Brockton School Based Site Lead

**Note:This role requires occasional travel to our Boston Innovation Center

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Possible Zone (TPZ) seeks a School Based Site Lead to serve as the primary point person for the implementation of TPZs program at our partnering school in Brockton. As an embedded member of the Curriculum & Instruction team you will act as a program facilitator instructional mentor and site operations leader.

The ideal candidate has a strong track record of providing high-quality instruction and supporting diverse students and staff through competency-based and project-based learning (PBL). You will spend the majority of your time on-site at the partner high school with periodic collaboration at the TPZ Innovation Center.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Site Liaison: Serve as the primary TPZ presence at the school participating in strategic leadership meetings to provide regular updates on site activities successes and challenges.
• Team Coordination: Lead weekly team meetings with cross-departmental members to ensure cohesive high-quality program implementation.
• Logistics & Planning: Coordinate space for programming order all necessary lab materials and supplies and secure technology support with the operations team.
• Events & Fieldwork: Manage the yearly calendar of events including presentations of learning and fieldwork experiences (e.g. coordinating buses and permission slips).
• Recruitment: Partner with the Recruitment & Enrollment team to engage potential students and families at the Brockton site.
• Policy Alignment: Ensure all TPZ site activities align with both TPZ organizational policies and school district calendars/policies.

• Job-Embedded Coaching: Observe school-day educators and provide regular feedback and co-planning sessions to integrate TPZs instructional framework into daily practice.
• Staff Development: Plan and facilitate professional development (PD) sessions for school staff focused on PBL and competency-based learning.
• Reflection Cycles: Model high-leverage instructional practices and facilitate reflective feedback cycles to support continuous improvement.
• Onboarding: Lead the onboarding and ongoing mentoring for both TPZ and partner school educators.

• Program Delivery: Facilitate hands-on TPZ labs delivering project-based learning experiences that reinforce school-day curriculum.
• Portfolio Guidance: Guide students in curating digital portfolios that document their growth in problem-solving technical skills and entrepreneurial mindsets.
• Student Support: Collaborate with school guidance counselors and support staff to ensure the success of all students in the pathway.
• Family Partnership: Serve as a primary point of connection for families at the Brockton site ensuring consistent communication about student progress championing family participation in program experiences and modeling a culture of partnership across the site team.
• Data Oversight: Oversee the collection of student data including attendance competency progress trackers and evaluation surveys.
• Instructional Coverage: Serve as a substitute instructor when educators are absent to ensure continuity of programming.

• TPZ Culture & DEI: Actively participate in organization-wide DEI (Diversity Equity and Inclusion) working groups and initiatives to ensure a culturally responsive environment.
• Continuous Learning: Engage in internal and external professional development to stay current on PBL STEAM and adolescent development trends.
• Strategic Collaboration: Contribute to the refinement of TPZs instructional framework and organizational strategy through all-staff retreats cross-departmental projects and Senior Manager cohorts.
• Administrative Excellence: Maintain site-level administrative tasks including evaluation performance reviews for direct reports budget tracking and organizational reporting via Asana.

• Professional Experience: At least 5 years of experience working with high school students in formal or informal settings.
• Instructional Expertise: At least 3 years of experience engaging youth from under-resourced communities in ways that are culturally responsive project-based and competency-based with attention to the whole-child SEL and identity development and building a strong culture and community
• Content Knowledge: Experience in 1 or more of the following:
  • Computer Science/IT: Coding web development cybersecurity AI/machine learning Adobe Illustrator
  • Advanced Manufacturing: 3D printing CNC machining laser cutting CAD robotics digital fabrication textiles TinkerCAD
  • Healthcare/Life Sciences: Biotechnology medical devices health informatics food science urban agriculture hydroponics/aquaponics
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Ability to inspire students to explore passions while providing the scaffolds needed to actualize them.
• Supervisory Skills: Experience conducting 1:1 supervision addressing challenges and tracking deliverables (e.g. via Asana Spreadsheets).
• Strong Facilitation: Strong belief that learning is an active student-driven process.
  • Commitment to the success of every learner; have a growth mindset and self-awareness.
  • A courageous learner design-thinker problem-solver and ignite these qualities in others.
  • Create a growth-promoting culture that is brave and safe; effectively manage learning experiences
• Commitment to DEI: Demonstrated commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion and the ability to navigate multi-cultural spaces. Embraces change and navigates multi-cultural spaces with openness and awareness.

Compensation & Benefits: $95000-$130000