, engage parents and inspire communities. Together, we can eliminate the achievement gap in our lifetime.

The Position 

The Enrichment Center Coordinator provides K-5 students with the opportunity to engage in enrichment activities that expose students to new learning experiences outside of the traditional academic classroom and deepen their understanding of the world around them. The Enrichment Center Coordinator plays a critical role in strengthening school culture. He or she oversees the effectiveness of the Enrichment Center and interacts with all students on a weekly basis. Students rotate through Enrichment Center every day in blocks of 45 minutes.

Key Responsibilities 

-Motivate students to participate in learning activities; create a positive student culture; maintain high behavioral expectations for all students 
-Develop a year-long scope and sequence map, thematic unit plans, and lesson plans to teach discrete content skills (art, physical education, gardening, drama, or Spanish) throughout the school year. 
-Differentiates content by age-group and/or grade-level to ensure that activities are developmentally appropriate. 
-Collaborate with school staff to develop a positive culture focused on Rocketship's core values (respect, responsibility, persistence, empathy) 
-Serve as the leader and facilitate large group lessons on the topics indicated above 
-Communicate and collaborate with fellow ECCs, teachers, and school leaders; participate actively in staff development opportunities as a member of the Rocketship team 
-Ensure that students have access to a positive and productive learning environment by enforcing all campus safety rules and behavior expectations; respond to occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue and/or occasional interactions with children who require additional support with behavior 
-Inventory and maintain Enrichment Center materials and accessories 
-Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Required Qualifications

-Passion for working with children; ability to motivate and support children in reaching high levels of academic success 
-Belief in the value of enrichment education for all children 
-Previous experience or training working with youth 
-Previous experience managing and/or teaching groups of elementary-age students is strongly preferred 
-Content expertise preferred 
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage and work closely with a wide range of staff members 
-Ability to learn laws, rules, practices and procedures related to public education and specific to Rocketship Education 
-Fluency in English 
-Flexibility and a willingness to learn 
-At least 2 years of college or passing score on Rocketship's Paraprofessional Assessment required

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes excellent health and welfare benefits, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), cell phone reimbursement and paid time off.

How to Apply

To submit your resume, cover letter and other materials, please visit http://www.rsed.org/applynow_schoolevel.cfm.

Rocketship Education provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Education complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Rocketship Education expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Education's employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.