4 Education: Elementary jobs

About the Program . Seton Teaching Fellows (STF) is an initiative of Seton Education Partners, participating in its mission to serve underprivileged children and give them the opportunity to develop the knowledge, character, and faith necessary to earn a college degree, pursue lives of value and integrity, and become saints.  Seton Teaching Fellows is a post-graduate mission opportunity that seeks to bring the Catholic faith to the margins of American society. A fellow helps students, their families, and peers know, love, and serve Christ and his Church, developing the habits, dispositions, and beliefs indispensable to human flourishing and happiness. He or she does this by teaching at a classically-inspired, virtue-based charter school connected to an explicitly Catholic faith formation program in the South Bronx, the poorest congressional district in America. Grounding their work within an intentional faith-based community, a Fellow receives the spiritual, sacramental, and communal nourishment necessary for forming disciples in this world and saints in the next. About Seton.   Seton Education Partners was co-founded in 2009 by KIPP Foundation co-founder Scott Hamilton and Teach For America alumna Stephanie Saroki de García to expand opportunities for traditionally underserved children to receive a Catholic education that builds knowledge, character, and faith. Seton does this by strategically infusing creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and talented leadership to reverse the widespread decline of urban Catholic education. Seton pioneers new, “break-the-mold” approaches to achieving the academic, character, religious and social justice goals of Catholic education in an economically viable way. About the position.   We’re looking for dynamic, faith-filled leaders who love working with kids, are passionate about serving the poor, and want to help underserved children make it to college and heaven. We’re looking for committed Christians who want to grow spiritually by living in an intentional faith community. We’re looking for tenacious servants who believe every child can learn and grow in virtue, and are ready to develop into great leaders. We’re looking for people who welcome challenges and are eager to lend their talents to making a dramatic difference in the lives of hundreds of children. The key responsibilities include:  Working at a Great School Co-teach or work in Operations at   Brilla Charter Schools , a network of high-performing public charter schools in the South Bronx that currently serves almost 700 students in grades K-5, across three different schools. For the 2018-2019 school year, our network will serve students in grades K-6 and continue to grow a grade each year until 8th grade.  Witnessing the Faith Teach Catechism and character to children in a unique Catholic extended day enrichment program called  El Camino Faith Formation Program . El Camino serves students at Brilla Public Charter Schools and committed to the ideals of the New Evangelization. Live in an intentional Catholic faith community that focuses on growing spiritually and living simply. Participate in an acclaimed adult formation program that includes three retreats per year, weekly formation, spiritual direction, access to weekly adoration and the sacraments, and networking with other Catholics in NYC. Qualifications and Desired Characteristics Faith-filled Catholic who seeks God in all things and is called to serve others. Core belief that   all children   can achieve both moral and academic excellence. Relentless, results-oriented achiever who is always looking for a better way to improve outcomes for their students. Sense of humor. Bachelor’s degree. Salary & Benefits Fellows receive housing rent-free and a modest living stipend, so you can enjoy all NYC has to offer. Seton does not provide health benefits directly, but can offer options for individuals to receive health insurance.  Email tess@setonpartners.org  for more information.

Seton Education Partners seeks a faith-filled, mission-driven individual to act as the Director for  El Camino, a unique afterschool faith and enrichment program in New York City. Co-founded in  2009 by KIPP Foundation co-founder Scott W. Hamilton and Teach for America alumna  Stephanie Saroki de García, Seton is a response to the dramatic decline of urban Catholic  schools in America, which have served the economically disadvantaged so well for decades.  Seton is committed to ensuring that children develop the knowledge, character, and faith  necessary to earn a college degree, pursue lives of value and integrity, and become saints. For  more information on Seton Education Partners, please visit www.SetonPartners.org. El Camino Mission : El Camino, a Catholic faith formation program, helps children, their families, and their teachers to know, love, and serve Christ and His Church; develop the habits, dispositions, and beliefs that are indispensable to human flourishing and happiness, and to live and disciples in this world and saints in the next. About El Camino : In August 2013, Seton Education Partners launched El Camino in a largely Latino neighborhood in the South Bronx, where over half of all families fall below the poverty line. El Camino, which means “The Way” in Spanish, seeks to serve disadvantaged children who do not have the means to attend a Catholic school, helping them to grow in virtue, achieve academic success, and have fun. El Camino pairs in-school academic support with a fun after-school program that offers faith lessons, character development, sports and games, and homework help. El Camino has an innovative partnership with Brilla Public Charter Schools , a start-up “no excuses” charter school, and with Seton Teaching Fellows, who work at Brilla during the school day and support the El Camino after school program. Next year, El Camino will serve over 400 children in kindergarten through sixth grade across three campuses. The program will grow a grade level each year through the 8th grade, and we hope to launch several new sites over the next five years. For more information, check out our video: https://vimeo.com/230075720 To Apply: Please e-mail a resume and cover letter to yeime@SetonPartners.org with “Director of El Camino” in the subject line. Resumes without cover letters will not be reviewed. Seton Education Partners provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. About the Position: The Director will work directly with, and report to, the Chief of Programs. The primary focus for this position is to ensure smooth operation for all children, families, and teachers involved with El Camino. Together the leadership team will impact the academic and faith development of underserved children, young Catholic educators, and the Church in America. Roles and Responsibilities : The Director must be highly organized and able to effectively manage several ongoing projects. The list below covers the main functions for the position, but is not exhaustive. There are essentially three components to the Director role: Administrative, Communications/Community Relations, and Curriculum and Instruction. Administrative 1) Maintain the El Camino Scholarship Program with a detailed application process and eligibility requirements. 2) Manage monthly invoicing and payments. 3) Generate tax forms and receipts. 4) Maintain a timekeeping system for employees, verify and submit payroll via email. 5) Meet with the school leaders and operations staff consistently 6) Maintain and update student files (physical and electronic files) 7) Ensure compliance with the Department of Health 8) Collaborate with Seton colleagues, administrators, and Brilla staff 9) Manage El Camino program budget Community Relations 1) Maintain an active presence on social media, ie. Facebook, Instragram, etc. 2) Organize and facilitate monthly community events to engage families and students in their faith formation. 3) Partner with local high schools, colleges, and religious organizations to create a volunteer program and hire additional staff as needed; manage volunteers to ensure the impact is positive and effective for the individuals and the organization. 4) Create monthly family newsletter. 5) Develop Family Involvement Committees Curriculum and Coaching Component 1) Establish bi-weekly meetings with catechists and other staff 2) Create and maintain unit plans 3) Give detailed lesson plan feedback 4) Observe (formal) teachers bi-weekly 5) Observe (informal) daily 6) Develop summative, cumulative, and formative assessments, formal and informal. 7) Establish effective behavior management systems and procedures Ad hoc duties 1) Assist with faith formation of Seton Teaching Fellows. 2) Variety of special projects as assigned by the Chief of Programs. 3) Arrange family faith formation Qualifications and Desired Characteristics Candidates for the position must possess the following personal characteristics: •You have unquestioned integrity and commitment to Seton’ mission and values •You take personal responsibility •You have a strong belief that all children can achieve both moral and academic excellence •You are a faith-filled and practicing Catholic, one who understands Catholic teachings and is passionate about sharing the Catholic faith •You have a relentless drive for excellence and growth The ideal candidate will bring experience and skills in the following areas: •Results-orientation and the ability to get things done well •Ability to adapt in a fluid, start-up environment; optimism, perseverance, and a focus on problem-solving highly valued *Excellent communication with children and experience with love and logic, restorative practices and/or virtue based behavior systems •Ability to self-direct and prioritize among competing goals and exhibit flexibility in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment •Excellent written and verbal communication skills with keen attention to detail •Bachelor’s degree required Preferred skills: •Bilingual in Spanish and able to read, write and speak in a professional environment •Experience optimizing social media for the growth of the community •Familiarity with Google platforms and Excel Salary & Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, depending on experience and qualifications.