Posting: April 28, 2022
\nDIRECTOR of EDUCATION
\nAvailable Immediately
\nAbout Tech Kids Unlimited
\nTech Kids Unlimited (TKU) is on a mission to empower neurodiverse students’ lives by
\nteaching computer science & technology skills; we harness their passion & expose them
\nto careers in the field. Based in NYC, with a growing national online presence, TKU
\ninspires neurodiverse students to create & share the tools of technology in a supportive
\ncommunity. By addressing gaps in access to tech, TKU strives to change the paradigm
\nfor education & employment for neurodiverse students ages 7-21. Tech Kids Unlimited
\nvalues are grounded in the following beliefs: everyone is deserving of an equal
\nopportunity to succeed; everyone has potential despite their challenges.
\nJob Summary
\nTKU is hiring a full-time Director of Education to lead TKU\u2019s expanding and innovative
\neducational offerings and all in-person programming. The Director of Education will
\nmanage an online learning program coordinator, a work-based learning coordinator and
\nshare a program associate with the ED. This person must be based in NYC, have
\nextensive experience teaching computer science principles and digital media skills, and
\nhave experience working with youth and teens.
\nAs a result of COVID-19, TKU pivoted to offer all its programming online. The silver
\nlining of this period has been the extended reach and impact of TKU\u2019s programs on
\nnational and international students. Moving forward, TKU\u2019s programs will be a hybrid of
\non-line and in-person offerings and the Director of Education will be responsible for a
\nfull portfolio of programming, and duties that include oversight of all teaching, learning
\nand youth\/teen activities, curriculum development and review, hiring and onboarding
\nteaching staff, and more. TKU\u2019s current programs include multiple daily, after school
\nand Sunday student workshops, career development programs for teens and young
\nadults, special events and initiatives, parent workshops and educational partnerships.
\nThe Director of Education will work closely with leadership and external partners to
\nexpand the TKU learning community to ensure that programs represent best practices
\nin education for neurodiverse students (students with autism, ad(h)d, learning and
\nemotional challenges). The ideal candidate will be a highly organized educator, have
\nexcellent interpersonal and communication skills, and be passionate about pedagogy,
\ndigital literacy, and technology education, with a willingness to learn from and be
\ninspired by TKU\u2019s students and community.
\nResponsibilities and Duties
\n\u25cf Oversee all teaching and learning activities, including in-person and virtual
\nworkshops, career-readiness programs, and providing support and guidance on
\nregistration and program applications.<\/p>\n
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\n\u25cf Oversee curriculum development for all workshops; develop curriculum for
\nspecial events and programs; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop
\ncurricula for special initiatives.
\n\u25cf Develop program schedules and descriptions.
\n\u25cf Guide the registration process, ensuring that individual students are matched to
\nthe appropriate program.
\n\u25cf Manage within their department along with a roster of part-time tech teaching
\nartists, assistant teachers, counselors to ensure timely curriculum and workshop
\npreparation and best practices for classroom management; provide feedback and
\nsupport to classroom staff and respond to performance issues:
\n\u25cf Provide onboarding training and professional development for teaching staff.
\n\u25cf Represent TKU at conferences and other community events; lead professional
\ndevelopment sessions for external partners; write articles for online publications.
\n\u25cf Help to advance the curriculum of a National Science Foundation grant along
\nwith college partners.
\n\u25cf Assist the Executive Director with short narratives for grant applications and
\nreporting related to programming.
\n\u25cf Work with external evaluator to collect and review student and parent feedback.
\n\u25cf Attend parent, student Neurodiversity Advisory Council, and alumni staff advisory
\ncommittee meetings to ask questions and receive feedback; responsively iterate
\nprogram practices and teaching methods to improve student outcomes; and
\n\u25cf Develop and foster relationships with external partners to expand TKU\u2019s learning
\ncommunity to a broader audience within NYC and nationally.<\/p>\n
Qualifications and Skills
\n\u25cf Bachelor\u2019s and\/or master\u2019s degree in Education, Youth Development, STEM,
\nSocial Work required.
\n\u25cf 5+ years\u2019 experience working in STEAM education settings such as in K12
\nclassrooms, after school programs, cultural institutions, or non-profit
\norganizations required
\n\u25cf Experience working with neurodiverse students and\/or historically marginalized
\nor under-resourced communities
\n\u25cf Excellent writing and analytical skills
\n\u25cf Excellent communication skills; experience with public speaking a plus.
\n\u25cf Collaborative team attitude and ability to work on a small fast-paced team
\nexperiencing rapid growth
\n\u25cf Familiarity with tools like Asana, Airtable, Slack, Google Suite and Zoom
\n\u25cf Technology and digital media production experience, i.e., coding, video, gaming,
\nsound, website, graphic design, UX, etc.
\n\u25cf Willingness to travel to various conferences\/events across NYC and outside NYC
\n\u25cf Willingness to work on select weekends and evening hours when we have
\nprograms (schedule flexible and adjusted accordingly)
\n\u25cf Willingness to work in a hybrid model (remote roughly 3-4 days a week in the
\nSept-May, in-person 5 days a week from June-August)<\/p>\n
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Compensation & Benefits
\n\u25cf The position is full-time with the salary range at $75k-$80k commensurate with
\nexperience.
\n\u25cf 100% health coverage is paid by the organization (dental & vision not included)
\nUnrestricted sick and mental health days
\n\u25cf Full-time employees receive 12 days of vacation during their first year of service,
\nplus 6 federal holidays. In addition, TKU is closed between December 24 to
\nJanuary 2, and all full-time employees are paid in full for this time
\n\u25cf Organizational laptop\u2013MAC (to be returned at the end of tenure) provided along
\nwith Apple earbuds.
\n\u25cf Payment for internet for remote work provided along with needed computer
\naccessories (keyboard, chair, desk, etc.)
\n\u25cf Time and funds are available for professional development opportunities along
\nwith attendance at national educational conferences<\/p>\n
Covid-19 Vaccination Policy
\nAs per the requirements listed by NYU where TKU programs are held, all TKU
\nemployees are required to be fully vaccinated (including booster vaccination) against
\nCOVID-19, to upload proof of their vaccination to NYU’s portal, and to have that
\nvaccination documentation accepted by NYU.<\/p>\n
Anti-Discrimination Policy
\nTKU believes in the inherent value of diversity and equal opportunity, recognizing that a
\ntruly diverse workforce will bring a wider array of perspectives, as well as more
\ninnovative and effective solutions, to our programs and organization. TKU is an equal
\nemployment opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all
\nemployees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
\nnational origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier
\nstatus, marital status or status as a Vietnam-Era or special disabled Veteran in
\naccordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. This policy applies to all terms
\nand conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion,
\ntermination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. TKU
\nwill provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified individuals with a
\ndisability consistent with the law. What constitutes a reasonable accommodation
\ndepends on the circumstances and thus will be addressed by TKU on a case-by-case
\nbasis.
\nTo Apply
\nSend resume and cover letter to hiring@techkidsunlimited.org with Director of
\nEducation as the subject of the email.
\nNo phone calls.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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