Summer 2019

Summer Site Coordinator

Deadline to Apply: Open Immediately, applications reviewed on a rolling basis until position filled

Organization Overview

Breakthrough Silicon Valley (BSV) – a member of the national service organization Breakthrough Collaborative – is a successful college access and teacher training program. BSV offers six years of academic enrichment and college preparation to middle school and high school students with high potential but limited opportunities. Simultaneously, BSV recruits, trains, and inspires a diverse cohort of talented, high-achieving high school and college students to become the next generation of teaches. Using a Students Teaching Students model, BSV provides engaging, tuition-free academic programming during the summer and after school. Our students gain the skills and motivation to succeed in rigorous high school courses and, ultimately, in college. Meanwhile, our teachers gain hands-on experience, research-based training, and coaching from professional educators.

BSV is proud to report outstanding results. 100% of our students enroll in college-preparatory program and high schools, and more than 85% have GPAs of 3.0 and above throughout middle and high school. Furthermore, 96% of our graduates are attending four-year universities, and 78% of teacher alumni pursue careers in education upon college graduation.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Summer Site Coordinator plays an instrumental role in supporting the success of Breakthrough’s nationally recognized Middle School summer program. This six-week program for our incoming 7th and 8th grade students seeks to introduce and develop the core behaviors, values, and skills the rest of our six-year program reinforces. Through our students-teaching students model, Breakthrough students have the opportunity to learn from near-peer mentors and role models, who serve as teachers both inside and outside of the classroom. Our summer program is a unique hybrid of summer school and summer camp, where students get to take rigorous academic classes and participate in activities that develop college-going behaviors and mindsets, all in an environment that promotes the idea that learning is fun and it’s “cool to be smart.”

The Summer Site Coordinator role will work directly with the Dean of Students at one of two summer sites to ensure a positive, productive, and safe experience for all participants in the summer program.

Key Responsibilities and Functions:

Ø  Manages and troubleshoots all summer site facility-related issues, including communicating with personnel at hosting organizations (such as universities and high schools) before and throughout the summer.

Ø  Manages and troubleshoots site-specific transportation and carpool issues (communicates with transportation company, secures drop-off and pick-up locations, arranges carpools as necessary).

Ø  Manages and communicates all schedules and calendars for a summer site.

Ø  Maintains communication and direction to summer site staff.

Ø  Works with Director of Instruction and Programs to ensure the administration of assessments and surveys before and throughout the summer.

Ø  Works with development team and site personnel to coordinate all special events, such as Visitors Day, Educator Day, and Career Exploration

Ø  Maintains campus safety, upholds all BSV emergency safety protocols, and trains site staff.

Ø  Handles all visitor check-in processes and manages classroom supplies and other community materials to support all classes and program activities.

Ø  Oversees at least one student program committee (SPC).

Ø  Oversees food program (quality and execution) and maintains communication with vendors.

Other Responsibilities:

Ø  Maintain a positive campus culture at a site, serving as one of two site leaders.

Ø  Attend weekly staff meetings with permanent Breakthrough staff.

Ø  Communicate with Breakthrough students and families regularly.

Ø  Maintains emergency and medical data for student files.

Qualifications:

Ideal candidates will bring to the position a variety of attributes, knowledge and skills.

Ø  Great organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ø  Ability to creatively problem-solve in a timely manner.

Ø  Excellent communication skills: an ability to write and speak persuasively and professionally.

Ø  Some experience working with Middle School-aged children and a youth development or educational setting.

Ø  Commitment to excellence while also encouraging a culture of laughter and fun.

Ø  Ability to work in environments and communities with people from diverse backgrounds (ethnic, socio-economic, educational, etc.).

Ø  Ability to focus on program mission and details of program administration and operations.

Ø  Previous Breakthrough experience highly desired.

Ø  Access to daily reliable transportation is a must, access to a reliable and insured vehicle is a plus.

Suggested Hours:

Ø  Pre-summer: May 14^th – June 15^th, 5-10 hours per week*

Ø  Orientation Week: June 17^th – June 24^th, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily

Ø  Summer Program: June 25^th – August 2^nd

Ø  Monday – Tuesday from 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM **

Ø  Wednesday – Friday from 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM **

Ø  Wrap-up Week: August 5^th – August 7^th, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily

* Start date flexible depending on candidate’s availability.

** Exceptions may exist if arranged in advance with Dean of Students. Occasional overtime hours for events.

Compensation:

This is a temporary hourly, non-exempt, position that pays $15 per hour. This position does not offer benefits.

Location:

Finalized locations to be determined, but will be at schools within San Jose Unified School and Franklin McKinley School Districts.