Foundation Academies

About Foundation Academies

Actualizing education reform in a revitalizing city is hard, hard work, and we know that teaching in an urban school setting isn't for everyone. But, if you are someone who is truly called to serve children and youth; someone who sees this work not only as your job, but as a fundamental piece of who you ARE, we encourage you to read on. We're looking for YOU if: You believe that EVERY child deserves access to a high-quality education and that children can and will learn if properly taught. You believe that alongside academics, a complete education includes nurturing your students as individuals so that they can become well-rounded, civic-minded, lifelong learners; the changemakers and leaders of the future. You embrace a growth-mindset and consistently reflecting on ways to improve, year after year. You are unabashedly and authentically YOU and proud of it, and genuinely committed to building meaningful relationships with students, families, and staff. Were you nodding "YES" as you read the list above? We invite you to apply! We're looking for a dedicated and talented Director of Training and Development to become part of our Foundation Academies Team. Our Director of Training & Development will be our leader of teacher and leadership development and drive innovation to our academic and character curriculum. We deliver targeted training programs for teachers and leaders, aligned with -- and in support of -- academic excellence and improved quality of schooling. We are looking to create and implement a complete system of training and development, from new hire onboarding and training to leadership development and succession planning. Reporting to the Chief Academic Officer, we are seeking a results-driven Director of Training and Development to join the Foundation FAmily. This individual will manage and execute leadership and teacher development programs that strengthen vital leadership and teacher attributes, in support of organizational goals and priorities. Here's what you'll be doing: You'll be leading, designing, and implementing teacher and leadership professional development programs with performance measures to gauge program effectiveness. You'll be creating a top-notch onboarding experience for all newly hired staff members and internal transitions with the goal of getting them to understand, embrace and model the values and core beliefs of the organization, as quickly as possible. You'll be continuously pursuing personal learning and education in efforts to consistently innovate and improve the quality of schooling for our scholars, thus meeting strategic plan goals/outcomes. You'll be sharing input on key talent issues such as engagement, succession planning, and retention. You'll be relentlessly tracking and measuring results so that we can drive continuous improvement. You'll be consistently evaluating training approaches, materials and resources, to ensure they are effective. You'll be conducting consistent walkthroughs on our 4 campuses to ascertain effectiveness of training provided and give feedback to teachers, mid-level, and senior leaders on how to improve programming/key skills. In exchange for your dedication, here are just some of the benefits and perks we offer: Competitive starting salary with merit-based pay increases annually Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans Tax-deferred 403b retirement account with 25% matching up to a certain amount Independent, conflict-free, financial wellness advising through Holberg Financial Optional short- or long-term disability benefits through Aflac Regular professional development and coaching Career advancement opportunities Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile Windows-based work laptop computer Regular team-building activities and outings 10 sick days and 3 personal days that roll over annually Generous vacation time: 20 vacation days per year with 5 rolling over annually A rewarding career that positively impacts the lives of our amazing students Qualifications You preferably have four plus years of teaching and coaching experience in an urban or low-income setting. Understanding how to get students excited about learning and preparing them for the nation's finest college. Have evidence of strong performance in leadership development strategy, design and implementation Expert facilitator who possesses a strong presence and displays energy and charisma Proven experience digging deep into organizational problems, identifying gaps, being precise and practical about solutions that close gaps and solve problems Execute on multiple projects with extensive detail coordination and program management Experience managing a team and building strong relationships across an organization Possess a strong understanding of adult learning theory, instructional design, curriculum development and assessment methodologies; keeping up with leading-edge approaches to leadership development and continuously scouring the external landscape for innovative thinking and solutions Experience leading and/or facilitating large scale and effective change initiatives related to training curriculum, onboarding and team building at a high achieving charter school. Believe in the organization's values of FAmily First, Growth Focused, Excellence Always Supporting/Additional Documents Requested Semifinalist candidates will be required to provide unofficial transcripts, evidence of certification/eligibility, and 3 professional references. Hired candidates are responsible for the following: official transcripts, criminal clearance (fingerprinting), and medical clearance (TB/Mantoux testing). Want to join our FAmily? We are Foundation Academies: Trenton, New Jersey's largest and highest-ranking K-12 free public charter school. Our mission is to ensure that all of our students secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation's finest colleges, and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We serve more than 1,000 of the city's K-12 population across four schools on two campuses. We admit students by lottery, irrespective of gender, race, household income, or academic ability. Our team of experienced and mission-driven urban educators values growth mindsets, lifelong learners, and individuals who believe that every child deserves an excellent education. We hold ourselves, our students, and our city to high standards because that's what our families deserve. We are conveniently located a quick car ride to downtown Princeton, a 45-minute SEPTA ride to Philly's Center City, and a hop on the NJ Transit Express to New York City.

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Company Type: School / School District

Company Size: 51 - 250

Revenue: 1 - 5 million (USD)

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