|
A Publication of WorkMonger
and TrulyHired
|
|
|
|
|
The pandemic changed the way school leaders communicate with their communities. These best practices can help you continue the trend of clear and concise communication—no matter the situation.
|
|
|
|
OpEd/Conversation Starter
|
|
|
In communications with your employees, the right language can be the difference between a happy, high-functioning workplace and a negative environment with high turnover. This article provides tips for leaders to improve morale in their company and mentor highly effective teams with the help of effective communications.
|
|
|
|
What WorkMonger is reading right now.
|
Although there are plenty of benefits that come with working remotely, fragmented communication is one of the several challenges that come with fully remote and hybrid workplaces. Learn how to better streamline your processes and improve the overall success of your remote team here.
|
|
|
Career Corner: Ask a Recruiter
|
Transitioning fields after burnout
|
|
|
Most weeks, clients and readers send in their job-search questions to be addressed in our weekly career corner. Check out this recent question and Ana’s answer: How do I determine what’s next professionally after experiencing burnout in Education?
Working and leading in the education sector during a global pandemic has pushed educators and education professionals in unprecedented ways. I connect with many who have been fueled and reinspired by these challenges, and others who have exhausted themselves both emotionally and physically. Wherever you stand, I want you to know I validate your experience. If you find yourself in the burnout camp, and considering what’s next, here are considerations:
- If possible, find time to rest and recharge. It is incredibly hard to reflect and make an informed decision when you’re exhausted and in survival mode. Whether that means taking time off, or simply making time for the things which fuel you (pursuing your hobbies, catching up with loved ones, seeing a therapist, sleep, etc.), recharging can be transformative when you’re experiencing burnout.
- Reflect - what is the root of your burnout? Is it the nature of your work schedule, the immense needs of the students/families you serve or the adults you manage, a specific colleague, or your commute? If many things burn you out, but you could only pick one or two things to change, what would likely alleviate the most stressors in your life?
- Next, can you alleviate the burnout by advocating for changes in your current role, transitioning to a new team/role, or do you need to make a bigger pivot (ie from working on a campus to finding a remote job at an edtech company, or relocating to live closer to family and friends)?
- Ask yourself, what are the biggest problems you’d like to spend your time solving at work to achieve clarity in your job search. It’s important to also be clear on the kinds of problems you don’t want to solve even if you are skilled and/or experienced in that area. This will inform the kinds of roles you target and how you strategically review job descriptions and network. For example, though I have years of experience planning or facilitating recruitment happy hours, hiring events, and new hire onboarding, I find all forms of event planning absolutely draining and would not pursue roles that would require me to dedicate time to that function (even though I am qualified for talent operations roles).
- Connect with people performing the kinds of roles you’re pursuing and ask thoughtful questions about their experiences. Though you might envision a remote role providing you with endless flexibility, you might find the demands of some of those positions not actually allowing for the breaks you envision (this has been my reality in past remote roles - the grass is not always greener on the other side!). Instead of assuming that new roles or industries can eliminate your past stressors, conduct research online and through conversations with employees, recruiters, or others with insight.
|
|
|
Create or Update Your JobSeeker Profile
|
|
|
|
|
Education Opens Doors’ primary focus is to open doors for middle school students from historically underserved communities by providing rigorous, culturally relevant college and career access curriculum during the academic school day. EOD is looking for an operational leader to be their new Director of Operations. The Director of Operations will be responsible for developing and implementing Operational processes that align with Education Opens Doors objectives, Learning and Development strategies, and Human Resources strategies.
The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in an operations role, with at least 3 years in a leadership role preferably in the non-profit sector.This person also possesses a strong understanding of employment laws and regulations, including experience with HR compliance.
|
|
|
|
|
As Michigan's third-largest and most comprehensive education service provider serving charter schools, Choice Schools Associates' culture is driven by putting students first, expecting greatness and teamwork. They are looking for an impact-driven, mission-aligned educational leader to be the new Superintendent who will over see three classical academies. The Superintendent's impact comes through the development of high-quality schools resulting in remarkable academic results, student success, and healthy and sound school environments. As the keepers of Choice's word and driver of the unique educational model, Superintendents are also responsible for cultivating relationships with community leaders, authorizers, stakeholders and school boards to fulfill their school's mission.
The ideal candidate has 10+ years of successful experience as a teacher and school leader. This person would need to have a Master's or Doctoral Degree from a regionally accredited educational institution. Current Michigan School Administrator certification or enrolled in an MDE-approved School Leader Preparation Program leading to School Administrator certification within six months after the start of employment required.
|
|
|
|
|
Phalen Leadership Academies is a school turnaround operator that works to transform underperforming schools into high-quality schools that children need and deserve. PLA is looking for an experienced contract and compliance manager with direct experience managing federal grants to be their Development Manager. This person will manage the full annual cycle of government grants, including planning, budgeting, applications, amendments and reports; develop high-caliber proposals that position the organization effectively for competitive grants; work across functional areas to allocate resources based on student needs; develop strategic resources that support organizational growth. This role is a remote role. That being said, the Development Manager must be located in the PST/MST/CST time zone.
The ideal candidate has 3+ years of relevant experience, including but not limited to:
- Proposal development, including grant and business proposals
- Grant budget development, preferably government grants in K-12 education
- Project management that involve navigating ambiguity, client relations and multiple moving variables
- Operational understanding of grant-writing basics
|
|
|
TrulyHired is a quick, easy, and tailored job board that specializes in providing JobSeekers with educational equity roles at impact-driven education organizations. Here are a few of the amazing jobs we have available. Check them out and apply if you're interested!
|
|
|
Want to get notified when there are new roles posted on TrulyHired that fit your preferences?
Now you can with TrulyHired's new Job Alert function!
Click the button below to have new opportunities delivered straight to your inbox.
|
|
|
|
