Writers’ Room Program Assistant at Dr. Albert D. Holland High School of Technology

826 Boston • Boston, MA

18d • Hybrid

About The Position

826 Boston seeks a dynamic, communicative, and flexible individual to serve as the Writers’ Room Program Assistant at the Dr. Albert D. Holland High School of Technology. We’re seeking a team member who brings a thoughtful, inclusive approach to student support and a strong commitment to educational equity. The ideal candidate will have experience working with English-language learners (ELLs), neurodivergent youth, and immigrant communities, as well as familiarity with trauma-informed educational practices. In this role, you’ll provide both classroom support and one-on-one guidance, using culturally responsive strategies that promote literacy development and build confidence in all students. We value individuals who are reflective, student-centered, and passionate about creating empowering learning environments for all. The Dr. Albert D. Holland High School of Technology, also known as Holland Tech, serves over 500 students in grades 7-12. The school is very culturally diverse, with many students who come from immigrant communities, primarily Haiti, Cape Verde, and the Dominican Republic. Multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, especially those who have proficiency in Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, and/or Portuguese. The school offers a range of classes including programs for students with limited or interrupted formal education (SLIFE) and (Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA). Located in Dorchester’s Grove Hall neighborhood, Holland Tech prides itself on taking a trauma-sensitive approach to education, with relationships at the center. The Holland Writers’ Room opened its doors in 2016. Mission 826 Boston is a nonprofit writing, tutoring, and publishing organization where students in grades K-12 and beyond can share their stories, amplify their voices, and develop as leaders in school and in life. The Writers’ Room Program Assistant will work 40 hours a week. Regular in-person hours are required. Applicants must be residing in Massachusetts and able to commute to the in-person location listed below, before the role starts. In-Person Hours: Monday through Thursday: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM In-Person Location: Dr. Albert D. Holland High School of Technology, 60 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA 02121 Remote Hours: Most Fridays. There are required all-team meetings, professional development, and tasks to complete on virtual Fridays. Occasional departmental and organizational meetings will take place on Fridays at our Tutoring Center located at 3035 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate is a team player with a steadfast commitment to improving the quality of K-12 education, including adopting antiracist/anti-oppressive approaches, with a desire to work in a collaborative and inclusive culture, and a passion for youth empowerment through writing and publishing.
• Experience teaching/tutoring writing to students grades 7-12 in an urban setting
• Ability to adapt to various working and management styles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in organizational, time management, project management, and resource management skills
• Experience with and/or willingness to learn Google Apps, Salesforce and InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar design tools
• Experience with and/or willingness to learn high school-level STEM concept tutoring practices
• Ability to give and receive feedback with humility, regulation, and tact
• Ability to employ innovative, creative, and student-centered thinking in order to create engaging programming environments
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering community, building a strong sense of team, and embracing values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Knowledge of and fluency with social and racial justice, intersectionality, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ history, and historic/current systems of oppression
• Experience with classroom management preferred, but not required
• Proficiency in Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese, and/or Spanish strongly preferred, but not required
• Familiarity with the BPS system, particularly the schools in Roxbury, Dorchester, and Jamaica Plain, preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Serve as a writing tutor to students in grades 7-12 seeking support with reading and writing assignments during individualized conferences, small-group visits, and whole-class visits. Example assignments span content areas (humanities and STEM) and include college essays, literary analysis essays, creative writing drafting and revision, and test preparation (primarily AP essays and STEM open response)
• Develop and lead 826 Boston-created programming, which includes clubs, stand-alone workshops, creative writing clubs, etc. Example programming from this year includes a literary magazine and crochet club
• Support students in social-emotional learning and in processing life experiences through writing
• Develop monthly newsletters that summarize the program’s progress and notable highlights
• Assist with Writers’ Room volunteer coordination, including managing email communication, tracking attendance, supporting volunteers during tutoring sessions, and co-leading pre-brief and debrief conversations
• Assist with data collection, analysis, and results-sharing associated with the Writers’ Room, including tracking student visits and hours, administering annual writing assessment, distributing student and teacher feedback surveys, and participating in biannual team-wide reports
• Support publishing-project design cycle, including the manuscript, layout, and book release party
• Support Student Editorial Board for each publication project, ensuring students have the opportunity to inform book content, cover and interior design, and title selection
• Communicate project progress to staff supervisor and seek counsel when help is needed to execute goals
• Support organization-wide summer programming
• Support additional responsibilities during short-term Writers’ Room Manager absences by facilitating team meetings, tutor debriefs, and class mini-lessons
• Provide support at select outreach and fundraising events, including nights and weekends on rare occasions
• Support Writers’ Room Manager with administrative tasks and the upkeep and beautification of the Writers' Room, as needed

Benefits

• 826 Boston offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position with the potential for an annual performance-based bonus.
• We offer competitive salaries and benefits and are committed to equity, trust, and transparency in compensation.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including flexible work from home options, generous paid time off (including 15 PTO days, accrued sick leave, 13 paid holidays, 6 Summer Fridays, and an organization wide two-week winter break); health, dental, and vision insurance (826 Boston covers 80% of premiums), parental leave, paid sabbaticals, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees