Job Title: Site Director
Organization: The Fishing School
Location: Washington, D.C.
Salary: competitive
PT Regular
 
Job Description:
The Fishing School
Site Director
Washington, D.C.
 
Reports to: Director of Programs
Supervises: Program assistants and volunteers
Status: Part-Time
 
About The Fishing School:
Founded in 1990 by former DC police officer Tom Lewis, The Fishing School
(TFS) is an after-school family and child support center that provides a
safe haven, caring adults, and education support to 150 at-risk children and
youth, ages 6-17 annually. TFS is inspired by the adage, If you give a man
a fish, you will feed him for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will feed
himself for a lifetime.
 
The Fishing School operates out of two locations, serving children and their
families predominately from Wards 6 and 7 in Washington, DC. The goal of the
program is to help these children excel academically, build character and
self-esteem as they develop into independent, productive, and contributing
members of society.
 
TFS offers the following programs:
 
Comprehensive after-school services:
 Tutoring
 Math and reading instruction
 Homework assistance
 Recreation and cultural activities
 
Additional programs include:
 Summer Enrichment Program
 Female Youth Enrichment Program
 
General Responsibilities:
 
Responsible for overseeing the delivery of a broad range of core programs at
the Wylie Street Center, to include: Academic enrichment, classroom
instruction, tutoring, homework assistance, fitness and recreation,
character and leadership development, and health and life skills. The Site
Director is responsible for developing partnerships with parents, teachers,
and the community as a whole, keeping within the mission of The Fishing
School. Responsible for assisting the Executive Director with meeting
reporting requirements related to specific programs funded by The Trust.
 
Major responsibilities:
 
*Plans, organizes, directs, and manages the overall site program. Assures
the site is compliant with the policies of the organization. Aids in
the development of annual program objectives and prepares monthly calendars.
*Develop plans and systems to regularly assess student performance and
evaluate program activity.
*Compiles monthly statistical reports reflecting all activities, attendance,
and member participation.
*Represents the organization and interprets its objectives, standards, and
programs. Promotes and stimulates registration of families. Motivates and
teaches other staff members to develop participants at the site to
strengthen the community by engaging in meaningful community service
projects, acting responsibly and respecting the rights and property of
others.
*Act as liaison to families, school staff and administrators. Supervise and
ensure the safety of the members and staff at all times in accordance with
approved policies and procedures. Manage administrative and operational
processes, overseeing the maintenance of the equipment and the site.
 
Qualifications:
 Bachelors Degree in Education or related field
 Creative, highly motivated hands-on-administrator with excellent
organizational skills
 Strong background in youth development and education (math and/or reading
focus preferred)
 Desire to work on issues related to underserved communities
 Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook)
 Experience or familiarity with classroom instruction needed
 Experience with student assessment and program evaluation required.
 Strong written and verbal communication skills.
 Ability to train, supervise, and motivate staff.
 
 
 
 
How to Apply:
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit resume, cover letter, and salary history
to:
 
Email: jobs@fishingschool.org
Fax: (202) 399-6723
Note: Applications without the required detailed salary history will not be
considered.
 
Organization Web Site: www.fishingschool.org
 
Email replies to: jobs@fishingschool.org