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High School Program Manager

SCOPE
South Bronx United Inc. (SBU) is a sports-based youth development organization that uses soccer as a tool for social change. Its mission is to prepare youth to succeed in high school, college, careers, their community and beyond. SBU serves more than 1,800 children, young adults, and families annually through programming on the field and in the classroom. including academic enrichment and tutoring, college prep, mentoring, workforce development, immigration legal services, and other individual and family supports. The majority of youth served are from immigrant families and many were born outside of the country. While the South Bronx has the nation’s highest poverty rate and low educational outcomes, SBU makes a significant difference in the lives of its youth. In the last five years, 100 percent of youth in the organization’s core program, the SBU Academy, have graduated high school, 94 percent have graduated in four years, and 94 percent have gone on to attend college.

South Bronx United seeks a passionate and dynamic educator to join our team as the full-time High School Program Manager. This person will serve as a key staff member of the SBU Academy, a comprehensive and longitudinal program that serves 190 youth annually, in grades 6-12. The Academy program is guided by a comprehensive Student-Athlete Pathway program design that outlines scaffolds and targeted outcomes for each grade level in academic skills, high school and college preparation, social-emotional learning, and competitive soccer. Program staff promote the SBU Values of Showing Commitment, Bringing Integrity, and Uniting our Community in all that we do.

The High School Program Manager manages all programming and works individually with students in grades 9-11, collaborating with our College and Career Success Program Director, and Middle School Program Manager to ensure vertically aligned programming. The core responsibilities include curriculum implementation, individual academic advising, training and managing coach mentors and academic mentors, and managing partnerships and events that contribute to a positive student experience and promote high engagement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop and implement educational curriculum.

• Under the guidance of the Director of Academic and Postsecondary Programs, analyze academic data to implement tiered programming.

• Implement program curriculum for grades 9-11 that supports student-athletes in meeting grade-level benchmarks needed to work toward four-year high school graduation.

• Collaborate with key staff to establish and maintain program procedures and policies.

• Facilitate all summer academic programming sessions.

• Manage on-site programming to ensure the consistent and high-quality delivery of services, including classroom and behavior management.

2. Advise and manage academic supports for 70-90 students.

• Track and Analyze Student Academic Data: Gather and monitor transcripts, report cards, and internal assessments to build a comprehensive picture of each student’s progress and potential.

• Develop Personalized Academic Plans: Craft customized academic support strategies for each student, ensuring guidance that is as unique as their individual pathways to success.

• Facilitate Goal-Setting Sessions: Conduct empowering sessions with students to establish clear, ambitious academic goals and create detailed plans for achieving them.

• Empower 10th Graders Through Individual Progress Meetings: Complete one-on-one meetings with each student and their guardians to evaluate progress at this pivotal moment in their academic journey and strategically prepare for college applications.

• Monitor and Adapt Strategies: Regularly oversee and assess student progress. Be prepared to modify strategies for continuous improvement and relentless pursuit of excellence..

• Collaborate for Success: Form strong partnerships with schools and families to provide the most effective and personalized support for each student.

3. Train and manage academic mentors,  summer program teachers, and coach-mentors: 

• Collaborate with Academy staff to facilitate orientation and ongoing training for all volunteer academic mentors, education interns, and summer program staff.

• Managing and supporting all academic mentors and education interns during academic programming.

• Manage Google Classroom to share all lesson plans and materials with academic mentors and interns on time.

• Oversee the planning and implementation of summer courses and serve as an instructional coach.

• Facilitate weekly meetings with the head coach-mentors of all high-school-aged teams.

4. Coordinate special projects, events, and partnerships.

• Serve as liaison with the organization’s education partners and networks.

• Coordinate and facilitate special student events and college trips.

• Support the implementation of annual organization events.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
A strong candidate should meet the following requirements:

• At least three years' experience working in educational or youth settings

• Bachelors Degree; Masters Degree in Education or related field preferred

• Experienced with transcript reviews and knowledgeable about NYC DOE graduation requirements

• Proficiency with managing and analyzing student academic data 

• Spanish or French proficiency is highly preferred.

• Strong classroom management skills 

• Experience training and supporting other professionals 

• Experience and interest in academic support/advising 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with adults and youth

• Strong organization and time management skills

• Flexible and adaptable to work in a variety of settings

• Effective in multi-cultural and cross-cultural settings and understanding of individuals of all backgrounds

• Familiarity with the South Bronx community or other neighboring communities is preferred

SCHEDULE
Full-time, hours are aligned with programs which include two evenings during the school year and occasional weekend events. This requires in-person programming.

BENEFITS

• Salary range of $50,000-$65,000 commensurate with experience

• Full health benefits, with dental, vision, and Health FSA options

• Other Benefits through Professional Employer Organization (PEO) including Commuter Benefits and 401k options

• 26 PTO days annually

• Staff discount at The Clubhouse Café coffee shop

• Professional Development Stipend

START DATE
June/July 2025

TO APPLY
Send a cover letter and resume to hiring@southbronxunited.org. Make sure to specific why this organization and role is of interest and how you would add value to the organization.