Westhill High School: Summer College Prep Academy Coaches - 6 NEEDED

Westhill Summer Colleg Prep Academy Coaches = 8 NeededOverview:The road to college application completion is an intensive, multi-step process. In starting the application process early and in the summer before senior year, it allows students to complete critical milestones leading to early application completion. In completing applications early, students have the most time to explore colleges and make the best informed process. In order to support our students in this goal, we are offering a Summer College Prep Academy. This no-cost summer program offers meaningful opportunities to proactively help students complete their critical milestones with a trusted adult partner in the building during the summer.Position Summary and Essential Job Functions:The Summer College Prep Academy Coach will facilitate a classroom including instruction and progress monitoring their assigned students during [high school]'s College Prep Academy. The ideal candidate will be passionate around supporting college access for all students and college application completion.Position Objectives: The College Prep Academy Coach will play an integral role in ensuring the program:Leverages codified tools and resourcesProduces positive student/staff feedbackImproves college application completion ratesResponsibilities include, but are not limited to:Participation in Training + Program DevelopmentParticipates in training and professional development to assist with learning and understanding the college application process in greater depth. Assist in providing feedback and asking process questions on the lessons and activities for students. Facilitation + Student ManagementFacilitates lessons around college application milestones and support students through structured work time to complete milestonesDevelops relationships with students to create a positive learning environment and a supportive place for students. Progress MonitoringTrack students' daily attendanceCollect feedback from students, families and staff to assess the program's impactRequired Knowledge, Skills and Characteristics:Some knowledge both the college application process and the landscape of college access but a strong willingness and desire to learn requiredStrong belief that all students can learn and achieve at high levelsDemonstrated understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff, and with all individuals encountered in the performance of required dutiesExcellent interpersonal, oral and written communicationWillingness to work collaborativelyAbility to master new content quicklyAbility to motivate and inspire students, families, and school staffPositive attitude and sense of humorRequired Education and Experience:Current [high school] educatorFluency in Spanish preferred