SEPTEMBER updates
Celebrate fellow alumni
Gather and Build Network
pre-college student programs at wake forest
The Wake Forest Summer Immersion Program is a hands-on learning experience. Students dive into a career pathway with access to world-class faculty, researchers, and industry professionals. Learn more by following the links below! To have a representative come to your school or present to your class, please contact Elari Guy, guye@wfu.edu
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MS Students: Summer Exploration Program
HS Students: Summer Immersion Program
HS Students: College LAUNCH for Leadership Program
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Greensboro day school pop-Up Learning (PUL)
There are so many opportunities for LEE members to have an impact by seeking elected office in 2020 — and beyond. But it’s common for people to struggle with believing in themselves enough to take the steps to make it happen. Do you know any talented LEE members who could use an extra nudge toward achieving their leadership goals? Fill out this quick form to let us know.
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Register for and access leadership for Educational Equity
There are so many opportunities for LEE members to have an impact by seeking elected office in 2020 — and beyond. But it’s common for people to struggle with believing in themselves enough to take the steps to make it happen. Do you know any talented LEE members who could use an extra nudge toward achieving their leadership goals? Fill out this quick form to let us know.
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Activate Collective Leadership
BES Fellowship: Seeking Charlotte Leaders
BES (formerly Building Excellent Schools) is a national nonprofit that identifies and prepares excellent leaders to transform education in their communities. Through training with BES, leaders learn how to build new schools in high-need areas, ensure their schools excel, and sustain their results over time through ongoing leadership development and instructional and operational coaching. BES is seeking applicants for the 2020-21 Fellowship to bring high-performing schools to Charlotte, NC. Join the BES Fellowship and make an impact where it's needed the most. Fellowship applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with a priority application deadline of May 15, 2020. Serious candidates should apply today.
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Ready for School, Ready for Life Communication Director
Ready for School, Ready for Life (Ready, Ready) is a regional effort to plan, design and implement a connected, innovative system of care for Guilford County’s youngest children and their families. The Director of Marketing and Communications will join a talented committed team working in a fast-paced, rapidly expanding and evolving environment that will require the ability to develop and apply strategic vision while completing the necessary daily tasks for maintenance and growth. View the position description and application here.
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Ada Jenkins Center, ED search
Ada Jenkins Center has focused resources and efforts to work with families seeking long-lasting solutions and change for over 25 years. The Center has become a resource hub for Davidson, Cornelius and Huntersville and a well-respected model for community centers in the region serving over 900 client-partners annually on a budget of $3.5million. Ada Jenkins Center seeks a strategic, visionary leader with excellent fundraising, administrative operations,relationship-building, and advocacy skills to lead the Center. The ED is responsible for the overall leadership and operations of the Center and will continue the growth and sustainability of the agency. You are welcome to read the full position announcement here.
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Heart Tutoring is hiring for new staff roles
Heart Math Tutoring’s mission is to ensure that all elementary students develop a strong foundation in math and enthusiasm for academics needed for long-term success, by helping schools use volunteers as tutors. For more information, or to apply visit either of the links below.
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Open Roles at Urban Promise
Urban Promise is searching for excellent candidates for several important job openings at UP -- two Middle School Coordinators (one at their east Charlotte site and another at their west Charlotte site) and a brand new Alumni & Mentoring Director position. Interested candidates should visit UrbanPromise Charlotte's website or watch this video to learn more about their work. Applications may be submitted according to the process outlined in the attached job descriptions.
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Movement Schools is hiring a chief academic officer
Movement Schools is a rapidly growing network of K-8 public charter schools in Charlotte, North Carolina. Movement builds amazing schools available to all students that emphasize academics and virtue, and believe in the inherent value and dignity of all children. The Chief Academic Officer (CAO) will be responsible for the academic success of Movement Schools by overseeing the academic and instructional programs for Movement's growing Charlotte network. If you're interested in applying or learning more, click here to view the job posting!
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Students for ed reform director of marketing
SFER activates the next generation of diverse civic leaders who know what’s possible for all students because they’ve built power in their communities through leadership development, grassroots organizing, and movement building. In this role, you will rev the engines by helping to launch our new brand this winter, building our presence as the nation’s leading collective voice of students, and implementing game-changing marketing and communications strategies. Click here to learn more and apply to this opportunity.
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