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Fall 2020 Job Openings
 
TYWLS of the Astoria is a small, 6th grade-11th grade school that focuses on empowering confident and compassionate young leaders.
 
We are a collaborative team that works toward our common vision of 100% graduation, 100% college acceptance and 100% college readiness.

Through our partnership with the Young Women’s Leadership Network, our teachers have access to exceptional professional development offerings; travelship grants; local, state and national conferences; funding for grade specific team-building and college trips; a dedicated College Bound Initiative counselor starting in 6th grade and access to special opportunities and events.
 
 
 
Parent Coordinator at TYWLS
Position Summary

The Parent Coordinator is part of the administrative team working under the supervision of the principal. The Parent Coordinator will engage with and involve parents in the school community by working with the principal, school staff, school leadership team, parent associations, community groups and parent advisory councils.
 
This position focuses on creating a welcoming environment for parents. The Parent Coordinator will identify parent and related school/community issues and work with the principal to see they are addressed in a timely manner.

Duties and Responsibilities
 
  • Increases parent involvement in the school by working closely with all school, parent and community organizations.
  • Serves as facilitator for parent and school community concerns and issues including, for example, school policies or facilities issues.
  • Conducts outreach to engage parents in their children’s education.
  • Convenes regular parent meetings and events around topics of key concerns to parents.
  • Attends parent meetings along with the principal, where appropriate.
  • Works with the school parent association, where needed, to provide assistance in establishing by-laws, holding elections and conducting their affairs in accordance with Chancellor’s Regulation A-660.
  • Serves as a school liaison to Central and Field-based parent support staff.
  • Maintains ongoing contact with community organizations that are involved with providing services to the school’s educational program.
  • Organizes back to school and other events to increase parental and community involvement and creates a welcoming school environment to parents.
 
Minimum Selection Criteria

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work in an area related to the duties described above; or an Associate’s degree or its educational equivalent and four years of experience in community work in an area related to the duties described above is preferred OR:

A high school diploma and six years of experience in community work in an area related to the duties described above.

The following qualifications are also preferred for the position:
 
  • Familiarity with the New York City public school system.
  • Presently or formerly a public school parent.
  • Experience with convening workshops.
  • Bilingual where there is a significant non-English speaking population.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
  • Conflict resolution and mediation skills.
  • Experience working with families and parents in education and/or community issues.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Position will require flexibility with respect to work hours in order to meet the needs of parents, including early mornings, evenings and weekends. The position may also require occasional assignment to different work sites such as during summer months.

Salary:

$38,235+

To apply:
 
Please email [email protected] with resume, a list of references and any accompanying documents or links that show your skills.
 
 
 
 
Math Teacher and Technology Coordinator at TYWLS
 
TYWLS of the Astoria is currently seeking math 7-12 certified teachers in who:
 
  • Possess a deep love for teaching and learning
  • Are willing to collaborate with other experienced educators who possess a
    zeal for improvement and results
  • Want to be active participants in the school community and take on multiple roles such as club advisor, coach, grade team leader, etc.
  • Have high expectations for and a record of successful work with middle
    and/or high school students
  • Are knowledgeable of a variety of methodologies including Project-Based
    learning and the Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS)
  • Are committed to the education of the whole child through building strong relationships with students and families
  • Are committed to the advisory model and restorative justice practices
  • Willing to coordinate and manage a small tech team, distribute, manage and streamline processes related to inventory, tech needs and troubleshooting (a minimum of ONE PERIOD COMP time)
 
Salary as determined by NYCDOE based on years of experience and certification.

To apply:
 
If interested, please email a cover letter and resume to: [email protected] (Subject line: “Resume- Your Name”)
 
We hope you will consider becoming part of our TYWLS Family! www.tywls-astoria.org