Site Director, BEAM Discovery

Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM)•New York, NY

3h•Onsite

About The Position

BEAM is seeking a Site Director for each of its Discovery sites this summer. Working closely with the Associate Site Director, Director of Student Life, Academic Director, and Guidance Counselor, you will manage a team of 23–30 counselors and 7–10 faculty members. You will lead the preparation, implementation, and smooth operation of the summer program, ensuring both academic success and a positive camp environment for our students. Your leadership will not only shape the classroom experience but also help cultivate a strong community of students and staff, leaving a lasting impact on the lives of our students.

Requirements

Leadership Skills: Demonstrated experience in managing teams, providing feedback, and fostering collaboration among staff and faculty. Experience leading training workshops for adults.
Commitment to Equity: A passion for creating inclusive classrooms where all students feel valued, capable, and supported.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with staff, faculty, students, and families.
Problem-Solving: Ability to manage conflicts and make thoughtful, timely decisions in high-pressure situations.
Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks, schedules, and logistical elements simultaneously.
Math Proficiency: Solid understanding of Enrichment math concepts and the ability to guide faculty in the development of engaging curricula.
Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust plans and approaches based on feedback, evolving needs, and challenges that arise during the program.

Nice To Haves

Prior work experience with middle school students.
Prior work experience with students in LA or NYC public schools or serving students from a comparable background.
Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, Korean, or another language commonly spoken by BEAM’s LA families or NYC families.
Mediation training and/or experience.
Restorative justice training and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Complete required BEAM onboarding, including background checks and a mix of asynchronous and synchronous virtual training.
Read and internalize the BEAM Leadership Handbook and engage with BEAM’s full-time staff in virtual meetings to understand the various components of running a BEAM camp. Site Directors are allowed to make selected customizations for their camp and are expected to create a site-specific Leadership Handbook that documents such customizations and can be shared with the other leaders.
Lead virtual meetings with the other members of the Leadership Team to start building a collaborative leadership community and to prepare for “Pre-camp week”. The “Pre-camp week” represents the days when leaders and staff meet for training and logistical preparation before students arrive at camp. (2-3 meetings of 1 hour each)
In collaboration with the members of the Leadership Team, plan the content, staff training, and schedule of the “Pre-camp week” based on templates and guidance from BEAM. More details in the next section. Leaders are expected to start planning virtually and finalize the plan during the “Leadership Retreat” (Pre-camp Leaders only days).
Plan the schedule for the “Leadership Retreat” based on templates and guidance from BEAM.
Participate in virtual meetings with BEAM full-time staff and BEAM’s campus host staff to fine-tune Campus logistics.
In collaboration with the BEAM full-time staff, communicate with students’ parents and caregivers about the start of camp and student travel logistics.
Support final selection of your site leadership team (if needed)
New York Only: Attend New York State Department of Health's Summer Camp Operator Orientation (if needed) and obtain necessary health and safety certifications.
Align on leadership roles and responsibilities, and site-specific operational policies, and add it to the Site Leadership Handbook
Establish a set of working norms and communication expectations among one another and the staff
Agree upon a set of team-building activities or social events to build a strong staff culture
Walk through all pre-camp training materials and assign training modules to the team
Set up facilities (signage, supplies, room assignments) in preparation for staff arrival
Welcome staff upon arrival and provide access to camp materials and accommodations
Confirm all staff have completed their required HR onboarding (I-9, online training, etc.)
Facilitate team-building activities
Facilitate all-staff and role-specific training modules
Set up facilities (signage, supplies, room assignments, etc.) in preparation for student arrival
Walkthrough “run of show” for the first day of camp and discuss common scenarios and how to address them
Liaise with campus staff to solicit feedback and ensure BEAM is being a “good guest,” which includes complying with all campus regulations and reporting ongoing needs or challenges that need to be addressed by campus staff.
Communicate consistently with the BEAM Local Program Director and the BEAM Finance Team.
Facilitate daily and/or weekly check-ins with site leadership, faculty, and staff
Guide and support other leaders, making sure work expectations are clear, that staff receive appropriate coaching and support, and BEAM Discovery is implemented with fidelity.
Communicate daily updates to all staff and respond to ongoing questions or concerns elevated by the leadership team
Collaborate with staff to make updates to program policies or procedures that are not working as planned
Work with site leadership to make timely, thoughtful decisions when conflicts arise and communicate those decisions to staff
Ensure all surveys, assessments, and evaluations are administered on time.
Observe faculty teach and provide coaching feedback, in coordination with Senior Faculty and Academic Director, who also have observation roles.
Make sure summative feedback to faculty is recorded and shared with BEAM Central staff.
Oversee campus environment, the safe passage of students (into campus, to their class, and through dismissal), staff/student interactions, etc.
Conduct community meetings, especially when a reset is needed
Handle student behavior situations if/when they escalate
Follow up with families regarding student behavior or attendance issues
Lead by example in setting the tone of the program (e.g., find a balance of academic and social leadership; treat students with respect; center students as doers of mathematics in the classroom)
Follow crisis plans; provide leadership in case of crisis
Ensure alignment of practice with policy
Managing petty cash and subway/transportation tickets for the summer
Preparing for and coordinating field trips
Supervising Open Math Time
Organizing staff dinners
Completing the clean-up checklist
Complete staff evaluations and 1:1 debriefs
Attending the BEAM-led multi-site SD step-back meeting