Education Manager

Develop and lead the education strategy for Back2Back Cincinnati as part of the comprehensive, trauma competent approach to kids and families in an effort towards dependence on Jesus, interdependence in community, and economic independence.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain relationships with Cincinnati Public School administrators, staff, and educators in collaboration with the Partnership Development Team.
• Develop educational resource bank of tutoring and educational resources in Cincinnati.
• Monitor educational goals and progress of students receiving educational assistance with Back2Back Cincinnati.
• Develop strategy to advocate within the school system for students’ individualized needs and felt safety.
• Develop and oversee the Back2Back Cincinnati tutoring strategy.
• Track data in Back2Back Cincinnati database.
• Provide educational support to students experiences educational disparities, as needed.
• Oversee education aspects of neighborhood based camps.
• Develop a team of ministry partners that fully fund the position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education
• Experience working within the Cincinnati Public School system or similar system

Required skills and abilities:

• Commit to Back2Back’s mission and vision.
• Adhere to and share the Back2Back Statement of Faith, Cultural Values, and Standards of a Staff Member.
• Operate with basic competency in Microsoft Office and GoogleApps.
• Utilize Back2Back Trauma Competent Care Principles.
• Understands Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Access to transportation to enable regular in-home visits.
• Teachable
• Cultural knowledge and sensitivity.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to problem solve (analytical and evaluative)
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Creativity to work within limited resources.
• Adaptability to different circumstances and working conditions.
• Understanding and practice with home theories of trauma attachment.
• Demonstrates compassion
• Relational
• Motivates others
• Active listener
• Socially perceptive
• Demonstrates good judgement and decision-making skills.

This job description is intended to convey essential information about the scope and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties or responsibilities associated with the role. Staff may be assigned tasks other than those specifically listed in this description in order to further the goals of the role of the organization.