UD Apprentice

Description

• ABOUT THE POSITION:
• The UD Team is seeking a highly motivated Urban Dove Apprentice. This entry level position offers a unique opportunity to rotate through each of our departments—Operations, Youth Development, Curriculum & Instruction, College & Career Readiness, and the Charter Management Office—providing a comprehensive overview of our culture and operations. Initially part of the Operations team, the UD Apprentice will spend a trimester in each department, acquiring a diverse skill set and undergoing evaluations by the respective department directors. This program is designed to help the apprentice identify and pursue their professional development path within the organization.

• ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
• Urban Dove Team Charter School (UD Team) is a distinctive network of sports-based high schools catering to over-aged, under-credited youth. We fuse a robust academic curriculum with sports-based youth development, ensuring our graduates receive a diploma, a stepping stone for higher education, and essential job skills.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

OPS:

• •Answer phones and handle tech troubleshooting
• •Manage enrollment intake and student filing
• •Maintain building aesthetics and
• •Assist in cafeteria and support morning arrival
• •Handle inventory and distribution, including printing UD gear and mail outs
• •Participate in Building Response Team (BRT)
• •Perform scanning, copying, and other clerical duties
• •Monitor hallways and assist with the management of student behavior

YD

• •Design and update bulletin boards
• •Support morning arrival and transition activities
• •Assist with Sports-Based Youth Development (SBYD) and related duties
• •Manage inventory of equipment and materials
• •Support TLC store and lunch support
• •Provide administrative support and conduct home visits
• •Maintain vans and oversee vehicle checks after usage

C&I

• •Enhance classroom environments with posters and wall decorations
• •Provide class assistance and coverage as needed
• •Assist teachers with data entry and organization
• •Support students in small group instruction
• •Support teachers with classroom behavior

CCR:

• •Support recess, afterschool programs, and on-site visits
• •Support CAS trips, tours, day retreats, and internships
• •Support with conducting alumni outreach

CMO

• •Coordinate designated personnel for CMO events (e.g., hiring fair, guidance counselor breakfast)
• •Distribute HR forms, such as I-9 forms
• •Assist with creating and providing photos, videos, and posters for in-house events

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• •High School Diploma, Associates Degree or equivalent or preferred.
• •Knowledge of office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers, and fax machines, and proficiency with software such as Microsoft Suite
• •Demonstrated ability to “multi-task” and deliver high quality work
• •Desire to devise programming to address the unique needs of our population
• •Commitment to the UD Team mission and core values of Teamwork, Leadership, and Communication
• •Commitment to the use of restorative practices and a strength-based, youth development approach to student issues
• •Ability to function well as part of a team and work independently
• •Must be team-oriented, with a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, a passion for serving at-risk youth, and a sense of humor

• OUR MISSION:
• Urban Dove energizes, educates, and empowers young people through our network of UD Team Charter Schools serving over-age/under-credited high school students. UD Team's innovative model uses sports, teams, restorative practices and mentoring to create a culture of high expectations and shared responsibility. By instilling our core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Communication, we develop our students into confident young adults ready to reach their full potential.

• OUR VISION:
• Urban Dove envisions a world where all children receive the high-quality education and support they need and deserve. Through education, they will acquire the critical skills needed to develop into economically, socially, and emotionally independent adults who are empowered to create a more just and equitable society for future generations.

• EEOC:
• Urban Dove provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.