Life Coach

Mission:

The Children’s Aid College Prep Charter School is a community school whose mission is to prepare elementary school students for success in middle school, high school, college and life by providing them with a rigorous instructional experience; addressing their physical, emotional and social needs; fostering a sense of pride and hope; and serving as a safe and engaging community hub.

Position:

The Life Coach is the central staff member to a set of programmatic enrichment, prevention and intervention strategies designed to support the holistic development of Children's Aid College Prep Charter School students. CACPCS Life Coaches work under the daily supervision of the Community School Director who works under the direction of the Principal to develop and teach Life Skills and Family Life group sessions, foster and uphold the balance of parent and school communication, monitor student academic development, facilitate parent/school communication, help develop age appropriate social skills through events and field trips, and coordinate additional resources for students and their families relevant to familial enrichment, prevention and intervention.

Key Responsibilities:

As an employee of the Children’s Aid Society working at the Children’s Aid College Prep Charter School, the Life Coach is primarily responsible for working with his/her school colleagues to ensure that the supports necessary to meet the demands of academic excellence are in place while working aggressively to eliminate or significantly reduce any barriers that may impede a child’s healthy academic, socio-emotional, or physical development . Life Coaches will be expected to do the following:

Help students set and achieve academic and non-academic goals
Ensure that each student has a set of achievable yearly goals and an action plan that have been developed with the input of the student, teachers, and parents/caregivers
Use the tools and resources provided to track student progress around these goals that are aligned to larger outcomes in the areas of Attendance, Self-Efficacy, Life Skills, Avoiding Risky Behavior, and Health
Foster positive and healthy relationships with each student
Provide intensive one-to-one life coaching to 15-20 students identified based on a set of specific needs
Maintain regular communication with students’ parents/caregivers in order to support the school’s Parent Involvement goals
Provide cognitive/ behavioral therapy in accordance with mandated IEP goals and objectives and short-term therapy for identified at risk students
Program Delivery responsibilities including:
Delivery of Family Life and Sex Education (FLSE) curriculum developed by the Carrera Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program to students at a particular grade level
Facilitating weekly Power Groups and Job Clubs as designed by the Carrera Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program to promote open dialogue, build social skills, and help students further develop their individual goals and aspirations
Facilitating Life Skills sessions with their school colleagues
Planning accordingly for Family Life and Sex Education sessions, Power Groups ,Job Clubs and one-to-one sessions with students
Produce weekly reports documenting interventions and progress of students
Work with his/her Life Coach colleague and Community Schools Director to identify and coordinate academic and socio-emotional resources for students and their families
Participate in on-going training and professional development provided by the charter school, the Carrera Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program and Community Schools
Use the resources provided to him/her by the Children’s Aid Society to meet the needs of students on a daily basis

Qualifications:

3-5 years of experience working with young people (in-school and/or out-of-school settings)
Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s degree– preferably in social work or a related field
Social Work certification and/or license
Exceptional leadership skills and communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Commitment to professional development
A demonstrated goal-orientation and focus on outcomes and results
A demonstrated ability to effectively work with students who have been traditionally under-served including English Language Learners, children with special needs, children who have been or are currently involved in the child welfare system, children living below self-sufficiency, and children from single parent households
Demonstrated ability to engage and motivate young people in urban settings
Ability to work independently and creatively as well as handle multiple tasks with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to work cooperatively with his/her school colleagues
Ability and willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues
A thorough understanding of youth development principles and practice
A history of service to under-resourced communities
Professionalism, sound judgment, foresight, flexibility and maturity
An entrepreneurial spirit which embraces creativity and hard work inherent in a start-up

Compensation:

We offer a competitive salary. All staff members are equipped with the tools and all necessary supplies needed to succeed.

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.

Location:

Bronx, New York

Life Coach Application

Contact Information

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Are there any criminal, child abuse, or child neglect charges pedning against you now?

If you answered “yes” to any of previous three questions, please explain below.

An answer of "yes" will not automatically bar employment but will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Information disclosed will be kept confidential.

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If hired, what date would you be available to begin your role and responsibilities? *

Candidates applying for the Director of Operations position for the Children’s Aid College Prep Charter School must agree fully with the academic goals and philosophy of this exciting new educational venture and demonstrate the capacity and commitment to partner and work collaboratively with all members of the school community in reaching the goals and mission.

In the space below, please explain your personal philosophy of education. Also, offer specific examples to explain how you believe you would draw upon your personal and professional knowledge and skills as an instructional staff member of Children’s Aid College Prep Charter School.

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In addition to this application, please submit a cover letter and resume below.

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If hired for this position, I will follow the procedures for a background check as required by the New York State Education Department.

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I understand and agree that if I am offered employment, such employment is on an At-Will basis and may be terminated at any time and for any reason, with or without cause, by either me or Children's Aid College Prep. A supervisor of Children's Aid College Prep has no authority whatsoever to make any contrary representations to any applicant or employee.

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