Bard DNA Associate Director and Restorative Practices Facilitator(Queens, NY)

About Bard Early Colleges (BECs)

Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) Queens, a partnership of Bard College and the New York City Department of Education, invites applications for a full-time staff position of Bard DNA Associate Director and Restorative Practices Facilitator beginning fall 2024. BHSEC enables talented and highly motivated students to move in four years from the ninth grade through the first two years of college, with the goal of earning an associate of arts (A.A.) degree from Bard College as well as a NY State high school diploma. The academic program emphasizes small class size and a commitment to teaching a diverse student body in a liberal arts environment.

The Bard Diverse Network of Action (DNA) was founded in 2018. Bard DNA is a student organization, at BHSEC Queens, composed of student leaders and social justice advocates who are dedicated to educating their community and themselves through events and programming. Bard DNA encourages participation from all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, religion, economic status, immigration status, or any other identity. Bard DNA seeks to create an inclusive and safe school environment.  

Job Description 

The Bard DNA Associate Director and Restorative Practices Facilitator will work with the Director of Bard DNA to accomplish organizational goals and achieve our vision of serving as a network of support, resources, and community for students who have been historically underrepresented in postsecondary higher education.  

The Bard DNA Associate Director and Restorative Practices Facilitator will support Bard DNA by taking a leadership role in student-facing aspects of the program including the:

• Bard DNA Student Leadership Team (SLT), which operates as the governing body of Bard DNA. 
• Bard DNA Peer Mentoring Program, which is a year-long mentoring program that pairs 9th and 10th grade students with students in our early college program.
• Bard DNA Fellows Program, which provides additional academic support, mentorship, professional and leadership development, and a sense of community to students. Fellows attend monthly leadership and skill-development workshops, known as the “Self, Community, Skills & Success (SCSS) Series”.

As a Restorative Practices Facilitator the successful applicant will work closely with the Principal and Assistant Principals, to provide support to our Student Support Team, and serve as a resource for the school community.

Location: Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) Queens, 30-20 Thomson Ave., Long Island City, Queens, NY 11101

Start Date: September 2024 

Duration: Full-time ongoing 

Compensation: $55,000 - $60,000 Annual Salary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, sociology, or related field preferred
• 1-2 years of relevant professional experience, preferred. 
• Able to demonstrate strong background and experience in leadership roles/involvement as a student and/or in the workforce. 
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion, student advocacy, and student development 
• Experience working with, supporting and advocating for historically marginalized students; demonstrated ability to support students in leadership and identity development; knowledge and experience in workshop design, large group facilitation, and event planning; ability to manage multiple projects; knowledge in implementing effective mentorship programming 
• Training in Restorative Justice Practices, or a genuine enthusiasm to be trained.

Application Instructions

To apply, please click on the “Apply Now” button found through the Interfolio job application link provided here: https://apply.interfolio.com/72651  Please upload 

• Cover Letter 
• Resume
• A list of three references, including their contact information

Review of applications will begin immediately and will proceed until the position is filled. 

People of color, gender oppressed, LGBTQ, immigrants with work permission, and people of diverse social and economic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. All application materials must be submitted via the Interfolio URL shown above. 

Questions 

Please contact Principal Laura Hymson at lhymson@bhsec.bard.edu should you have any questions about the position.

AA/EOE