NewRoot builds deep social-emotional learning (SEL) skills in educators to transform the ways young people experience school and the ways schools exist to serve society. For 25 years in Chicago and beyond, we have been a premiere on-the-ground partner for high schools, districts, and organizations focused on ensuring all students graduate from high school equipped for college, career, and life success. Through our accredited Seminar curriculum and professional development offerings, we support schools and organizations in utilizing restorative justice practices that promote self-awareness, contextual thinking, and community connectedness. For more information, please visit www.newroot.org.
Position Summary
The Impact Manager works closely with the Chief, Program + Impact and team leaders to oversee all aspects of launching and supporting NewRoot’s service partnerships with a rotating portfolio of schools and organizations, particularly those receiving regular on-site support. The Impact Manager works directly with partners, as well as leads and supports a group of Impact Coaches doing similar work: planning and facilitating programming; co-designing restorative systems, curriculum adoption; and ensuring accurate and thorough data collection. Additionally, the Impact Manager serves as an internal leader, creating and maintaining the team culture, systems, and tools that equip NewRoot’s Program + Impact Team. Further, the Impact Manager is a key connector who collaborates across NewRoot’s teams and with external stakeholders to support effective service delivery and partnership development.
Location
The Impact Manager will serve Impact Coaches and partners primarily located in and around Chicago. Up to four days per week will be spent at assigned partner sites, typically middle and high schools, during regular school hours. Regular travel to partner sites throughout Chicagoland will be required during assigned partnership engagements. Additional regional and/or national travel may be required occasionally. As an organization, we are committed to a long-term flexible, hybrid work model. NewRoot’s West Loop office is where we gather in person for collaboration and culture-building and as needed for deep focus work. This role can be done 20% remotely.
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Partner Services
From onboarding to offboarding, lead and implement NewRoot’s restorative justice and SEL programming and initiatives with assigned partner schools and organizations
Schedule and facilitate regular services in response to partners’ established needs
Plan and facilitate professional development sessions with administrators, teachers, security officers, and other adult stakeholders to provide foundational knowledge of SEL skills and restorative practices
Coach administrators, teachers, security officers and other adult stakeholders to develop contextually relevant SEL skills and restorative practices
Advise and support school and organization administrators with building systems that uphold SEL skills and restorative practices, including accountability through data analysis
Partner with adult stakeholders to support relationships and processes with students involved in restorative justice interventions, including assistance with intake and ongoing case management
Meet organizational documentation and reporting requirements for services, activities, evaluation, and program expenses
Respond to urgent partner requests that require heightened attention or sensitivity with discretion, timeliness, and care as needed
Review and provide feedback about NewRoot’s content and curriculum materials
Team Leadership
Center equity and inclusion in all work and in interactions with others
Actively work to engage, support, and develop a diverse and dynamic team
Lead and support 1-5 Impact Coaches who provide direct support in-person at Grow partner sites
Observe and provide regular feedback to develop team members
Hear concerns from and help reduce barriers to success for Impact Coaches
Help identify and address organizational issues that challenge and support health and effectiveness
Lead or co-lead the following meetings: Facilitator Community of Practice, Group Thought Partnership, Impact Team Meeting
Monitor data input and regularly analyze data with your team
Work closely with NewRoot’s Leadership Team to develop and implement the organization’s strategic priorities
Represent NewRoot and interpret its work for internal and external stakeholders to support ongoing partnership development; participate in funder site visits
Engage in regular self-reflection and continuous learning
Build relationships and collaborate with other youth development organizations
Other
Uphold and model NewRoot’s shared agreements and participate as an active member of the NewRoot community
Preserve organization by keeping proprietary information confidential
Perform other duties as needed
Benefits
Benefits of working at NewRoot include:
Being part of a team and organization that is mission focused, results driven, and committed to work life balance
Opportunities for growth, leadership, and professional development
Health, dental, vision, and life/short term/long term disability insurance
30+ paid days off annually, including a Winter Break
Paid parental leave
401k plan
For more about NewRoot’s benefits, please visit: https://newroot.org/careers/.
Commitment to Equity
NewRoot Learning Institute is an equal opportunity employer and believes in fostering a diverse and inclusive team. By centering equity in our practice, we work to actively nurture a culture of inclusion where all NewRoot team members are involved, respected, and supported for their diverse identities. Candidates from marginalized communities are encouraged to apply. Please let us know if there are any accommodations you require.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Commitment to educational equity and restorative practices
7+ years of work experience in the fields of Education, Social Work, or Youth Development
3+ years of work experience leading a team of professionals
Strong relationship building skills with a diversity of stakeholders, including youth and adults
Ability to communicate in an effective and compelling manner both orally and in writing
Experience facilitating, training, and/or coaching adults individually and in groups
Experience implementing restorative justice practices in a school setting
Engagement in a regular self-reflective practice that enhances one’s ability to nurture an inclusive environment
The ability to travel flexibly and reliably regionally (approximately 80%) and nationally (approximately 10%) as needed. A valid driver’s license, reliable automobile, insurance and good driving record.
Proficiency in, or willingness to quickly learn, Google Office (Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Calendar), Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint and Excel), and Canva
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of work experience as a school administrator
Bachelor’s degree in the areas of Education, Social Work, or Youth Development
Experience using Salesforce, or a similar relationship-based database system, to record and engage with data
Experience working with Canva to design and share presentations
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Non-profit Organizations
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