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Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM) · 6 hours ago

Site Director, BEAM Summer Away

New York or California

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$32.50/hr - $32.50/hr

BEAM is dedicated to creating pathways for students from low-income backgrounds to excel in STEM fields. The Site Director for the BEAM Summer Away program will lead and mentor a team, ensuring the successful operation of the summer program while fostering a positive and inclusive environment for students and staff.

EducationNon ProfitSocial

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Complete required BEAM onboarding, including background checks and a mix of asynchronous and synchronous virtual training

Read and internalize the BEAM Leadership Handbook and engage with BEAM’s full-time staff in virtual meetings to understand the various components of running a BEAM camp. Site Directors are allowed to make selected customizations for their camp and are expected to create a site-specific Leadership Handbook that documents such customizations and can be shared with the other leaders

Lead virtual meetings with the other members of the Leadership Team to start building a collaborative leadership community and to prepare for 'Pre-camp week'. The 'Pre-camp week' represents the days when leaders and staff meet for training and logistical preparation before students arrive at camp. (2-3 meetings of 1 hour each)

In collaboration with the members of the Leadership Team, plan the content, staff training, and schedule of the 'Pre-camp week' based on templates and guidance from BEAM. More details in the next section. Leaders are expected to start planning virtually and finalize the plan during the 'Leadership Retreat' (Pre-camp Leaders only days)

Plan the schedule for the 'Leadership Retreat' based on templates and guidance from BEAM

Participate in virtual meetings with BEAM full-time staff and BEAM’s College Campus host staff to fine-tune Campus logistics

In collaboration with the BEAM full-time staff, communicate with students’ parents and caregivers about the start of camp and student travel logistics

Support final selection of your site leadership team (if needed)

New York Only: Attend New York State Department of Health's Summer Camp Operator Orientation (if needed) and obtain necessary certifications

Align on leadership roles and responsibilities, and site-specific operational policies, and add it to the Site Leadership Handbook

Establish a set of working norms and communication expectations among one another and the staff

Agree upon a set of team-building activities or social events to build a strong staff culture

Walk through all pre-camp training materials and assign training modules to the team

Welcome staff upon arrival and provide access to camp materials and accommodations

Confirm all staff have completed their required HR onboarding (I-9, online training, etc.)

Facilitate team-building activities

Facilitate all-staff and role-specific training modules

Set up facilities (signage, supplies, room assignments, etc.) in preparation for student arrival

Walkthrough 'run of show' for the first day of camp and discuss common scenarios and how to address them

Liaise with campus staff to solicit feedback and ensure BEAM is being a 'good guest,' which includes complying with all campus regulations and reporting ongoing needs or challenges that need to be addressed by campus staff

Communicate consistently with the BEAM Local Program Director and the BEAM Finance Team

Facilitate daily and/or weekly check-ins with site leadership, faculty, and staff

Guide and support other leaders, making sure work expectations are clear, that staff receive appropriate coaching and support, and BEAM Summer Away is implemented with fidelity

Communicate daily updates to all staff and respond to ongoing questions or concerns elevated by the leadership team

Collaborate with staff to make updates to program policies or procedures that are not working as planned

Work with site leadership to make timely, thoughtful decisions when conflicts arise and communicate those decisions to staff

Ensure all surveys, assessments, and evaluations are administered on time

Observe faculty teach and provide coaching feedback, in coordination with Senior Faculty and Academic Director, who also have observation roles

Make sure summative feedback to faculty is recorded and shared with BEAM Central staff

Oversee the campus environment, the safe passage of students (into campus, to their class, and through dismissal), staff/student interactions, etc

Conduct community meetings, especially when a reset is needed

Handle student behavior situations if/when they escalate

Follow up with families regarding student behavior or attendance issues

Lead by example in setting the tone of the program (e.g., find the balance of academic and social leadership; treat students with respect; center students as doers of mathematics in the classroom)

Follow crisis plans; provide leadership in case of crisis

Ensure alignment of practice with policy

Other logistical tasks to coordinate with the rest of the site leadership, including but not limited to: Managing petty cash for the summer, Preparing for and coordinating field trips, Facilitating family visits, Planning and supervising evening time with students, Organizing staff dinners

Complete the SD clean-up checklist

Make sure staff complete all students’ evaluations

Complete staff evaluations and make sure all leaders complete their staff evaluations and 1:1 debriefs before leaving campus

Attend the BEAM-led multi-site Summer Camp step-back meeting

Qualification

Commitment to EquityLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsMath ProficiencyAdaptabilityMediation trainingRestorative justice trainingFluency in Spanish

Required

Demonstrated experience in managing teams, providing feedback, and fostering collaboration among staff and faculty

A passion for creating inclusive classrooms where all students feel valued, capable, and supported

Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with staff, faculty, students, and families

Ability to manage conflicts and make thoughtful, timely decisions in high-pressure situations

Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks, schedules, and logistical elements simultaneously

Flexibility to adjust plans and approaches based on feedback, evolving needs, and challenges that arise during the program

Solid understanding of Enrichment math concepts and the ability to guide faculty in the implementation of engaging curricula

Preferred

Prior work experience with middle school students

Prior work experience with students in LA or NYC public schools or serving students from a comparable background

Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, Korean, or another language commonly spoken by BEAM's LA families or NYC families

Experience running training workshops for adults

Mediation training and/or experience

Restorative justice training and/or experience

Benefits

Transportation expenses to/from the staff’s residence to a BEAM Summer Away campus location are covered by BEAM within BEAM's approved travel guidelines. This includes flight cost if needed. Details about the expense approval criteria and the travel booking process will be provided later.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the college campus cafeteria and snacks, with options for dietary restrictions

2–3 staff dinners during camp to relax, connect, and celebrate together