Site Director

Position Highlights: Part-time, on-site position Location: Evanston, IL  Compensation: $27.50 per hour Opportunity to work in a supportive and flexible environment. Company Overview: The mission of Books & Breakfast is to advance educational equity in partnership with Evanston/Skokie School District 65, disrupting the impact of systemic racism on Black and Latinx students and the gaps in resources for students who qualify for free and reduced lunch. Books & Breakfast envisions an Evanston community in which every child is understood to be a valued and connected part of the community, where every school community reflects this reality, and where every child is able to reach his or her full academic potential. B&B envisions an Evanston community that is actively committed to just and equitable outcomes for all its children.  What You Will Be Responsible For: The Site Director Role includes, but is not limited to:  Communicate and build relationships with Spanish-speaking and English-speaking families and students.  Supervise students, Northwestern University student tutors, and volunteer tutors in the Morning tutoring program.  Collect and compile assignments to be used in tutoring.  Support and build relationships with B&B students, school staff and faculty, PTA leaders, parents of children in the program, and community partners.  Track evaluation metrics for the program.  Provide full supervision of the program. What You Bring to the Role: Bilingual, fluent in both Spanish and English.  High School degree or equivalent.  Must be able to pass a background check. Passion for the Books & Breakfast mission and ability to articulate its philosophy, values, and practices.  Experience in using technology, including the use of Zoom and Google Drive.  Experience in education or school programming, especially in multicultural and socio-economically diverse settings; elementary education and classroom management experience is a plus. Experience supporting and working with children and families across a broad level of developmental abilities.  Experience in volunteer recruitment, training, and management.  Who You Are: You are bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish.  You are skilled in using computers and technology.  You are a persistent and creative community organizer, skilled at finding common ground with diverse members of diverse communities.  You are a skilled and willing problem solver who actively identifies areas of concern and enjoys working towards solutions that incorporate input from key stakeholders.  You value gaining ongoing understanding with key stakeholders, looking to learn from parents, fellow B&B staff, teachers, administrators, and students in trying to bring B&B's mission and vision to life.  You are a dedicated program manager who excels at handling the details that make a program run smoothly, but never loses sight of the big picture mission and vision.  You are deeply committed to public education and social justice issues and to affirming the inherent value of all children.  Bonus points if you have ties to the Evanston community. Compensation, Benefits, and Job Structure: This part-time, onsite role averages about 20 hours per week and starts at $27.50 per hour. Team Culture A team-oriented environment that values you as a whole person. Flexibility and support that honors your work–life balance. A mission-driven organization that welcomes your leadership in advancing equity in Evanston’s schools. Training Opportunities Quarterly supervisory sessions focused on strengths, growth, and professional development. Team meetings and retreats that build your skills in classroom management, community engagement, and advocacy. Workshops led by Northwestern professors, community leaders, teachers, and principals covering Evanston’s history, curriculum, classroom management, and equity in education. ​​​​How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter through the NextGroup website. The NextGroup search team will contact you regarding the next steps. ​​​​​