Program Manager, SAT Prep (Yonkers)

Yonkers Partners in Education•Yonkers, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

YPIE creates pathways to college and career success, focusing on mid-sized cities and providing students with a comprehensive, 9th grade-to-career continuum of support. The SAT Prep program is a critical next step in deepening student impact by providing targeted, data-driven instruction to help students achieve competitive college entrance exam scores. The Program Manager will play a key role in elevating YPIE's college readiness outcomes and expanding access to postsecondary opportunities. This role provides targeted academic support through direct instruction and individualized tutoring in SAT Prep for 11th grade students, as well as small group math tutoring for 9th and 10th grade students. The Program Manager will build strong relationships with students, deliver engaging test preparation, and equip students with the academic skills and strategies needed to improve SAT performance and expand postsecondary opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
2+ years of teaching/facilitating student learning (non-traditional classroom experience welcome)
Prior experience tutoring or teaching SAT, ACT, or high school-level Math
Strong writing and public speaking skills
Proven organizational and program tracking skills
An outcomes-focused orientation
Ability to navigate partnerships with diverse stakeholders
Flexibility to work some evening and weekend hours based on program needs
A car and willingness to travel to program site(s)

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success improving student SAT/ACT/math scores
Teaching certification or certificate of eligibility
Ability to see the big picture and sweat the small stuff at the same time
Flexibility and adaptability; able to roll with the punches
Spanish, Arabic, or other bilingual fluency a plus
Enjoy solving challenging problems to reach measurable outcomes.
Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment where you will manage your own time and curriculum implementation to support each student.
Hungry for collaboration.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of YPIE’s SAT Prep program; plan and facilitate engaging, data-driven SAT instruction aligned to the College Board SAT, focusing on core content and test-taking strategies.
Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality SAT preparation instruction aligned to College Board standards, including reading, writing and language, and math content.
Teach effective test-taking strategies, pacing techniques, and problem-solving approaches to help students maximize performance under timed conditions.
Administer and analyze diagnostic assessments and formative checks to identify skill gaps and inform instruction.
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of students with varying skill levels, learning styles, and academic backgrounds.
Provide individualized and small-group academic support during class and during additional office hours (at the YPIE College Zone and in schools) to reinforce key concepts and address targeted needs.
Support students in setting score goals, monitoring progress, and building confidence.
Develop strong professional relationships with students in order to provide tutoring and foster self-advocacy so students identify and seek support.
Help connect students to critical YPIE and external resources as needed and hold students accountable to academic and testing milestones.
Maintain active, collaborative relationships with key family figures in students’ lives to reinforce goals, address academic challenges, and communicate clearly and consistently about SAT timelines, expectations, and student progress.
Collaborate with volunteers to assist in providing services to YPIE students.
Manage student records and leverage YPIE data systems to monitor progress, identify challenges, and inform instructional decisions.
Manage SAT program logistics, including schedules, assessments, materials, and testing timelines.
Communicate proactively with internal staff and external stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of all SAT-related activities.
Recruit for a new cohort of YPIE Scholars each year, proactively collaborating with district partners to identify target students and deliver info sessions and presentations.