Experience Required
5 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Description
Save the C Hildren
For over 100 years, Save the C Hildren has been fighting for the rights of c hildren. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world's hardest-to-reach places - over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the C Hildren, you're creating positive, irreversible change for c hildren, and the future we all share.
The Role
As the Advisor, Education, you'll be integral to our work in helping vulnerable c hildren achieve a brighter future. In this role, you will provide technical assistance to a team of Lead Associates implementing elementary education programs. You will build capacity within the team and ensure programs are being implemented with maximum impact. This includes attending meetings with partner organizations to troubleshoot issues, providing guidance on quality program implementation, overseeing training event planning, reviewing program data, and meeting donor implementation and reporting requirements. In addition to leading a team, you will also carry your own caseload.
Location
Hybrid -Berea, KY office.
What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties)
*not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change
Capacity Building and Technical Assistance (50%)
Represent state team as needed at meetings with school district personnel to troubleshoot education program implementation issues.
Observe programs in rural communities and provide technical assistance to monitor partner staff.
Oversee the coordination and planning of onsite and virtual program component trainings.
Conduct analysis of program data and provide feedback to partner staff and Lead Associates to increase participant impact.
Develop action plans to increase impact at underperforming program sites with continued monitoring to meet field requirements.
M Odel efficient and effective program implementation and monitoring for Lead Associates.
Conduct follow-up and supervisory visits to organizations that have undergone training to provide technical assistance and facilitate implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of action plans.
Develop and maintain a trainee database to monitor trainees and further training needs.
Provide mentorship/coaching and technical assistance elementary education partner organizations and other state team partners that would like to improve their early education outcomes.
Support partner organizations who receive federal 21st CCLC funds; this includes donor requirements, preparing all required documents, following up on partner requirements, attending all required trainings and submitting quarterly program narrative reports.
Project Lead for Other Education Initiatives (20%)
Develop strong inter-sectoral and multi-sectoral relationships at local community levels to increase collaboration of education program implementation.
Develop communication materials (newsletter, etc.) to share with partner trainees on a systematic basis, as well as with the wider education community.
Collect data on community needs as related to summer program gaps and school readiness.
Management and Operational Excellence (20%)
Oversee a subset of the state portfolio of partner sub-awards; ensuring efficient and allowable use of funds.
Provide regular, timely communication to Assistant State Director and other key team members as needed with progress updates, partner/program concerns, and other key areas of operation.
Responsible for ensuring state team staff and partners have access to strong knowledge management tools and resources needed for program implementation, data entry, monitoring, sharing practices, and managing daily operations.
Train, develop, coach, lead, and supervise staff, clearly communicating organization, division and department priorities, and how their work contributes to our mission and supports Save the C Hildren values
Program Implementation (10%)
Responsible for ensuring programs are implemented effectively and achieve program level objectives
Provide training, technical assistance, and management support to a portfolio of program partners.
Oversee program implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of assigned partner sites.
Work collaboratively with state and national colleagues to continuously improve our programmatic work across the state.
Required qualifications for the role
Minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus at least 5 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels, both internally and externally
Proven experience collaborating with external partners and partner staff to drive program implementation, setting clear expectations, monitoring performance, and ensuring timely completion of deliverables
Demonstrated experience supervising a team and managing performance
Demonstrated prioritization skills, balancing competing demands while maintaining attention to detail and delivering high-quality outcomes
Proven ability to thrive in a hands-on work environment, demonstrating strong problem-solving capabilities and effective planning skills to drive successful outcomes.
Experience collaborating with teachers, administrators, and families to support student success at the elementary level.
Demonstrated experience conducting data analysis and presenting insights to stakeholders to inform strategic decisions
Willing and able to travel in the state up to 15%
Professional proficiency in MS Office suite
Professional proficiency in spoken and written English
Preferred qualifications for the role
Experience working with elementary school students, including implementing age-appropriate instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.
Experience supporting students with disabilities in inclusive elementary education settings
Compensation
Save the C Hildren is offering the following salary ranges for this position, dependent on candidate location:
Geo 3 - Locations significantly below the US National Labor Cost Average: Target Salary for this position is $74,800 - $83,600 base salary
The salary ranges listed above are for US based candidates. For candidates located outside of the US, salary ranges will be based on the salary scales of the local employer of record. Actual base salary may vary based on, but not limited to, relevant experience, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location (more information on job structure is available here).
About Us
We are looking to build an inclusive team at Save the C Hildren. We offer a range of outstanding benefits to support this goal:
Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, and hybrid working opportunities
Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits
Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
Employee Assistance Program: free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships
Click here to learn more about how Save the C Hildren US will invest in you.
Save the C Hildren is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the c hildren it serves and helping protect the c hildren with whom we are in contact. All Save the C Hildren representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse.
Save the C Hildren is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for c hildren and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.
If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to applicantsupport@savechildren.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, s exual orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Save the C Hildren complies with all applicable laws.
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
ADVIS008209
