Site Director

Who We Are

Saga Education is a national leader in high-impact, in-school tutoring. We leverage the power of human capital and technology to accelerate student outcomes and create more equitable learning for students.

Since our founding in 2014, we have reached more than 30,000 students and counting. With our proven-to-work tutoring model and focus on relationship building, we have been able to reach students who need it most and support families, educators, and districts through our services. Whether that be through our work in providing direct solutions, building cutting edge products, or advocating for impact, our vision to make education equitable for all students is realized daily.

For more information about Saga Education's mission, vision, and services, please visit us at www.saga.org.

What We Do

Inside each student lives a story waiting to unfold. We know every student is capable of shaping a story of success—in school, and in life. But not every student has had a fair chance to see it. Saga Education envisions a world where students–especially Black and Latinx students–have equitable access to economic and social mobility. To achieve this, Saga seeks to establish high-impact, in-school-day math tutoring as an integrated part of a student's education, as a proven response to accelerating educational equity.

Our research shows our program works–not only to raise math scores but to foster the confidence and sense of belonging that underpin all academic success. As a trusted leader in building powerful tutoring programs, Saga provides the resources and tools to enable all districts to take advantage of our expertise. Saga has the evidence and experience to know what works.

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Director of Programs, the Site Director is responsible for ensuring that Saga math tutoring is implemented effectively at the school site. The Site Director serves as the direct supervisor and coach for a team of AmeriCorps Member Math Fellows and Leadership Fellows. The primary goal of the Site Director is to drive student learning in Saga Math Lab by consistently improving the effectiveness of tutorials and creating the environment for the program to flourish. This is accomplished through weekly observations and coaching sessions with Saga Fellows and with consistent collaboration with school administration and teachers to ensure an effective and healthy partnership. Your responsibilities will include the following:

• You will observe a team of up to 10 Saga Fellows daily, and provide feedback through real-time and weekly coaching sessions to individual Fellows and the team as a whole
• You will manage classroom behavior, processes and systems and ensure healthy team morale
• You will analyze data and consult with the Director of Programs on trends and implement the feedback to create action plans to improve site, Fellow and student performance
• You will create and manage plans for Math Exploration time, for students who are not working with their Fellows on a given day, to be implemented by Leadership Fellows (Live-online model)
• You will adapt and lead professional development sessions, created by our L&D and Academics teams, for Fellows serving at your site during the school year
• You will meet regularly with school administrator(s) to provide updates on Saga Math Lab successes and challenges, and to engage feedback on how the program can improve
• You will meet regularly with math teachers to optimize alignment of Saga curriculum with math class instruction and scopes and sequences, and to seek feedback for future improvements
• You will maintain, monitor and analyze student progress and attendance in Saga Math Lab and math classes to create intervention plans for struggling and chronically absent students in collaboration with their Fellow
• You will maintain your site budget through expense tracking and monitoring

What We'll Use To Measure Success

• Mission Alignment - You have a deep understanding of social injustice in education
• Decision Quality - You make good, timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Manages Ambiguity - You operate effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear
• Directs Work - You provide direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done
• Develops Talent - You develop people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals
• Manages Conflict - You handle conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise

What You Bring

• You have 2 years of experience as a middle or high school teacher, with full classroom responsibility and oversight, or prior experience as a Saga Leadership Fellow (2 years) or Resident Site Director
• You have a Bachelor's degree or higher in Education or a related field
• You are proficient in high school math (through Algebra I/II and Geometry)
• You have lived or work experience in historically underserved communities
• You have experience with online math learning platforms, preferred but not required
• You hold a valid or transferable state teaching license/certification

What We'll Provide

Saga Education offers competitive compensation and benefits, which include IVF coverage, paid parental leave, opt-in FSA, and telehealth benefits. Saga provides a generous PTO package including a paid Winter Wellness Break, an opt-in 401k with discretionary match and company provided technology. All employees have access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Saga 360 Wellness Program and DEIB events and initiatives.

Saga is committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. In compliance with the ADA, we provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, contact recruitment@saga.org.

To remain at the cutting edge of educational innovation and impact, we celebrate and leverage our diversity in all of its intersectional identities and nurture a sense of belonging at all levels of the organization. We welcome ideas and perspectives from all employees to fulfill the full promise of our mission. Our diversity is our strength. We encourage veterans and people of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this and all available roles.

Thank you for applying to Saga Education.

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