Culture Team Member

Position Summary

The Culture Team Member supports the development and sustainability of a positive, inclusive, and student-centered school culture. This role collaborates with school leadership, staff, students, and families to promote belonging, high expectations, and consistent school-wide norms and values. Culture Team Members help plan, implement, and monitor initiatives that strengthen relationships, improve climate, and support student engagement and behavior.

At ReNEW, we transform underperforming schools into academically rigorous schools that prepare students for the next level of achievement, including high school, college, and career. ReNEW is dedicated to helping staff members become outstanding at their craft. With a high focus on professional development and individual coaching at both the school-level and the network-level, we are committed to helping you become the best professional you can be.

• Promote and model the school’s mission, vision, and core values.
• Support the implementation of school-wide expectations, routines, and behavior systems.
• Help monitor school climate data (attendance, behavior referrals, surveys) and contribute to action planning.
• Foster an inclusive, respectful environment for all students and staff.

• Assist in planning and facilitating school-wide culture events (assemblies, spirit days, celebrations, community-building activities).
• Support student recognition systems that reinforce positive behavior, growth, and achievement.
• Encourage student voice and leadership opportunities.

• Collaborate with teachers and staff to reinforce consistent culture practices across classrooms and common spaces.
• Serve as a culture ambassador by modeling positive interactions with students, families, and colleagues.
• Support onboarding and mentoring efforts related to school culture for new staff, as applicable.

• Support initiatives that strengthen relationships with families and caregivers.
• Assist with communication and events that build community and reinforce school values.
• Partner with community organizations when appropriate to support culture-related initiatives.

• Participate in Culture Team meetings and professional learning.
• Reflect on culture initiatives and provide feedback for improvement.
• Support implementation of school improvement goals related to climate, behavior, and engagement.

• Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and equitable school culture.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to model professionalism, positivity, and high expectations.
• Experience working with students in a school setting.
• Willingness to take initiative and contribute creatively to culture-building efforts.

• May include before- or after-school events.
• Requires collaboration across grade levels and roles.
• Physical activity may include standing, walking, and supervising students during events.

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt