The West End House (WEH) is an independent Boys & Girls Club in the City of Boston that has been transforming the lives of immigrant and urban youth since its founding in 1906. Our mission is to inspire and enable young people, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to realize their potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. We offer a rich array of activities in four program areas: leadership and life skills, academic success and college preparation, visual and performing arts, and fitness and nutrition.
Through outcomes-driven programming, our Academic Support team creates a culture for success, in and out of school, with special emphasis on young people who are often disengaged and disconnected from the school community. Our Academic Support programs are often the sole resource for young people and their families. Working together with the rest of the Academic Support team, the Secondary Education Coordinator will shape program development and strengthen intervention strategies to transform the academic trajectory of Boston’s most vulnerable youth.
Primary Responsibilities
Coordinate homework help and tutoring for up to 100 middle school and high school youth
Collect and track report card data and teacher referrals to develop strategies to help individuals improve academically, such as through tutoring or MCAS study groups or mentoring
Design and deliver creative enrichment activities that directly support school learning
Develop and maintain influential and long-lasting relationships with Club youth, particularly those who are in greatest need of caring adults in their lives
Create an environment that encourages both academic success and fun
Work with volunteer tutors from local colleges and the community, and supervise youth employees
Characteristics
Flexible and creative self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work through obstacles
“Hands-On” mentality – candidate should be willing to work directly with kids, teachers and parents.
Strong group facilitation skills
Ability to relate to culturally diverse group of youth as an instructor and mentor
Desire to work as a part of a strong youth development team
Qualifications & Requirements
Master’s degree in education preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of youth development, specifically as it relates to academic progress
Experience working in multicultural environments and a strong passion for helping youth from disadvantaged backgrounds succeed in school
Experience teaching urban youth and in an out-of-school time setting
Valid driver’s license required
Pass background and driving record checks
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience with databases a plus.
Hours: Full-time year-round, 40 hours per week, typically Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., with the occasional morning and weekend hours.
How to apply
Qualified candidates should email resume and a brief cover letter, describing why you are interested in working at West End House and how you learned about this position, by April 6th to Michele Mitsumori, Coordinator of Administration and Finance, at jobs@westendhouse.org . Please include “Secondary Education Coordinator” in the subject line of your email.