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Overview Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. We were founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students. Alpha Public Schools is a free, TK-12 public charter school system on a mission to prepare the next generation of leaders in East San José. We maintain a strong connection to our community and engage families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education to our students. We are a network of four public charter schools committed to providing access to an outstanding education and preparing students in TK-12th grade for success in college and career. Responsibilities Promote Alpha’s vision, mission, and values through community relationship building Identify, train and develop parent leaders in the principles and practices of community organizing Develop a network of teachers, parents, and community stakeholders to build power together to create a more equitable education system Work closely with the Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement to co-create Alpha’s organizing strategy and campaigns that support regional goals Complete 10-15 one-on-one relational meetings every week with current and potential parent leaders and other important stakeholders With parent leaders and staff, develop and implement a strategy for successful charter renewals Build the capacity of parents to understand the San Jose educational landscape, key decision makers, and the power of community Engage current and future Alpha parents in leadership development through training and coaching Plan and coordinate large public forums and meetings led by parent leaders Foster relationships with community organizations, faith leaders, elected officials, and other leaders to sustain grassroots support for Alpha’s schools Serve as an ambassador for Alpha’s mission and advocacy What we offer Competitive salary commensurate with experience. The starting salary is $70,725 and goes up based on experience Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families Retirement matching options Paid time off for holidays and breaks (6 weeks throughout the school year in addition to 6 weeks during the summer) Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave Employee Assistance Program for workplace, life, and wellbeing support Relocation assistance for teammates moving from 250+ miles away You Possess Verbal and written fluency in English and Spanish (required) A sense of urgency and passion for social justice and equity in education; belief in charter schools as vital public school options A commitment to developing parent leadership at the grassroots level Work or significant volunteer experience in low-income Latino communities or other communities of color Strong persuasive public speaking, writing, and analytical skills Capacity to think strategically and critically about issues affecting a community A bachelor’s degree or 2+ years experience in paid or voluntary community organizing (Preferred) A valid driver’s license and access to a car Join our team To apply for this position, please submit a resume and cover letter online. Alpha Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. We are committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds. Salary is competitive and compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package. Questions? Contact us at jobs@alphapublicschools.org #J-18808-Ljbffr Alpha Public Schools

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