Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM) · 6 days ago
Site Director, BEAM Discovery
New York or California
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$32.50/hr - $32.50/hrBEAM is dedicated to creating pathways for students from underserved communities to succeed in STEM fields. The Site Director will lead the summer program, manage staff, and ensure a positive learning environment for students while fostering community engagement.
EducationNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Complete required BEAM onboarding, including background checks and a mix of asynchronous and synchronous virtual training
Read and internalize the BEAM Leadership Handbook and engage with BEAM’s full-time staff in virtual meetings to understand the various components of running a BEAM camp. Site Directors are allowed to make selected customizations for their camp and are expected to create a site-specific Leadership Handbook that documents such customizations and can be shared with the other leaders
Lead virtual meetings with the other members of the Leadership Team to start building a collaborative leadership community and to prepare for 'Pre-camp week'. The 'Pre-camp week' represents the days when leaders and staff meet for training and logistical preparation before students arrive at camp. (2-3 meetings of 1 hour each)
In collaboration with the members of the Leadership Team, plan the content, staff training, and schedule of the 'Pre-camp week' based on templates and guidance from BEAM. More details in the next section. Leaders are expected to start planning virtually and finalize the plan during the 'Leadership Retreat' (Pre-camp Leaders only days)
Plan the schedule for the 'Leadership Retreat' based on templates and guidance from BEAM
Participate in virtual meetings with BEAM full-time staff and BEAM’s campus host staff to fine-tune Campus logistics
In collaboration with the BEAM full-time staff, communicate with students’ parents and caregivers about the start of camp and student travel logistics
Support final selection of your site leadership team (if needed) New York Only: Attend New York State Department of Health's Summer Camp Operator Orientation (if needed) and obtain necessary health and safety certifications
Align on leadership roles and responsibilities, and site-specific operational policies, and add it to the Site Leadership Handbook
Establish a set of working norms and communication expectations among one another and the staff
Agree upon a set of team-building activities or social events to build a strong staff culture
Walk through all pre-camp training materials and assign training modules to the team
Set up facilities (signage, supplies, room assignments) in preparation for staff arrival
Welcome staff upon arrival and provide access to camp materials and accommodations
Confirm all staff have completed their required HR onboarding (I-9, online training, etc.)
Facilitate team-building activities
Facilitate all-staff and role-specific training modules
Set up facilities (signage, supplies, room assignments, etc.) in preparation for student arrival
Walkthrough 'run of show' for the first day of camp and discuss common scenarios and how to address them
Liaise with campus staff to solicit feedback and ensure BEAM is being a 'good guest,' which includes complying with all campus regulations and reporting ongoing needs or challenges that need to be addressed by campus staff
Communicate consistently with the BEAM Local Program Director and the BEAM Finance Team
Facilitate daily and/or weekly check-ins with site leadership, faculty, and staff
Guide and support other leaders, making sure work expectations are clear, that staff receive appropriate coaching and support, and BEAM Discovery is implemented with fidelity
Communicate daily updates to all staff and respond to ongoing questions or concerns elevated by the leadership team
Collaborate with staff to make updates to program policies or procedures that are not working as planned
Work with site leadership to make timely, thoughtful decisions when conflicts arise and communicate those decisions to staff
Ensure all surveys, assessments, and evaluations are administered on time
Observe faculty teach and provide coaching feedback, in coordination with Senior Faculty and Academic Director, who also have observation roles
Make sure summative feedback to faculty is recorded and shared with BEAM Central staff
Oversee campus environment, the safe passage of students (into campus, to their class, and through dismissal), staff/student interactions, etc
Conduct community meetings, especially when a reset is needed
Handle student behavior situations if/when they escalate
Follow up with families regarding student behavior or attendance issues
Lead by example in setting the tone of the program (e.g., find a balance of academic and social leadership; treat students with respect; center students as doers of mathematics in the classroom)
Follow crisis plans; provide leadership in case of crisis
Ensure alignment of practice with policy
Other logistical tasks to coordinate with the rest of the site leadership, including but not limited to: Managing petty cash and subway/transportation tickets for the summer, Preparing for and coordinating field trips, Supervising Open Math Time, Organizing staff dinners
Completing the clean-up checklist
Complete staff evaluations and 1:1 debriefs
Attending the BEAM-led multi-site SD step-back meeting
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience in managing teams, providing feedback, and fostering collaboration among staff and faculty
Experience leading training workshops for adults
A passion for creating inclusive classrooms where all students feel valued, capable, and supported
Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with staff, faculty, students, and families
Ability to manage conflicts and make thoughtful, timely decisions in high-pressure situations
Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks, schedules, and logistical elements simultaneously
Solid understanding of Enrichment math concepts and the ability to guide faculty in the development of engaging curricula
Flexibility to adjust plans and approaches based on feedback, evolving needs, and challenges that arise during the program
Preferred
Prior work experience with middle school students
Prior work experience with students in LA or NYC public schools or serving students from a comparable background
Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, Korean, or another language commonly spoken by BEAM's LA families or NYC families
Mediation training and/or experience
Restorative justice training and/or experience
Benefits
Lunch and snacks, with options for dietary restrictions
2–3 staff dinners during camp to relax, connect, and celebrate together
Limited, assigned parking is available (Los Angeles)
Company
Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM)
Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM) guides underserved students with math talent towards careers in STEM fields.
Founded in 2004
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Panera Bread Foundation
2024-03-19Grant
Leadership Team
Daniel Zaharopol
Chief Executive Officer
Tania Tiburcio, SHRM-SCP
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-03-17
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