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Resident Academic Director : Winchester A Better Chance
The Resident Academic Director's primary responsibility is the academic development of eight talented high school students of color selected from urban schools following a rigorous application process. These boys are motivated to get a better education at Winchester High School. The Academic Director should be familiar with the demands and performance required in an academically challenging high school and be able to help the Scholars meet these expectations. The position runs through the academic year and can be held with a compatible other job or program of study. Room, board, and a small stipend is provided. The Resident Academic Director must be available at the ABC House Sunday-Thursday 6 to 10 PM for family style dinner and scholar study hours, and coordinate his/her schedule with Resident Director(s) to provide coverage in the house on afternoons and weekends.
The Resident Academic Director:
- Supervises and supports Scholars during study hours, to ensure that Scholars are completing all homework assignments on time and prepare adequately for tests and quizzes
- Coordinates in-house tutoring program
- Teaches Scholars good organizational and study skills
- Serves as resource for the Scholars on academic issues
- Acts as liaison with administrative staff and teachers at WHS
- Analyses course load of each scholar to make sure it is appropriate
- Monitors progress and reviews report cards with Resident Director(s) and students at quarters’ end
- Provides written review of each scholar’s quarterly academic progress to the Board of Directors and Host Families
- Meets with guidance counselors and teachers as appropriate
- Participates in the college application process, and is responsible for coordinating college test taking (PSATs and SATs)
- Is a positive presence in the house and participates in some evening and weekend social events
- Coordinates schedule with Resident Director to provide coverage in the house in the afternoons and evenings
- Makes sure Scholars get to school on time in the morning
- Assists Resident Director(s) in supervising household duties
- Maintains a good relationship and balance of authority with the Resident Director(s)
The Resident Academic Director should possess the following minimum qualifications:
- Mature, responsible, and flexible individual with BA/BS, strong interpersonal skills, experience tutoring or teaching adolescents, and expertise in at least two major academic subjects.
- The ideal candidate is willing to be a positive, visible presence in the ABC house, and will have a background that substantiates his/her ability to deal with multiple constituencies effectively, since the Resident Academic Director is required to interact with school, ABC Board, Host Parents, volunteers, and a multitude of others that support the ABC Scholars during their Winchester ABC experience.
Please email resumes to: personnel@winchesterabc.org
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