Creative Minds is seeking an Afterschool Coordinator for the 2015-2016 school year.

About Creative Minds International PCS

Creative Minds International Public Charter School (CMIPCS) is a tuition-free school for DC public school students. The school will be located in the Petworth neighborhood of Washington D.C., at 3700 North Capital Street, NW, beginning in August 2015. The program serves students in grades pre-school through fifth grade, with the goal of expanding to include a middle school in the year 2016-17.

CMIPCS offers a highly engaging, international curriculum with project- and arts-based activities that foster creativity, self-motivation, social and emotional development, and academic excellence. Our unique program is based on an inclusive philosophy of education and a holistic pedagogical approach. To facilitate the achievement of our program goals, we have limited class size to 17 students (with 2 to 3 teachers or assistant teachers) in each classroom, and will be providing teachers opportunities for weekly planning and collaboration.

The components of our education model include:

The International Primary Curriculum (thematic, interdisciplinary, arts-integrated units based on Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory)
Foreign language instruction (Spanish, Mandarin, and French)
Arts Education (Music, Visual Arts, Drama)
Dr. Stanley Greenspan’s Developmental Approach to Education
A highly diverse student and teacher population
A unique synthesis between charter and private school design elements

Responsibilities

The Afterschool Coordinator is responsible for developing and overseeing all programs and activities in Creative Minds’ after school program. The Afterschool Coordinator will report to the Director of Operations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Developing a clear plan for and implementing the afterschool program;
Developing procedures and policies to ensure the effective operation of the afterschool program and the School’s Creative Clubs program including hiring and supervising staff;
Preparing additional proposals for supplemental funding;
Analyzing and applying information from periodic program evaluations;
Participating on local and state committees related to afterschool programs;
Maintaining records needed for program administration.

Establishing and upholding clear standards of student behavior necessary to provide an orderly, productive environment;
Implementing applicable district, agency, and grant policies and regulations;
Administering assigned budget;
Providing oral and written reports to the Director of Operations;
Facilitating partnerships with appropriate public and private agencies that provide services to the students and families;
Establishing and maintaining communication with members of the school staff about student needs and aspects of the afterschool program;

Desired Qualities

Demonstrated communication skills;
Previous work experience in a public or private school, preferably in an urban setting;
Demonstrated ability to work well with parents;
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member;
Patience, flexibility, and a willingness to take risks;
Consistently reflects on her/his work;
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Experience working with linguistically and ethnically diverse student populations, and children with developmental differences;
Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and eagerness to learn;
Demonstrated commitment to the well-being and success of all students and staff members.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree;
Previous experience working in an administrative or operations role at a school and experience in leading an afterschool program;
Passion for and commitment to our school’s unique vision.

How to apply

Please provide resume, cover letter, and two letters of reference regarding the applicant’s qualifications for this position to jobs@creativemindspcs.org. Letters of reference should demonstrate commitment to professional growth, ability and willingness to collaborate with peers, etc. (letters from principals, colleagues, professors, previous employers, etc.).

Creative Minds International PCS is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.