This position is responsible for community education and advocacy with a particular focus on our nonviolence training program, a modern application of Dr. King's Six Principles of Nonviolence. Dr. King knew that social change starts in the hearts and minds of people – when collective action is directed at changing oppressive systems, not expressed through violence. He believed in the Beloved Community as a realistic, achievable goal, attained by a critical mass of people committed to and trained in the philosophy and methods of nonviolence.
Martin Luther King Community Center is on the lookout for a compassionate team member to provide vital support to middle school and high school students in our neighborhood. We understand the diverse challenges that affect a child’s academic engagement, relationship development, and goal-setting abilities. At MLK Center, we are committed to ensuring not only the academic success of our students but also providing comprehensive support for their families. We are seeking an individual with a robust background in education and youth development who can collaborate effectively with our trauma-informed team to empower students to thrive. The working hours for this position will be 11am-7pm.
(Part-time, 25 hours per week)
Martin Luther King Community Center is seeking a Literacy Engagement Coordinator to engage students and families in literacy activities as part of the Butler University Advancing Science of Reading (SoR) Initiative at IPS James Whitcomb Riley Elementary School #43. This position is responsible for operating the JWR School #43 library/media center to engage youth and families, assist with supervising volunteers and Butler students, and works closely with the principal and school staff to ensure all activities are coordinated based on student data and program evaluation data.
Martin Luther King Community Center is seeking a Master’s Level Practitioner to join our youth serving team as Literacy Program Director. This exempt, full-time position is a three-year grant funded position in partnership with Butler University College of Education and is funded by a Lilly Endowment Advancing the Science of Reading (SoR) Initiative. This position will be responsible for leading the partnership with Butler University College of Education and other literacy partners to facilitate the training and supervision of Butler pre-service teachers and MLK Center literacy volunteers and staff on evidence-based reading approaches in school and afterschool settings. This Director works closely with the principal and school staff at James Whitcomb Riley IPS #43 (JWR School #43) to ensure all activities are coordinated based on student data and program evaluation data. This position also works closely with the MLK Center Youth Program Director, and reports to the Deputy Director. This person is responsible for supervising one other program staff member. This position also interacts with parents and our Wellness Coach team to ensure families are connected to all aspects of our trauma-informed two-generation supports.
