Blueprint Schools
Network (Blueprint) is a nonprofit organization based in Massachusetts. Our
work with schools around the country has shown that positive change is possible
when five core strategies for school improvement are implemented together as a
comprehensive package. These strategies include:
1. Ensuring every student has an excellent teacher and a school leader
committed to their success;
2. Setting clear, consistent standards for academic achievement and
establishing a school-wide focus on preparing all students for college;
3. Increasing instructional time;
4. Providing daily, small group tutoring to students using highly qualified and
well-trained instructors; and
5. Collecting assessment data frequently to monitor each student’s academic
progress and tailoring instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
We are currently working with public school districts in Denver, Boston, Salem
(MA), and Saint Louis to plan and implement rigorous turnaround initiatives. We
work with 62 schools and serve over 11,000 students.
Reporting to the National Program Director, the Program Associate will provide
direct support to the national office and regional teams in order to develop
and implement the five-point framework in our Partner Schools. The Program
Associate will be based out of our Newton, MA office and may require some
travel to partner schools and district offices.
Responsibilities -
Required activities include (but are not limited to):
Program
• Develop and utilize tools, resources, and research briefs to support
implementation of the five core strategies within our networks;
• Participate in monitoring, evaluation, and reflection components of
Blueprint’s site visit process;
• Assemble internal memos and presentations related to Blueprint education programs
and strategies;
• Assist in collecting and analyzing data from surveys and interim assessments
to guide evaluation; and
• Support the National Program Director and Blueprint team members, as
requested.
Recruitment
• Support the Director of Human Capital and the recruitment team by reviewing
resumes and conducting phone screens on prospective Fellow (tutor), teacher,
and school leader candidates; and
• Assist with coordination and preparation for on-site, in-person interview and
candidate selection events.
Operations and Communications
• Coordinate the scheduling, logistics, and reporting process for regular site
visits to our school partners;
• Draft communication materials on Blueprint’s work and results for
dissemination to external audiences; and
• Other tasks as needed.
Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree;
• A minimum of two (2) years of professional experience;
• Prior teaching experience and/or background or experience in education
strongly preferred;
• Prior experience working within a turnaround school preferred but not
required;
• Proven ability to collect, manipulate, and interpret data;
• Experience with training/professional development and facilitation preferred;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with
district, state and national leaders in education and policy;
• Demonstrated ability to understand the needs of urban school districts and
the diversity of their student populations;
• Experience working within a non-profit environment is beneficial; and
• Fluent with technology and MS Office.
Attributes:
• Commitment to Blueprint’s mission;
• Organized and thoughtful in approach;
• Open and collaborative;
• Able to multi-task and recognize priorities;
• Creative and entrepreneurial mindset;
• Detail oriented; and
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
Blueprint Schools Network is an equal opportunity employer.
M/F/D/V
Apply online at http://blueprintschools.theresumator.com/apply/29y4QT/Program-Associate-National-Network.html.
