>From: "South Asian American Educators Conference" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>Subject: [southasianeducators] Job Opening - Founding Business Mgr - San Jose, CA
>Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 21:36:43 -0500
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>Be a Founding Business Manager at a new, college-preparatory middle school
>in East San Jose.
> >
> > A cohesive team of educators makes an outstanding school. We are seeking
>one Founding Business Manager who has the heart, expertise, and devotion
>needed to create an exemplary school. KIPP Heartwood Academy is a new,
>college-preparatory middle school that will open its doors to 85 5th graders
>in July 2004, becoming the first public charter school in Alum Rock (East
>San Jose, CA). The Founding Business Manager will serve as the
>principal�?Ts right-hand person with diverse office and school
>responsibilities. KIPP Heartwood will pride itself on a professional work
>environment with a focus on growth and collaboration. The Business Manager
>will receive a cell phone, computer, and other necessary resources. S/he
>will have a significant role in creating policies and systems and
>establishing a strict, college-preparatory school culture centered around
>the notion: No Shortcuts. No Excuses.
> >
> > KIPP Heartwood Academy
> > KIPP Heartwood Academy�?Ts mission is to deepen in the scholars of East
>San Jose the knowledge, skills, character, and intellectual habits needed to
>excel in college and to make positive change every single day. We will
>start with only 85 students in the 5th grade and add one grade level each
>year until the 8th grade. Students, parents, and staff members will commit
>to excellence, doing whatever it takes to make sure every single student
>matriculates to and is successful in the nation�?Ts most rigorous high
>schools and colleges. All of us will commit to going to school from
>7:30am-5pm daily, 9am-1pm on alternate Saturdays, and for three weeks during
>the summer. In addition to academic rigor, we will build students�?T
>character and teach them responsibility, developing the tools necessary to
>be successful in life. KIPP Heartwood Academy is based on the successful
>KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) model; there are currently 31 KIPP schools
>nationwide all furthering the conviction that All Children Will Learn.
> >
> > Responsibilities
> > The primary responsibilities of a Founding Business Manager will be to
>manage the finances, records, and expenditures of KIPP Heartwood Academy and
>to create and maintain student information systems and school records. S/he
>will act as a parent/community liaison and assist with public relations. In
>addition, the Business Manager will have various other school-wide and front
>office responsibilities including breakfast/lunch duty and greeting
>callers/visitors. It is KIPP Heartwood�?Ts philosophy that everybody at the
>school teaches to some extent; the Business Manager will not only work
>closely and collaboratively with teachers but will also have opportunities
>to substitute and teach. All staff members must reinforce the school�?Ts
>student management policies and procedures and make themselves available to
>help students, parents, and staff via cell phone at night and on weekends.
> >
> > Qualifications
> > We are seeking team players committed to KIPP Heartwood Academy�?Ts
>mission and high expectations as well as to their own professional growth.
>Candidates must not only be able to multi-task but must also be
>detail-oriented, organized, efficient, flexible, and polite. All applicants
>must possess at least a BA, pass a criminal background check, and have
>experience working with accounting and fiscal management systems.
> > An ideal candidate also has:
> > § Leadership and/or counseling experience and/or ability to teach
>enrichment classes (ex: music, art, sports)
> > § Bilingual speaking, reading, and writing abilities
> >
> > Salary
> > KIPP Heartwood Academy offers competitive salary and benefits commensurate
>with qualifications and experience.
> >
> > To Apply
> > Please submit a cover letter detailing your interests in being the
>Founding Business Manager at KIPP Heartwood Academy and the strengths you
>will bring to the founding team. Include a resume and a list of three
>professional references. Send to Sehba Zhumkhawala, Founder and Principal,
>KIPP Heartwood Academy via email ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) or fax
>(408.351.0411). Positions will be filled on a rolling basis; applicants are
>encouraged to apply early.
> >
> > KIPP Heartwood Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
>gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic
>origin.
> >
> >
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