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1 person is interested
Spring 2017 After School Program Instructional Coach
ORGANIZATION: Breakthrough Greater Boston
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1 person is interested
SUMMARY
BTGB is currently seeking experienced teachers with a passion for urban education to train, mentor, and support our young teaching staff as Instructional Coaches. Instructional Coaches are responsible for overseeing our Teaching Fellows in delivering instructional content in a structured and supportive classroom setting for middle school students. Through regular observation and coaching, Instructional Coaches help BTGB Teaching Fellows learn to teach effectively, plan diligently, and become immersed in education.
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: 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: 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: 7 th and 8 th
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Attend a training workshop on Breakthrough instructional methodology and help lead a training workshop for teachers
- Provide guidance for teachers in writing lesson plans and classroom management plans
- Observe 6-8 teachers and conduct follow-up conferences to provide feedback
- Participate in the creation and critique of lesson plans
- Provide advice and instruction on "hands-on" teaching techniques and resources
- Provide advice and instruction on classroom and behavior management strategies
- Provide summative evaluations for teachers
QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of 2 years teaching experience (3+ years preferred); a plus if in urban environments
- Teaching degree or certification strongly preferred
- Commitment to and passion for teaching
- Understanding of the social, emotional, and cognitive development of middle school students
- Ability to work with students from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
- Ability to deliver positive, constructive, and honest feedback
- Outstanding presentation, writing, and organizational skills
- Energy!
COMPENSATION
This is a stipend position.
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 Instructional Coach." 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
WHEN
WHERE
Breakthrough Greater BostonCambridge, MA 02238
DATE POSTED
November 15, 2016
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- STEM
- Teaching / Instruction
- General Education
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training