Position summary: Develop and lead the education strategy for Back2Back Cincinnati as part of the comprehensive, trauma competent approach to kids and families in an effort towards dependence on Jesus, interdependence in community, and economic independence.
Primary responsibilities:
- Create and maintain relationships with Cincinnati Public School administrators, staff, and educators in collaboration with the Partnership Development Team.
- Develop educational resource bank of tutoring and educational resources in Cincinnati.
- Monitor educational goals and progress of students receiving educational assistance with Back2Back Cincinnati.
- Develop process for assessment, ongoing evaluation, and celebration for students receiving educational assistance.
- Develop strategy to advocate within the school system for students’ individualized needs and felt safety.
- Develop and oversee a team of Back2Back Cincinnati Education Coordinators.
- Develop and oversee the Back2Back Cincinnati tutoring strategy.
- Track data in Back2Back Cincinnati database.
- Provide educational support to students experiencing educational disparities, as needed.
- Oversee educational aspects of neighborhood based camps.
- Develop a team of ministry partners that fully fund the position.
- Assist as needed with organizational special events.
- Develop and maintain a team of ministry partners that fully fund the position.
Required education and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education.
- Experience working within the Cincinnati Public School system or a similar system.
Required skills and abilities:
- Have a clear understanding of and commitment to Back2Back’s mission and vision.
- Adhere to and share the Back2Back Statement of Faith, Cultural Values, and Standards of a Staff Member.
- Operate with basic competency in Microsoft Office and Google Applications.
- Utilize Back2Back Trauma Competent Care principles.
- Understands Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Access to transportation to enable regular in-home visits.
- Teachable.
- Cultural knowledge and sensitivity.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Ability to problem solve (analytical and evaluative).
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Creativity to work within limited resources.
- Adaptability to different circumstances and working conditions.
- Understanding and practice with home theories of trauma and attachment.
- Demonstrates Compassion.
- Relational.
- Motivates others.
- Active listener.
- Socially perceptive.
- Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills.
This job description is intended to convey essential information about the scope and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties or responsibilities associated with the role. Staff may be assigned tasks other than those specifically listed in this description in order to further the goals of the role or of the organization.
Back2Back Ministries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults as outlined in the Back2Back Safeguarding Policy. We recognize the effectiveness of safe recruitment and are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding.
