Who we are:

Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. Guided by the belief that our students belong in college, we ensure safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments to help our students thrive. What sets us apart is the very thing that makes us who we are– our community.Alpha was founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students. We maintain a strong connection to our community and engage families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education to our students. 

A successful Associate Director of Community Schools:

The successful Associate Director of Community Schools will work under the direction of the Chief Schools Officer (CSO), to support in all aspects of the research, management and implementation of the California Community Schools Partnership Program grant. The Associate Director of Community Schools is expected to maintain a safe, caring, student-centered environment that promotes high academic and value-based standards among students, staff and community stakeholders. The Associate Director of Community Schools develops, implements, and coordinates projects for assigned areas, particularly in relation to Alpha’s Community Schools program, and is expected to work cross functionally. The position works with key leaders in schools and organizational teams to push school-related strategic initiatives, develop and monitor related projects, and assist with implementation in schools.

The Associate Director of Community Schools is expected to:

Oversee the California Community Schools Partnership Program

• In partnership with CSO, ensures development and implementation of a robust and research-based Community Schools Program, including Expanded Learning Opportunities program, that meet the needs of the community and is in compliance with all state and local regulations. 
• Monitors the implementation of family engagement and community involvement initiatives and provides feedback for improvement that is grounded in best practices. 
• Manages the needs and assets mapping process to ensure that programming is meeting the needs of our community
• Collaboratively engages with internal and external partners in project design and process, and work with key colleagues across our various teams to ensure alignment and appropriate strategies for utilizing resources

Provide Coaching and Development

• Coach and develop staff (both internal APS employees as well as external consultants and contractors) that are directly responsible for site-specific Expanded Learning Opportunities programming
• Create and conduct Professional Development related to Community Schools initiatives

What we offer:

At Alpha we care deeply about our scholars and staff. To support our team (and hopefully you!) we offer: 

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience. The starting range for this role is between $104,416.00 and $117,312.00 based on experience.
• Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families
• Retirement matching options
• Paid time off for holidays and breaks (6 weeks throughout the school year in addition to 1 week during the summer)
• Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to the state and federal leave allowances
• Employee Assistance Program that provides access to professional services for workplace, life, and wellbeing support and services 
• Relocation assistance for teammates moving from 250 miles away

You possess…

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Graduate Degree preferred 
• 4 years of prior experience working in an education setting with a track record of improving student, staff, and community outcomes, as well as implementing strong school operations (preferably in a charter school setting) 
• Prior experience driving results for overlooked communities with diverse needs
• The ability to inspire action across multiple school sites with a diverse group of leaders, teachers, and staff, and balances a focus on people with process
• A commitment to continuous improvement and growth, for yourself and the organization

Join our team…

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter online.

Alpha Public Schools is a network of four high-performing public charter schools founded by a group of East San José mothers dedicated to helping transform their community. We have a strong growth mindset – as individuals, as an organization, and on behalf of our students and families. We want to be better tomorrow than we are today. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.

Salary is competitive and compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Questions? Contact us at jobs@alphapublicschools.org