Business & Entrepreneurship Program Manager
About The Position
The SailFuture Academy is a private non-profit high school in St. Petersburg, Florida, focused on developing an exceptional model for system-involved youth and families experiencing extreme poverty. The academy aims to make education accessible to hard-to-reach youth, empowering them towards economic freedom and social mobility through a pragmatic high school experience. Students engage in foundational academics, character development, in-house internships, and external apprenticeships. A unique aspect of the program is a 7-week international rite-of-passage sailing expedition. The Business and Entrepreneurship curriculum is central to the academy's hands-on approach, where students create and manage their own business ventures. This includes projects like designing and selling t-shirts, conducting business consultations, or facilitating sales of products. Instructors also serve as thesis advisors for the senior class's business plan projects, dedicating two classes weekly to guide students in developing a venture-backable business plan. The curriculum is developed in-house, allowing for collaboration with school leadership and significant creative freedom.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of business and entrepreneurship
- Lived or Professional experience that enables empathy for the kids we serve
- Possesses a ‘whatever it takes’ mentality
- 5+ years management or leadership experience
Responsibilities
- Work in partnership to co-author project-based learning curriculum and lesson plans
- Lead up to 25 students in a classroom designed to teach critical thinking and problem-solving in a hands-on and project-based way
- Lead a class of senior students to the successful completion of their business plan thesis
- Ensure students uphold community standards in the classroom and within our community
- Establish meaningful relationships and build trust with students and families to assist in improving their behavior, educational performance, and social relationships
- Serve as the primary parent contact and campus advisory leader for students in your assigned ‘crew’
- Submit daily professionalism score and assignment feedback for each student using provided rubric and guidelines
Benefits
- 7 weeks paid time off
- 7 Paid Holidays
- $250 per month employee health contribution
- 401k with 6% match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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