Overview
HEAF is a comprehensive educational enrichment and youth development organization that works to help motivated students develop the intellectual curiosity, academic ability, social values, and personal resilience they need to ensure success in school, career, and life. HEAF identifies students in middle school and supports them until they have successfully graduated from four-year colleges through various after-school and summer educational and youth development programs.
The high Expectations program works with middle school students (6th-8th grade), their families, and communities to provide academic classes and youth leadership enrichment through after-school and Saturday programs. High Expectations integrates experiential learning and academic enrichment that begins the students’ preparation for acceptance into New York City’s top public high schools and introduces them to college preparation. HEAF focuses on our participants’ long-term vision by familiarizing students with the benefits of higher education as early as the sixth grade. It offers them the tools, resources, and social-emotional support necessary to thrive in college and career.
Ready to join our team?
The Brooklyn Program Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the daily operations of the middle school program and will report directly to the Manager of Brooklyn High Expectations. We are looking for someone who puts our students first and prioritizes their needs and growth in everything they do. Ideal candidates thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to take on projects quickly and collaboratively. The program coordinator should be a model of appropriate behavior for students at all times and be able to implement and enforce clear routines and expectations during classes and transitions. The coordinator must build strong relationships with the partnered school staff and collaborate with teachers and school administrators in a shared setting. HEAF serves under-resourced students, and a deep understanding and passion for the unique challenges of working in the education system are required. Spanish fluency is a strong plus.
Please note: This position is an in-person role, with the possibility of virtual days built into the schedule.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Programming Planning and Management
● Coordinate daily program activities, including monitoring students and space and class/activity preparation and dismissal.
● Assist teachers, teacher assistants, tutors, interns, and volunteers.
● Delivery of instruction in the absence of teachers.
● Organizing, distributing, and handling inventory of snacks and classroom materials.
● Assist in event planning and outreach, including chaperoning field trips.
● Organize mailing supplies to all students each semester
● Participate in meetings with staff throughout the week
Student and Family Engagement
● Correspond with parents and students via email and phone regarding attendance, student behavior, academics, and upcoming events/opportunities and more.
● Supervise students during meal/ program time.
● Address student behavior and support learning in the classroom
● Articulate organization mission and programmatic goals to parents and students
● Coordinate and support parent meetings as needed.
● Monitor zoom class & panels.
● Contact families about attendance and overall student participation.
Administrative & Data Management
● Manage program database on Salesforce
● Update and maintain all student records and files
● Monitor and track daily student attendance
Qualifications:
● Preferred: Awarded Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Education, Counseling, Public Administration, Higher Education, or similar (all majors considered)
● Minimum: an awarded Associate’s degree preferably in Liberal arts, Business Administration, Education, or similar fields.
● Goal-oriented and strong commitment to meeting goals.
● Exceptional communication skills, interpersonal skills, and organization skills.
● Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
● Flexibility – Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced and changing educational environment.
● Experience working in an after-school environment or similar educational setting
● Computer skills: Microsoft Suite, Google platforms (Salesforce knowledge a plus)
● Preferred: Bilingual applicants
HEAF Vaccination Policy:
● We require all HEAF new hires to be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 before their start date.
Schedule:
Virtual School Year – Monday – Friday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
On-Site School Year – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday ** Subject to change with notice**
Summer Program – Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 4:00 pm. Friday – half day
Location: Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology, 1396 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Compensation: 40k annually