Position title:                    3DE School Director

Reports to:                        Chief Operations Officer

Compensation:                Full-time with benefits (exempt); $70,000-$80,000

 

 

Junior Achievement’s (JA) mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed. JA is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating young people on financial literacy, workforce readiness, and entrepreneurship through programs taught by trained corporate or community volunteers in schools and at after-school sites throughout the world. Together with our school, business, and community partners, Junior Achievement of Greater Boston draws on its 75-year history to prepare today’s youth for the workforce of tomorrow. Through our proven, hands-on programs and experiences, middle and high school students learn how to manage their finances, launch their own businesses, make their college and career goals a reality, and become future leaders. We engage volunteers from the business community who understand our students’ lived experiences, and can guide them as they build their confidence, and important life and workplace skills. By focusing on communities most in need of opportunity, we’re transforming students’ lives, making a lasting impact on their families, schools and communities, and creating a more equitable society.

About 3DE by Junior Achievement

3DE by Junior Achievement is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming high school education. 3DE is the newest innovation from JA to transform high school education. 3DE was designed with and is implemented in partnership with school districts to make high school more relevant, experiential, and connected to the real world through project-based learning, case methodology, and competency development. Our goal is to prepare students for the demands of tomorrow’s economy, providing them with the opportunity for a choice-filled life. In Boston, 3DE is currently in Dr. Albert D. Holland High School of Technology (Holland Tech) and this is the primary location of this position.

Position Description

The 3DE School Director collaborates with the 3DE Director of Case Experience, teachers, and the school’s 3DE administrator to implement the 3DE instructional model with fidelity at Holland Tech. As part of this team, you will be helping to lead transformation within the school, building for long- term sustainability, and helping to integrate 3DE into the overall vision of the school. This role requires someone with a strong operational mindset, able to manage and monitor multiple projects. As part of this collaborative team, you will support the school in establishing the critical structures and systems needed for 3DE model success, including establishing effective PLCs, gathering data to monitor implementation fidelity and student development outcomes, building a positive student and teacher culture, and coordinating experiences that allow students to positively engage with external business professionals. Within this role, you will cultivate and develop student and teacher leaders, promoting an inclusive culture of engagement and achievement, and developing a strong foundation for success. In addition to operating the 3DE model within Holland Tech, this role will also be tasked with engaging additional high schools = within Boston to continue or become partner schools of JA of Greater Boston. A clear school engagement plan will be developed before engaging additional high school partners and support for how to maintain school relationships with high schools outside of Holland Tech will be worked out with the COO and 3DE School Director. 

 

This is a full-time role. During the academic year, this is an in-person role with hours that align primarily with the bell schedule at Dr. Albert D. Holland High School of Technology and afterschool needs during the academic year and if/when programs are happening in the summer. During summers, school vacations, school holidays that JA does not observe, and snow days hybrid work is expected. The Education Manager will be supplied with a laptop and additional equipment to be able to work primarily in the school building and remotely, as needed. Must have reliable internet and transportation. The JA of Greater Boston team meets in-person at the JA Innovation Center @ RSM at 80 City Square in the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston two Mondays/month. 

 

·        Collaboratively plan for and monitor student engagement in the model and develop solutions to maintain momentum, building up students and ensuring they are aware of valuable opportunities and experiences within and outside of school.

·        Partner with 3DE teacher team and school staff to support communication of the 3DE model to ensure enrollment targets, parent awareness and support, and teacher interest.

·        Work collaboratively with teachers, local 3DE implementation staff, and company representatives to plan and execute on and off-site capstone experiences for students.

·        Support teachers and students in accessing and utilizing the 3DE learning management system and other systems necessary for model implementation.

·        Collect and manage critical data related to various aspects of the 3DE model and in collaboration with other key stakeholders, use data to make informed decisions related to student progress, volunteer engagement, and other key quality assurance metrics.

 

·        Build the 3DE cohort culture that fosters a sense of belonging among students and staff, increases student/teacher engagement, supports and empowers teachers and students to become leaders within the 3DE model.

·        Ensure structures and systems are in place to enable a positive experience for business professionals, ensuring they feel welcomed, adequately prepared, and believe they have made an impact.

·        Configure 3DE space to build culture, encourage collaboration, foster a sense of community, host students, business partners, and teachers, and set up the learning environment for success.

 

·        Develop, expand, and maintain school/community partnerships in Boston 

o   Create or update partnership plan and subsequent JA Certified School Agreement with high schools and community partners

o   Become an expert in JA’s high school programs and curriculum

o   Support teachers and volunteers to ensure quality of programs through training, regular  phone calls, and in-person class visits to provide the highest level of customer service

o   With the Operations Coordinator, ensure data is collected, organized, and shared with appropriate stakeholders, including JA staff

o   Manage all record-keeping, including appropriate school, teacher, and volunteer data is captured and entered in BCRM in a timely manner

 

·        Conduct work to produce high quality experiences and outcomes for all partners both internally and externally through attention to detail, a high level of organization and communication, and strategic, thoughtful, and innovative planning and implementation

·        Work cross-collaboratively with colleagues to meet goals and fulfill funding obligations

·        Collaborate with Development Team to complete grant proposals and grant reports

·        Enthusiastically take on other assigned projects as necessary

·        Bachelor’s degree preferred

·        Middle or High School classroom teaching experience, minimum of 5 years; comparable nonprofit experience as a program coordinator/manager is also acceptable; familiarity and experience working with or in Boston Public Schools or the City of Boston is a significant plus

·        Experience using data to information strategic planning and decision making

·        Proven track record of successful relationship building and management with a variety of stakeholders

·        Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills

·        A strong communicator: initiates discussions with their manager and colleagues to ensure consistent communication and elevates the needs of stakeholders and self quickly and concisely

·        Strong organizational and time management skills; keen attention to detail and diligent follow through a must

·        Ability to work collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders, as well as independently

·        Success in coordinating, managing, problem-solving, and executing programs and projects

·        Ability to work well in a highly collaborative team environment, while also working in a school environment 

·        Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)

·        Knowledge and experience with a CRM system, preferably Blackbaud (e.g. Raiser’s Edge); familiarity with Asana a plus

·        Ability to work independently and virtually effectively is necessary

 

We hire the best people, not just the best talent. We work together as one team to deliver our mission. We treat each other with respect, communicate clearly, value diverse opinions, and challenge the status quo on our quest for continuous improvement. We value our people and offer them competitive compensation/benefits, schedule flexibility, and purposeful professional/personal development opportunities. We treat all our stakeholders as important contributors to our ultimate goal of delivering on our mission to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. JA provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants. We do not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. We encourage applications from candidates who can complement our diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion work by offering unique perspectives and understanding of issues impacting groups that have been traditionally under-represented in the field.