Job Description
About BEAM
Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM) creates pathways for students from low-income, low-access backgrounds to become scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and computer scientists.
We provide BEAM students the same access to high-quality preparation in STEM as their more affluent peers, and we invest deeply in our students' success, with programming from middle school through college graduation focused on joyous, exciting, and rigorous mathematics, building vibrant communities, and supporting students in key life transitions such as college admissions and financial aid.
BEAM has grown from a small summer program serving 17 students in the summer of 2011 to a year-round, national program, serving 450+ students at six summer program sites and 600+ students in year-round programming in New York City and Los Angeles this school year. In addition, our BEAM National pilot program now reaches around 1000 elementary-aged students in seven different states, working to create a new nationwide pathway modeled on our local work. We've seen our students' successes first-hand, and it's backed by data: a quasi-experimental study found that students who attended our 7th grade summer program were 1.3X as likely to declare a STEM major as a matched comparison group.
DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION
The Manager, STEM Enrichment and Access is a dynamic, strategic and rewarding role, directly impacting the lives of low income/underserved 8th to 12th grade students and their families as they explore mathematical reasoning, STEM experiences and navigate pivotal academic and enrichment milestones. The Manager will manage a 2-3 member team that supports students in developing the skills and roadmap students will need to pursue a degree in STEM. The team is responsible for the academic and college readiness outcomes of up to 320 students each year in grades 8-12.
You will lead the STEM Enrichment and Access team in managing our Saturday and/or after school math enrichment program by hiring and managing full time and part time staff, teachers and Teacher Assistants and leading them towards the implementation of high quality, rigorous math enrichment and STEM exploration classes that enable our students to be prepared for college level academics and career aligned work in a STEM field.
To lead a successful program, you must also ensure our programs are fully enrolled. Retaining students who have completed BEAM’s summer programs while also recruiting new high school students in 9th grade will be a critical part of the team’s work. In your family and student engagement efforts you are expected to inspire students to engage in BEAM’s STEM enrichment programs, explore BEAM’s STEM career access experiences and maintain high engagement levels in a supportive community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Team Leadership & Staff Management (15%)
- Lead the LA STEM Enrichment and Access team with clear goals, reflection cycles, and collaborative practices
- Define and delegate clear roles and responsibilities across the LA STEM Enrichment and Access team that cover all the required tasks for planning and implementing your team’s programs
- Develop and maintain project management and data tracking tools to monitor the ongoing implementation of annual planning tasks and progress to goals and to inform annual program improvements
- Share program impact and students successes with key stakeholders and BEAM staff
- Contribute to planning for LA team meetings, team retreats, and team building activities.
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