REPORTS TO: Director of Expanded Learning

Position Summary

The Culture and Climate Lead plays a pivotal role in fostering a positive and inclusive environment within the summer program. Reporting directly to the Site Coordinator, this position focuses on supporting student behavior, communicating with families, creating and managing behavior interventions, and utilizing mindfulness as a tool for student reset and reentry. The Culture and Climate Lead is committed to the principles of restorative justice while understanding the importance of balanced consequences.

About Education for Change Public Schools

Founded in 2005, Education forChange (EFC) is a charter management organization that was created as a partnership between Oakland Unified School District and the education reform community in order to leverage the flexibilities in charter law to facilitate greater innovation and to address the underperformance of our most vulnerable student populations. EFC is Oakland’s largest charter operator, serving over 2,700 students in the Fruitvale and Elmhurst neighborhoods of East Oakland. Five of six of our schools were formerly OUSD schools that converted to EFC to leverage the flexibility and agility provided by charter law for greater outcomes for our students.

Job Responsibilities:

• Student Behavior Support: Work closely with the Site Coordinator to support positive student behavior throughout the summer program. Implement summer culture plan to create a culture of respect, responsibility, and cooperation among students.
• Communication with Families: Communicate effectively with families regarding student behavior, providing regular updates and addressing concerns. Collaborate with parents and guardians to create a supportive partnership in shaping positive behavior.
• Behavior Interventions: Develop and manage behavior intervention plans in collaboration with program staff and educators. Implement proactive strategies to address and prevent challenging behaviors.
• Mindfulness Practices: Integrate mindfulness techniques into the program to support student reset and reentry after challenging situations. Provide guidance and resources for staff to incorporate mindfulness into daily activities.
• Restorative Justice Principles: Advocate for and implement restorative justice practices within the program. Facilitate restorative circles or conversations as needed to address conflicts and promote understanding.
• Consequence Management: Understand and apply a balanced approach to consequences, recognizing the importance of accountability while promoting growth and learning. Work collaboratively with program leadership to ensure consistency in consequence implementation.
• Professional Development: Stay informed about best practices in behavior support, restorative justice, and mindfulness. Attend relevant workshops or training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Collaboration with Program Staff: Collaborate with facilitators, support staff, and other program leaders to create a cohesive approach to student behavior support. Provide training and resources to staff on effective behavior management strategies.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Maintain records of behavior incidents and interventions. Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement in the program's culture and climate.
• Crisis Management: Act as a point of contact for crisis situations related to student behavior. Collaborate with the Site Coordinator and relevant stakeholders to address crises and implement appropriate interventions.

About You

• Proven experience in behavior support, restorative justice, or a similar role.
• Knowledge of mindfulness practices and their application in behavioral interventions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, especially in dealing with families.
• Familiarity with restorative justice principles and their implementation.
• Understanding of the balance between consequences and growth in behavioral management.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and adapt to changing priorities.
• Previous experience in educational or summer camp settings is advantageous.

Requirements:

Department of Justice clearance based on fingerprinting submission.

• Proof of TB test within the last four years.

Work Schedule

40 hours, 5 days/week.

Work Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm.

Summer Start Date: June 11, 2024 (Staff training week is full time 8:00-4:30 pm)

Last Program Date: July 19, 2024

Must be able to work full program

EFC Core Values

• Connected- We continually work to build trusting relationships among students, families, staff, and the Oakland community at large. We are an all-hands-on-deck network driven by empathy. We value our collective identity and the individual identities of our community members and scholars such that we have a sense of collective ownership and responsibility for each other and for our scholars.
• Inclusive- We proactively disrupt predictable patterns of opportunity, power, privilege, and performance. We create an inclusive environment where multiple perspectives are not only valued but sought, where people from all backgrounds feel seen and heard and can thrive, and where we all feel a deep sense of accountability to our mission.
• Interdependent- Our success at every level is dependent on our individual and collective sustainability. To that end, we are transparent, creative, and collaborative problem-solvers who seek to build trusting relationships. We are curious and are open to new ideas while also putting systems in place to ensure continuity so that our employees can stay, grow, thrive, and help make good on our promise to our students and families.
• Learners- We support each other to develop and grow so that we can leverage our collective power, intelligence, and passion on behalf of our students. We lean on home-grown leaders who are rooted in our community. Individuals feel known and are provided opportunities to maximize their potential in alignment with their passions and goals.