Brain Hurricane Director Job

Employer Name:	SpiderID: 2416728
Location: Chicago, Illinois	Date Posted: 8/4/2008
Wage:	Category: Education/Teaching/Training
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Job Description:
To watch a four minute video about the Brain Hurricane program, visit our website: http://brainhurricane.com/movie.php

Brain Hurricane is a rapidly growing family company specializing in creating fun, hands-on learning curricula and deploying the curricula in after-school settings. We provide free (SES) tutoring to students on free and reduced lunch that attend schools in need of improvement. Our philosophy is that all students deserve exceptional educational opportunities, and it is our goal to extend these opportunities to students in urban areas. We seek to spark creativity and the desire to learn by incorporating creative problem solving, critical thinking, performance, creative writing and teamwork skills through engaging activities.

Responsibilities of the Chicago Director position Include developing and deploying enrollment strategies, managing enrollment, management, and instructional staff, and to ensure the high quality of the Brain Hurricane program in Chicago. The Chicago Director will report directly to the president of Brain Hurricane.

BRAIN HURRICANE is looking for candidates with energy; this position requires a capable individual to wear many different hats, and be a dynamic communicator with all stakeholders: principals, teachers, employees, parents, and students.

BRAIN HURRICANE rewards experience. We are looking for candidates with experience working in education- and sales-related fields.

BRAIN HURRICANE rewards results. We offer competitive, incentive-based rewards for hard work, meeting goals, and going above and beyond.

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and a car, a personal computer with a high-speed internet connection, and must both submit and pass federal and state background checks. This position will spend 60-70% of the time working from our Chicago office (1 East Erie St, 60611) and the remaining time working in the field in local Chicago schools.

Job Requirements:
Required Skills:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Vested interest in working within urban schools
• Demonstrate consistent logic and fair decision making skills
• Maintains stable performance in challenging, high-pressure situations
• Team-player: cooperates with supervisors and establishes collaborative relationships with peers
• BA/BS degree
• Ability to generate innovative solutions to problems
• Team-player: cooperates with management and builds cooperative relationships with colleagues

Preferred Skills/Knowledge:
• Fluency in Spanish
• Professional program management experience
• Experience with Classroom/Behavior management
• Knowledge of SES and/or familiarity of school organizational structures
• Graduate degree in education or business

Physical Demands:
This job will require the employee to stand and walk. The employee must be able to lift and move materials between 10 and 30 pounds. The employee must be able to communicate clearly in both oral and written English. These physical requirements are representative of what an employee is required to do in order to complete this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these tasks.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: BH is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. BH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

Compensation: $80 - $120K depending on experience and education

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to ChicagoDirector@brainhurricane.com.

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Contact Name: yvonne valadez	Company Type:
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City: Chicago
State: Illinois
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