TITLE: Middle School Manager

PROGRAM: Trinity Education for Excellence Program

STATUS: Non Exempt Employee

REPORTS TO: TEEP Program Director

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:

Trinity Boston Foundation’s mission is to unlock opportunity and change the odds for the youth of Boston. In partnership, we build communities that: affirm, inspire, and empower youth and their families; offer holistic support for physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being; and strengthen community health and cohesion across Boston. Our students will have a greater likelihood of: completing high school; becoming leaders within their communities; and leading lives of their own design.

Born out of the strong social justice work of Trinity Church, our longest-standing programs, the Trinity Boston Counseling Center and Trinity Education for Excellence Program joined to become a 501(c)(3) in 2007, with our running program Sole Train added to the portfolio in 2009. In 2013, the Foundation added an embedded program at the McCormack Middle School in Dorchester. We currently provide direct service to 500 youth and families and impact thousands through professional training services offered by the Counseling Center in schools and organizations across Boston. Our programs honor and respect individuals of all faith traditions, including those with no faith tradition.

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Trinity Education for Excellence Program (TEEP) empowers students to achieve excellence, in and out of the classroom. This tuition-free character and leadership development program engages Boston Public middle and high school students with a safe and supportive community. TEEP focuses on youth development through a fusion of academic support, experiential learning and community building. Every year, approximately 135 youth participate in TEEP. Our core premise is that a consistent community can be a radical, life-changing catalyst for individual excellence.

Middle School Program (Summer)

At the heart of TEEP is a five-week intensive summer program during which rising seventh-, eighth-, and ninth- grade students hone their confidence and exercise leadership. The summer learning program is built around TEEP’s core values: Respect – Responsibility –Restraint – Reciprocity – Redemption. Through a combination of project-based academic work and enrichment opportunities that include rowing, sailing, yoga, creative writing, and photography, TEEP helps students develop academic confidence and discover their voice.

High School Leadership Development Program (Year-Round)

If students complete all three summers of the middle school program, they can apply to join the Leadership Development Program (LDP). The LDP trains youth in active leadership, professionalism, and civic engagement. The GIVE values introduced in 9th Grade Summer are at the core of LDP programming and evaluation: Gratitude – Integrity – Intentionality – Influence – Vision – Enthusiasm. The program prepares student to become active leaders who are committed to social justice and public service. LDP participants who meet requirements are eligible to work in the summer as counselors and mentors for the next generation of middle school students.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

TEEP’sMiddle School Manager is responsible for (1) recruitment of rising 7th grade including site visits at partner schools and coordination of interviews & admissions process; (2) facilitation of middle school engagement including High School Admissions, Middle School Lunches, Overnights, and Artesanias.

The MS Manager will also beresponsible for Summer Session on-site responsibilities including as supervisory and administrative capacities, as well as event planning and execution in collaboration with TEEP Director and Associate Director of High School Programs. The core goals of the position are (1) to ensure that TEEP Middle School participants complete three consecutive summers, seek promotion into the Leadership Development Program, and (2) are enrolled in the best-fit high school.

GOALS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Goal: Recruit and admit 36-45 rising 7th graders for TEEP Summer

  • Develop partnerships with Boston Public Schools by meeting with teachers and/or school liaisons to strategize recruitment plans, which will include presentations to prospective students, families, and/or partner organizations
  • Connect with existing school partners around admissions and student engagement
  • Coordinate facilitation of admissions interviews, tours of the TEEP summer space, and communications with students and families
  • Distributeupdated applications, deadlines, calendars, and admissions status to families and school liaisons
  • Determine balanced teams based on interview notes

Goal:Ensure TEEP Middle School students attend a high performing, best-fit high school.

  • Recruit 2-3 tutors for Independent School Entry Exam; enroll 8th Grade TEEP students in weekly tutoring session in preparation for ISEE
  • Support students & parents in registering for the ISEE
  • Schedule & facilitate 1:1 meetingswith TEEP 8th Grade families to support them with Boston’s High School Admissions process; includes sharing the options available (public, charter, parochial, pilot) as well as any known deadlines
  • Schedule & facilitate follow-up meeting(s) to ensure a clear path to high school
  • Host General Information Sessions at TEEP for students and families (September & October)

Goal: EngageTEEP Middle School studentsthroughout the school year.

  • Plan and execute all Middle School engagement opportunities including
  • Middle School Lunches: on-site visits with TEEP students
  • Artesanias: month after-school and/or weekend opportunities for arts exploration
  • Overnights: in collaboration with Associate Director & Director, host November & April overnights for TEEP Middle School
  • Observe & report individual student needs (academic, clinical, or family) to offer direct support or referral through Trinity Boston Counseling Center and/or other partners

Goal: Support Summer Session operations, including family outreach, event planning, and administrative support.

  • Plan & facilitate Summer Orientation in collaboration with TEEP Director
  • In collaboration with Summer Administrative Assistant, collect student paperwork, track student files, and coordinate summer calendar including field trips
  • With support from TEEP Team, prepare and facilitate summer staff trainings sessions
  • Prepare and plan major events (1) Midsummer Parent Night, (2) TEEP Graduation, (3)Family & Friends Day

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • 1-2 years minimum experience working with youth in a direct-service capacity
  • Flexible schedule to facilitate evening and weekend programming
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated experience facilitating group learning for students
  • Skilled in managing complex projects & administrative tasks
  • Investment in collaborative work with TEEP team, partners, and students
  • Alignment with or demonstrated capacity to engage Critical Conscious and Anti-Oppressive Education Pedagogies
  • Comprehensive knowledge on Boston’s High School Admissions process
  • Project management skills with the ability to remain organized
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Bi- or multi-lingual candidates desired