BHSEC Fellow: Learning Center Coordinator

The Bard Early Colleges, tuition-free, satellite campuses of Bard College operated through partnerships with public school systems, are founded on the belief that many high-school-age students are eager and ready for the intellectual challenges of a college education.

Employer Website: https://apply.interfolio.com/89226
Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) Newark, a partnership between Bard College and Newark Public Schools (NPS) in Newark, NJ, invites applications for a full-time position as a Learning Center Coordinator, a position within the BHSEC Fellows program. BHSEC Fellows offer B.A. graduates an opportunity to provide student tutoring and support, inside and outside the classroom setting, while offering the Fellow an opportunity to explore urban education as a potential career interest. BHSEC Fellows are rotating positions, generally held for two to three years.

The Learning Center Coordinator’s responsibilities will include:

• Developing the curriculum for the College Experience (a college admissions preparatory class for Year 1 students) and also co-teaching the class
• Supervising study periods
• Substitute teaching
• Working with students individually, tutoring them in writing, math, and/or science, depending on the Fellow’s specialization;
• Working closely with the other faculty and staff to monitor and support students who are struggling;
• Training peer tutors and scheduling and monitoring peer tutors;
• Being available to students for supports of all kinds;
• Providing additional administrative support, especially to the deans, as needed.

Start Date: As soon as possible in 2023. Interviews will continue until a candidate is hired.
Duration: 1-2 years
Location: Bard High School Early College (BHSEC) in Newark, NJ
Number of Expected Hires: 2
Compensation: $37,000 to $40,000

Qualifications

• B.A. required
• The ideal candidate will have an interest in working with high school age students who are completing a college-level course of study
• Peer tutoring experience required
• Experience with early college programs a plus
• Strong organizational and communication skills required
• A demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with adolescents strongly preferred
• The ideal candidate will understand cultural difference and purposefully help to uplift ideas from underrepresented groups to improve the equity balance in education

To Apply
Please apply directly with Bard College / Bard Early Colleges. Do this by clicking on the “Apply Now” button found through the Interfolio job application link provided here: http://apply.interfolio.com/89226
Use the Interfolio link provided to upload the following documents directly with Bard College:

• A letter of interest
• C.V. / Resume
• A list of 3 professional references, including their contact information (email address and phone number)

Review of applications to begin immediately.

AA/EOE