Site Lead

Company: The Center for Black Educator Development Inc
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Site Lead, Seasonal Freedom Schools Literacy Academy (FSLA) Location: Philadelphia, PA (In-person) Employment Type: Seasonal, Non-Exempt Compensation: $45.00 per hour Reports To: Program Manager, FSLA Application Deadline: 02/23/2026 About the Center for Black Educator Development (CBED) The Center for Black Educator Development exists to rebuild the national Black Teacher Pipeline in service of a clear vision: a world where all Black students have access to high-quality Black educators throughout their PreK–12 education, and where educator preparation, pedagogy, and policies that advance equity and effectiveness are fully institutionalized. We are unapologetically committed to educational justice and racial equity by increasing the presence, effectiveness, and retention of Black educators. Our work centers Black students, families, and educators by designing liberatory pathways into teaching, investing in sustainable program models, and advocating for systems-level change that endures beyond individual programs or classrooms. Position Summary The Site Lead is a seasonal, in-person senior leadership role within CBED’s Freedom Schools Literacy Academy (FSLA), a five-week summer apprenticeship program that prepares high school– and college-aged aspiring educators while providing high-quality literacy intervention and enrichment to elementary school scholars. Reporting to the Program Manager, FSLA, the Site Lead serves as the on-site leader of programming and is responsible for operational and instructional leadership to ensure programming is implemented with fidelity. The Site Lead ensures scholars, families, and apprentices experience a safe, affirming, and high-quality program, and manages an intergenerational staff team through strong communication, coaching, and accountability. This is an in-person seasonal position running from June 29 - July 31, with scheduled hours of 7:45am - 3:45pm EST. Mandatory training in preparation for the 5-week summer program. Though subject to change, the schedule is as follows: Virtual Training: April, May, and June dates TBD with scheduled hours from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. In-Person Training: June 15 - June 18 and June 22 - June 26. Core Accountabilities Site Operations & Program Fidelity Own daily site operations and systems to ensure FSLA programming is implemented with consistency, structure, and fidelity. Instructional Leadership & Staff Supervision Lead instructional quality by supervising coaches and ensuring curriculum and lesson implementation meet FSLA standards. Family & Community Engagement Build strong, trusting relationships with families and community partners through clear communication and engagement. Staff Development & Performance Management Develop, support, and hold staff accountable to professional expectations and program outcomes. Equity-Centered, Scholar-Focused Leadership Ensure all site operations and instructional practices reflect CBED’s commitment to racial equity, justice, and Black pedagogical excellence. Key Responsibilities Manage daily site operations, including arrival, attendance, snack, lunch, dismissal, instruction, enrichment, and transitions. Manage staff and scholar attendance tracking and develop strategies to support strong attendance outcomes. Build and maintain relationships with scholars, families, onsite staff, school-based liaisons, and host district partners. Lead, plan, and execute family engagement activities, including the development and distribution of a weekly family newsletter. Lead planning and execution of all field trips in collaboration with the Program Operations Manager. Manage a team of enrichment specialists and ensure high-quality afternoon programming for scholars. Oversee site inventory of learning materials and technology, including devices and instructional supplies. Provide support to scholars experiencing academic or behavioral challenges in partnership with instructional staff and families. Identifyoperational and instructional challenges and implement responsive improvement strategies. Lead site team meetings to ensure alignment, communication, and accountability. Supervise approximately two (2) JSL Coaches and one (1) SLA Coach, including leading weekly one-on-one meetings. Ensure curriculum and daily lessons are implemented with fidelity to FSLA instructional expectations. Review and ensure timely submission of all instructional deliverables, including lesson plans, observation forms, surveys, and coaching plans. Model professional expectations and hold instructional staff accountable to CBED and FSLA standards. Collaborate with coaches to supervise and support Servant Leader Apprentices and Junior Servant Leaders. Participate in all required training and preparation activities prior to and during the summer program. Perform additional duties as assigned to support program success. Leadership & Cultural Expectations CBED leaders are expected to model the organization’s core beliefs, leadership competencies, and values by centering justice, demonstrating operational discipline, and leading with clarity, accountability, and care. Leaders are responsible for fostering inclusive, high-performing teams; engaging in continuous learning and reflection; and building systems that are sustainable, transparent, and aligned with CBED’s mission. Leaders are also expected to demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills, and to partner effectively across teams and stakeholders in ways that produce measurable outcomes and sustain the people doing the work. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required with at least three (3) years of teaching experience resulting in strong student outcomes. At least three (3) years of experience coaching and mentoring teachers. Experience working in urban education settings. Experience with Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, and data tracking systems. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively with intergenerational and multicultural teams. Demonstrated ability to provide clear, affirming, and constructive feedback and to receive feedback from others. Engages in ongoing critical reflection on professional practice with attention to both outcomes and processes. Results-oriented, adaptable, and solution-focused approach to problem-solving. Upholdshigh standards of professionalism, integrity, accountability, reliability, and respectful communication. Deep alignment with FSLA’s instructional model and CBED’s mission, vision, and core values. Working at CBED CBED offers meaningful, justice-driven professional experiences that support leadership development, skill-building, and career pathways in education. We affirm racial identity, value lived experience and believe justice-driven work must be both excellent and sustainable.

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