Camino Nuevo Charter AcademyYouth Orchestra LA (YOLA) Assistant Program Coordinator The OrganizationCamino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) is a network of charter schools serving students across the TK-Post Secondary continuum in the Greater MacArthur Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. Pueblo Nuevo Education Development Group (PNEDG) is CNCA’s resource development and capacity building arm. PNEDG invests in young people to foster personal transformation and generational social change. PNEDG staff support and build capacity for CNCA schools in achieving their vision. The organizations are grounded in the beliefs that public education is a civil right and all students deserve an excellent education that will prepare them for success in life. At CNCA/PNEDG, we recognize that lower income and immigrant communities often face institutional and cultural barriers that create impediments to students’ success, and that an excellent education must eliminate these barriers. We integrate a strong focus on progressive, research-based academics with a holistic, place-based approach to serving our students. Currently, CNCA has six campuses that serve approximately 3,500 students from TK through 12th grade. Our goal is for CNCA graduates to be equipped with the skills, knowledge, and worldview necessary to be literate, critical thinkers and independent problem solvers. Organizational Leadership CapacitiesWe believe that every individual who works at the Camino Nuevo Charter Academy Home Support Office must embody key mindsets and possess foundational skills to contribute to the organizational leadership of the organization.Mindsets• Commitment to and belief in CNCA’s mission and vision• Belief in and embodiment the CNCA Anchors in all aspects of the work• Commitment to the vision of a progressive, socially-just education and is able to inspire others towards that vision• Solution orientation and belief in supporting others to be the same• Commitment to an asset-based, capacity-building approach• Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion Skills• Ability to support an inclusive, positive and high performing culture• Ability to take ownership in the day-to-day and overall success of the organization• Ability to think critically, use sound judgment and problem solve• Ability to work independently and proactively and to seek support and guidance when appropriate• Strong organizational and time management skills, with an ability to prioritize competing projects in a fast-paced, fluid environment• Effective collaboration with individuals at all levels of the organization• Respect, humility and discretion to work effectively with all stakeholders, including colleagues, families and members of the community• Strong self-awareness and ability to reflectThe OpportunityYouth Orchestra LA (YOLA) is the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s initiative to establish youth orchestras in underserved communities throughout Los Angeles, with YOLA at Camino Nuevo marking YOLA’s fourth youth orchestra endeavor. Through YOLA, the LA Phil and its community partners provide free instruments, intensive music training, and academic support to students from underserved neighborhoods, empowering them to become vital citizens, leaders, and agents of change. As a member of the Camino Nuevo Charter Academy & PN-EDG team, reporting directly to the Kayne Siart campus Principal, the Program Director will lead all aspects of the operation and future development of the YOLA at Camino Nuevo site, including oversight of a team of part-time faculty of teaching artist and a part-time Program Coordinator.The YOLA Coordinator at Camino Nuevo, under the supervision of the YOLA Program Director, provides support and leadership for all YOLA at Camino Nuevo programming and events, aiding in the overall administration of the program. The coordinator is expected to have strong leadership, professional and administrative skills, and to be comfortable communicating with a wide range of constituencies including parents, students, and partner organizations.Strategy and Vision Setting Responsibilities • Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plan for the ongoing success of the YOLA at Camino Program• Contribute to the research on and development of a cohesive plan for the program• Monitor the effectiveness of the program through the use of key metrics and program assessment• Elevate challenges that arise within the program and work with the Director to inform and improve work• Manage daily operations, including schedule changes, ensemble rehearsals, student sign in/sign out, and set up and break down• Manage student enrollment and attendance and assisting with recruitment of new students• Support teachers, students, and parents during programmingAdministrative Management and Compliance Responsibilities • Ensure that all program functions and projects are effectively carried out and meet high expectations• Ensure compliance related to program• Contribute to preparation and presentation of regular status reports related to YOLA at Camino Nuevo for meetings as needed• Maintain relationships with outside agencies related to the program• Assist Coordinator with organizing and planning events, concerts, and field trips• Manage a large instrument and classroom inventory• Communications to parents, students, and in-school teachers• Communicate effectively orally and in writing• Other duties as assigned.