Sisters for Success - Activity Sponsor JobID: 6430 + Position Type: Athletics/Activities Supplemental Pay/ Activity Sponsor + Date Posted: 11/9/2023 + Location: STUDENT ACTIVITIES + Date Available: 2023-24 + Closing Date: Until Filled    Des Moines Public Schools is seeking Des Moines Public Schools is seeking an Activity Sponsor for Sisters for Success at the following schools: + East High School + Hoover High School + Lincoln High School + Goodrell Middle School + Harding Middle School + Meredith Middle School Job Summary: Sisters for Success sponsors will lead, develop, and inspire high achieving female students of color by coordinating and implementing operations, activities, and curriculum designed to increase the number of students who successfully complete middle school and graduate from both high school and college. In addition, sponsors, using district-developed curriculum and activities, will work to encourage students to make positive life choices, improve behavior, achieve academic success, and become leaders in their schools and communities. Finally, Sisters for Success sponsors embrace continuous improvement and learning through their commitment to attend a variety of training and professional development sessions as required. Successful candidates for this position will possess: 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. One year experience leading or working in programs that serve and deal with subjects relevant to diverse student populations. 3. Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communication. 4. Skills in leadership, organization, problem solving, and human relations. 5. Demonstrated ability to have effective conversations with a diverse group of students while navigating difficult topics. Please see attached job descripton for further information on functions of the position along with educational and experience requirements. Stipend for this position: $3,487 Stipend amounts are based on a percentage of the base salary negotiated by DMEA.Stipends are subject to be prorated if the full season is not worked. To prospective employees, we invite you to come here. You will form bonds here, grow here, learn new skills here, and achieve here. But most of all, you will become here.Find out more about Becoming "The Best You" Here at Des Moines Public Schools.