YESPhilly is at a pivotal point in its 20 year tenure. As its founding executive director retires this year, YESPhilly is seeking its next visionary leader to take our organization to the next level. The position has an anticipated start date of June 2019.

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall strategic vision and organizational health of YESPhilly. This position supervises and supports operational and educational staff and provides budgetary oversight. The Executive Director will also be responsible for development and fundraising—raising the necessary funds to support and deepen YESPhilly’s impact.

Responsibilities include:

Organizational development and strategic planning
-Collaborate with the board on building upon the core educational model at YESPhilly and creating and implementing a strategic vision.
-Strategically expand YESPhilly’s reach through increased enrollment and expansion of student supports and resources.
-Establish processes, procedures and accountability systems throughout the organization.

Leadership and staff management
-Evolve and maintain a positive vision for the YESPhilly school that is apparent to staff, students, board, funders, and community partners.
-Manage and support a diverse team of educators and staff.
-Connect to other organizations and systems to advocate for our organization and to build partnerships and new initiatives.
-Maintain fair and trustworthy approach to staff and students.

Fundraising and Development
-Build upon and manage existing funder relationships including government and private foundations.
-Explore new initiatives and develop new partnerships to increase funding.
-Cultivate individual donor relationships.

Financial Management/ Budgetary Oversight/ Compliance
-Guide annual budget development, quarterly budget revisions and other budgetary interventions as needed.
-Oversee fiscal and accounting policies and procedures, sign all checks and approve all expenditures.
-Responsible for organizational contractual compliance.

Who You Are
-You are a people-oriented, active community-minded leader with 10+ years experience in a nonprofit or educational setting, including 3 years demonstrated experience in a leadership position.
-You have a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in the field of education or a related field/discipline (e.g., social work, psychology, public health).
-You have experience working with older youth and young adults in the areas of education and youth development. You believe in the limitless potential of youth and have a deep understanding of YESPhilly’s target population.
-You are inspiring, authentic and trustworthy. You have experience managing teams and are an approachable yet effective manager. You value accountability both for yourself and your team.
-You have the unique ability to tell a compelling narrative, both orally and in writing—inspiring stakeholders and funders to support your cause.
-You have a collaborative leadership style that values input from staff and stakeholders.
-You communicate effectively and are able to make decisions in a timely manner.
-You have training in Trauma-Informed practices and are able to meet people where they are.
-You are able to develop and implement effective organizational systems to track and manage performance and impact.
-You are able to connect and build relationships with diverse stakeholders from youth to funders to board members to policy makers.
-You have experience working with a nonprofit board and understand nonprofit board governance.

Salary and Benefits
$85,000-$95,000 (commensurate with experience)
Paid vacation time, personal time, sick time, plus school holidays
Health insurance and retirement plan offered

How to Apply
If this sounds like you, please submit a cover letter and resume detailing your relevant experience. In addition please send an attachment that answers the following:
1. What in your background has prepared you for this opportunity?
2. What is the role of public education in the context of YESPhilly?
3. What do you have to believe about young people to do this job well?
Send all materials to YESPhillySearch@gmail.com

• We are small (approx. 100 students)
• Located in North Philadelphia (Broad and Lehigh)
• We are funded by the School District of Philadelphia to operate a “credit retrieval” program for youth ages 16-21 who are truant, drop-out or “over age, under credited”
• Our school is very student centered, student engagement focused
• We are part of the Summit Learning Community and use the Summit Platform as the core of a blended learning model
• We have a dedicated and talented team of 6 teachers

The Instructional Consultant will:

• In collaboration with teachers and other YESPhilly staff establish goals for teacher development and evaluation
• Observe teachers
• Coach teachers and make recommendations to individual teachers and the instructional team, Conduct teacher evaluations.
• Participate in the School District’s Instructional Walkthrough (1 day in the spring, tba)
• Provide written evaluations of teachers

In order to meet School District requirements, the Instructional Consultant must have a valid and grade level appropriate Pennsylvania Administrative, Supervisory or  Superintendant Certification.  We are prepared to pay $500/day and anticipate that the Consultant would work 2-3 days a month, November through May.

Please contact Taylor Frome, Executive Director at tfrome@yesphilly.org if you are interested, have questions, or suggestions.

All candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of experience working with at risk or out of school youth in an urban setting.

Service Learning Crew Leaders duties to include:

· Guidance, mentoring and daily supervision of crew of 15 students during service learning activities

· Design and facilitation of “contextualized learning” workshops that prepare students for service learning activities

· Support student to design their own service activities

· Ensure student safety and appropriate behavior

· Report incidents and emergencies to the Program Coordinator

· Maintain records of student hours and other data

Service Learning Crew Leaders attributes:

· Passionate and energetic

· Well organized

· Familiarity with community service and community mapping

· Outgoing

· Possess the ability to manage urban young adults

· 21 years or older

· Possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Some college preferred.

· Preference will be given to candidates who have prior experience working with PYN funded programs.

Service Learning Crew Leaders will report to the Program Coordinator and collaborate with YESPhilly school staff and administration. The Team Leader will work with all students on and off site on a weekly basis to insure the overall success of the program.

Schedule: This position starts with an orientation on June 28th and ends August 10th 2018.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday noon to 4 PM

Friday 9 AM to 1 PM

Please send cover letter and resume to: jobs@YESPhilly.org

The ideal special education teacher candidate will academically and behaviorally support students with IEPs, 504 plans, and students who may not have been previously identified. Candidates have experience managing a caseload of 10-15 students, and understand the special education legal mandates. Candidates can analyze evaluation reports, create meaningful IEPs and write progress reports that are relevant to student growth and achievement. This candidate should have ample understanding of English/Language Arts and HIGH SCHOOL MATH. Our special education teacher co-teaches in the classroom in a variety of models, depending on the needs of the classroom as a whole. The special education teacher supports teachers by helping them choose instructional strategies, uses formative and summative assessments, provides appropriate differentiation and modification of curriculum, which result in deeper learning and engaged self-directed learners. They work collaboratively to deliver cross-curricular instruction and work together on project-based learning opportunities. Teachers implement classroom management techniques to create a safe and supportive classroom environment that demands the best quality work from all students, with the support of administrative staff. Teachers participate in and lead professional development. They communicate and collaborate professionally with other staff, parents and community members to support student growth. SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS must be able to teach rigorous, engaging lessons that focus on narrowing the skill gaps our students face, implement RtII startagies, and manage IEPs.

General Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: model professionalism; adhere to YESPhilly school policies, procedures and deadlines; maintain grades and attendance in school’s database system; arrive/leave school on daily basis per scheduled hours; and perform other duties as assigned. Compensation & Position Hours: Positions are for the 2016-2017 school year. The applicant will be expected to be available to start no later than August 29, 2016. The instructor hours are from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday–Friday. This is not a contract position. All instructors are at-will employees. All candidates must provide Child Abuse, Criminal Background, and FBI Fingerprint Clearances prior to starting a position at YESPhilly.

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:
• Bachelor’s Required

experience:
• Classroom Teaching: 2 years

Required license or certification:
• PA Teacher Certification or Ability to Obtain

The YESPhilly Accelerated High School is a small school serving youth who have previously dropped out of Philadelphia area Public Schools. YESPhilly has a strong youth engagement/development model that helps students address many of the challenges they face, while preparing them for a successful transition to post-secondary training or employment. We are looking for an engaging, passionate and resourceful teachers to add to our team in 2016-2017.

Our teachers must be high-energy individuals with in-depth knowledge of his/her discipline and a strong interest in teaching at-risk, urban youth. The ideal candidate will deliver rigorous, learner-centered lessons aligned to standards that support the wide variety of students within the classroom. They must be able teach the knowledge and skills, inspire the passion, and intentionally cultivate the lifelong habits needed for our students to achieve their goals and positively impact the community. Our teachers plan and prepare lessons that utilize a variety of instructional strategies and use both formative and summative assessments that result in deeper learning and engaged self-directed learners. They work collaboratively to deliver cross-curricular instruction and work together on project-based learning opportunities. Teachers implement classroom management techniques to create a safe and supportive classroom environment that demands the best quality work from all students, with the support of administrative staff. Teachers participate in and lead professional development. They communicate and collaborate professionally with other staff, parents and community members to support student growth.

Qualifications:

• Belief that all students should be held to high standards

• Positive attitude and a drive for personal excellence

• Outstanding instructional skills, including the ability to motivate and challenge students

• Ability to adjust instructional strategies in order to reach individual student and school-wide goals

• Receptiveness to feedback and a desire to continuously improve

• Strong sense of accountability for both student achievement and personal development

• Proven ability to maintain an orderly classroom environment

• Eagerness to bring new ideas to table

• Bachelor’s degree and requisite teacher’s certification

• Demonstrated expertise in subject area

• Successful classroom teaching experience in an urban middle or high school or other setting serving under-resourced youth

General Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: model professionalism; adhere to YESPhilly school policies, procedures and deadlines; maintain grades and attendance in school’s database system; arrive/leave school on daily basis per scheduled hours; and perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation & Position Hours:

Positions are for the 2016-2017 school year. The applicant will be expected to be available to start no later than August 29, 2016. The instructor hours are from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday–Friday. This is not a contract position. All instructors are at-will employees. All candidates must provide Child Abuse, Criminal Background, and FBI Fingerprint Clearances prior to starting a position at YESPhilly. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, a resume, references and salary requirements to jobs@yesphilly.org.

Our teachers must be high-energy individuals with in-depth knowledge of his/her discipline and a strong interest in teaching at-risk, urban youth. The ideal candidate will deliver rigorous, learner-centered lessons aligned to standards that support the wide variety of students within the classroom. They must be able teach the knowledge and skills, inspire the passion, and intentionally cultivate the lifelong habits needed for our students to achieve their goals and positively impact the community. Our teachers plan and prepare lessons that utilize a variety of instructional strategies and use both formative and summative assessments that result in deeper learning and engaged self-directed learners. They work collaboratively to deliver cross-curricular instruction and work together on project-based learning opportunities. Teachers implement classroom management techniques to create a safe and supportive classroom environment that demands the best quality work from all students, with the support of administrative staff. Teachers participate in and lead professional development. They communicate and collaborate professionally with other staff, parents and community members to support student growth.

Qualifications:

• Belief that all students should be held to high standards
• Positive attitude and a drive for personal excellence
• Outstanding instructional skills, including the ability to motivate and challenge students
• Ability to adjust instructional strategies in order to reach individual student and school-wide goals
• Receptiveness to feedback and a desire to continuously improve
• Strong sense of accountability for both student achievement and personal development
• Proven ability to maintain an orderly classroom environment
• Eagerness to bring new ideas to table
• Bachelor’s degree and requisite teacher’s certification
• Demonstrated expertise in subject area
• Successful classroom teaching experience in an urban middle or high school or other setting serving under-resourced youth

General Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: model professionalism; adhere to YESPhilly school policies, procedures and deadlines; maintain grades and attendance in school’s database system; arrive/leave school on daily basis per scheduled hours; and perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation & Position Hours:

Positions are for the 2016-2017 school year. The applicant will be expected to be available to start no later than August 29, 2016. The instructor hours are from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday–Friday. This is not a contract position. All instructors are at-will employees. All candidates must provide Child Abuse, Criminal Background, and FBI Fingerprint Clearances prior to starting a position at YESPhilly. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, a resume, references and salary requirements to jobs@yesphilly.org.

Current teaching positions are: English, Social Studies, Special Education

Our teachers are high-energy individuals with in-depth knowledge of his/her subject matter and a strong interest in teaching at-risk youth. The ideal candidate will deliver rigorous, learner-centered lessons aligned to standards that support the wide variety of students within the classroom. They will teach the knowledge and skills, inspire the passion, and intentionally cultivate the lifelong habits needed for our students to achieve their goals and positively impact the community. They will plan and prepare lessons that utilize a variety of instructional strategies and use both formative and summative assessments that result in deeper learning and engaged self-directed learners. They will implement classroom management techniques to create a safe and supportive classroom environment that demands the best quality work from all students. Our teachers participate in and lead professional development. They communicate and collaborate professionally with other staff, parents and community members to support student growth.

Qualifications:
• Belief that all students should be held to high standards
• Positive attitude and a drive for personal excellence
• Outstanding instructional skills, including the ability to motivate and challenge students
• Ability to adjust instructional strategies in order to reach year-end goals
• Receptiveness to feedback and a desire to continuously improve
• Strong sense of accountability for both student achievement and personal development
• Proven ability to maintain an orderly classroom environment
• Eagerness to bring new ideas to table
• Bachelor’s degree and requisite teacher’s certification (or plan to become certified)
• Demonstrated expertise in subject area
• Successful classroom teaching experience in an urban middle or high school or other setting serving under-resourced youth

General Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: model professionalism; adhere to YESPhilly school policies, procedures and deadlines; maintain grades and attendance in school’s database system; arrive/leave school on daily basis per scheduled hours; and perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation & Position Hours:

This position is for the 2015-2016 school year. The applicant will be expected to be available to start no later than August 17, 2015. The instructor hours are from 8:30 am — 4:30 pm, Monday–Friday. All candidates will need to have or obtain Child Abuse, Criminal Background, and FBI Fingerprint Clearances. Interested candidates should reply with resume, cover letter, references and salary requirements.

http://yesphilly.org/contact/employment

The YESPhilly Accelerated High School is a small school serving youth who have previously dropped out of Philadelphia Public Schools. YESPhilly has a strong youth engagement/development model that helps students address many of the challenges they face, while preparing them for a successful transition to post-secondary training or employment. We are looking for several passionate, energetic people to add to our team. Please visit http://yesphilly.org/contact/employment for more information on the positions and application process.

YESPhilly is expanding our team and searching for dedicated, energetic, and engaged Teaching Artists to work with our school and GED program instructors. We currently have openings for a half-time staff position at 20 hours/week, and for several “Visiting Artists” to work as co-instructors for a few hours/week.

Our Teaching Artists develop and teach a range of media & arts classes that complement academic instruction. We seek motivated, creative, energetic individuals with familiarity with arts such as Audio Production, Ceramics, Fine Arts, Fashion, Digital Photography, etc. Applicants must also have experience working with urban young adults. Good communication and computer skills required.

General Job Qualifications:

Commitment to the values, mission and goals of the organization, demonstrated through strong personal conviction and prior positive experience working with the student population.

· High degree of energy, flexibility, initiative and creativity.

· Ability to implement/design interactive curriculum activities that attract, engage and develop youth.

· Strong written, oral and organizational skills.

· Should demonstrate expertise working as a professional artist and bring their own tools

· Experience working with young adults in an urban setting.

Compensation & Position Hours: Both position begin on Monday, June 30th and will continue for seven weeks. The part time instructor hours are from 9 am – 3 pm with a maximum of 24 hours/week. The contractor hours are from 12 pm – 3 pm with a maximum of 12 hours/week. Both positions will be paid at $20/hour.

Requirements for the position: Clearances including: PA Child Abuse, Criminal Background Check and FBI Fingerprint Check. YESPhilly will assist in obtaining these clearances. Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to epenn@yesphilly.org