Site Director, BEAM Summer Away

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

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The BEAM Summer Away Site Director will work collaboratively with other members of the leadership team: the Associate Site Director, Director of Student Life, Director of Academics, and Guidance Counselor, to manage a team of 8-10 counselors, 8-10 faculty members, and 1-4 nurses. You will lead staff training, preparation, implementation, and smooth operation of the summer program, ensuring both academic success and a positive camp environment for our students and our staff. 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.
• 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.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust plans and approaches based on feedback, evolving needs, and challenges that arise during the program.
• Math Proficiency: Solid understanding of Enrichment math concepts and the ability to guide faculty in the implementation of engaging curricula.

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.
• Experience running training workshops for adults.
• 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 College 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 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
• 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 the 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 the 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 for the summer
• Preparing for and coordinating field trips
• Facilitating family visits
• Planning and supervising evening time with students
• Organizing staff dinners
• Complete the SD clean-up checklist.
• Make sure staff complete all students’ evaluations.
• Complete staff evaluations and make sure all leaders complete their staff evaluations and 1:1 debriefs before leaving campus.
• Attend the BEAM-led multi-site Summer Camp step-back meeting

Benefits

• Transportation expenses to/from the staff’s residence to a BEAM Summer Away campus location are covered by BEAM within BEAM's approved travel guidelines. This includes flight cost if needed. Details about the expense approval criteria and the travel booking process will be provided later.
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the college campus cafeteria and snacks, with options for dietary restrictions
• 2–3 staff dinners during camp to relax, connect, and celebrate together

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed