Academic Lead Providence

Salary Range: $57,500.00 To $67,500.00 Annually

Position Summary: The Academic Lead will report to and work closely with the Assistant Program Director (ADP) to set the vision for academic and enrichment programming, establish measurable outcomes each year, and lead the team in delivering on those goals. In addition to this leadership work, the Academic Lead also plans and runs daily academic and enrichment programming for Squash Busters students and oversees the processes for ensuring students’ participation in school year and summer academic, leadership, and career opportunities within and external to SQB’s programming.

This person will act as a model for hard work and commitment and will support the creation of a positive, dynamic culture for staff, students, and families. The Academic Lead will work closely with and serve as a mentor to the Program Coordinator, who supports the Academic Lead in running daily academic and enrichment sessions. This leadership role extends to other volunteers, part‑time employees, or partners who support or deliver academic sessions as the team challenges, nurtures, and holds accountable SQB youth so that they recognize and fulfill their potential.

Reports to: Assistant Program Director

Home Office: Providence, RI

Schedule: 10:30-6:30/7:00 Monday-Friday during the school year, with occasional weekend or evening hours required. Fridays (or another day are given off when working a Saturday). Summer hours are slightly reduced.

• Oversee the creation and implementation of all academic and enrichment programming for middle and high school while working closely with the APD to ensure the team meets or exceeds its target outcomes each year.
• Ensure maintenance of student standards and performance benchmarks that indicate progress against team goals.
• Use data to identify programmatic trends and create and/or adapt programs to meet identified needs.
• In collaboration with the APD, oversee academic and team trip budgets.
• In collaboration with APD, recruit, train, manage, and develop volunteers, partners, and occasional part‑time staff to support academic programming.
• Conduct both informal and formal observations of academic team members and provide regular feedback, direction, and mentoring.
• Collaborate with cross‑site counterparts to execute organization‑wide events and meet organizational goals.

• Plan, supervise and direct daily homework help sessions, team building, community service, and leadership activities. Maintain documentation of activities.
• Collaborate with the Directors of Post‑Secondary Success and Career Success to plan impactful and innovative enrichment activities to prepare students for the transition from high school to post‑secondary.
• Ensure high school seniors complete the post‑secondary application and financial aid process through a combination of SQB and partner‑led group and individual student sessions.
• In conjunction with the APD, develop and implement academic success plans and contracts as needed.
• Provide students with individual feedback on their progress.
• Coordinate delivery of academic and enrichment sessions amongst team, utilizing resources appropriately.
• Manage academic volunteers during homework and academic enrichment sessions.
• Meet with all colleagues to develop an integrated approach to student work and to coordinate and complete shared responsibilities.
• Actively ensure the physical and emotional well‑being of all students by adhering to SQB safety protocols and fostering a supportive, inclusive environment.
• Drive students to and from practices, matches, camps, and community service projects.
• Monitor students’ progress by communicating regularly with school staff, guidance counselors, and other community partners, to support student success. As required, collaborate with these partners to support students’ post‑secondary application processes.
• Communicate with parents/guardians to ensure that necessary forms and paperwork are complete, and they are aware of their child’s progress, feel like part of the SQB community, and can support their child’s growth and development at home.
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