Academic Coordinator

Tenacity•Boston, MA

23h•$50,000 - $58,000

About The Position

The ACE Academy Academic Coordinator supports the successful recruitment, engagement, and retention of middle school students participating in Tenacity’s after-school and summer programs. Under the leadership of the Site Leader, this role plays a key part in delivering high-quality academic, literacy, fitness, and family engagement programming designed to foster students’ personal, social, and academic growth. The Academic Coordinator is responsible for leading all academic programming at an ACE Academy site, ensuring high-quality, equity-centered instruction and strong student outcomes. This role oversees the implementation of Tenacity’s academic curriculum, including lesson planning, data-informed instruction, and delivery of both small- and whole-group learning activities. The Academic Coordinator manages classroom operations and supports program associates, coordinators, volunteers, and part-time staff while addressing student academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs, including individualized support when needed. In addition to instructional leadership, the Academic Coordinator plays a key role in overall site success by supporting student recruitment, enrollment, attendance, and retention. This role requires flexibility, teamwork, and a passion for youth development, as responsibilities may include occasional evening and weekend events, summer programming, and collaboration with school-day teachers and family engagement teams.

Requirements

Experience in instructional and program management with urban, multicultural middle school students
Classroom management, behavior management, and lesson planning experience
Strong interpersonal, team leadership, organizational, and communication skills
Experience building relationships with families, teachers, and school leaders
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred; a focus in education, human services, social work, or a related field is a plus
Commitment to educational equity and supporting students in overcoming systemic barriers
Tennis experience a plus
Valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise the classroom and overall instructional experience for students
Develop and submit lesson plans aligned with instructional goals and assessment data
Facilitate whole-group and small-group instruction based on student needs
Manage student behavior and provide individualized support when necessary
Support students experiencing behavioral, social-emotional, and academic challenges
Integrate academic instruction with tennis and fitness programming, emphasizing life skills development
Lead recruitment, selection, and registration of middle school students for the ACE Academy
Maintain strong student retention and attendance rates
Build strong relationships with teachers and families to support student progress and success
Participate in school meetings, including student support, IEP, instructional leadership, assessment, and professional development sessions
Collaborate and share best practices with coordinators across ACE Academy sites
Co-plan and attend events, field trips, and activities, including occasional evenings and weekends
Support additional program areas, including Family Engagement
Support summer programming or preparation for the upcoming ACE Academy year as directed by leadership