Culture Associate

Position Overview

Now Hiring! Culture Associate Full-time Position Schedule M-F 6:45 am to 2:45 pm Location: Buffalo, NY 14204. Compensation: $49,000 a year. Ultimately, your role is to guide and inspire children to achieve critical learning milestones. What’s In It for You:

• Health, dental and visual insurance. 
• 403 (b) retirement plan.
• New York State Teacher Retirement System.

  What You’ll Do:

• Foster a Positive School Culture: Work with school leadership and staff to promote an environment where students feel safe, respected, and valued.
• Support Student Engagement: Develop and implement programs to engage students in positive behaviors, including mentorship initiatives and school-wide events.
• Collaborate with Faculty and Staff: Partner with teachers and school leadership to build strong relationships with students and reinforce academic and behavioral expectations.
• Behavioral Support: Assist in the development and enforcement of school-wide behavior expectations, addressing behavioral challenges and providing restorative practices when necessary.
• Data and Reporting: Collect and analyze data related to student behavior, engagement, and overall school culture to report progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Facilitate School-Wide Initiatives: Organize and coordinate initiatives that promote school spirit, such as assemblies, volunteer opportunities, or extracurricular activities.
• Support Character Development: Lead or assist with character-building programs that align with the school’s LIFE values, supporting both academic and personal growth of students.
• Additional Responsibilities: As assigned by the Head of School, including ad-hoc tasks to maintain a thriving school culture.
• All previous functions must be performed in accordance with professional standards, state regulations, and district policies.

  What You’ll Need: 

• Bachelor’s degree required (related field such as Education, Social Work, or Psychology preferred).
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with students from diverse backgrounds.
• At least one year of experience in a school or community-based setting (preferred, but not required).
• Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to motivate and inspire students and adults in both formal and informal settings
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills: Demonstrated ability to handle complex student dynamics with patience and creativity.
• Experience in student engagement or behavioral support (educational background or related work in youth development, social work, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with students from diverse backgrounds.

  Who we are: Buffalo Creek Academy is a public charter middle school located in Buffalo, NY. At Buffalo Creek Academy, our motto is “Sharpen the Mind, Carve the Path.” We believe that our mission transcends any individual effort, and only through teamwork can we truly sharpen the minds of each student and equip them with the LIFE values needed to carve their paths!Visit our website at https://www.buffalocreekacademy.org/ 

Pay Range

USD $49,000.00 - USD $49,000.00 /Yr.

Salary : $49,000