What are the responsibilities and job description for the The Calculus Project Assistant Site Coordinator: UMass Lowell position at The Calculus Project?
About the Position
This position supports the site directors at our college campus-based programs. It also focuses on the trajectory and development of Peer Teachers in grades 10-12 to shape their experience.
Site Support Duties
Program Operations & Logistics
- Support daily site operations, including schedule management, room coordination, and communication with staff and students
- Assist with attendance tracking for students and youth employees and support accurate daily records
- Help coordinate materials, field trips, and on-site logistics
- Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment for all students
- Enforce child safety policies, supervision protocols, and professional boundaries
- Respond to student or staff concerns and escalate issues to the Site Director as appropriate Instructional & Program Support
- Support classroom instruction as needed, including coverage during staff absences
- Assist with implementation of curriculum and tutoring models
- Support professional development activities and training sessions
- Support adherence to Success Link and program requirements, including supervision ratios and documentation
- Communicate effectively with staff, families, and program leadership
- Assist with incident reporting and documentation as required
- Supervision & Support: Provide daily supervision of Peer Teachers and Senior Peer Teachers, ensuring youth understand job responsibilities, schedules, and workplace expectations.
- Performance Monitoring: Observe youth employees in instructional settings and monitor performance related to attendance, punctuality, professionalism, communication, and task completion. Provide regular feedback and coaching.
- Mentorship & Development: Support youth skill development through check-ins, goal-setting, and reflective conversations; model professional behavior and reinforce work-readiness skills.
- Compliance & Documentation: Track attendance and hours worked, support accurate timekeeping, and report concerns or incidents in accordance with program policies.
- Training & Onboarding Support: Assist with onboarding, orientation, and required trainings; reinforce child safety protocols, professional boundaries, and program guidelines.
- Collaboration: Work closely with Lead Teachers, Associate Lead Teachers, and program administrators to ensure coordinated supervision and a positive learning and work environment.
- Experience supervising or mentoring youth or young adults in educational, workforce, or youth development settings
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide clear expectations, constructive feedback, and consistent follow-through
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and supporting youth from diverse backgrounds
- Familiarity with youth employment programs (e.g., Success Link, YouthWorks) preferred
- Creativity and ability to foster curiosity and excitement about learning mathematics
Salary : $30 - $40