Overview

　　The middle school culture associate provides support to scholars and the classroom teachers and is responsible for providing behavioral support to students, ensuring students are on task and that the behavior expectations established by the school culture are implemented.

　　We look for educators who are excited to embrace a restorative approach to discipline and who believe that family and community partnerships are crucial. Above all, we look for educators who are passionate and committed to urban education and our ultimate goal of closing the achievement gap in Brooklyn.

　　Why extraordinary professionals choose Ascend

　　Ascend is a network of K-12 public charter schools serving 5,800 students across 15 schools in Central Brooklyn. Our mission is to lead our students on a great intellectual journey, providing them with an exceptional education and placing them firmly on the path to success in college and beyond.

　　We guide our students to think critically and independently and to enjoy education as an end in itself. We teach a rich and rigorous liberal arts curriculum that nurtures students’ natural curiosity about the world. We foster a positive, non-punitive school culture where students feel connected, empowered, and safe to take academic risks. Even our school buildings are designed to reflect our high aspirations for teaching and learning and the notable accomplishments that occur within our walls.

　　To create this kind of vibrant learning community, we invest heavily in our faculty by providing ongoing professional training and support, and encourage our educators to collaborate closely and push each other to achieve great outcomes.

　　Visit our website to learn more about the Ascend approach.

　　Responsibilities

　　The middle school culture associate works closely with the assistant principal to provide support to scholars and classroom teachers and is responsible for providing behavioral support to students, ensuring students are on task and that the behavior expectations established by the school culture are implemented in a consistent, caring and disciplined manner. Additionally, the middle school culture associate will:

　　Provide classroom management supportProvide 1:1, small group, and whole class assistance as needed to scholarsHelp unload bus scholars in the morning; speak to the drivers about behavior; follow up with assistant principals as needed to enforce bus policy (lower school, only)Help monitor uniform compliance as scholars enter the building in the morningMaintain culture office hours during the day to receive scholars who are referred out of the classroomInput all behavior-related data into the Ascend data systemReport all behavior referrals to the assistant principalAttend and participate in culture team meetings and professional developmentMonitor In-School-Suspension scholars

　　Staff and reporting relationships

　　The middle school culture associate reports directly to the assistant principal.

　　Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent year's of related work experienceThe ability to create a school environment where students feel safe, supported, and challengedStrong classroom management skillsPassion and commitment to teaching scholars in underserved areas and to closing the achievement gapRelentless drive to set and achieve ambitious goalsStrong collaboration and teamwork skillsGrowth mindset and ability to use feedback to improve practiceExperience teaching or working with students in underserved areas preferred

　　Compensation

　　Initial salary offers for this position range from $58,500 - $70,000. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience and levels of attained education.

　　Diversity at Ascend

　　Ascend is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, both through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students. Ascend staff represent a wide diversity of racial, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities—opening a window to the entire Ascend community on the richness of humanity. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our deeply consequential work.

　　Ascend's Vaccination Policy Statement

　　To prevent the infection and spread of COVID-19, and protect the health and safety of staff, students, family members, interns, volunteers, and visitors to Ascend’s premises from COVID-19 infection, Ascend requires all staff to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated for the coronavirus. This policy is mandatory except for staff with a documented medical or religious reason for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.