Medical Biller, Santa Cruz Community Health Centers, Santa Cruz, CA

Medical Biller

Posted on: February 5, 2015
Posted by: Santa Cruz Community Health Centers

The Santa Cruz Community Health Centers (SCCHC) began as a women's health collective in 1974 with the mission of providing high quality health services and advocating the feminist goals of social, political, and economic quality. Now, 40 years later, we serve that same mission as a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center operating two separate sites: the Santa Cruz Women's Health Center in downtown Santa Cruz serving women and children; and our new East Cliff Family Health Center in Live Oak, serving everyone.

The SCCHC has a diverse patient population and an engaging and friendly work environment. Our caring and committed staff works as a team to fulfill our mission so that all of our patients have access to comprehensive, quality health care.

Job Summary and Duties

Billers are responsible for performing medical billing duties. Duties include, but are not limited to: providing excellent customer service, negotiating sliding-scale fee payments, preparing and sending electronic third party billing, explaining agency billing policies, registering patients, accepting payments and effectively using our electronic health records and practice management systems. Billers are expected to demonstrate exceptional patient relations, organizational, and time management skills. In addition, the ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills is essential.

COMPETENCIES (Excerpt)

Job Expertise

• Demonstrates knowledge and use of billing and clinic procedures and policies and applicable rules and regulations
• Effectively gathers and uses information, procedures, materials, equipment and techniques, etc., required for job

Customer Service

• Provides patient-centered customer service at all times
• Demonstrates the ability to anticipate patients' needs and deliver services and respond to patients in a timely, accurate, courteous, respectful and friendly manner
• Approaches problem-solving by focusing on patients first
• Addresses customer complaints/problems in a timely manner

Communication Skills

• Oral and written communication is clear, concise, accurate, positive and respectful
• Translates for and communicates with Spanish speaking patients
• Checks work related email and mailbox on a daily basis

Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills

• Dealings with others are characterized by fairness, courtesy, diplomacy, honesty, firmness, empathy and confidence
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, flexibility and the ability to develop effective relationships by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills

Judgment/Problem Solving

• Uses critical thinking and common sense to analyze situations, make timely and valid decisions, and take appropriate actions
• Demonstrates good judgment in making decisions
• Resolves issues independently and only seeks assistance as needed

Reliability

• Completes all assigned duties in an accurate, timely and efficient manner

• Arrives to work on time and maintains consistent attendance
• Meets established schedules and deadlines
• Maintains patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• One year experience handling money/cashiering/bookkeeping
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Knowledge of or interest in women's health
• Experience with and ability to perform precise, detailed work
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Customer service experience and skills

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• One year experience with medical data entry
• Knowledge of ICD-9 and CPT coding
• Experience with Medi-Cal, Family Pact and private insurance
• Experience working with community/women's organizations

SALARY & BENEFITS

Competitive salary and benefits package. Paid time off accrual and paid holidays from date of hire. Employer subsidized health, dental and life insurance, voluntary vision and tax-deferred annuity plan after 90 days of employment with a satisfactory review.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. To apply, complete employment application on Careers page of our website: www.schealthcenters.org

2. Submit application and current resume with letter of interest to human resources at HR@schealthcenters.org. No phone inquiries please.

THE SANTA CRUZ COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Manager of the Women in Entertainment Mentoring Program, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Los Angeles, CA

Mentoring of the Women in Entertainment Mentoring Program

Posted on: February 1, 2015
Posted by: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles

Partial Grant Funded Position

Reports to: Director of Programs

Position Description

The Manager of the Women in Entertainment Mentoring Program will oversee the planning and execution of all aspects of the program for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles (BBBSLA). S/he will oversee and execute: (1) the recruitment and competitive application process for potential mentees, (2) develop and maintain relationships with school partners and liaisons, and liaise with the program partners, namely The Hollywood Reporter, as well as Loyola Marymount University (LMU), (3) screen the potential mentors recruited in partnership with The Hollywood Reporter, (4) provide guidance and match support to each mentor-mentee match throughout the WIE program, (5) collaborate with BBBSLA staff to provide college and career resources to the mentees throughout the year and execute associated scholarship program, and (6) coordinate the logistics of the WIE program execution.

About the Women in Entertainment Program (WIE Program)

Launched in 2009 in partnership with The Hollywood Reporter (THR), the WIE Program offers a select group of young women from some of Los Angeles' most vulnerable communities an unprecedented opportunity to receive one-to-one mentorship from the most successful women in the entertainment industry. The WIE Program launches annually at the Power 100 Women in Entertainment Breakfast hosted by THR. Mentors and mentees meet twice a month for a calendar year at the offices of their mentors. Transportation is coordinated by BBBSLA. Individualized professional support is provided to each mentor, mentee and family throughout the length of each match to support the development of each relationship, and the safe and positive growth of each young woman participating in the program. College preparation programming, including SAT preparatory courses, college and career preparation seminars, and a college day at LMU's campus, are coordinated for the WIE mentees throughout the year. Thanks to the generosity of Lifetime through A&E Networks, and the Entertainment Industry Foundation, each young woman is awarded a $10,000 scholarship to support their pursuit of higher education upon completion of the WIE Program.

ESSENTIAL JOB ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential job activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manage all aspects of the WIE program in collaboration BBBSLA leadership.
• Act as liaison with program partner, THR, for all WIE program activities.
• Responsible to recruit, interview and select mentee participants working in conjunction with high school partners and The Hollywood Reporter annually.
• Responsible to screen all potential WIE mentors annually.
• Responsible for maintaining WIE program data systems reflecting goals, completions, and overall progress.
• Manage WIE scholarship grants in collaboration with BBBSLA staff to ensure all obligations are met.
• Responsible to help build strong and productive working relationships with entertainment executives represented in our WIE program.
• Collaborate with BBBSLA staff to bring college and career preparation resources to the WIE mentees throughout the WIE Program to ensure readiness for higher education and access via the WIE Scholarship Program.
• Through scheduled in-person and telephone contact, ascertain that the elements of child safety, match relationship development, positive youth development and volunteer satisfaction are fulfilled and that potential problems and barriers are identified and addressed as early as possible. Promptly notify supervisor regarding concerns, which may negatively influence the match.
• Document and monitor all elements of match support and supervision.
• Ensure high-level proficiency and good judgment in applying child safety and risk management knowledge, policies and procedures throughout all aspects of job function.
• Develop strategic interventions to identify and strengthen match relationships that require extra support to continue to grow.
• Establish, monitor and meet goals for match length and customer satisfaction. Utilizing SOR and YOS to assess match impact on youth development.
• Conduct exit interview with all parties at match closure. Assess reasons for match closure and re-match potential Bigs and Littles that are approved to remain active.
• Collaborates with the Director of Marketing on all media and entertainment opportunities, and video or other story telling opportunities.
• Share with development and/or marketing staff any potential partnership relationships as discovered through volunteers' and parents' employers and affiliations.
• Identify and promote re-engagement of mentors and mentees as Bigs, board members, donors and in other volunteer capacities.
• Participate in all Agency staff and team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by agency leaders.
• Customer/Client Focus—Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of fellow staff, volunteers, children, parents and agency partners; talks and acts with them in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationship with customers/clients and gains their trust and respect; views her/his role as adding value to the experience of volunteers and children in their match relationship; builds parental support for the match; deals effectively with diversity; demonstrates high degree of flexibility and adaptability.
• Priority Setting—Spends her/her time and the time of others on what' s important; quickly zeros in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.
• Organizing—Marshals resources to get things done; orchestrates multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal; uses resources effectively and efficiently, identifies informal and incomplete information in time to do something about it.
• Listening—Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out, can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees; understands child safety issues and is vigilant in recognizing signs of problems.
• Interpersonal Savvy—Relates well to all kinds of people; builds appropriate rapport; listens carefully to all points of view builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; capable of diffusing difficult situations comfortably; doesn't show frustration. Ability to mediate and create middle ground understanding.
• Approachability—Is easy to approach and talk to; spends the extra efforts to put others at ease; can be warm, pleasant and gracious; is sensitive to and patient with the needs and interests of others; builds rapport well; is a good listener.
• Commitment to Task – Willing and able to pursue goals with commitment and to take pride in accomplishment. Willing and able to take action to achieve goals and strives to exceed goals.
• Results/Outcome Oriented – Is motivated by results; can be counted on to meet and exceed goals successfully; bottom-line oriented; pushes self for results; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process and progress.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred in related fields: Psychology, Sociology, Child Development, Education, or related fields along with significant life experience working with at-risk youth and low-income communities.
• Must be familiar with the Los Angeles area, community and public schools.
• Ability to work with youth from a variety of different backgrounds.
• Must be able to develop/maintain effective partnerships with community constituents, corporate executives, non-profit groups, and private individuals.
• Demonstrate solid experience in program coordination for 3-5 years
• Must have Customer/Client Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of fellow staff, volunteers, children, parents and agency partners.
• Must have a high level of organization and excellent time management skills.
• Must have excellent public speaking skills and written presentation skills.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekend and evenings.
• Must be willing and able to work with diverse populations
• Must have English/Spanish fluency.
• Must have transportation, valid CA driver's License, and evidence of automobile insurance.
• Must demonstrate advanced computer literacy with MS Office programs

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend and drive. Job requires frequent verbal and computer communication. Computer, telephone and fax use are frequently required.

Working Location: Location is based on a percentage of where work time is spent. Indoors--85%. Travel (local) – 15% - job requires local travel to communities, corporations and educational institutions. Occasional out-of-state travel to applicable approved conferences.

Hours and Benefits: Full-time Exempt position (40+ hrs/week). Typical work schedule: Mon-Fri, 10am – 7:30pm, occasional evening and weekend work required. Benefits include PTO, medical, dental, Life, LTD and vision insurance and matching 403(b) participation.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles is an Equal Opportunity Employer

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@bbbsla.org

Gender & Health Program Coordinator, La Clinica del Pueblo, Washington, DC

Gender & Health Program Coordinator

Posted on: February 3, 2015
Posted by: La Clinica del Pueblo

This position works within the Community Health Action Department to coordinate intervention to prevent gender-based violence and promote reproductive and sexual health and rights among immigrant Latina women in DC Metropolitan area through the implementation of participatory health education methodologies, peer-based support groups and system navigation.

Qualifications

• Two-years of college or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fully bilingual Spanish/English; fluent spoken and written Spanish/English; bicultural.
• Knowledge of Latino immigrant community in DC Metro Area and ability to work with all segments of the community.
• Two years minimum experience with facilitating small-group intervention sessions.
• Two years minimum experience implementing recruitment strategies for gender-based violence prevention interventions.
• Two years minimum experience with program implementation, including work plans, spending plans, and programmatic reports.
• High motivation for work in the women's rights/health promotion fields.
• Strong ethical core.
• Detail oriented, self-starter, and highly organized.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power point), internet and data entry

• Two years minimum experience working with women's reproductive and sexual health issues.

• Experience with legal system navigation

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement work plan ensuring completion of Gender and Health Program's deliverables, including:
   1. Reaching recruitment work plan's goals for health promoters and participants,
   2. Recruiting, training and coordinating health promoters activities.
   3. Recruiting and facilitating small-groups skills-building sessions.
   4. Reaching work plan targets for individual group and community -level interventions.
   5. Implement training based on popular education for peer educators. Co-facilitate personal development groups, skill building and other educational sessions with the target populations.
   6. Provide monthly written reports on progress meeting work plan's goals;
2. Conduct initial interview and needs assessment for prospective program participants.
3. Coordinate and schedule program appointments for clients. Includes calling clients to inform them of changes in schedules or cancelled appointments
4. Handle phone/face-to-face contacts with clients and individuals seeking information regarding Gender and Health Program.
5. Coordinate Services Navigation for program participants linking them to health care, social and legal support services and ensuring retention.
6. Provide logistic support for Weekly Support Groups and Monthly Educational Workshops.
7. Update social media platforms with program's prevention messages, calendar of activities and information;
8. Administer assigned program's expenditure budget, ensuring expenditures according to approved budget;
9. Collect and report data from each activity following program guidelines;
10. Coordinate work related to the Gender and Health with staff within and outside La Clínica;
11. Represent La Clinica at relevant meetings and coalitions within and outside La Clinica;
12. Attend required trainings to increase/maintain skills;
13. Attend program, department, and all staff meetings and all mandatory La Clinica activities;
14. Follow La Clinica's Code of Conduct and all other personnel Policies and Procedures;
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume and other requested materials to: resume2@lcdp.org or Fax to: (202) 332-0085. EOE. No phone calls or third party agencies please!

Finance & Administration Manager, FRIDA, Panama

Finance and Administration Manager

Posted on: January 18, 2015

Posted by: FRDIA

PDF Job Announcement and Description

What is the job? 

Since its inception 4 years ago, FRIDA has grown significantly and expanded staff and operations in several countries, which has resulted in increasing complexity in the organization’s financial transactions and administration.  In its incubation phase, AWID and the Tides Foundation have supported FRIDA’s administration. This year, FRIDA has decided to get their own independent legal status in Panama, and is now seeking a Finance and Administration Manager to play a leading role in helping us set up our financial and administrative systems and proactively manage these complexities.

The Finance and Administration Manager is responsible for all aspects of the financial management and administration for the Fund. The Finance and Administration Manager is expected to provide sound financial advice and effective financial management as well as manage the administrative functions of the Fund.

This position is a full-time, regular position and reports to and works most closely with the two Co-Directors. 

Where would it be located? 

The location of the position is flexible, but preference is that the applicant be based in Latin America and/or the Global South. The position can be based in any country where the applicant is legally able to reside as long as the location has access to high-speed internet connection. The salary for this position is competitive, and commensurate with experience and location.

Who should apply? 

The position is perfect for a young feminist who is passionate and has experience about finance and administration for women’s rights and/or youth organizations. The candidate must speak English, and Spanish is highly desired due to the location of FRIDA’s registration in Panama.

The ideal candidate should be multi-tasker, very organized and a quick learner, with strong finance and computer skills. We are a small team working all around the world and FRIDA is still developing as an organization – self-initiative, creativity, patience, flexibility, and a good sense of humor are essential!

Young women and transgender youth under the age of 30 are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply? 

Please read the FULL JOB ANNOUNCEMENT AND DESCRIPTION HERE.

Then send your cover letter, CV/Resume, and 3 references to recruitment@youngfeministfund.org as soon as possible. Please include “Finance and Administration Manager” as the subject line.

No phone calls please.  Only email applications will be accepted.  We thank all who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  FRIDA encourages, promotes and supports diversity in all aspects of its work.

For any questions, please email recruitment@youngfeministfund.org

Education Programs Associate, Level Playing Field Institute, Oakland, CA

Education Programs Associate

Posted on: January 8, 2015
Application deadline: January 15, 2015
Start date: February 10, 2015
Posted by: Level Playing Field Institute

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Level Playing Field Institute (LPFI) is committed to eliminating the barriers faced by underrepresented people of color in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and fostering their untapped talent for the advancement of our nation.

Founded in 2001, LPFI (www.lpfi.org) is an Oakland-based nonprofit organization that operates four STEM-focused education programs for underrepresented middle and high school students: the Summer Math and Science Honors Academy (SMASH) is a year-round academic program that targets high school students, the Saturday Math and Science Honors program (SMASH Prep) targets African American boys between grades 6-8, Level the Coding Field hackathons is a two-day coding exposure experience for middle and high school students, and CampCode is a two-week long summer computer science exposure program for middle school students. Additionally, (and connectedly) LPFI conducts research examining inequity in access and opportunity across K-12, higher education, and workplace contexts in order to improve the outcomes for underrepresented students in STEM fields. LPFI is funded by private donors, foundations, and corporate giving and is currently expanding in exciting ways. The next couple of years are a pivotal time for LPFI as we begin work to prepare our education and development efforts to achieve national impact.

LPFI is seeking a highly-organized, detail-oriented, highly-motivated administrative assistant for the Educaiton Programs Associate position. The ideal candidate has programs experience and will provide thorough support to the Education Team and contribute to the streamlining of administrative processes within a growing organization. The Education Programs Associate will play a valuable role in the successful scaling of the SMASH program and the current programs at UC Berkeley, Stanford, and UCLA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

This position will provide the successful candidate the opportunity to:

General

• Manage streamlining processes and documentation

• Maintain and organize both paper files and electronic files of student, alumni and parent contact and demographic information

• Manage all calendars and periodically update webpages.

• Maintain SMASH handbooks, documents, the operations manual and SMASH Program Manual.

• Organize and maintain SMASH inventory

• Update and maintain a current & active internship, scholarship, fellowship and mentorship databases for scholars and alums; provide administrative support for the management of information, data and materials with partner organizations

• Provide support in creating volunteer opportunities and coordinating volunteer schedules

• Arrange travel for Education Team to national SMASH sites and conferences

• Attend meetings with the Education Team to determine administrative program needs

• Provide administrative support for seasonal hiring of Academic and Residential teams

• Purchase laptops and tech equipment for national SMASH programs

• Translate written documents from English to Spanish, as needed

• Answer the general LPFI phone line

Local Programs

• Manage administrative functions for SMASH program needs

• Work with Education Team to co-manage or lead logistics for education events, academic year workshops, social and volunteer activities including sending out invitations, ensuring attendance & RSVPs, reserving rooms, food and beverage needs, clean-up, etc.

• Communicate with scholars, alums and their families about upcoming events and workshops and attendance issues

• Track scholars' and alums' meeting attendance, academic records, and scholarship disbursements, as well as records needed to determine eligibility for SMASH scholarships

• Provide administrative support during SMASH Academy.

• Be available for weekend meetings and events throughout the year and in particular, March through August

Financial Support

• Work with accounting staff to ensure accurate and timely payments to vendors, reimbursements to staff.

• Support with annual auditing needs and documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate the following qualifications:

• 4 year degree in an education-related field and/or 2 years of experience in education administration

• A minimum of 2 years administrative experience in a fast-paced, nonprofit setting
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and time management skills including the ability to successfully manage multiple projects with many stakeholders at once
• Extreme attention to detail

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook, Zimbra) and Google Docs, with the ability to: create spreadsheet reports that include formulas, graphs, or pivot tables; designing and formatting presentation-ready documents with images and text boxes, create and send advanced mail merges
• Understanding of and sensitivity to the barriers that students of color face in accessing higher educatio; Demonstrated effectiveness working with low-income underrepresented youth preferred
• Strong verbal/written communication skills and financial skills

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations and circumstances; ability to work efficiently both independently and collaboratively

• Ability to work some nights and weekends as required for some program events and workshops

• Access to a vehicle during the summer component of SMASH program (mid-June through July)

• Comfortable with exploring and learning new technologies
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite a plus

• Accessible to students and families

• Position requires lifting up to 15 pounds for ¼ of the time

• Good sense of humor

• Spanish fluency preferred
• Commitment to our Organizational Values: Focus on Impact; Strengthen our Communities; Balance Passion and Practicality; Experiment, Evaluate, Modify, Implement; Be a Strong Link in the Chain; Celebrate and Have Some Fun.

Salary details

Compensation $40-$45K a year depending on experience

Benefits

Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life/disability insurance, paid time off, 401k, volunteer time and flexible spending accounts (i.e. parking, transit, medical and dependent care).

Statement of Non-Discrimination

In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/ harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/ domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination/ harassment based on "protected categories," Level Playing Field Institute also strives to prevent other, subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (e.g., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at Level Playing Field Institute.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply for this position by clicking here. The application includes a place to upload you resume, cover letter and provide a written response to specific prompts. This position closes on January 15, 2015 or until filled.

Math Instructors for Summer Program, Level Playing Field Institute, Oakland, CA

Math Instructors for Summer Program

Posted on: January 8, 2015
Application deadline: March 20, 2015
Start date: April 11, 2015
Posted by: Level Playing Field Institute

Summer Math and Science Honors Academy

Organization: Level Playing Field Institute

Title: Algebra II Instructor (Berkley, Stanford, UCLA or USC)

Location / Dates: UC Berkeley (June 20 - July 25) or Stanford (June 27 – August 1); Additional staff training dates are mandatory

Reports to: Lead Instructor

Position Type: Full-time, temporary

The Level Playing Field Institute (www.lpfi.org) is an Oakland-based non-profit organization that operates three education programs for high-achieving, low-income high school, middle school and college students of color: the Summer Math and Science Honors Academy (SMASH), SMASH: Prep, and Initiative for Diversity in Education and Leadership (IDEAL). Additionally, (and connectedly) we conduct research on inequity and bias in education and workplace contexts. LPFI is funded by private donors, foundations, and corporate giving; and, we are currently expanding in exciting ways and scaling the SMASH program to multiple college campuses in the coming years. The Summer Math and Science Honors (SMASH) Academy is a five week Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) residential academic acceleration program for motivated, high school students from underrepresented populations (African-American, Latino/Hispanic, South-East Asian and/or Pacific Islander and Native American), who have demonstrated an aptitude for science and math. The student participants are recruited from underserved communities throughout the Bay Area and Los Angeles County and are selected through a competitive application process. During the summer component, SMASH provides accelerated classes, laboratory experiments and exposure to STEM fields; the academic rigor is alloyed with a strong community experience in residential dorm living in order to introduce our scholars to a university environment. During the academic year, SMASH provides scholarship workshops, college counseling, and various community events and further exposure to STEM opportunities. We view the SMASH Academy as an excellent professional development opportunity for instructors who are willing to critically examine their own pedagogical practices and wrestle with new educational paradigms. We believe that the SMASH Academy is a unique environment for scholars and staff alike to focus their interests in STEM education and explore cutting-edge practices. LPFI is seeking to hire individuals that will contribute to our larger aim of developing our scholars to be STEM practitioners who are critically-aware and oriented toward social justice, equipped to employ their STEM knowledge and skills for the betterment of their use their local, national and global community.

The goals of SMASH are to:

• Prepare students from underrepresented communities to be competitive in science, technology, engineering, and math-related studies (STEM) at competitive universities.
• Educate students about graduate school opportunities and encourage them to eventually attend in order to further pursue professional, STEM-related studies or careers.
• Encourage a sense of social responsibility through promotion of critical thinking, civic awareness and leadership

QUALIFICATIONS

• Four-year degree required; advanced degree (completed or in progress) preferred

• A minimum of two years subject area teaching experience and/or relevant STEM work experience

• Content competency and enthusiasm for subject area required

• Demonstrated effectiveness working with low-income youth underrepresented in diverse academic fields

• Commitment to the Summer Math & Science Honors Academy's mission; willingness to embrace goals and values is essential

• Desire to teach with technology and improve technological skills

• Excellent classroom management and teaching skills; openness to various and/or new teaching paradigms

• Willingness to be self-reflective and reflexive about your individual teaching philosophy and practice

• Experience in collaboratively developing curriculum, project based learning and AP coursework preferred

• Availability for all training dates and additional events listed below

• Spanish fluency a plus

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Algebra II: The SMASH math curriculum is designed to prepare scholars for their upcoming academic math courses. Therefore, first year scholars focus on Algebra II concepts and skills during SMASH. This course uses hands-on activities and innovative practices in mathematics education while also incorporating the traditional rigor associated with problem solving and test taking.

Pre-Caclulus: The SMASH math curriculum is designed to prepare scholars for their upcoming academic math courses. Therefore, second year scholars focus on Pre-Calculus concepts and skills during SMASH. This course uses hands-on activities and innovative practices in mathematics education while also incorporating the traditional rigor associated with problem solving and test taking.

Calculus: The SMASH math curriculum is designed to prepare scholars for their upcoming academic math courses. Therefore, third year scholars focus on Calculus concepts and skills during SMASH. This course uses hands-on activities and innovative practices in mathematics education while also incorporating the traditional rigor associated with problem solving and test taking.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Instruct two sessions on the focus subject area Tuesday and Thursday morning

Attend the following events: Instructor Professional Development & Curriculum Training, Scholar Orientation, Town Hall Meeting, Recognition & Exhibition Event, Staff Debrief

Berkeley: April 11-12, May 9, June 6, 18-19, 21, July 25, 27

Stanford: April 11-12, May 9, June 6, 25-26, 27, August 1, 3

Attend Community Meetings – weekly

Attend Staff meetings – weekly

• Attend optional activities/events as able (e.g. Networking Nights, Speaker Series)\
• Work collaboratively and professionally with other instructors under the direction of Lead Instructor; timely communication with manager is critical

Utilize SMASH curriculum website and subject specific guidelines to develop appropriate course material for the focus subject area, including:

* A detailed course calendar that aligns with the major assignment calendar provided on the SMASH curriculum website

* Refined lesson plans for each class period

* Modifications, if necessary and approved by Lead Instructor, to course syllabus and/or assessments

Collaborate with other SMASH instructors, both at your site and across sites, to add to SMASH curriculum

Deliver all final lesson plans and reflections to Lead Instructor by completion of program

Set up and maintain a class record of attendance, assignments, and grades in designated student information system

Complete grade book and final assessment requirements

Complete staff surveys and actively engage in all program evaluation activities

Build rapport with and maintain communication with the Residential team, particularly in regards to scholar behavior (positive or negative); participate in an advisory group with designated RA for specific mentorship to a group of scholars

Inventory, package and return all equipment and supplies

Position requires walking, sitting and standing day to day. Climbing stairs, running and participation may be required during community activities. Lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs of supplies is required up to 2/3 of the time.

COMPENSATION

$3500. While we cannot offer a benefits package for this position, we can reimburse you for any approved work-related expense. You are responsible for your own parking and transit related expenses.

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination/harassment based on "protected categories," LPFI also strives to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at the Level Playing Field Institute.

We value a diverse workforce: People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply for this position by clicking here. Be sure to check the location(s) of the job opening to confirm which SMASH sites are hiring for this position. If applying to multiple sites, please rank your site preference in the application.

The application includes a place to upload you resume, cover letter and provide a written response to specific prompts. This position closes on March 20, 2015 or until filled.

INSTRUCTOR PROMPTS (to be completed in the application):

Structural and institutional racism are embedded in the sediment, in the very crust of our Nation's racialized terrain. The material consequences of race-based inequity, specifically for poor students of color, are first realized, and subsequently promulgated at the institutional level. Our scholars, perhaps unbeknownst to them, have been (negatively) affected by both structural and institutional racism. That is to say, their respective academic trajectories have been informed, in some manner, by their race. (This is evidenced by the reality that the vast majority of our students will be the first in their respective family to attend a four-year University.) Consequently, here at LPFI we are interested in teachers who are not only competent in their subject matter, precisely because we assume this to be a given; in truth, we are interested in change agents. We are interested in teachers who seek to contribute to and, where necessary, catalyze positive social change by teaching for social justice so that we can foster a student body, which is capable of creating the conditions for producing a citizenry that is critical, self-reflective/reflexive, knowledgeable, and willing to act in morally responsible ways (Giroux, 2011).

Please choose one question to address and limit responses to 150 words or less.

How do your teaching practices actively combat the negative effects of structural/institutional racism within the classroom?

1. Describe how, through your teaching and classroom management, you create a culture which promotes the development of students' agency.
2. What does it mean to be a change agent? More specifically, how do you envisage yourself as an agent of change?

Please answer the questions thoughtfully and truthfully. The questions are just one component in the overall application process. We just want to get a sense of your subjective, educational philosophy. To be clear: If your responses are limited due to lack of exposure to this line of pedagogical thinking/theory (i.e., critical pedagogy), you will not be penalized. We just want to gauge your level of engagement with the notions/concepts presented in the questions.