- Work closely with five teaching peers within Children's Programming to develop and customize programs that effectively address and meet student needs- Work collaboratively with teachers in the St. Louis Park School District and Children First Initiative, an organization that promotes the protection of children from abuse and neglect, to implement nationally recognized differential instruction - Adhere to research based teaching approach Responsive Classroom that emphasizes… Show more - Work closely with five teaching peers within Children's Programming to develop and customize programs that effectively address and meet student needs- Work collaboratively with teachers in the St. Louis Park School District and Children First Initiative, an organization that promotes the protection of children from abuse and neglect, to implement nationally recognized differential instruction - Adhere to research based teaching approach Responsive Classroom that emphasizes social, emotional, and academic growth in a strong and safe school community; ultimately allowing children from vulnerable populations to grow within a supportive learning environment- Work closely with five teaching peers within Children's Programming to develop and customize programs that effectively address and meet student needs- Write numerous Kids Cafe annual reports for corporate grants; ultimately establishing significant financial assistance enabling the program's 18 year longevity- Responsible for development and growth of the Kids Café, a year-round program dishing up nutrition and self-esteem to 60+ high risk and homeless youth grades K-8th each day- Purchase program supplies and equipment on limited budget that produces over 10,000 meals a year- Coach, supervise, and direct staff, as well as retain 100+ yearly volunteers from the Minneapolis professional community who assist in daily activities (reading, meal prep, cooking demonstrations) of students- Manage through a Cargill grant a food pantry providing a portable food shelf to 40-50 Agency family participants each month- Liaise, as "Chef Dan," with national and local TV and print media to promote various Kids Cafe partnerships - Prepare and plan logistics for all Agency fundraising and VIP luncheons, as well as galas, Supportive Housing program events, Deaf and Hard of Hearing events, and student program graduations Show less