30 jobs found in california

Analyst San Francisco, CA or Cambridge, MA   As an Analyst, you will work closely with CEP’s energetic and diverse staff to provide philanthropic foundation executives, boards, and staff with data-driven insights to enhance the effectiveness of their work. The core function of the role is to create reports and share recommendations based on the results of standardized surveys of grantees, staff, and donors that CEP conducts on behalf of philanthropic foundations. Analysts also work with individual foundations or groups of foundations on customized engagements focused on approaches to philanthropy, performance assessment, and organizational effectiveness. If you want to help grant-making organizations to understand how they’re doing in creating social impact, this is the role for you. The analyst will be a member of CEP’s Cambridge or San Francisco office.   The Ideal Candidate: You understand that CEP’s work depends on the high quality of our analysis and,...

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION EL Education is redefining student achievement in diverse communities across the country, ensuring that all students master rigorous content, develop positive character, and produce high-quality work. We create great public schools where they are needed most, inspiring teachers and students to achieve more than they thought possible. EL Education’s portfolio of instructional materials and coaching services draws on decades of deep partnership with schools and districts in our national school network—those implementing our school model—and in our family of literacy partners—those implementing our Language Arts curriculum. Based on our founding principles of meaningful work, character, and respect for teachers, EL Education’s offerings transform teaching and learning to promote habits of scholarship and character that lead to high student achievement. In addition to success on standardized tests, EL Education students demonstrate critical thinking,...

Title: Vice President of Technology Reports to: SVP of Finance & Administration FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Range: TBD Location: NYC or Oakland Tentative Start Date: TBD   About Race Forward Race Forward's mission is to catalyze movement building for racial justice. In partnership with communities, organizations, and sectors, we build strategies to advance racial justice in our policies, institutions, and culture. Race Forward imagines a just, multiracial democratic society free from oppression and exploitation, in which people of color thrive with power and purpose. Since 1981, Race Forward has brought a systemic analysis and an innovative approach to complex race issues to help people take effective action toward racial equity. In 2017 Race Forward united with the Center for Social Inclusion to become the new Race Forward. Position Summary   The person is passionate about our mission and to lead a powerhouse...

WHAT YOU WILL DO   The Instructional Superintendent is responsible  for achieving significant scholar performance gains and success at the schools they oversee. The Instructional Superintendent will be in schools daily, identifying areas of need, providing feedback, and driving towards improved outcomes. The main areas of responsibility are:   Oversee a Portfolio of Schools & Supervise and Develop School Leaders Provide ongoing coaching and support (in a variety of individual and group settings) to school leaders in  developing the skills necessary to achieve school success, including general leadership, instruction, and creating a college-going culture Provide direct supervision of and formal evaluations to support principal growth and development Support and guide school leaders with the development and implementation of annual operating plans aligned with Alliance’s new strategic plan, which focuses on achieving top quartile academic achievement,...

ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Alliance College-Ready Public Schools was founded based on the belief that all young people, regardless of zip code, are capable of achieving at high levels. Alliance is now one of the largest and more successful public charter school networks in the nation, operating 25 high-performing middle and high schools serving 13,000 scholars in Los Angeles’ more educationally underserved communities. Founded in 2004, Alliance has a proven record of success: though our scholars come to Alliance on average four grade-levels behind in reading, 95% of Alliance graduates have been accepted to college—including 71% to a four-year university in 2019. We strive to truly change the life trajectories of our scholars and communities, with a goal of 75% of Alliance graduates completing a four-year college degree. Now is the time to join our collaborative community to make long-lasting change across Los Angeles. ROLE SUMMARY The Vice President,...

Organization Overview Breakthrough Silicon Valley launches talented but underserved middle school students on the path to college, while at the same time inspiring high school and college students to become educators. While ambitious in our goals, BTSV works: a stunning 99% of BTSV graduates are accepted into four-year colleges and 89% of BTSV 2017-2018 Teaching Fellows are inspired to pursue a career in education as a result of their summer experience. Breakthrough Silicon Valley’s tuition-free program provides year-round out of school time academic support, advising, and advocacy for a diverse group of talented students, most of whom come from under-resourced communities and are first in their family to go to college. Through our students-teaching-students model, Breakthrough also provides a consummate professional development experience in education by providing talented high school and college students the opportunity to design and teach classes under the direction...

ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Alliance College-Ready Public Schools was founded in 2004 based on the belief that all young people––regardless of ZIP code, income, ability, or background–– are capable of achieving at high levels. Alliance is now one of the largest and most successful public charter school networks in the nation, operating 28 high-performing middle and high schools serving 13,000 scholars in Los Angeles communities that have been systemically oppressed. In our 16th school year, Alliance has a proven record of success: though 93% of incoming sixth graders come to Alliance reading below grade level, 95% of Alliance graduates have been accepted to college—including 73% to a four-year university. We strive to truly change the life trajectories of our scholars and communities, with a goal of 75% of Alliance graduates completing a four-year college degree. Now is the time to join our collaborative community to make long-lasting change across Los Angeles....

ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Alliance College-Ready Public Schools was founded in 2004 based on the belief that all young people––regardless of ZIP code, income, ability, or background–– are capable of achieving at high levels. Alliance is now one of the largest and most successful public charter school networks in the nation, operating 28 high-performing middle and high schools serving 13,000 scholars in Los Angeles communities that have been systemically oppressed. In our 16th school year, Alliance has a proven record of success: though 93% of incoming sixth graders come to Alliance reading below grade level, 95% of Alliance graduates have been accepted to college—including 73% to a four-year university. We strive to truly change the life trajectories of our scholars and communities, with a goal of 75% of Alliance graduates completing a four-year college degree. Now is the time to join our collaborative community to make long-lasting change across Los Angeles....

ABOUT THE ROLE The Director of Strategic Initiatives reports directly to the CEO and support to manage priority initiatives. The Director of Strategic Initiatives will represent the CEO and Executive Office and act as a liaison with staff on all levels of the organization, the community, and external stakeholders.  This position acts as a strategic thought partner to leaders and makes sure that the work is done on time. This role requires a highly resourceful individual with excellent communication skills who can build strong and sustainable relationships to influence, collaborate with and achieve actionable results through others. The Director of Strategic Initiatives will facilitate effective and efficient decision making by the CEO by prioritizing critical issues and required information to make informed decisions. The ideal candidate has experience handling complex situations, multiple responsibilities, is fluent in data-informed decision making, and can handle long-term...

Yolo Basin Foundation is looking to hire a creative and motivated Development Coordinator. This role is vital to the organization as he or she will raise funds to support the vibrant and high-quality environmental education programs for people of all ages. The Development Coordinator is responsible for planning and implementing Yolo Basin Foundation’s fundraising program including organizing events, interacting with donors to encourage ongoing contributions,  and seeking out opportunities for financial support through grants and sponsorships. The Development Coordinator reports to and works closely with the Executive Director and other Foundation staff and Board of Directors.   Fundraising and Donor Events Coordinate Bucks for Ducks, the Foundation’s annual fundraising event Organize other fundraising and donor events Fund and Donor Development Develop and organize fundraising appeals Identify fundraising opportunities that raise awareness of the Foundation’s...

Position Overview The purpose of this role is to set and execute a powerful vision for program quality and staff professional development to maximize the impact of College Track programming so students receive the comprehensive supports they need along their college completion journeys. This person will provide all College Access and Completion program staff with the knowledge, skills, and support needed to achieve organization-wide goals in college matriculation, college graduation, and  staff retention. Primary Responsibilities Include: Program Quality Design and Implementation  Create quality and implementation guidelines for College Access and Completion core practices  Develop and implement new programming and strategies  Lead creation, revision, and refinement of program resources  Observe and evaluate program quality to support site and regional staff  Support organizational and programmatic alignment across the sites, and provide support systems that...