Employment
Current Openings:
Program Intern
This is a fully in-person position. Breakthrough is not currently supporting remote positions.
Program Interns will work to assist in programming and operations logistics for the nine-week summer program at one of our three sites: Mounds Park Academy, Washington Technology Magnet School, or Chanhassen High School. Program Interns will primarily be responsible for helping with the planning and implementation of logistic and programmatic tasks.
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Compensation: This is an unpaid, educational internship that we supplement with a $2,500 living stipend (paid in installments throughout the summer).
**If you are interested in applying to become a program intern for summer 2023, please complete the application. Application Link Here.
Deadline: Submit your application before April 10, 2023
Instructional Coach Residency
This is a fully in-person position. Breakthrough is not currently supporting remote positions.
As a Breakthrough Twin Cities Instructional Coach (IC) you will train, support, challenge, observe, and evaluate our Teaching Fellows in what, for many, is their first classroom experience. In this way, you will be a major factor in determining the quality of instruction at Breakthrough Twin Cities. As an Instructional Coach you will support six Teaching Fellows in one of four subjects (literature, math, science, or social studies), and you will report to the Dean of Instruction.
Compensation: Instructional Coaches at Mounds Park Academy and Eastern Carver County sites will receive a $5,000 stipend paid in four installments in July and August. Returning coaches will get an additional $500.
To apply, please visit this page.
Dean of Instruction
This is a fully in-person position. Breakthrough is not currently supporting remote positions.
The Dean of Instruction will work closely with the Summer Program Director to support Instructional Coaches. They will work to familiarize themselves with (and potentially help source/develop) the curriculum, instructional resources available to Instructional Coaches and Teaching Fellows, and will serve as experts in Breakthrough instructional philosophies and training. The Dean of Instruction will work to guide Instructional Coaches through the Faculty Orientation and summer program, providing resources and training on coaching techniques and tools. They will oversee the instructional quality and outcomes of all three Breakthrough summer sites as well, working with staff to monitor student data and suggest adjustments as needed.
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Compensation: $7,500 stipend paid in 4 installments throughout the summer.
To apply, Send an email to apply@breakthroughtwincities.org with the subject line “Dean of Instruction” and attach an updated résumé, cover letter, and two references.
Site Operations Associate
This is a fully in-person position. Breakthrough is not currently supporting remote positions.
The Operations Associate Is a full-time summer, site-based staff position. The Operations Associate Is responsible for managing the logistics of the site. The Operations Associate will play an integral role in ensuring the quality execution of day-to-day operations and the special events of the site. This position reports directly to the Summer Site Director and attends regular supervision meetings. The Operations Associate is responsible for supervising Program Interns (typically four).
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Compensation: $10,000 stipend for the summer, paid semi-monthly.
To apply, send an email to apply@breakthroughtwincities.org with the subject line “Operations Associate” and attach an updated resumé, cover letter, and two references.
High School Programs Associate
This is a fully in-person position.
The High School (BLP) Program Associate is a full time summer, site-based staff position. The High School (BLP) Program Associate is responsible for implementing processes and programming related to older middle school students and families at one of our sites. The High School (BLP) Program Associate is the primary contact for families and students at their site, and works with Teaching Fellows to communicate regularly. The High School (BLP) Program Associate works closely with the Summer Site Director and the Middle School Program Associate to provide leadership for a site during the intensive summer program and is supported by the Summer Site Director and the Summer Program Director.
Read full job description here.
Compensation: $10,000 stipend for the summer, paid semi-monthly.
To apply, send an email to apply@breakthroughtwincities.org with the subject line “HS Programs Associate” and attach an updated resumé, cover letter, and two references.
Middle School Program Associate
This is a fully in-person position.
The Middle School Program Associate is a full-time summer, site-based staff position. Each Middle School Program Associate is responsible for implementing processes and programming related to middle school students and families at one of our sites. The Middle School Program Associate is the primary contact for families and students at their site, and works with Teaching Fellows to communicate regularly. The Middle School Program Associate works closely with the Summer Site Director and the BLP Program Associate to provide leadership for a site during the intensive summer program and is supported by the Summer Site Director and the Summer Program Director.
Read full job description here.
Compensation: $10,000 stipend for the summer, paid semi-monthly.
To apply, send an email to apply@breakthroughtwincities.org with the subject line “MS Programs Associate” and attach an updated resumé, cover letter, and two references.
Saturday Session Facilitator
Saturday Session Facilitators are responsible for facilitating a lesson plan written by Breakthrough Twin Cities staff for their group of students during Saturday Sessions (Please find dates below). Additional responsibilities on Saturday Sessions may include culture building, planning Bus Game, YO-Time, logistics, or other special events. Saturday Session Facilitators will build on the instructional and management strategies learned in the Breakthrough Instructional Trainings and will have many opportunities to grow in these areas. This position reports to the Program Manager of the assigned site or program. Saturday sessions will occur at two different locations: Mounds Park Academy in St. Paul and Chaska High School in Chaska, MN.
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Compensation: This position is paid 100.00 each session (pre-tax)
Note: Transportation or other benefits will not be provided.
DATES & TIMES REQUIRED:
Training Dates:
-Must complete a series of online asynchronous training and one synchronous pre-school-year training session.
