Site Manager
Overview
BELL is a community-based, nonprofit organization that works to increase the educational opportunities and life achievements of children living in low-income, urban communities. BELL was founded in 1992 by a group of black students at Harvard Law School. The BELL After School program is designed to improve children’s academic performance by building their basic skills in reading, writing and math; by providing a safe and structured learning environment; and by connecting them with positive adult role models. BELL also seeks to raise scholars’ self-esteem and develop their awareness of the importance of community service. BELL After School is offered in elementary schools in New York City; Boston; and Prince George’s County, Maryland.
BELL is making a difference in the lives of children and families. Standardized tests indicated that BELL scholars gained the equivalent of four months of classroom instruction in literacy and math skills during the summer, a time when children living in low-income communities generally lose about three months of skills. In addition to the academic gains, BELL scholars’ confidence and expectations for the future rose significantly – 100% of the first class of BELL scholars are currently in college.
The Site Manager is responsible for managing all facets of the BELL program at the school. In particular, she/he is responsible for ensuring that scholars reach the programmatic goals, tutors succeed, and relationships with parents and school partners are strong. The Site Manager will have fiscal responsibility for all school level expenses. Specific duties of the Site Manager at the school include:
- Ensure that the goals of the program are achieved for each scholar
- Coordinate BELL’s partnership with the school, ensuring sharing of resources between BELL and the school
- Serve as the connection between BELL and the scholars’ parents to ensure support for their child's growth
- Collect and disseminate testing and evaluation data
- Train tutors and other staff both on site as needed and in more structured forums
- Supervise tutors to ensure proper instruction and success of the program
- Supervise and assist Lead Teachers/Educational Advisors
- Develop and manage yearly site budget to ensure effective implementation of BELL After School
- Achieve other annual strategic goals and objectives based on BELL’s Balanced Scorecard
In addition to on-site duties, Site Manager’s responsibilities will include duties that support the overall administration and operation of BELL’s educational programs. These may include one or more of the following:
- Assist Program Director in program development and implementation
- Coordinate regional activities and events for parents, scholars and staff
- Conduct research to support the development of BELL’s educational programs
- Assist in the evaluation of BELL’s educational programs
- Assist in the recruitment of scholars and tutors
- Assist in coordinating support for graduated scholars and their families
- Scholar academic and social development as measured by standardized testing tools
- Scholar enrollment, attendance and retention
- Strength of relationship with school teachers and administration
- Positive relationships with BELL parents
- Positive performance evaluations from all constituents: parents, school administrators and supervisor
- Fiscal control as measured by performance against budget
- Passion and commitment to improving the quality of education for children living in low-income communities
- Ability to manage and support a team of part-time staff
- Experience working in urban communities
- 3 years experience managing an extended-day program or other community-based youth program
- Bachelors required, Masters preferred
- Excellent organization and communication skills