Executive Director - Freedom School at Providence Baptist Church

Providence Educational & Community Services, Inc.

(*A 501(c)(3) Corporation)*

Freedom School at Providence Baptist Church

Executive Director Position

PE&CS Freedom School Background

Providence Educational and Community Services, Inc. (PE&CS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that sponsors a Freedom School program based on the nationally recognized CDF Freedom Schools model. PE&CS has participated in this program for the past five years. The Freedom School model focuses on educating and nurturing lifelong learning for children and their families.

Freedom School is a six-week, full day, summer literacy and enrichment program that provides children with high expectations and experiences to empower and motivate them to make a difference in themselves and the world around them. Quality literacy instruction and culturally relevant reading materials help to increase achievement and decrease summer learning loss while igniting a passion for reading and a love for learning. Freedom Schools provide support for children, called scholars, in communities where access to quality summer academic enrichment is sometimes limited or lacking. The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) partners with faith-based institutions, community organizations, schools, colleges, and universities who sponsor the program. CDF provides the curriculum materials and training for all staff. Sponsors implement and provide the program at no cost to families.

The five essential components of Freedom Schools are: high quality literacy engagement, nutrition, physical and mental health, parent and family involvement, civic engagement and social action, and inter-generational leadership development.

Freedom Schools are staffed primarily by college students and recent college graduates as servant leader interns/classroom facilitators. There is a 1:10 intern-to-scholar ratio. Other staff include a project director and site coordinator. The Executive Director oversees overall program implementation and all staff receive national and local training.

The Executive Director represents PE&CS and serves as the fiduciary, managing director, and primary contact for the CDF Freedom Schools program. The Executive Director must be familiar with the culture and dynamics of the Greensboro community and have strong contacts within the broader Triad area. The Executive Director must be committed to the goals of CDF Freedom Schools Program and able to work collaboratively with all program constituents. The Executive Director must possess strong communication skills and have either experience in, or willingness to develop skills in, fundraising and program oversight and development. The Executive Director serves as the primary liaison with Providence Baptist Church, and the local communities. The Executive Director is the liaison between the PE&CS and the Children’s Defense Fund.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the Executive Director include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the chief staff member accountable for the oversight of the CDF Freedom Schools program and compliance with the CDF Freedom Schools national standards and staff.
• Serve as the immediate supervisor for the Project Director and offer mediation and support for the site staff as needed.
• Secure funding and adequate space for local program operations.
• Uphold the program principles as outlined in the Licensing Agreement and detailed during orientation and training meetings, both onsite and virtual.
• Ensure timely payment of program fees to CDF and payment for all personnel and non-personnel expenses associated with operating local program sites, made in accordance with the payment schedule.
• Recruit, hire, and manage adequate staff to operate program(s) and ensure overall quality as outlined by the standards of the CDF Freedom Schools Program, including the supervision and support of the Project Director and Site Coordinator. Please note: it is recommended that each position is uniquely filled, however, the Executive Director may also serve as the Project Director.
• Work in conjunction with Project Director to check book inventory upon receipt and notify the CDF Freedom Schools national staff of any discrepancies and/or needs.
• Oversee all operational aspects for local program development and implementation.
• Coordinate regular meetings with the Project Director to provide supportive feedback, technical assistance, and collect data to manage site operations and plan accordingly.
• Conduct routine site visits, whether operating onsite or virtually, to ensure that the program is being implemented with fidelity, including all program elements from the CDF Freedom Schools daily schedule and essential components.
• Work with site leadership and community partners to recruit children and families who are under-resourced.
• Maintain the safety of all staff and scholars, which includes but is not limited to the following:
• Secure staff background checks and clearances.
• Guarantee onsite safety procedures and protocols are in compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
• Communicate and confirm that all staff, scholars, and parents have an understanding of site guidelines.
• Provide first aid (mental and physical health) training and materials to staff.
• Attend all required trainings and ensure all program staff attends required trainings.
• Maintain regular communication and timely correspondence with emails and requests with the CDF Freedom Schools national staff.
• Ensure timely dissemination of information to the appropriate parties, including Servant Leader Interns, Site Coordinator(s), and Project Director(s) as communication is received from the national staff.
• Immediately inform the national staff of incidents and administrative issues that relate to compliance with the CDF Freedom Schools Program, following up with the completion of an incident report form to provide written documentation.
• Submit all required documents, data reports, and evaluations to CDF by the required deadline.
• Establish written policies that outline programmatic safeguards and practices which prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state laws governing your state. This document should be reviewed with staff and made available to them.

Educational & Professional Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) at Minimum (Required)
• Experience teaching in K-12 school or Administration (Preferred)
• Youth Development experience accepted in place of teaching experience
• Experience with program and curriculum development and implementation (Preferred)

Qualifications

• Possess the capacity to carry out all related responsibilities, including authorization privileges, on behalf of the organization.
• Leadership and supervisory skills through a proven track record of building high performing teams.
• Experience successfully managing programs for children, youth, and families.
• Administrative leadership skills and experience in managing, motivating, developing, and mediating an intergenerational staff.
• Solid commitment to the success and well-being of children and youth.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exhibit positive behavior and attitude, modeling a mature and professional demeanor.
• Ability to participate in all mandatory trainings and meetings as required by the CDF Freedom Schools national staff.
• Ability to implement the CDF Freedom Schools Program with full fidelity.

Start Date: June 16, 2025

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Ability to Commute:

• Greensboro, NC 27406 (Required)

Work Location: In person