A+ Education Partnership is hiring: A+ College Ready AP Social Studies Content D

A+ College Ready, a program of A+ Education Partnership, is looking to hire an AP Social Studies Content Director! Click here to learn more about A+ College Ready. View the full job opening here.Why join our team?We are a passionate team of individuals committed to the mission of our organization. The A+ College Ready staff members believe that the work that we do is our chance to make a lasting impact in schools and communities throughout the state of Alabama. As individuals and corporately, we are lifelong learners and education leaders. We are honored and humbled to have the opportunity to support hundreds of Alabama teachers and school leaders who, in turn, impact the lives of thousands and thousands of Alabama students. Our team members come from a variety of backgrounds, have unique skill sets, and offer diverse viewpoints. However, we all share a standard of excellence, hard work, and dedication.The Impact That You Will HaveYour work with and support of Alabama’s AP Social Studies teachers will positively impact teachers and students in this state. You will have the opportunity to help change the trajectory of education in the state of Alabama.Your work will strengthen the A+ College Ready team. As you work with your fellow AP Content Directors, Content Specialists, non-AP Social Studies Content Director, and the team as a whole, your skills, knowledge, and insight will enrich our team. Your work will result in students who are better prepared for college, for career, and for life. Your leadership in the creation of high-quality curricular materials for AP Social Studies will help teachers and students in Alabama achieve academic success.Your planning and implementation of exemplary training events for AP Social Studies teachers including the AP Summer Intensives, AP Fall Workshop, and AP Mock Exam Readings, will empower these professionals to return to their classrooms with new instructional strategies, deeper content knowledge, and a renewed passion for helping every student succeed.Your collaboration with the non-AP Social Studies content director will assure a seamless alignment for social studies education from grades 6 - 12 and training experiences, while your collaboration with your AP Content Director colleagues will ensure common expectations and experiences across all AP content areas.Your commitment to continuous learning and data analysis will model what you expect from the teachers that you serve and will allow those you lead to always have access to the most recent research-based practices in social studies education.The personal relationships that you foster with teachers in our state will be life-changing for them and for you. Your impact on teachers will continue long after the grant program years are over. This impact is our greatest legacy.What We're Looking ForA deep belief in A+ Education Partnership’s mission, A+ College Ready's approach, and the potential of every childBachelor’s Degree (minimum)Experience and success in the Advanced Placement Social Studies classroomExcellent people skillsA life-long learner and active listener with strong communication skillsA commitment to excellenceA team player who works productively and cooperatively with a wide range of peopleA self-starter with problem-solving skills and analytical capabilityComfortable with the use of technology, including the following applications: Google Suite, Canvas, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPointTravel: This position requires travel, sometimes overnight and sometimes multiple nights in a row. Candidates must have reliable transportation. A+ College Ready reimburses all travel expenses.Location: A+ College Ready has two offices: one located in downtown Montgomery and one in downtown Birmingham. The AP Social Studies Content Director will report to one of these two offices depending on his/her home location.Salary and BenefitsA competitive salary will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and educational attainment.Blue Cross Blue Shield health, dental, & vision insurance is provided for employees (family coverage available at a cost)Two weeks paid vacation in the first year (prorated from start date to calendar year-end); three weeks paid vacation beginning year twoAdditional company-wide vacation week between Christmas and New Year’sFunded participation in company retirement plan after one year$100,000 company-funded life insurance and long-term disability insurance$50 cell phone reimbursement monthlyNOTE: A+ College Ready is not a member of the Alabama Teachers’ Retirement System.Qualified Individuals, Please Apply!Does this position sounds like a perfect fit? Please apply to join our team! A+ Education Partnership is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging. A+ Education Partnership is an equal-opportunity employer and will not discriminate (or tolerate discrimination) on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.How to ApplyPlease send a cover letter and a current resume that includes references to resumes@aplusala.org. The application window will close November 5, 2024.#J-18808-Ljbffr