Manager of Scholar Institute in Michigan
The Golden Apple Foundation
Salaried / Exempt, Full-time Position
About Us: Golden Apple is a non-profit organization that works to inspire, develop and support teacher and school leader excellence, especially in schools-of-need. Our leading-edge preparation delivers exceptional teachers who make an impact. We help students thrive in the classroom and in life. Since our beginning, we have recognized master educators annually; and, these master educators help prepare the next generation of teachers. To date, Golden Apple has recruited over 5,000 diverse, aspiring teachers into the teaching profession and is actively expanding to deliver an annual impact that systematically improves schools.
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Summary: The Golden Apple Foundation is seeking a Manager of Scholar Institute to support the planning and execution of Scholar Institute. Scholar Institute is a multi-week professional development conference for preservice teachers, Golden Apple Scholars. The Manager of Scholar Institute will work with Golden Apple staff and contractors to support the implementation of professional development and summer teaching experiences for Scholars across the state.
Reports to: Michigan, Chief Program Officer
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Program Design and Management
- Communicate timelines, assignments, and expectations with various stakeholders about Scholar Institute events.
- Manage Scholar Institute placements and attendance.
- Organize and maintain accurate records for Scholar Institute.
- Collect and assess data regarding scholar performance at the conclusion of Scholar Institute.
- Debrief Scholar Institute individual performance with the Manager of Undergraduate Supports and Scholars demonstrating growth areas and facilitating transition plans with the Undergraduate Scholar Support Manager.
- Train Scholars on engaging with schools and districts as pre-service teachers.
- Travel to Scholar Institutes to support Scholar Institute staff and Scholars.
- Engage district leaders to assess their offerings and needs to establish and maintain Summer Teaching Experience opportunities (Scholars working in K-12 schools).
- Work with K-12 partners, Scholars, and other Golden Apple team members to assign teaching placements for Summer Teaching Experiences.
- Assist in developing and refining Scholar Institute curriculum.
- Deliver professional development to Scholars and Scholar Institute Staff.
- Assist in managing Scholar Institute instructors; providing instructors with feedback after their sessions.
- Other duties as assigned by the Chief Program Officer and/or the Senior Leadership team.
Logistics + Operations
- Regulate ordering and distribution of supplies for Scholar Institute Staff at Scholar Institute.
- Collaborate on instructional schedule for Scholar Institute.
- Facilitate event management by inputting Scholar Institute schedules within an online. platform
- Coordinate logistics surrounding Scholar Institutes with universities and transportation.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Education; specialization or experience with curriculum development
- Classroom teaching experience.
- Maintain confidentiality and sensitivity of information.
- Ability to engage in strategic planning and process improvement.
- Possesses strong organization and project management skills, and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously (i.e., leadership, scheduling, critical thinking, and communication).
- Attention to detail.
- Entrepreneurial attitude including a drive for results and proven ability to stay focused on goals; ability to prioritize competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to work collaboratively and courteously with external partners.
- Ability to present and disseminate information to various audiences.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, quick-turnaround environment.
- Strong computer and Internet proficiency, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Google G-Suite, and database applications.
- Willingness to learn and evolve.
- Must be a Michigan resident.
Application Process:
This is a grant-funded position that is subject to the future availability of funds.
Click the link to apply: Golden Apple Application Link
And submit a resume and tailored cover letter detailing why you are an excellent fit for this position in one combined PDF document to GArecruiting@goldenapple.org
The Golden Apple Foundation for Excellence in Teaching is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of all types. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Consistent with state and federal law, the Golden Apple Foundation for Excellence in Teaching provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact GArecruiting@goldenapple.org.
