Developing Leaders for the Renaissance of New York

Employment Opportunities

 Renaissance is proud of our dedicated teaching and support staff, and we are happy to accept resumes from similarly passionate, dedicated teachers who want to work collaboratively with their colleagues, engage our remarkably diverse students in active, experiential learning, and maintain abiding respect for social justice.

If you are interested in applying for a teaching position at Renaissance, please visit our Staff Directory to find the appropriate contact email address, and email your cover letter and resume to the Director of Teaching and Learning or Administrators for specific departments. If you are interested in applying for any other kind of job at Renaissance, please direct your inquiries to our principal, Stacey Gauthier. If you are unsure, you can mail your resume and cover letter to the main office: The Renaissance Charter School, 35-59 81st , Jackson Heights, NY 11372.

The Renaissance Charter School College and Career Office
College and Career Adviser

Job Description
As a member of the College and Career Office (CCO), the College and Career Adviser, in keeping with the vision and the mission of the Renaissance Charter School, will help students graduate as “powerful thinkers, engaged citizens, and life-long learners who will create the renaissance of New York.” The CCO supports students’ success in high school and in developing post-secondary plans.

Responsibilities:

Academic Support:
● Monitor students’ academic progress and provide guidance to both students and parents regarding students’ advancement towards promotion and graduation.
● Review transcripts and progress reports on a regular, on-going basis to ensure that students are appropriately programmed and on track to graduate.
● Create lesson plans and instruct College and Career Readiness courses to provide 9th through 12th grade students with the knowledge, skills and attributes to succeed in college and career after graduation.
● Facilitate lessons on resume writing, interviewing skills, and college or vocational school admissions.
● Facilitate lessons on effective study skills, time management strategies, and organizational techniques.
● Provide resources and support for standardized test preparation (SAT, ACT).
● Help students create an academic and career portfolio as they prepare for postsecondary education and the world of work.
● Lead a student advisory.

Career Development and College Counseling:
● Guide students in exploring career interests, aptitudes, and goals through career assessments, exploration activities, and evaluation of grades, standardized tests and other pertinent data.
● Help students identify their personal goals and create and implement post-secondary educational and employment goals and action plans.
● Support students in researching colleges, universities, and vocational programs that align with their academic and career aspirations.
● Conduct post secondary planning meetings with students and their parents/guardians.
● Assist with College Now and college applications, including essay writing, completing forms, and meeting deadlines.
● Provide information on financial aid, scholarships, and grants, and assist students in navigating the financial aid application process.
● Assist students in completing financial aid forms

Administrative Responsibilities:
● Track and maintain relevant data (standardized test scores, college admissions, financial aid/scholarships, etc.).
● Attend meetings, professional development workshops, and training sessions to stay informed about educational trends, counseling techniques, and school policies.
● Attend evening meetings at various points throughout the school year.
● Write program and college letters of recommendation for students.
● Ensure the timely submission of college application materials, including letters of recommendation, faculty letters of recommendation, required forms, essays and other supporting documents.
● Create and revise documents such as handbooks, letters, reports, flyers, presentations and website-related materials.
● Prepare a yearly report for the TRCS Board of Trustees.
● Engage actively in parent relations and parent-related presentations on CCO matters.
● Develop relationships and network of college admissions officers through attendance at national and regional conferences.
● Organize meetings between college representatives and students both on and off site.
● Use Google Classroom and powerschool to create and maintain updated classroom and assignment streams, distribute student work, and assess student work.

Collaboration and Communication:
● Assist in the planning and execution of CCO department events such as grade-level parent meetings, financial aid workshops, college visits, workshops, etc. in collaboration with the CCO team.
● Perform other duties to accomplish the goals of the CCO.
● Work closely with teachers, parents, and administrators to monitor and support student progress.
● Participate in multidisciplinary teams to address the needs of students with special needs or at risk of academic failure.
● Collaborate with the Special Education Department to create transition plans for students with IEPs.
● Attend weekly meetings with the College and Career Office Team to set and review programmatic goals and plan implementation.
● Attend high school cluster meetings.
● Maintain open and effective communication with all stakeholders.
● Actively engage with the TRCS community in fulfilling its mission and charter goals.

In Addition:
● Work schedule is later than the regular school day.
● This is a year-round position.

Minimum Qualifications

● Masters degree in school counseling or related field.
● Knowledge of NYS high school graduation requirements.
● Knowledge of counseling techniques, career development resources, and educational best practices.
● Knowledge of adolescent development.
● Demonstrated commitment to and experience with urban youth.
● Minimum experience of 3 years working with high school students in an urban setting.
● Possess strong reading, writing, and editing skills, necessary to assist with supporting students in their writing, and represent TRCS and the College Office in correspondence with outside agencies.
● Ability to multitask under intense deadlines.
● Ability to collaborate with external and internal stakeholders.
● Flexibility to work some evening hours.
● Strong organizational skills.
● Ability to clearly communicate complex information to different audiences.
● Strong work ethic, character and personal integrity, and work with professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.
● Understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards related to student confidentiality and counseling practices.
● Knowledge of Windows and Mac platforms, MS Office, Excel, Access, Google Docs, Google Apps for Education, Mailchimp, WordPress, Blogger.
● Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Cover letters and resumes should be sent to Gavriella Arias at gavriellaarias@rencharter.org

The Renaissance Charter School College and Career Office

Leadership (Internship) Program Coordinator

Job Description

The Leadership Program Coordinator will work closely with students, staff, community based organizations, post-secondary institutions, and businesses to match students with experiences that align with their career interests and educational goals. This role requires a passion for student development, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build strong partnerships within the community.

Key Responsibilities

Program Development and Management

  • Coordinate all aspects of the Leadership Program activities.
  • Research, develop and maintain relationships with potential partners for internal and external leadership opportunities (internships, summer opportunities, jobs, etc.).
  • Meet with in-house program supervisors once per semester and as needed to assess student progress.
  • Communicate with outside program supervisors once per semester and as needed to assess student progress.
  • Supervise in-house Leadership Program activities.
    • Ensure that facilitators have access to materials and media.
    • Monitor attendance and communicate with parents regarding student attendance and progress in their leadership placements.
  • Work with Coordinator for Student Council / Student Government in the promotion of leadership activities.

Student Support

  • Help students create academic and career portfolios as they prepare for postsecondary education and the world of work.
  • Connect students to leadership and career opportunities that match their interests.
  • Assist students with preparing college, scholarship and financial aid applications.
  • Write recommendation letters for students applying to leadership opportunities.
  • Collaborate with the Special Education Department to create transition plans for students with IEPs and 504s.
  • Engage actively in parent relations and parent-related presentations on CCO matters.

Data Management, Documentation, and Reporting

  • Track and maintain relevant data (program contact information, student rosters, attendance, student and supervisor program evaluations, etc.) and school databases.
  • Create and revise documents such as handbooks, program forms, time logs letters, reports, flyers, presentations and blog- related materials.
  • Prepare a yearly report for the TRCS Board of Trustees.
  • Grade students from 9th to 12th grade based on their leadership program, using a satisfactory or unsatisfactory rating system.

Career Education

  • Plan and implement career awareness activities, including Career Day.
  • Attend professional development training regarding trends in career, employment, college counseling and higher education.

Administrative Duties

  • Attend weekly meetings with the College and Career Office Team to set and review programmatic goals and plan implementation.
  • Assist in the College Bound classrooms as needed.
  • Work with the TRCS Development department.
  • In collaboration with the CCO staff, plan and implement department events such as Financial Aid Night, college visits, and workshops.
  • Maintain and update the College and Career Office (CCO) and Leadership blogs, newsletters, social media accounts and calendars. Responsible for training College and Leadership interns to upkeep the websites, newsletters, and other documents.
  • Gather comments from teachers for school report/counselor recommendation.
  • Attend high school cluster, school-wide, professional development, and other meetings.
  • Lead a student advisory.
  • Actively engage with the TRCS community in fulfilling its mission and charter goals.
  • Attend evening meetings at various points throughout the school year.
  • Perform other tasks as needed.
  • Perform general office tasks (mass mailings, filing, copying, shredding, typing, etc.) as needed.

In Addition:

  • Work schedule is later than the regular school day.
  • This is a twelve-month position.

Minimum Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree or higher.
  • Knowledge of adolescent development.
  • Strong presentation, verbal and interpersonal communication skills to successfully work with and present to diverse audiences required
  • Demonstrated commitment to and experience with urban youth.
  • Possess strong reading, writing, and editing skills, necessary to assist with supporting students in their writing, and represent TRCS and the College Office in correspondence with outside agencies.
  • Flexibility to work some evening hours.
  • Excellent networking skills.
  • Self-starter.
  • Ability to multitask under intense deadlines.
  • Ability to collaborate with external and internal stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to clearly communicate complex information to different audiences.
  • Knowledge of Windows and Mac platforms, MS Office, Excel, Access, Google Docs, Google Apps for Education, Mailchimp, WordPress, Blogger.
  • Strong work ethic, character and personal integrity, and work with professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Graduate degree in school counseling or related field.
  • Three years working with adolescents providing career advising, internship placements, and counseling.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with program design and implementation.
  • Detail oriented with strong writing, analytical, evaluative, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated experience working with linguistically, culturally, and academically diverse student populations.

Cover letters and resumes should be sent to Gavriella Arias at gavriellaarias@rencharter.org