Site Leader
About The Position
The Site Leader serves as the primary facilitator, mentor, and community leader for a cohort of Black Men Teach Fellows. This role creates engaging, culturally affirming learning experiences that foster belonging, leadership development, educator identity, academic success, and personal growth. Reporting to the Director, Secondary Programs & Educator Pathways, the Site Leader facilitates weekly programming, monitors Fellow engagement and academic progress, partners with families and schools, and cultivates a culture of accountability, brotherhood, joy, and excellence. Site Leaders are often the most consistent and influential adult relationship within a Fellow's Black Men Teach experience.
Requirements
- Experience working with youth, mentoring programs, education, community organizations, or leadership development.
- Strong facilitation and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to engage and inspire adolescents.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to pass a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree or current college enrollment.
- Experience facilitating groups or youth leadership programs.
- Experience working with historically underserved communities.
Responsibilities
- Build authentic relationships with assigned Fellows that foster trust, belonging, and personal growth.
- Serve as a mentor, advocate, and positive role model.
- Support Fellows in setting goals, overcoming challenges, and celebrating successes.
- Cultivate a positive cohort culture grounded in brotherhood, accountability, and excellence.
- Encourage leadership development, self-confidence, and educator identity.
- Facilitate weekly Black Men Teach cohort sessions using the approved curriculum.
- Lead engaging discussions focused on leadership, identity, service, education, and career exploration.
- Create learning experiences that inspire Fellows to consider careers in education.
- Foster meaningful reflection, participation, and peer connection.
- Reinforce Black Men Teach's mission, values, and leadership expectations.
- Monitor attendance, participation, academic progress, and program engagement.
- Conduct regular academic and wellness check-ins.
- Identify Fellows needing additional support and communicate concerns promptly.
- Maintain accurate documentation of Fellow participation and progress.
- Build positive relationships with families, caregivers, teachers, counselors, and school staff.
- Communicate regarding Fellow participation and progress.
- Encourage family engagement in Black Men Teach programming.
- Collaborate with schools to strengthen student success and engagement.
- Participate in Site Leader trainings, team meetings, retreats, and professional development.
- Submit attendance, check-in notes, and required documentation on time.
- Support Black Men Teach events, field experiences, and community engagement activities.
- Represent Black Men Teach with professionalism and integrity.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance — BMT covers 75% of the employee premium and 65% of dependent premiums
- 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% employer match
- Paid Time Off (PTO), paid sick leave, and company-observed holidays in accordance with Black Men Teach's leave policies
- Professional development opportunities aligned with your growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
