Student Culture Specialist

Yu Ming Charter School seeks a diverse group of individuals who are passionate about serving all students, committed to equity, and share our mission of nurturing our inclusive and diverse community to become empowered, engaged, and outstanding global citizens.

About Yu Ming Charter School

Yu Ming Charter School is a non-profit, tuition-free network of public schools located in Oakland and San Leandro and open to all residents of California. As a leader in Mandarin Immersion education, our mission is to nurture our inclusive and diverse community to become empowered, engaged, and outstanding global citizens. We currently serve 766 students across three campuses, and continue to grow our enrollment each year. Our intentionally diverse student body comes from many racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds representing 70 zip codes across the Bay Area and 29 home languages. Founded in 2011, Yu Ming is the first Mandarin immersion public charter school in the state.

We believe every child, regardless of their background or zip code, deserves a free, high-quality education that prepares them today to succeed tomorrow. Ranked the #7 Elementary School and the #2 Elementary Charter School in California by U.S. News, Yu Ming is a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and a 2020 California Distinguished School. Yu Ming’s future-forward model prepares young people to succeed and thrive in an interconnected and multicultural world through personalized and rigorous learning experiences, active student agency, whole child and community focus, and multilingual education. As a result, our students far outperform their peers in the district, county, and state, regardless of socio-economic status, race, language background, and learning differences. We are closing the opportunity gap for our historically underserved students every day. To learn more about our innovative school visit our website www.yumingschool.org.

Commitment to Diversity and Equity

Yu Ming seeks individuals of all ethnic and racial backgrounds to apply for this position, and are committed to ensuring every member of our community is empowered to reach their greatest potential. Our historically underserved students are among the highest performing in the state and are closing the opportunity gap every day. We believe that the diversity of our communities is a source of strength and key to our success in naturing culturally empathetic global citizens.

Position Overview

The Student Culture Specialist plays a pivotal role in fostering a positive, responsive, and relationship-based school culture that aligns with Yu Ming’s mission. Working closely with the Principal and Student Support Services Team, the Student Culture Specialist will work to implement strong “On-Compass” behavioral systems (school-wide positive behavioral intervention systems, mentor groups, social-emotional support, scholar comprehensive human development work, scholar circles, family engagement) and restorative “Off-Compass” behavioral intervention systems (restorative discipline, tiered student supports, classroom management training and coaching) so that every Yu Ming scholar is nurtured to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.

At Yu Ming we believe in whole brain and whole heart education grounded on affirming identity, academic excellence, social emotional intelligence, and relational depth. The Compass Coach will support scholars to develop the skills and mindsets to lead fulfilled, joyful and purposeful lives and will support the school community to nurture positive, caring, and consistent relationships, routines, and systems.

Core Responsibilities

Scholar Behavioral Support and School Culture

• Implement multiple school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
• Support the Compass Team in the implementation of the On-Compass and Off-Compass (discipline and behavioral support) systems.
• Collect, maintain, and use behavioral data to identify students that are in Tiers 2 and 3 to support in implementing Tier 2 and Tier 3 support plans
  
• Support the execution of the school's culture vision including policies and practices for student behavior, wellness, safety, and attendance.
• Support the execution of school-wide restorative and community building practices aligned with the Compass framework including Circles, student mediation, leadership programs, and positive playground culture.
• Supervise student arrival, dismissal, lunch/recesses, class transitions, and enrichment programs, as needed
• Support recess team to ensure a strong recess and playground culture that is safe, play-based, inclusive, and fun.
• Track, document, and effectively communicate accurate student behavior and school culture data to relevant stakeholders.

Teacher Support

• Support teachers in using Yu Ming’s behavioral support systems

Family Relationships & Support

• Lead conversations with families/guardians about student behavior, support plans, consequences, and behavioral successes.
• Forge connections between support for students at home and school to establish the most successful environment for students to thrive in.
• Be responsive to family concerns in a kind, solutions-focused and timely manner.

School-Based Responsibilities

• Enforce, uphold, and exhibit school’s values, student management policies, and culture
• Participate as a hiring team member and support with onboarding and development of new hires
• Attend family meetings, orientation, staff professional learning sessions, and other school-based events
• Attend faculty Circles weekly

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• B.A. or B.S.

• Appropriate California Certification (or transferable out of state equivalency)
• Experience with Google apps and other educational technology
• Experience with one or more of the following: restorative practices, counseling-enriched education, , social-emotional learning, positive behavior intervention systems (PBIS), Understanding of the Common Core State Standards
• Superb interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of students, colleagues and families
• Flexibility and adaptability to change; ability to work in a dynamic, creative and start-up learning environment
• Driven adult learner dedicated to his or her own professional growth, including learning new and innovative teaching practices
• Maturity, humility, strong work ethic, sense of humor, and a solutions-oriented attitude

Preferred

• M.A. or M.S. in Education or Subject Area
• Three years experience teaching in relevant grade(s) or subject

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

12 Months

COMPENSATION

$28-$30/hr, commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package for employees and dependents.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit the following at https://yumingcharterschool.bamboohr.com/jobs/

• First combined PDF document which includes the following:
  • A Resume
  • Copies of valid California or out-of-state certification
  • Copies of degree(s), unofficial transcripts, and CBEST and/or CSET
• Second combined document which includes the following:
  • A cover letter, not to exceed two double-spaced pages, describing your experience with students, the most significant event in your teaching career, and your long-term goals
  • Three letters of recommendation (one from an immediate supervisor) dated within 12 months

Application submission screening and initial phone interviews will be completed on a rolling basis.

Yu Ming Charter School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity at all levels.