This SAL role is an ideal position for a current upperclassman student, recent graduate or graduate-level student weighing their career options in STEAM-related fields, education, organizational and nonprofit management, sociology, and/or psychology. This is also a great opportunity for a candidate to explore career interests and also serve the community supporting Atlanta Public Schools most historical cluster of schools. This part-time position will allow the candidates the opportunity to learn and be engaged in many conversations around educational reform, as the cluster of schools served by Raising Expectations (RE) is ever-evolving. Finally, the SAL role provides the opportunity to use one's life and college experience to impact the lives of students residing in an under-served and under-resourced community.

RESPONSIBILITIES (TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

Guide strategic tutors as they implement STEAM-focused material into tutoring sessions
Develop rich, interdisciplinary, STEAM lessons and hands-on activities
Prepare materials and supplies required for program operation
Supervise volunteers in the implementation of diverse tactics to teach STEAM concepts to youth while providing mentoring and tutoring support
Develop and monitor participant learning plans to ensure programmatic goals are being met
Lead student welcome and dismissal procedure
Maintain student academic files showcasing work accomplished/completed
Use resources and research to ensure that lessons are hands-on, project-based, and increase STEAM awareness for our students
Ensure a student-of-the-week is identified and recognized in each RE space
Manage assigned student engagement and participation in RE-sanctioned activities
Provide support for organizational administrative functions
Manage and lead the implementation of 'Raising Expectations' Behavioral Modification Model'
Collect, analyze, and report student level data
Provide cross-program programmatic support
Communicate with all stakeholders about Raising Expectations' programs and partners
Assist with student recruitment and family engagement activities
Attend and supervise community service and/or enrichment activities (average of one to two Saturdays or after-hours activities per month)
Complete designated classroom maintenance tasks daily and site maintenance as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree (must at least be currently in progress as a junior or above; completed preferred)
Able to administer programs with high standards
Prior experience leading youth development programs
Prior teaching experience is a plus
Comfortable working with children in grades 5-12
Pays attention to detail, flexible, and willing to assist with program developmental and expansion efforts
Comfortable utilizing web-based collaborative and project management software
Enjoys working with and has high expectations of youth
Willing to learn and develop new skills
Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills (verbal and written)
Takes initiative and effective multi-tasker
Reliable/dependable
Generates value-added suggestions
Self-motivated, driven leader
Possesses strong emotional regulation skills

• Raising Expectations Main Site Commitment: Monday through Thursday 2:00pm – 7:00pm; Friday 1:00pm - 5:00pm; average of one to two Saturdays or after-hours activities per month for training, community service projects, and/or enrichment activities

• Raising Expectations @Promise Site Commitment: Monday through Friday 3:00 pm-7:00 pm; average of one to two Saturdays per month for training purposes at main site as needed

Raising Expectations Inc.

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