Sy 24-25 Academic Tutor

SY 24-25:  Academic Tutor

MISSION

Bridge Boston Charter School is an inclusive and joyful community that combines a dynamic academic and social-emotional learning program with an innovative full-service model in order to meet the needs of the whole child and ensure our Scholars can achieve their greatest potential in high school and beyond.  

VISION

In collaboration with our families and community partners, we shape curious, creative, and resilient 21st-century Scholars who are equipped to make a bold difference in our world.

OVERVIEW

Bridge Boston Charter School is a tuition-free, K1-8 public school serving 335 students in Roxbury, Massachusetts, and the surrounding community– many of whom have experienced social, emotional, and developmental barriers to learning. Bridge Boston’s robust social-emotional program is designed with an eye to supporting students who have experienced trauma in their homes and communities.

CORE VALUES

Joy: We try to bring a positive energy to everything we do and create opportunities to celebrate our individual and collective success.

Achievement:  We strive for excellence and hold each other and ourselves accountable to the highest of standards. 

Generosity: We look for opportunities to help one another and lift up other members of our community.

Unity: We are one team and resolve our differences respectfully so we can move forward as a united front.

Acceptance: We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming community where everyone feels known and valued. 

Resilience: We confront challenges and adversity head-on and never, ever give up

Bridge Boston also has a Foundation Board that is a 501c non-profit for fundraising to support the school. 

Learn more about Bridge Boston here.

THE POSITION

Upper Division Academic Tutors work across grade levels (5-8) to provide data-driven interventions to support students' growth in Math and ELA. Reporting to Bridge’s Director of Academic Intervention, Academic Tutors’ primary responsibility is to push into classrooms during Bridge's "Intervention Block" (iBlock), where they will work with consistent small groups of students to address targeted academic goals. Academic Tutors will also be assigned to support specific homerooms with non-instructional duties, such as monitoring recess, lunch, and classroom transitions. 
Specifically, they will be responsible for:
Instructional Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the Director of Academic Intervention, Upper Division Director and Lead Teachers to identify students at each grade level (5-8) who require small group intervention
• Planning daily small group lessons in ELA or Math using Bridge's intervention curriculum (e.g. Guided Reading lessons in ELA, iReady or Khan for Math).
• Facilitating a mix of interactive small group lessons and independent student work time with targeted feedback and support
• Regularly assessing student progress on their academic goals during small group intervention and tracking that data for constant reflection and improvement
• Collaborating with other Academic Tutors to support one another in assessments and extra responsibilities when needed
• Covering for lead teachers in the event of an absence, based on sub availability and Director assignments

Classroom Culture & Management

• Maintaining high standards of student behavior needed to achieve optimal learning atmosphere in the classroom
• Adhering to & promoting Bridge Boston’s Positive Behavior Intervention System and social/emotional learning policies
• Monitoring lunch, recess, and hallway transitions for one grade level, as assigned by supervisor

Professional Development

• Participating in grade level, division level, and school-wide professional development as directed by school administration
• Maintaining professional competence through participation in additional in-service activities and other learning opportunities and/or self-selected professional growth activities

Additional Responsibilities

• Communicating with Lead teachers, parents, administration, colleagues in a timely, consistent manner
• Partnering with the Culture Team, Special Education, and English Language Learning departments to leverage supports that will advance the individual needs of students
• Actively participating in a professional learning community
• Submitting behavior and academic reports in a timely manner
• Adhering to Bridge Boston schoolwide protocols, policies, and regulations
• Participating in required family engagement activities such as parent-teacher conferences, parent-admin dinners, school music concerts, and student awards programs
• Performing other related duties as assigned by Division/Department Leader, including arrival and dismissal responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or BS required
• 1+ years of cumulative experience working with middle school age students from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to communicate and break down complex academic concepts in the middle school ELA and Math curriculum
• Willingness to hold students accountable for meeting high expectations in academics and behavior
• Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity; belief in the value of diversity 
• Have a “self-starter” and team player attitude – working to address and resolve issues with a team focus
• Effective communication skills with families, staff, and students 
• Adaptive, flexible, and resourceful problem solver
• Customer-service orientation
• Strong work ethic and sense of urgency
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Life-long learner; willingness to make and learn from mistakes; interest in learning new thing

COMPENSATION
Competitive and commensurate with experience.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources at hr@bridgebostoncs.org 857-229-1601.
Bridge Boston is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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