Careers at Gateways

Administrative Coordinator — Center for Professional Learning

Position Summary:

This part-time position is an opportunity to support and ensure the success of a key growth area at Gateways: our professional development offerings to educators. Working in close partnership with the Director of Professional Development and Consultation, the Administrative Coordinator has an essential role in ensuring that those reaching out to and interacting with Gateways experience the warmth, inclusiveness, and responsiveness which are at the core of who we are and what we do. This position provides an excellent learning and growth opportunity and visibility into the workings of a nimble and dynamic non-profit. This is a year-round, 10-15 hours/week position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Administrative Coordinator’s primary responsibilities are to ensure the smooth and effective functioning of our professional development work.

• Serve as initial point of contact for institutions interested in Gateways’ professional learning and consultation offerings.
• Serve as primary point person for partner institutions (e.g., religious/supplementary schools, early learning centers) on matters related to management of their contracted agreements.
• Foster positive relationships, offering outreach and collaboration to each new and continuing partner institution.
• Track service provisions against expectations and make adjustments to contracts as needed. 
• Partner with Student Services Financial Administrator to enable accurate and timely invoicing.
• Support program evaluation for professional services provided.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Energetic, positive self- starter with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work creatively and flexibly.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to ensure big picture successes through the careful management of essential details from start to finish.
• Proficiency in utilizing technology to complete work efficiently, including use of Microsoft Office suite. Other technical skills/experience including comfort in utilizing databases are a plus.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities with good judgment.
• Professionalism and sensitivity in interacting with a diverse population.
• An understanding of and a willingness to contribute to our mission and vision.
• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience required.

Compensation

• This is a year-round, 10-15 hours/week position, compensated at an hourly rate of $18-20/hr depending on experience.
• Gateways is based in Newton, MA, with year-round staff working mainly remotely and office space available as needed for in-person work.  Because responsibilities for this position include support of meetings and professional development which will be offered in person in the Boston area, local residency is preferred.
• Benefits for this part-time position include paid time off and the opportunity to participate in a flexible spending account and SIMPLE IRA retirement plan.

How to Apply:

Cover letters and resumes will be accepted only through our online system at http://tinyurl.com/gatewaysjobs. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until position is filled.

Learning Specialist (Special Educator)

Position Summary:

Gateways: Access to Jewish Education is seeking a special educator to work in Jewish private day schools providing both direct service to students in elementary, middle and high school and consultation to teachers. Opportunities will also be available to facilitate Gateways’ professional development within those schools. This is a school-year position, 5-10 hours a week, and reports to the Director of Day School Programs. Salary $50-$70 per hour.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determining students’ needs through observation and assessment
• Developing and implementing individualized student learning plans and or IEP goals
• Providing direct specialized instruction to individuals and small groups
• Providing coaching and consultation to teachers on differentiation and implementation of inclusion strategies and participating in student support/grade level meetings
• Writing student progress reports in the middle and end of the school year
• Attend IEP meetings when able

Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years of related experience
• Experience with a variety of student assessment tools and strategies; additional experience in coaching or consulting to teachers preferred
• Thoughtful communication skills; professionalism and sensitivity in interacting with parents, teachers, and a diverse learning population
• Strong organizational skills
• Master’s degree in special education
• Ability to support elementary and middle school students in math
• Reading certification in Wilson or Orton-Gillingham, or related experience delivering systematic reading instruction to students with reading disabilities, and a willingness to grow professionally
• Commitment to Gateways’ mission and the field of Jewish education

How to Apply:

Cover letters and resumes will be accepted only through our online system at http://tinyurl.com/gatewaysjobs. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until position is filled.

Professional Development Coach

Position Summary:

Gateways’ Professional Development Coaches work part-time to provide expertise on integrating best-practice strategies into Jewish educational settings that serve children with diverse learning needs and disabilities. Gateways’ coaches work with Boston-area congregational/community supplementary schools to provide customized support and guidance.

Hours for this position are flexible, with much of the work taking place in the late afternoons and/or on Sundays. Time commitment will vary depending on the time of year and needs of the clients. The position reports to the Director of Professional Development and Consultation. Gateways will provide training about expectations and coaching/training strategies in advance of assignments to individual schools or synagogues. Gateways offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a corps of peer coaches and a variety of dedicated professionals.

A Gateways Professional Development Coach’s role may include one or more components of the following services:

Coaching

This is available for a director, inclusion specialist, or a teacher who has been identified as being the lead teacher for inclusion support. Monthly coaching sessions will be conducted remotely and are intended to help the participants as they support other staff in creating inclusive learning environments and changing school culture.

Observation and Consultations

These consultations will take place on site and might involve support for a teacher and/or a classroom or for an individual child or family. Schools purchase a package of three on-site visits from Gateways with written follow-up, scheduled with the director or inclusion specialist as needed.

Professional Development Training for Religious School Staff

There is the potential for experienced professionals to develop and/or present staff trainings both in person and via Zoom.

Monthly Community of Practice (CoP)

The CoP is for religious school directors and/or learning specialists, with the goal being to engage in critical discussions related to inclusion and accessibility of supplemental Jewish education.

Additional Responsibilities:

In addition to completing the tasks needed to successfully coach and/or offer consultations, Gateways Professional Development Coaches have the following expectations:

Communication

• Respond in a timely way to emails and phone calls with the Director of Professional Development and Consultation
• Be responsive and communicate efficiently with religious school directors.
• Input notes and other relevant information from coaching and peer reflection sessions into Gateways’ online document management system

Improve and coordinate one’s own practice

• Attend the Gateways Coaches Community of Practice (3-6 sessions per year)
• Participate in appropriate staff orientation(s) and periodic brief check-ins with supervisor and other meetings as needed, in addition to the Coaches Community of Practice

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in special education or related field; higher degree preferred
• Experience in Jewish education or other education, especially with children with identified learning challenges and/ or disabilities
• Knowledge of Jewish holidays, customs, and traditions; ability to read Hebrew preferred but not required

Candidates hoping to also provide staff trainings should have:

• 5+ years’ experience teaching/coaching adults, both in small-group settings and in larger forums; preference given to those with experience with delivering coaching through online media
• Experience in the development of curricula or workshops aimed at adults

How to Apply:

Cover letters and resumes will be accepted only through our online system at http://tinyurl.com/gatewaysjobs. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until position is filled.

Early Childhood Coach

Position Summary:

Gateways’ Early Childhood Coaches work part-time to provide expertise to Jewish early learning centers in the areas of child development and inclusive practices. Gateways’ coaches work to provide customized support and guidance as requested by our partner schools.

The time commitment for this position is flexible depending on the time of year and needs of the clients. The position reports to the Director of Professional Development and Consultation. Gateways will provide training about expectations and coaching/training strategies in advance of assignments to individual schools or synagogues. Gateways offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a corps of peer coaches and a variety of dedicated professionals.

A Gateways Professional Development Coach’s role may include one or more components of the following services:

Coaching

This is available for a director, inclusion specialist, or a teacher who has been identified as being the lead teacher for inclusion support. Monthly coaching sessions will be conducted remotely and are intended to help the participants as they support other staff in creating inclusive learning environments and changing school culture.

Observation and Consultations

These consultations will take place on site and might involve support for a teacher and/or a classroom or for an individual child or family. Schools purchase a package of three on-site visits from Gateways with written follow-up, scheduled with the director or inclusion specialist as needed.

Professional Development Training for Early Learning Center Staff

There is the potential for experienced professionals to develop and/or present staff trainings both in person and via Zoom.

Monthly Community of Practice (CoP)

The CoP is for early childhood directors and/or developmental specialists, with the goal being to engage in critical discussions related to inclusion and accessibility in early childhood settings.

Additional Responsibilities:

In addition to completing the tasks needed to successfully coach and/or offer consultations, Gateways Early Childhood Coaches have the following expectations:

Communication

• Respond in a timely way to emails and phone calls with the Director of Professional Development and Consultation
• Be responsive and communicate efficiently with early learning center directors.
• Input notes and other relevant information from coaching and peer reflection sessions into Gateways’ online document management system

Improve and coordinate one’s own practice

• Attend the Gateways Coaches Community of Practice (3-6 sessions per year)
• Participate in appropriate staff orientation(s) and periodic brief check-ins with supervisor and other meetings as needed, in addition to the Coaches Community of Practice

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in early childhood and special education or related field; higher degree preferred
• Experience in early childhood and special education required; experience in Jewish education preferred
• Knowledge of Jewish holidays, customs, and traditions preferred

Candidates hoping to also provide staff trainings should have:

• 5+ years’ experience teaching/coaching adults, both in small-group settings and in larger forums; preference given to those with experience with delivering coaching through online media
• Experience in the development of curricula or workshops aimed at adults

How to Apply:

Cover letters and resumes will be accepted only through our online system at http://tinyurl.com/gatewaysjobs. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until position is filled.