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Middle School Program Assistant • Spring 2023

 

Breakthrough Overview

Breakthrough San Francisco is a college access and teacher training program. In 2022-23, we’re serving 234 students from across San Francisco. They make an eight-year commitment - from the summer after fourth grade until their high school graduation - with the goal of attending a four-year college. In addition, through our summer teacher residency, we train outstanding college students for education careers.

 

Position Summary

The Middle School Program Assistant supports the operation of Breakthrough’s after-school program, helping with setup and clean up, student record keeping, supplies and enrichment materials, and implementation of special events. In addition, they support the application and selection process for prospective Breakthrough students. Work takes place in-person at San Francisco Day School (350 Masonic Ave, San Francisco).

 

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup and clean up for after-school program

• Manage student attendance records and follow up with families as needed

• Enter data on student performance and/or school admissions

• Manage BT Bucks (student incentive system)

• Manage after-school program supplies and enrichment materials

• Assist with preparation for and implementation of events such as tutor training and Celebration

• Manage prospective student applications and support selection process

• Complete other projects as needed

 

Qualifications

• Extremely organized and dependable
• Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills
• Commitment to increasing educational opportunity
• Commitment to honoring and celebrating all members of our diverse and inclusive community
• Fluency in Amharic, Cantonese, Spanish, or Tigrinya a plus
• Familiarity with Breakthrough and/or San Francisco schools a plus
   

Commitment

• 10 - 30 hours per week, including at least some afternoons from approximately 2 - 7 pm (Mon - Thu). The position runs from January 2023 through May 2023, with the possibility of staying on for our 2023 summer program and/or 2023-24 school year.

• Work takes place in-person at SF Day School (350 Masonic Ave, San Francisco)

Compensation

• Competitive hourly rate, based on experience.

To Apply

Please upload a resume and cover letter (including your available work hours this spring) to BambooHR using this link. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.

 

For more information, please visit: www.breakthroughsf.org.

 

Questions? Contact Ana Anthony, Director of Middle School Programs, at 415-568-3669 or ana@breakthroughsf.org.