24-25 SY -School Culture and Student Success Coordinator - Girls Global Academy
Washington, DC 20001
About the Job
About Us:
GGA is committed to fostering a supportive and high-achieving environment for all students. Our mission is to ensure every student succeeds academically, socially, and emotionally. We are dedicated to creating a culture of excellence and inclusivity, preparing students for a bright future.
Position Summary:
The School Culture and Student Success Coordinator (SCSC) at GGA is a professional educator or counselor who understands the diverse and changing needs of our female student population. Reporting to the Principal and working closely with coordinators, managers, and other leadership team members, the SCSC cultivates a climate of positivity, cultural sensitivity, inclusivity, and belonging that empowers and propels our girls' global competence. The SCSC supports and guides the student culture as well as their experiential learning and college and career readiness, consistently demonstrating service, leadership, integrity, collaboration, and empathy, and promoting these core qualities in the students.
Who We’re Looking For
You are a leader who wants to lend your time and voice to bring the Girls Global vision to life.
- You are an adaptive leader excited by the idea of working in a startup environment.
- You look forward to designing new systems that solve problems for yourself and others.
- You are a team player whose leadership is strengthened by collaboration and feedback.
- You demonstrate an active and genuine interest in professional growth.
- You are a dedicated innovator who believes girls matter.
Key Responsibilities:
- School Culture Leadership:
- Provide leadership for strategically establishing and maintaining a positive, thriving school culture.
- Implement restorative practices and positive behavior interventions.
- Supervising attendance team, discipline, and teacher support.
- Programmatic Support:
- Develop professional development for schoolwide PBIS.
- Lead and manage enrichment programs and community engagement initiatives.
- Lead, manage and supervise multi -tier support systems teams including College and Career Readiness counselors, Advisory Program team, and school social worker
- Community Engagement:
- Promote GGA’s culture vision to stakeholders.
- Build, maintain and foster relationships and support social-emotional development for staff and students
- Promote common language for all sisterhood, scholarship, service, and safety initiatives
- Operational Support:
- Lead school-wide celebrations and wellness activities.
- Use data to improve outcomes and manage logistics of events, providing support as needed.
- Manage extracurricular activities during and/or after school.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3-5 years of teaching/counseling and leadership experience in an urban school community.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Exemplary listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong cultural competency skills and ability to communicate with diverse students and staff.
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative work environment and navigate complex situations.
- Experience using data to make instructional decisions and coach others in data use.
- Strategic planning skills with a focus on results.
- Energetic, flexible, creative, and innovative with strengths-based, student-centered support plans.
- Extraordinary interpersonal skills and team player mentality.
- Ability to partner with parents and community members.
- Demonstrated passion for and commitment to GGA’s mission.
- Expertise in youth development principles.
Why Join Us:
- Impactful Contribution: Directly shape student lives and school culture through your role as Director of Operations and Finance.
- Supportive Environment: Collaborate in a supportive setting where your ideas are valued, and teamwork drives success.
- Professional Growth: Access tailored professional development opportunities to advance your career aspirations.
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package as part of our team.
- Choose GGA for a fulfilling career where you can make a difference and thrive professionally.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and three professional references to https://girlsglobalacademy.applytojob.com/.
GGA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and students.
All applicants will have to pass a background check. Applicants must be permitted to work in the United States without a GGA sponsored Visa.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No phone calls, please.
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