About this role
Primary Purpose: Funded by Texas 21 st Century Community Grant, with the primary purpose to oversee the planning, implementation, management and evaluation of the Texas ACE Program at the assigned center. Texas ACE (Afterschool Centers on Education) serves as a supplementary program to enhance or local reform efforts to assist students in meeting academic standards in core subjects (math, reading, science and social studies) by providing out-of-school time services to students and their families.
Qualifications: Education/Certification:
Preferred, but not required- Bachelor's Degree in education or related field Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with the public and frontline
staff
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of computer proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Preferred- Ability to communicate in native language(s) of program recipients
Experience:
• Experience working with high risk children and families
• Experience in staff supervision
• Knowledge of community resources
• Preferred- 21 st CCLC or After School/Summer School Program experience
Major Responsibilities and Duties: 1. Organize and work closely with school administration to implement program. 2. Ensure high-quality program services and support to enrolled students that meets the Texas ACE Program objectives in an effective manner. 3. Assure regular student participation, as defined by program requirements, by monitoring attendance and taking steps to ensure that regular student counts are met or exceeded. 4. Coordinate data entry and evaluation of program at the center. 5. Organize supplies, materials, equipment, and transportation for center. 6. Recruit, train, and develop frontline staff to achieve intended objectives. 7. Lead and facilitate on-going planning efforts including community outreach. 8. Manage the recruitment and retention of students. 9. Facilitate communication and create a link between the school-day and the program. 10. Attend all required meetings, conferences and trainings.