Bloom Academy

Bloom Academy Charter School exists to provide a high quality, rigorous, and joyful educational experience to students in grades kindergarten to fifth grade. We are a new and independent school seeking to add deeply mission aligned, smart, hardworking, and emotionally intelligent people to our founding staff. We opened August 2019 with a cohort of kindergarten and first graders, and will now serve scholars in grades K-5 the 23-24 school year.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE BELIEVE

At Bloom Academy we provide a safe, joyful, inclusive, and challenging learning environment for all students. This includes children with special needs. This includes children from low-income households. This includes children who have been historically marginalized. We believe that all children can learn at high levels. We believe that all children are extraordinary. We believe that children can only be as great as the adults in front of them. We believe that excellent teaching requires planning, coaching, constructive feedback and reflection. We believe that teaching is one of the greatest and hardest responsibilities in the world. We treat each other with respect and value the talent each person adds to our organization no matter their position on our organizational chart. We believe families are our greatest assets as we set their children on the path to college. The Project Manager will play an integral role in ensuring that programming under the Stronger Connections Grant meets or exceeds the goals of the grant and the expectations of Bloom Academy for all scholars.

We exist to change the narrative about what children from low-income neighborhoods are capable of achieving both academic and personally. We exist to change the narrative about what Black and Brown children are capable of achieving both academically and personally. We are unapologetic about our philosophy. All applicants must share this mindset – no exceptions.

The Bloom Academy Stronger Connections Project Manager(SCPM)

The Stronger Connections Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that all programming under the Stronger Connections Grant meets or exceeds the goals of the grant and the expectations of Bloom Academy for all scholars. The Stronger Connections Project Manager (SCPM) will have the following key responsibilities:

Responsibilities

Program Planning and Design

  • Design and develop a comprehensive SEL program that aligns with the school's mission, academic goals, and Stronger Connections Grant goals;
  • Design, implement, and evaluate SEL programs and activities that address the unique needs of students, educators, and families.
  • Work with the Superintendent, Chief of Staff, and Back Office to create a program budget (within grant limits), hire effective staff, and ensure the program is financially sustainable;
  • Recruit and train Parent University Coordinator and Family Resource Coordinator to deliver results of the grant and our academic goals;
  • Cultivate partnerships with local organizations, agencies, and businesses to enhance resources and support for SEL initiatives.
  • Engage families and community members in the SEL project through workshops, events, and outreach activities.
  • Establish a parent, student, and staff advisory committee to provide input on the establishment of the Student Support Program
  • Select and incorporate a case management system into the student support team structure aligned to the training and support provided by the Texas Center for Student Supports.
  • Recruit and train licensed Counselor to participate in programming, create programming, and oversee interns at all sites;

Implementation and Supervision

  • Use the family engagement playbook developed by the Texas Center for Student Supports to partner and build support with parents and families before a student support team assessment and during the student support implementation process to facilitate a student support partnership with families.
  • Oversee the entire lifecycle of the SEL grant project, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and objectives.
  • Provide regular live-coaching and feedback to teachers and staff to ensure continuous improvement;
  • Coordinate professional development opportunities for staff to enhance their understanding and implementation of SEL practices.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages scholar participation and engagement

Assessment and Evaluation

  • Implement the data collection and reporting system developed by the Texas Center for Student Supports to gather and analyze data to monitor the efficacy of the implementation of the Student Support Program.
  • Facilitate Bloom Academy Threat Assessment Team (BTAT) meetings-ensuring alignment with the student support team structure.
  • Collect and analyze data to make informed decisions for program improvement;
  • Solicit feedback from students, parents, and staff to continuously enhance program quality using the selected school climate survey;
  • Ensure all surveys and data collection for the Stronger Connections Grant are completed in a timely manner and meet benchmarks for grant programming

Administrative Tasks

  • Manage program budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources and adherence to financial guidelines;
  • Maintain accurate records of program attendance, activities, and evaluations;
  • Prepare reports for school administration and funding agencies as required;
  • Attend any and all training for the Stronger Connections Grant and submit all required documentation in a timely manner.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Previous Counseling/Social Work experience preferred
  • Experience in an urban school setting, preferred
  • Deep alignment with the school's mission and core values.
  • A staunch belief that all students regardless of race or socio-economic status can achieve at high levels and be positive contributors to their communities is required.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with all school stakeholders.
  • Can-do, team first, “glass half full” attitude. Innovative, thoughtful, question-asking intellect. Always looking for ways to do things better, faster, in a more user-friendly fashion. Eager to contribute to an intellectual environment in which the best idea always wins.
  • Must be available some nights.
  • Knowledge of office equipment and services including computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, and software.
  • Open and receptive to feedback about performance and self-reflective about ways to improve.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and social media platforms (Instagram, ClassDojo & Facebook).

Disclaimer: This job description provides the general nature and level of work to be performed by individuals hired for this position. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Bloom Academy Charter School reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on the school’s needs. If applicable, the incumbent will be notified of any changes before they take effect.



Bloom as you are.

Bloom Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all adults and children who enter our doors.

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