Educator / Advisor

EDUCATOR / ADVISOR

In-Person Full Time, Salaried

This role requires flexible scheduling, since TPZ's in-person programming runs school day and after-school (work schedule is 11am-7 pm) and Mondays - Fridays throughout the year. This role will be based in Boston but may require travel to teach at other locations within MA as we scale TPZ’s program. There may be occasions for a weekend experience, e.g.: staff retreat or event; however, those will be communicated well in advance to account for planning and coordination.

About The Role

The Possible Zone (TPZ) is seeking an Educator-Advisor.

Imagine facilitating dynamic "Labs" where students explore Careers of the Future through hands-on projects like cybersecurity escape rooms, AI web development, and biotech innovations while building entrepreneurial spirit through essential competencies.

Picture supporting students as they earn micro-credentials, creating authentic products and building digital portfolios that showcase their growth.

Envision mentoring students through Advisory experiences that connect their Lab projects to real career pathways, internship preparation, and post-secondary success.

Expect a supportive adult professional learning community that sparks your creativity, honors your experiences, and encourages collaboration and ongoing coaching.

Educator-Advisors will teach groups of high school students in our school day and after-school program, supported by STEAM experts and other program staff. Utilizing TPZ's curriculum framework, educators will guide students through authentic project development, competency-based learning, and career exploration aligned with Careers of the Future pathways.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate LaunchLab experiences including authentic project development, structured feedback cycles, advisory sessions, fieldwork experiences, and presentations of learning to authentic audiences
• Guide competency development by supporting students' progression through "Explore," "Apply," and "Lead" micro-credential levels across TPZ competency.
• Support digital portfolio development using the LaunchLab Navigator platform to document student learning, competency growth, and authentic products
• Cultivate inclusive learning communities by establishing shared norms, relationships, and routines that create psychologically safe spaces for risk-taking and authentic learning
• Collaborate with industry partners to design and implement fieldwork experiences, guest expert sessions, and real-world project connections aligned with Careers of the Future
• Engage in curriculum co-creation by contributing to ongoing LaunchLab development, piloting new Labs, and refining competency-based assessment approaches
• Facilitate career pathway exploration by connecting Lab experiences to post-secondary planning, internship preparation, and professional network building
• Implement competency-based assessment by tracking student progress, collecting authentic evidence, and supporting students in demonstrating growth across all signature competencies
• Utilize data for continuous improvement by analyzing student outcomes, engagement patterns, and competency development to inform instructional decisions
• Coordinate with external partners including industry sponsors, community organizations, and higher education institutions to enhance authentic learning opportunities
• Participate in professional learning including sessions with the Program Team, collaborative student-centered team instructional coaching cycles, co-planning with other educators, training on STEAM and maker skills
• Engage in ongoing department specific and organization-wide meetings, professional learning, and other events
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Professional Experience: At least 3 years of experience working with high school students in either formal classrooms/schools or informal settings is required.
• Pedagogical Expertise: Experience with culturally-responsive, competency-based, and project-based learning approaches, with strong understanding of social-emotional learning and identity development. (Preferred: Experience in supporting ELLs and students with different learning styles/ languages)
• Competency Development Focus: Understanding of how to explicitly teach and assess transferable skills like communication, problem-solving, and teamwork within technical contexts.
• Content knowledge: Experience in 1 or more of the following:
• Computer Science/IT: Coding, web development, cybersecurity, AI/machine learning, robotics
• Advanced Manufacturing: 3D printing, CAD, digital fabrication
• Healthcare/Life Sciences: Biotechnology, medical devices, health informatics
• Construction, Infrastructure, Energy: Renewable energy systems, sustainability, environmental science
• Business/Finance: Entrepreneurship, fintech, digital marketing, data analytics
• Commitment to continuous learning, comfort with ambiguity, and ability to model resilience and adaptability for students.
• Demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit that inspires students to explore passions and dreams while providing the scaffolds or supports to actualize them.
• Create a growth-promoting culture that is brave and safe; effectively manage learning experiences.
• Strong facilitation; you believe learning is an active process, and support learners in driving their learning.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Embraces change and navigates multi-cultural spaces with openness and awareness.
• Comfort with travel to various sites, changing schedules, and evolving curriculum as TPZ’s program continues to develop.
• Bilingual speakers preferred: English reading, writing, and speaking required. Spanish and Haitian Creole speaking preferred.
  

Compensation & Benefits

TPZ offers performance-based compensation with merit and bonus potential. Our Compensation philosophy is designed with checks and balances to ensure pay equity and to fairly recognize and reward employees' contributions.

TPZ provides full-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including, but not limited to:

• Company-subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (80% of the individual premium is paid by TPZ)
• Professional Development opportunities, including the use of state of the art STEAM Makespace/FabLab
• Basic Life insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability at no cost to the employee
• Mental Health and Wellness resources through partnerships with Calm and Wellable
• Commuting stipend for walking, biking, transit, or gas
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Up to 25 days of paid time off per year
• Approx. 20 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave