Breakthrough Summerbridge After-School Teacher

Position: After-School Enrichment (ASE) Program Teacher

Subject: High School Advising (HSA)

Grades: 8th Grade (Fall semester) and 7th (Spring semester)

Breakthrough Summerbridge Overview

Breakthrough Summerbridge, founded in 1978, is a tuition-free, year-round intensive academic enrichment and advocacy program. Founded by Dennis Collins, former head of San Francisco University High School, and two pioneering faculty members, Lois Loufbourrow and Mal Singer, the program they envisioned would utilize the resources of University High School to serve the city of San Francisco. For 40 years, Breakthrough Summerbridge has advanced three primary goals:

Preparing ambitious middle school students from under-resourced circumstances to enter and thrive in well-matched high schools, for the purpose of securing admission to, succeeding in, and graduating from a four-year college
Providing intensive summer teaching internships for high school and college students who are passionate about the power of education, and creating meaningful volunteer experiences throughout the academic year for members of the UHS and San Francisco communities
Transforming lives through the unique and powerful relationship between the Breakthrough Summerbridge and UHS communities and their families

These three intertwined and complementary goals unify our work. In 1989, Breakthrough Summerbridge San Francisco received a grant to expand the program nationally, and in 1990, Breakthrough Summerbridge New Orleans was founded. Today, there are more than 25 Breakthrough Summerbridge programs around the country and even two programs in Hong Kong, all a part of the Breakthrough Collaborative.

Our students and students’ families desire greater opportunity for more rigorous academic experiences and are also under-represented in higher education: 97% identify as students of color; more than 50% speak a language other than English at home; and 71% will be the first in their families to attend a four-year college.

General Job Description

The Breakthrough Summerbridge After-School Enrichment (ASE) Program spans most of the regular school year and is an extension of the main Breakthrough Summerbridge summer program. The ASE program’s primary focus is to support students in preparing to take the Secondary School Admission Test (SSAT) Exam and applying to private high schools. Students begin taking Saturday SSAT practice tests and one Official SSAT Flex Test at Breakthrough Summerbridge in the spring semester of their 7th grade year and repeat this process in the fall semester of their 8th grade year.

Breakthrough Summerbridge is committed to helping students find the right high school for them, whether the school is public, parochial, or independent. We encourage students to take advantage of Breakthrough Summerbridge’s High School Advising Program, which is designed to help students and families navigate what can be a complicated process of high school admissions and enrollment. Our High School Advising (HSA) program is overseen by the Director of Student and Family Services, and includes both classes and private, one-on-one meetings. The process of identifying high school programs, filing applications, and completing financial aid forms is highly time-sensitive. The Breakthrough Summerbridge Office provides information and advocacy to make these processes easier.

The ASE HSA teacher is responsible for organizing, preparing and structuring classes, using summer session’s HSA coursework as a foundation for creating ASE 2021-2022 curriculum. The ASE teacher will also work with the Director of Student and Family Services to structure the fall and spring session curriculum.

This position may require some outside work, including but not limited to: training, preparing for classes, monitoring student work and giving feedback on assignments.

ASE Dates 2021-2022

Fall Session – 9 classes 

8th Grade
Start Oct. 6
End Dec. 8

Spring Session – 12 classes 
7th Grade
Start Jan. 25
End Apr. 26

Weekly Hours

Wednesdays, 4:00 – 6:15pm
Daily Schedule
4:00 – 4:15pm: Teacher arrival
4:30 – 6:00pm includes instruction, break, and supporting independent work time for students

 

ASE Teacher Duties and Commitment

Pre-ASE Training

Attend online Orientation
Complete in-person training at Breakthrough Summerbridge (on campus orientation)

Primary Responsibilities

Must be available to teach on campus, on class days  Wednesdays from 10/06/2021  – 4/27/22, 4:15 – 6:15pm
Fall Semester: 9 class meetings
Spring Semester: 12 class meetings
Teach High School Advising to 7th and 8th grade students, working with the Director of Student and Family Services to determine lesson plans and overall curriculum
2 sections of each grade (15-18 students per section)
Total of 4 sections
2 total preps (1 prep each semester)
Take attendance daily within the first five minutes of each class
Use and maintain Canvas course (online learning management system)
Must be able to manage classroom behavior of 15-18 middle school students
Must be prepared to provide feedback (not grades) on student work
Adjust lessons based on student progress
Create and maintain the pacing and structure of the class, over the course of the year
Communicate regularly with Breakthrough Summerbridge Administrative Team
Report to Breakthrough Summerbridge Director of Student and Family Services

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred
Outstanding track record as a professional teacher, high school admissions professional or high school admissions counselor for at least two years (preferably in grades 6-12)
Knowledge of and experience with the SF Bay Area private high school admissions process and broad knowledge of available resources
Superior presentation, writing, and organizational skills
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Strong skills in using technology, including but not limited to:
Online learning platforms or software
Google Suite (Google Drive, Docs, etc.)
Experience with curriculum development and implementation

Compensation

$4431

To Apply

Please apply online via www.sfuhs.org/about-uhs/job-opportunities.

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