3DE School Director

About 3DE by Junior Achievement

3DE by Junior Achievement is a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming high school education. 3DE is the newest innovation from JA to transform high school education. 3DE was designed with and is implemented in partnership with school districts to make high school more relevant, experiential, and connected to the real world through project-based learning, case methodology, and competency development. Our goal is to prepare students for the demands of tomorrow's economy, providing them with the opportunity for a choice-filled life.

Role Overview: 3DE School Director

The 3DE School Director collaborates with the local 3DE Product Team, teachers, and the school's 3DE administrator to implement the 3DE instructional model with fidelity at designated schools. As part of this team, you will be helping to lead transformation within the schools, building for long-term sustainability, and helping to integrate 3DE into the overall vision of the schools. This role requires someone with a strong operational mindset, able to manage and monitor multiple projects. As part of this collaborative team, you will support the schools in establishing the critical structures and systems needed for 3DE model success, including establishing effective PLCs, gathering data to monitor implementation fidelity and student development outcomes, building a positive student and teacher culture, and coordinating experiences that allow students to positively engage with external business professionals. Within this role, you will cultivate and develop student and teacher leaders, promoting an inclusive culture of engagement and achievement, and developing a strong foundation for success.

Core Responsibilities

• Model Implementation:
  • Collaboratively plan for and monitor student engagement in the model and develop solutions to maintain momentum, building up students and ensuring they are aware of valuable opportunities and experiences within and outside of school.
  • Partner with 3DE teacher team and school staff to support communication of the 3DE model to ensure enrollment targets, parent awareness and support, and teacher interest.
  • Work collaboratively with teachers, local 3DE implementation staff, and company representatives to plan and execute on and off-site capstone experiences for students.
  • Support teachers and students in accessing and utilizing the 3DE learning management system and other systems necessary for model implementation.
  • Collect and manage critical data related to various aspects of the 3DE model and in collaboration with other key stakeholders, use data to make informed decisions related to student progress, volunteer engagement, and other key quality assurance metrics.
• Relationship Building & Stewardship:
  • Build the 3DE cohort culture that fosters a sense of belonging among students and staff, increases student/teacher engagement, supports and empowers teachers and students to become leaders within the 3DE
  • Ensure structures and systems are in place to enable a positive experience for business professionals, ensuring they feel welcomed, adequately prepared, and believe they have made an impact.
  • Configure 3DE space to build culture, encourage collaboration, foster a sense of community, host students, business partners, and teachers, and set up the learning environment for success.

Desired Experience

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree required
• Leadership Experience:
  • Middle or High school classroom teaching experience, minimum of 5 years; comparable nonprofit experience as a program coordinator/manager is also acceptable
• Data-Driven Decision Making:
  • Experience using data to inform strategic planning and decision-making.
• Relationship Building:
  • Proven track record of successful relationship building and management with a variety of stakeholders.
• Time Management:
  • Experience organizing multiple projects and competing priorities while effectively managing time

Job Details

• Location: Harding Senior High School; Junior Achievement North
• Employment Type: Full-Time; School-Based
• Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000; commensurate with experience
• Reports To: Head of 3DE

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