Rainbow Community School is seeking a Equity Director for the 2021-22 school year. Rainbow Community School Equity Director will work with students from preschool to 8th grade, staff, parents, and the broader community. This role includes designing and continuing training and facilitating discussions with faculty and staff to support further development of a decolonized and humane approach to education. The Equity Director supports teachers in teaching equity in the classrooms through developing and sourcing curriculum, modeling best practices, and teaching the Equity Elective in Omega Middle School. This role extends into parent education and community advocacy by facilitating equity learning for the RCS parent/family community and serving as the liaison between the school and the wider WNC community to partner in equity efforts. The Equity Director works as part of the administrative leadership team to help lead the school in efforts to institutionalize and operationalize equity. This includes development, evaluation, and refinement of policies, strategic planning, and review of communication, practices and culture to support an inclusive and safe environment for all stakeholders. Duties and Responsibilities - Design, implement, and source training and education that further equity efforts for all stakeholders.
- Teach and mentor students as a class, in small groups, and one-on-one
- Participate in administrative leadership strategic planning, meetings, communications.
- Help to design, implement, and evaluate strategies for data collection to ensure students and families of color, and other nondominant groups, are thriving in the school.
- Work directly with families of color and other nondominant groups, in partnership with teachers and administration, to ensure their voice, perspectives, and needs are being met.
- Build strong community relationships within the local social justice initiatives to help ensure Rainbow Community School remains on the forefront and in support of local efforts.
- Support recruitment and retention efforts for students, families, and staff of color and other nondominant groups.
Rainbow Community School is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Affirmative Action School, and Living Wage Certified Institution. Please send your resume, cover letter, and references attn: Susie Fahrer, Executive Director
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