Job Openings
This page will highlight non-profit and education career possibilities that might be of interest to friends and members of the Breakthrough Collaborative family. Check back regularly for updates, and make sure you tell employers you found this info on teachbreakthroughs.org! A few great positions are listed below by state:
California
Breakthrough Collaborative seeks a permanent, full-time, detail-oriented Finance Specialist to join our dynamic team and play a critical role in the overall success of the organization by providing financial and accounting support to the organization and ensuring that all accounting records are maintained accurately, efficiently, and on a timely basis. Position starts immediately, at our location in downtown San Francisco. The position reports to the Director of Finance. posted: 11/06/08
Breakthrough Collaborative seeks an Office Manager to oversee the general administration of the organization and serve as the primary person responsible for the smooth operating of all the organization’s administrative systems including facilities, infrastructure, and IT. posted: 11/06/08
Summerbridge San Francisco seeks a Director who will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Summerbridge, including fundraising and managing a $400,000 budget, planning and implementing its educational program, chairing the Summerbridge Trustee committee, recruiting, hiring and training the teaching staff, and supervising the work of the Assistant Director and volunteer staff. posted: 11/21/08
Breakthrough San Jose seeks a Program Director to oversee the planning, development, and implementation of both academic and personal enrichment programs to ensure quality educational experiences for students and teacher interns, during the daily summer program and school year events. posted: 11/18/08
Breakthrough San Jose seeks a Program Associate. The BTSJ Program Associate will be responsible for assisting students with developing study, organization and leadership skills. BTSJ is seeking a candidate who can be a part of a team, yet work independently to manage volunteers and build a network of resources. Candidate must be able to communicate well with students, parents, teachers and school administrators equally. posted: 11/18/08
Washington D.C.
Breakthrough Washington D.C. seeks a Program Director to manage and oversee various aspects of our academic program. Some duties will include: Working with school principals, counselors and teachers of host facility and feeder schools to ensure positive and productive communication throughout the year; Recruiting and managing after-school and Saturday teachers, high school interns, and community service volunteers.
posted: 11/20/08
Hong Kong
Summerbridge Hong Kong seeks a Program Manager to share full operational and administrative responsibility for the organization’s programs. During the summer, the Program Manager is directly responsible for running one of the organization’s Summer Programs. The Program Manager reports to the Program Director. posted: 10/30/08
Massachusetts
Roxbury Preparatory Charter School seeks Apprentice Teachers for the 2008-2009 schoolyear. Roxbury Prep is founded on the philosophy that all students are entitled to and can succeed in college preparatory programs when: 1) the curriculum is rigorous, engaging, and well-planned; 2) the school emphasizes student character, community responsibility, and exposure to life’s possibilities; and 3) a community network supports student academic, social, and physical well-being. Roxbury Prep helps students gain admission to outstanding public and private college preparatory high schools. posted: 10/22/08
Multiple Locations
Teach For America (various locations)- Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding recent college graduates and professionals of all academic majors and career interests who commit two years to teach in urban and rural public schools and become leaders in the effort to expand educational opportunity. Join them in the fight to end education inequity. The third deadline is January 7th, 2009. Read a letter from a fellow Breakthrough Alumni about her TFA experience- Apply Now. posted: 10/31/08
The New Teacher Project (various locations)- TNTP is always looking for talented people to join our organization. There are currently job openings in California, Indiana, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Texas and various locations here: TNTP Jobs posted: 11/04/08
New York
Breakthrough New York seeks a Director of Development. The Director of Development will be responsible for leading all development activities for the organization through a period of substantial growth and expansion of organization’s capacity. Given the organization’s ambitious plans, the Director of Development will be responsible for contributing to the growth strategy and designing fundraising strategies that will result in financial sustainability. posted: 11/18/08
Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice seeks 9th Grade Teaching Assistant. At SLJ, we do not track our students, so classes are comprised of a heterogenous mix of students. The teaching assistant will aid teachers in differentiating lessons so that we are able to meet the needs of every student.  SLJ features shared leadership, common planning time for teachers, small classes, personalized relationships through our Advisory program, and internships for students. posted: 9/29/08
Pennsylvania
Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia seeks Site Director- (Philadelphia) The Site Director oversees the development and delivery of services to middle school students and teachers at the Grover Washington Jr. Middle School site. The Site Director reports to the Executive Director. posted: 07/18/08
Texas
Breakthrough Houston seeks Executive Director- The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring that the programs and people of BTH effectively serve its mission to inspire excitement for learning, create paths to college, and promote careers in education. posted: 07/29/08
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