9Th Grade Summer Program Teacher

Description:
Job Advertisement: Summer Program Teacher for Rising 9th Graders
Department:: Breakthrough @ San Francisco Day School
Position: 9th Grade Summer Program Teacher
Location: San Francisco, CA
Program Dates: June 17 - July 19, 2024
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Breakthrough @ San Francisco Day Overview
Breakthrough @ San Francisco Day School is a transformative college access and teacher training program serving underserved community students. This year, we’re proud to support 232 ambitious students, the majority of whom will be the first in their families to attend a four-year college. We aim to ensure these students succeed academically and on a clear path to college. We celebrate their unique identities and have a track record of success: 100% of our graduates in the past six years have progressed to college, with 93% attending four-year institutions.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an exceptional professional classroom teacher to join our team for the 2024 Summer Program, specifically to work with rising ninth graders. This role is pivotal in preparing students for a successful high school journey, focusing on academic skills, study habits, and social-emotional learning. Our unique Project Based Learning curriculum will explore pollution and air quality issues in San Francisco, blending research, community engagement, and personal reflection.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Summer (Remote, ~20 hours total): Collaborate with our curriculum team to refine our Summer Program and reach out to students for introductions.
• Summer Program: Teach and facilitate project work, lead advisory sessions, and hold office hours, committing approximately 25 hours per week on-site at SF Day School.
• Wrap-Up (Remote, ~10 hours total): Provide detailed student reports and curriculum feedback and participate in a final program review.

Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least two years of successful teaching experience at the middle or high school level, ideally with ninth graders.
• Deep subject knowledge and resourcefulness.
• Commitment to high academic standards, supportiveness, and positive student relationships.
• Proactive engagement with discussions on identity, race, gender, and social justice.
• Experience in curriculum development and a creative, energetic approach.
• Familiarity with Breakthrough, Summerbridge, or San Francisco schools is advantageous.

• Pre-Summer (Remote, ~20 hours total): Collaborate with our curriculum team to refine our Summer Program and reach out to students for introductions.
• Summer Program: Teach and facilitate project work, lead advisory sessions, and hold office hours, committing approximately 25 hours per week on-site at SF Day School.
• Wrap-Up (Remote, ~10 hours total): Provide detailed student reports and curriculum feedback and participate in a final program review