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Spring 2017 After School Program Teaching Fellow

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ORGANIZATION: Breakthrough Greater Boston

  • 1 person is interested

SUMMARY

BTGB is currently seeking dynamic and talented high school and college students with a passion for urban education to teach during our After School Program. Teaching Fellows will be responsible for delivering instructional content in a structured and supportive classroom setting consisting of 6-10 middle school students. Teaching Fellows receive training, professional development, and ongoing instructional coaching and support from experienced teachers throughout the fellowship.

ABOUT THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

BTGB’s After School Program is designed for students to connect with the Breakthrough community, receive support on school work, and gain exposure to exciting, rigorous content. Teachers in the program engage with students in educational activities such as chess and juggling before heading to homework support, where they help small groups of students with their schoolwork. Each session concludes with academic workshops that teachers lead on topics including spoken word, engineering by design, chemistry of cooking, and web design.

CAMPUS Specific Details

BOSTON CAMPUS

Location 1: TechBoston Academy, Dorchester (www.techbostonacademy.org)

Position Length: February - June

Program Dates: Every Wednesday

Program Hours: 11:00 am-2:30 pm

Grades Level of Students: 7th and 8th

CAMBRIDGE CAMPUS

Location 2: Neighborhood House Charter School

Position Length: February - June

Program Dates: TBD

Program Hours: TBD

Grades Level of Students: 7th and 8th

Location: Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, Cambridge (www.crls.cpsd.us)

Position Length: February - June

Program Dates: Every Monday

Program Hours: 3:00 pm-6:30 pm

Grade Level of Students: 7th and 8th

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Passionate about improving the academic trajectory of urban students
  • Strong work ethic
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
  • Strong public speaking and presentation skills
  • Must be organized and able to perform tasks with a sense of urgency
  • Prior experience working with urban youth/teaching a plus but not required

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The After School Program Teaching Fellow is a stipend position. Through this position, you will acquire valuable professional experience. Among the services that we offer our teachers are in-depth training, regular observations and debriefing sessions with experienced Instructional Coaches, references and recommendation letters, and a network of contacts in the education field.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, please email your resume and a cover letter detailing your interest in Breakthrough Greater Boston and relevant skills/experience to Michael Chan (mchan@btgbmail.org) with the subject line "After School Program Teaching Fellow." Please make sure to indicate whether you are interested in working at the Boston campus, the Cambridge campus, or either.

For more information, please visit www.breakthroughgreaterboston.org.

Candidates for employment and employees are considered without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, citizenship, military status, gender identity, genetic disposition or carrier status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Thank you for your interest in Breakthrough Greater Boston!

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About Breakthrough Greater Boston

Location:

PO BOX 381486, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02238, US

Mission Statement

Breakthrough Greater Boston prepares low-income students for success in college and trains the next generation of urban teachers using its unique Students Teaching Students model.

Description

Breakthrough Greater Boston (BTGB) is a successful academic enrichment program that provides a path to college for middle school students with high potential but limited opportunities while promoting careers in education for high school and college students. Using a Students Teaching Students model, BTGB provides dynamic, tuition-free academic programming in the summer and during the school year. Our younger students gain the skills and motivation to succeed in rigorous high school programs and, ultimately, in college. Meanwhile, our program empowers older students to teach--every member of our teaching faculty is a high school or college student. Teachers gain hands-on experience in every aspect of education while also receiving training and support from professional staff members.

BTGB is one of 38 Breakthrough locations currently operating around the country and in Hong Kong. Each year, BTGB serves diverse middle school students from Boston and Cambridge Public Schools by providing academic enrichment, skill building, mentoring, and leadership development. Students come to a two-year, year-round middle school program, after which they join our growing ranks of BTGB high school students, who receive academic support as well as help with planning for college and locating meaningful summer opportunities.

Over the past six years, 97% of our graduating students have matriculated to four-year colleges, and 96% of those have persisted through their undergraduate years. Over the past two years, more than 75% of our graduating teachers have gone on to pursue careers in education.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Education & Literacy

WHEN

Wed Feb 01, 2017 - Thu Jun 22, 2017

WHERE

Breakthrough Greater BostonCambridge, MA 02238

(42.37,-71.12)
 

SKILLS

  • Child Development
  • Math / Science Instruction
  • STEM
  • General Education
  • Community Outreach
  • Tutoring

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Preferably 8 hours per week

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