Description

Breakthrough Summerbridge, founded in 1978, is a tuition-free, year-round intensive academic enrichment and advocacy program. Founded by Dennis Collins, former head of San Francisco University High School, and two pioneering faculty members, Lois Loufbourrow and Mal Singer, the program they envisioned would utilize the resources of University High School to serve the city of San Francisco. For 40 years, Breakthrough Summerbridge has advanced three primary goals: 

• Preparing ambitious middle school students from under-resourced circumstances to enter and thrive in well-matched high schools, for the purpose of securing admission to, succeeding in, and graduating from a four-year college
• Providing intensive summer teaching internships for high school and college students who are passionate about the power of education, and creating meaningful volunteer experiences throughout the academic year for members of the UHS and San Francisco communities
• Transforming lives through the unique and powerful relationship between the Breakthrough Summerbridge and UHS communities and their families

These three intertwined and complementary goals unify our work. In 1989, Breakthrough Summerbridge (then only called Summerbridge) received a grant to expand the program nationally, and in 1990, Summerbridge New Orleans was founded. Today, there are more than 24 Breakthrough programs around the country, all a part of The Breakthrough Collaborative.

Our students and students’ families desire greater opportunity for more rigorous academic experiences and are also under-represented in higher education: over 90% identify as students of color; more than 50% speak a language other than English at home; 

Founded on the “students teaching students” model, in Breakthrough Summerbridge all summer classes are planned and taught by our Teaching Fellows (TFs) who are outstanding high school and college students from across the country. We train them for education careers through consistent support, guidance, coaching and mentoring from our Instructional Coaches (ICs). Teaching Fellows bring energy, commitment, and a willingness to learn, and Instructional Coaches bring experience and knowledge. 

This intensive six-week summer program for rising seventh, eighth, and ninth graders is a key component of Breakthrough Summerbridge’s effort to ensure students are receiving academically rigorous instruction through middle school and upon entering their first year of high school. Summer programming consists of core academic classes (math, humanities, and science), as well as electives, such as theater, basketball, music, and art. In addition, co-curricular courses such as Social - Emotional Learning and High School Advising are taught alongside.

Non-Discrimination: 

UHS values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds. All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, creed, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. 

General Job Description

Instructional Coaches (ICs) are experienced and successful professional educators who provide content-specific support and mentoring for Breakthrough Summerbridge’s Teaching Fellows (TFs) and engage fully in the Breakthrough Summerbridge community. ICs dictate the level of academic rigor during Breakthrough Summerbridge’s summer program through their interactions with TFs and approval of TF lesson plans.

Each IC supervises two Teaching Fellows in one subject area and grade level (for example: Humanities 9 or Science 7), leads and/or participates in professional development meetings, grade-level Professional Learning Community (PLCs), observing classes, evaluating lesson plans, and meeting frequently with individual Teaching Fellows regarding their on-going work. As the only professional teachers on-site, ICs are accountable for the quality of instruction Breakthrough Summerbridge students receive and are responsible for supporting Breakthrough Summerbridge TFs through their first teaching experience.

Instructional Coach Duties and Commitment 

Program Dates: June 10 - August 2, 2024

Pre-summer 

• Attend pre-summer training session on Sat, April 20, 2024
• Complete pre-summer curriculum planning, as assigned
• Consult with BTSB administrative staff regarding curriculum 
• Refine existing unit plans in specific content area as needed
• Conference with program staff to plan teacher orientation workshops (see dates below)

Orientation Week – June 10 – June 17, 2024

• Attend, participate in, and lead workshops during Orientation Week: 
• Facilitate or co-facilitate teacher training workshops on topics such as classroom management, lesson planning, DEI and teaching practices specific to content area
• Guide TFs through lesson planning and general preparation for the summer

Six-Week Summer Program – June 18 - August 2, 2024

• Provide TFs with support and regular feedback as they design and revise lesson plans
• Maintain a big picture understanding of the curriculum and guide TFs in making adjustments as necessary
• Observe Teaching Fellows in the classroom as part of the daily IC Observation Schedule
• Conduct at least one weekly conference with TFs and provide concrete feedback 
• Plan and lead departmental meetings, as needed 
• Plan and lead weekly grade-level Professional Learning Community (PLCs) meetings as needed 
• Participate in weekly check-ins with the Director of Programming and Instruction and other ICs
• Work with Instructional Coach team to determine professional development needs for TFs and lead at least one large group professional development session
• Communicate regularly with Breakthrough Summerbridge team regarding TF progress
• Ensure your assigned TFs complete their Student Evaluation report according to the BTSB guidelines
• Engage fully in the Breakthrough Summerbridge community
• Substitute teach as needed in the case of TF absence 
• Support with Snack and Lunch supervision on a rotating schedule

*Additionally, there is a need for 1-2 Instructional Coaches to support with “Makeup Days” on Friday mornings. ICs who facilitate Makeup Days will be compensated. 

Wrap Up Week – July 29 - August 2, 2024

• Submit a final evaluation of each of your assigned TFs to SB Admin Team 
• Host final conferences with assigned TFs to review the final evaluation and end of summer letter
• Oversee and support TFs in completing their student evaluations 
• Work with TFs to provide revisions and suggestions on curriculum for next summer
• Evaluate overall summer program in Exit Interview and digital surveys

On Campus Hours 

• 8:00a - 4:30p Mondays and Wednesdays
• 8:00a - 12:30p Tuesdays and Thursdays (hours will extend until 1:15p when assigned lunch supervision)
• *See exceptions below

*Required Special Dates/Late Evenings

• First two weeks of programming - ICs stay till 2:20pm on some days to support Study Hall 
• Back to Summerbridge Night - June 26, 2024
• Celebration - July 31, 2024

Holidays:

• Juneteenth Holiday- June 19, 2024
• Independence Day Holiday - July 4th and July 5th, 2024 

Compensation

Compensation: $5692 stipend for ICs new to this role at BTSB and increases for returners based on the number of years at BTSB. 

How to Apply

To apply, please visit: https://www.breakthroughcollaborative.org/apply-instructional-coach/

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
• Outstanding track record as a professional teacher for at least three years (preferably in grades 6-12)
• Outstanding knowledge of subject matter and broad knowledge of available resources
• Ability to deliver positive, constructive, and honest feedback, both written and verbal
• Experience with curriculum development and implementation
• Superior presentation, writing, and organizational skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to hold others to high standards while also offering support and maintaining positive relationship
• Familiarity with the following platforms: Google Suite, Zoom, (Canvas knowledge is helpful)
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously