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PROGRAM: Arts in Education Program
Title: Program Associate
Location: Brooklyn
Reports to: President/CEO

Organizational Mission:

Ifetayo's mission is to prepare young people and their families for all aspects of their lives through comprehensive and holistic programs that help to empower them to become self-sufficient, productive adults who are actively engaged in the improvement of their communities. This mission is carried out as we work to achieve the five primary objectives of the organization which are:

1. to develop cultural awareness and self-esteem by exposing youth and families to traditional African artistic forms and their evolution into contemporary cultures;
2. to provide youth, families and communities of African descent with the tools required to become self-sufficient and to transcend challenges that are perpetuated across generations;
3. to support youth, families and communities of African descent to reach their optimum potential by attaining a harmonious balance between the mind, body, and spirit and through proper nutrition, exercise, and cultural awareness;
4. to create leaders for local neighborhoods and international communities, and
5. to develop, document and disseminate a comprehensive, African-centered approach to youth and community development.

Program Summary:
Ifetayo's Arts in Education Program is designed to provide Acting, Creative Writing, Visual Arts, Dance, and Music instruction through vital and engaging interdisciplinary arts education, tutorials, peer and adult mentoring for New York City Board of Education public schools. Ifetayo provides ancillary services by working with school administrators, teachers, youth, parent associations and other community-based organizations. The program combines and utilizes resources to create a holistic community that encourages youth and family development and directly addresses challenges identified by the school community. The objective is to collectively plan, implement, coordinate, expand, and integrate educational services. The program provides linkages to both National and New York State academic and artistic standards, tools for teacher motivation and skill development and improves parent involvement and support.

Position Description:
The Arts in Education Program Associate will be responsible for organizing and implementing the highest level of artistic/interdisciplinary programming for students in New York City Public Schools ages 5-20. The Arts in Education Program Associate must also work with closely with the artists in the program, Public School teachers and administrators to develop curriculum that expands the artistic voices of the students while accelerating their academic achievement. This position will require constant communication with the families that attend classes and many opportunities for community development.

Candidate Should:

1. Feel comfortable with and excited about working with diverse groups of families
2. Have specific experience working with communities of the African Diaspora: throughout Africa, the Caribbean, and the Ameircas
3. Embrace Ifetayo's mission and the services we provide
4. Be able to manage a large amount of teachers in the program
5. Have significant experience in adolescent health and/or youth development
6. Have direct experience working with children/youth in the classroom
7. Have strong writing, editing and communication skills

Key Responsibilities:
Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Work with the President/CEO to implement Ifetayo's program goals, strategies and budget
• Oversee the development and documentation of evaluation and assessment measures of the program, students and staff. This includes bi-monthly in class observations, administration of surveys for parents, student, and teacher and focus groups
• Work collaboratively with all Ifetayo staff
• Keep updated information on all families in program
• Assist teachers in problem solving with troubled students
• Meet with Public School teachers and administrators on a weekly basis and remain visible as a support for the community
• Oversee the coaching and training of students in their respective artistic disciplines
• Work with teaching artists to develop artistic curriculum and lesson plans. Ensure that the lessons are carried out and that the milestones for every discipline are reached
• Establish, organize, implement, daily routine of program including safety procedures, announcements, meetings, set- up and break down, etc.
• Print attendance sheets from the Site Administration webpage weekly
• Create reports that reflect the current status of the program and hand in on time to the President/CEO
• Lead capacity-building efforts for the program. This includes but is not limited to establishing, reviewing and improving policies and procedures that address all aspects of program operations and implementation, communication protocols, team building, and strategic/operational planning for the program
• Plan and attend monthly program and weekly staff meetings
• Represent Ifetayo at community and professional meetings, conferences and workshops, making presentations where appropriate and sharing information in a timely manner with Ifetayo staff from these meetings
• Manage the day to day operations of the program
• Oversee program and staff on-site
• Insure respectful treatment of program facilities and keeping spaces clean for use
• Prepare evaluations and report to President/CEO the progress of each teacher and student
• Weekly check-ins with school administration and families of absent students
• Organize volunteers for program day, special events and end of session events
• Plan and develop end of session events
• Create and obtain resources to support program (art supplies, products and services, teachers, etc.)
• Maintain and organize supplies in storage rooms
• Recruiting clients and building connections with community organizations and schools

• Strong interest in youth development and developing youth through the arts
• Education specialist with a Masters degree, Masters in Fine Arts degree or at least 15 years of significant demonstrated experience in the arts
• Training in at least one artistic discipline, knowledge of arts education philosophy and theory, state and national standards, the Blue Prints for Teaching and Learning in the Arts, professional development prototypes, outcome evaluations, education, community activism
• Strong interpersonal skills, an ability to relate to diverse populations and work with both management and direct service staff
• Must be a team player
• Detail oriented ability to manage multiple tasks, and to think creatively
• Must have excellent interpersonal, public speaking and writing skills, with respect for people of all backgrounds and experiences
• Experience with MS Office (Word, Publisher, Excel, Power Point) required
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a special emphasis on African Diaspora-cultural communication
• Ability to take initiative
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong organizing, planning, and presentation skills

You must act as if it is impossible to fail.

Ashanti proverb