Academic Advising Director jobs in Bridgeport, CT

The Director of Homes with Hope's after-school program (ASAP) is responsible for the operation of a small site-based after-school program for children and teens who live in Homes with Hope's supportive housing and the surrounding neighborhood. The Program Director's (PD) goal is to provide a consistent structure, positive role models, academic support, and enrichment activities to help ASAP students develop the skills they need to be successful at school and in their personal lives. This is a part-time position, for around 25 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Is responsible for planning and execution of daily program sessions.
• Creates a nurturing, safe environment, conducive to learning and personal growth.
• Develops appropriate programs and activities (must be flexible and willing/ able to adapt both daily structure and planned activities when warranted).
• Ensures that students receive homework help/support as needed.
• Is responsible for the recruitment, vetting and retention of appropriate high school age and adult volunteers, a critical component of the program.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with the staffs of the Westport Schools and Department of Human Services. The PD regularly communicates with classroom and support teachers, school psychologists and other appropriate school staff members to identify and best serve the academic, health and social needs of ASAP students.
• Provides a substantial, healthy snack for ASAP participants each day.
• Works collaboratively with HwH Case Manager for ASAP families.
• Maintains accurate records of:
  • student and volunteer attendance.
  • in-kind donations to the program.
  • communications with parents, school staff members and other collaborative agencies about student needs.
  • incidents and /or issues that arise.
• Attends weekly supervision meeting with Director of Supportive Housing.
• Attends weekly staff meetings.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited college in Education.
• Minimum of two years teaching experience (preferred).
• Motivated with sense of teamwork.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Bi-lingual/ Bi-cultural a plus.
• Demonstrated skills in working with students/adults from various backgrounds.
• Embraces the agency's mission to provide services with compassion and sound ethics.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and internet usage.
• Valid CT driver's license and insured automobile.