About InspireNOLA
Founded in 2013, InspireNOLA is currently the highest-performing charter management organization in New
Orleans. Currently, InspireNOLA serves more than 5,700 students in prekindergarten through 12th grades in
eight public charter schools, the majority of whom are African American and qualify for free or reduced lunch.
With a focus on providing outstanding instruction and differentiated support to meet the needs of all
students, InspireNOLA is achieving outstanding results and is a model for excellence within the education
community. The work of our team makes a profound and enduring contribution to the revitalization of New
Orleans.
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Position Summary
The 21st Century Program Director will coordinate the planning, facilitation, monitoring and evaluation of the
InspireNOLA 21st CCLC after-school, summer, and (occasional Saturday) programming for priority students, focusing on academic support, creative arts enrichment opportunities, and student leadership development. The Program Director will report directly to the Chief of Strategy and Advancement and will train, supervise, and support all Site Coordinators, Site-based Literacy, and Arts Instructors to ensure the 21st Century program meets and exceed the criteria outlined in the RFP. The 21st Century Program Director will report to Federal Programs Specialist.
Position Qualifications & Competencies
• Belief in the mission and values of InspireNOLA;
• Prior leadership experience or experience in program management in a PreK-12 school setting
• Highly professional when working with a variety of stakeholders;
• Excellent relationship building skills, and can develop and cultivate authentic and impactful
relationships that move students towards their graduation and career goals;
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to juggle competing priorities while meeting ambitious goals;
• Ability to track and analyze data strategically and purposefully;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Experience with career development and employer cultivation.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities:
• Be committed to high attendance and promptness
• Facilitate the implementation of a clear and consistent behavior management
system that aligns to campus-wide initiatives while developing students’ character and
sense of community
• Make monthly reports to Federal Programs Specialist, Executive Director of Performance &
The mission of InspireNOLA Charter Schools is to transform and inspire an educational movement.
Accountability, and the Chief of Strategy & Advancement
• Lead the development of a district-wide culture that fosters a productive and
enthusiastic learning environment for each student
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with staff, students and
families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they
identify
• Provide program leadership for the 21st Century program staff and students
• Facilitate schedules for activities to assigned groups of students (literacy,
arts education, arts enrichment and other arts-related activities)
• Assist site coordinators and instructors in developing students' cognitive capacity,
creative expression, academic skills, and respect for learning
• Support and foster students' self-esteem and motivation through positive interaction
• Attend scheduled meetings with 21st CCLC Instructors and Project Director to
coordinate program design, evaluation process, and parent engagement efforts
• Work closely with Program Instructors to: Prepare the schedule of literacy and arts
activities, as well as keep inventory and secure program supplies
• Adhere to all programmatic and fiscal requirements of the 21st Century Community
Learning Centers grant
• Abide by all InspireNOLA safety and security rules and procedures
Compensation & Benefits
Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. A comprehensive benefits
package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as TRSL, our employer retirement
contribution, is included. Please note that this is a 12-month position.
InspireNOLA is an equal opportunity employer and an organization that values diversity. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or
ethnic origin. People from all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish language proficiency is a
plus.
