Academic Coordinator

*Academic Coordinator* The Academic Coordinator will work in partnership with the Elementary Coordinator, Middle/High School Coordinator and local schools to provide intensive and collaborative academic programming to all center participants.
This is an ideal position for a candidate with a strong background in literary and teaching methods, and a desire to think innovatively in how to best serve our children’s academic needs.
*Academic Support* * Conduct formal and informal literacy assessments for all program participants to gauge where youth fall in the areas of phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension and writing.
* Coordinate and implement reading groups and reading strategies based on assessment results.
* Lead nontraditional, engaging and creative learning activities related to reading, writing and mathematics for 1st-8th grader participants.
* Recruit and train volunteers to tutor program participants * Evaluate students’ progress toward increasing their reading and math levels * Provide individual or small group support to youth in the elementary, middle and high school programs.
* Work in partnership with local elementary and middle schools to gather academic information on all program participants.
*Family Academic Support Teams* * Facilitate/Coordinate once a month family engagement nights with a focus on literacy, math or additional academic areas.
* Identify community partners and resources to meet needs identified by families.
* Maintain partnerships with teachers to identify how Vera Court and families can support students out of the classroom.
* Conduct monthly check ins with participant’s families to discuss student progress.
*Other Duties* * Supervise all program tutors including paid and volunteer tutors.
* Perform as a team with the Program Director, Elementary Manager, Middle/High School Manager, Youth Workers, AmeriCorps members, tutors and volunteers to coordinate literacy and math programming.
* Organize ongoing professional development related to literacy and math support for staff.
* Conduct general administrative duties including grant reporting, program data, assessments, grade reports and other data needed to meet program objectives.
*Qualifications * * Bachelor’s degree in related field _or_ equivalent in education and related experience * Demonstrated knowledge of quality academic teaching methods that are culturally competent * Experience working in nonprofits and with youth and/or families is a plus * Bilingual competency is a plus * Candidate must be at least 21 years of age with a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
* Willingness to work a flexible schedule which may include weekends and evenings This is a fulltime position with competitive benefits.
Salary will be in the range of $42,000-$44,000.
More information regarding Vera Court Neighborhood Center can be found at _www.
veracourt.
org_.
To apply, email a resume and cover letter with the subject line: Academic Coordinator Position.
Qualified applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis with an application closing date of March 5, 2024.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $48,000.
00 - $50,000.
00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Parental leave * Retirement plan Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday * Weekdays * Weekends & holidays off Work setting: * In-person Ability to Relocate: * Madison, WI 53704: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person