Lead Educator

Peoples Self-Help Housing (PSHH) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Lead Educator to join our Education Department. The purpose of the Lead Educator is to close the achievement gap by providing children with the opportunities to develop skills and competency in an environment that values learning and achievement through afterschool and summer education programs.

With a mission to build affordable homes with site-based services that offer opportunities to change lives and strengthen communities Peoples Self-Help Housing is a the longest serving nonprofit developer on Californias Central Coast. We serve low income working families farmworkers seniors and veterans and provide welcoming environments for those living with disabilities and for the formerly homeless. Along with building and managing beautiful and accessible neighborhoods in San Luis Santa Barbara and Ventura counties we offer a broad array of programs to promote health education and connections to community-based resources.

Site & Classroom Leadership

Serves as the primary program contact for their education site location.

Plans and implements after school program consisting of physical education and enrichment

activities as well as subject tutoring and homework assistance.

Oversees scheduling of site para-educators and math/literacy educators to provide adequate

coverage according to student: educator ratio.

Schedules substitute educators to fill any staff absences and is responsible for making sure there

is always proper staff coverage at the learning center.

Trains and mentors para-educators and literacy/math educators at the assigned learning center.

Recruits trains and supervises volunteers.

Takes part in hiring panels for open positions at learning centers and other positions as needed.

Ensures the learning center is maintained according to PSHH standards by coordinating repairs

or replacements with the property management team as needed.

Tracks learning center budget and reports any needs to regional coordinator.

Tracks inventory of classroom supplies and orders supplies based on site budget.

Performs office work: phone email copying filing scanning organizing etc.

Maintains data on students and sites through various computer databases and files.

After School Education and Safety Program ASES Sites Complies with Local Education

Agency (LEA) contract of ASES standards of operation including but not limited to ratios district

programming reporting and attendance.

Student Academic Support

Works with students in grades K through 8.

Can effectively manage large groups of children.

Works with College Club Students in grades 8-12 in collaboration with College Club Coordinator

Supervision and day-to-day oversight and schedule management of site-specific Education staff

Regularly communicates with parents students partner organizations and property staff.

Regularly communicates with students teachers.

Schedules parent meetings every other month to keep them informed and updated.

Attends important School District Board Meetings Depending on their district.

Outreach & Collaboration

Conducts outreach to recruit new students and responsible for making sure target enrollment

numbers are met every month.

Plans and implements quarterly parent education meetings and events.

Participates in department committees and group projects.

Collaboration and communication with Property Manager(s) including site events.

Collaboration and communication with partner agencies such as the food bank local school

district local community college etc.

Reports & Meetings

Attends monthly and quarterly meetings and trainings with other educators and supervisors.

Tracks student attendance

Creates reports and compiles site specific data for grant reporting purposes

Inputs data daily and weekly as well as submits monthly reports.

Skill & Knowledge Requirements

Fluent in English (verbal and in writing). Fluent in Spanish preferred.

Can effectively manage a small group of staff

Works productively both independently and in team environments.

Ability to use the Microsoft Office Suite including Excel Word Outlook and PowerPoint.

Ability to manage confidential information in a sensitive manner.

Ability to maintain cultural sensitivity when working with the public and other staff members.

Experience Requirements

1 years experience teaching or tutoring grades K through 12 groups of 15 preferred

1 year supervisorial experience

1 year experience in effectively running an education center.

Education Requirements

Associate degree Bachelors Degree/CBEST preferred.

ASES Test

In accordance with LEA ASES requirements all candidates must pass a reading writing math and

support test. Candidates who posses a higher learning degree (AA BA & MA) will only be required to

take the support and writing test. A Final job offer is contingent on a passing all four test components.

License/Certification Requirements

Maintains current CPR/First Aid certifications Live Scan clearance and annual TB test.

Must possess a valid California drivers license and have access to a dependable automobile

and/or means of reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements

May have to sit stand and/or walk for long period of time.

May have to reach squat bend and/or lift office-related objects