High School Program Director

Bridges Overview

Bridges Baltimore is committed to the long-term success of Baltimore City youth and to providing life-changing opportunities to independent school students. Our team of 13 serves approximately 500 people per year - 300 Baltimore City youth ages 9-23 and 200 independent school students. Our two sites, Bridges at St. Paul’s Schools (est. 1993) & Bridges at Gilman School (est. 2014), operate on a budget of $1.4mm. Watch a short Bridges video HERE.

The Opportunity

We are seeking one highly motivated professional to join our team as “High School Program Director.” The holder of this role will manage, implement, and enhance all of our efforts targeting high school students and families.

Key responsibilities include:

• Summer Program: Plan and serve as principal for the High School Summer Program, including hiring staff, overseeing curriculum development, planning and managing workplace experiences and field trips, and managing student participation.
• School Year Programming: Oversee successful implementation of all school-year programs for high school students, including monthly enrichment workshops.
• Post-High School Guidance: Prepare students for post-high school educational pathways and guide twelfth grade students and their families through applications and admissions.
• Student Support: Plan and oversee individualized support to help students transition effectively into high school and find success in school and in Bridges. This commonly involves academic tutoring and coaching soft skills such as follow through and communication.
• Collaboration & Supervision: Manage the High School Division, including supervision of two staff. Collaborate with program directors to ensure a seamless transition for students and families from one division to the next and consistent programming for participants at each site.

Ideal Candidates

• Youth Development: Understand how to meet students and families where they are and can serve as a guide to success through the high school years.
• Relationships: Form strong relationships with people regardless of background and can be effective working and communicating with families, students, teachers, volunteers, partners, staff, and host schools.
• Project Management: Extraordinary organizational and project management skills and can manage overlapping timelines and projects effectively.
• Technology: Comfortable using workplace technology including email, text, Microsoft suite, and adapting to other tools as needed.
• Driving: The High School Program Director will also need to drive a 14-passenger van (we will train you!)

Desired Background

• Work experience: 5+ years in the field with track record of consistent success; time as a teacher, social worker, school administrator, and/or a related role
• Education: Undergraduate degree with a proven record of academic success

Role Details: Compensation, Supervision

• Compensation: The salary for this full-time 12-month role is commensurate with experience. Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, vision, disability and 403(b). Other supplemental benefits included a lunch benefit, fitness center and tuition remission. 
• Start Date: The role is set to begin on or about June 1, 2021.
• Supervision: This role reports to a Senior Program Director.
• Location: This role will be based at Bridges’ location at the St. Paul's Schools (Brooklandville, MD).
• Hours: This role will follow typical business hours with occasional evenings & weekends.

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