CAREERS

The 3Point Foundation seeks dynamic and enthusiastic instructors to assist 4th-8th students in our health and wellness, project-based learning curriculum. This position is on-site and requires 15-25 (Part-time) to 40 hours (Full-time) per week after school in the Boston Public School district.

As a teacher with the 3Point team, you will inspire and teach our youth to think critically, problem solve, improve communication, and teach 21st-century collaboration skills to create and present their ideas.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for working in youth education. Experience in the field of education is highly desired. This is a great opportunity for a flexible team player with a positive attitude, and strong communication and teaching skills to make an impact in students’ lives. Please note that there are additional opportunities if you also have the ability/experience to coach basketball with young people.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare for and deliver lessons, assignments, and enrichment activities
• Establish a productive learning environment and classroom culture in which all students are respected.
• Understand and implement culturally and linguistically sustaining practices.
• Maintain timely student attendance and progress records.
• Work with other program staff to ensure all outcome goals are on track, including academic and social-emotional skill development outcomes.
• Provide the Director of Academics, Program Director, and program staff with relevant and timely data regarding families and students.
• Responsible for attending meetings as requested and reporting on classroom and student matters including progress on the curriculum and any concerns with staff, youth, and/or university students.
• Ensure each school site has updated online reflections for the youth and personnel who are in the classroom.
• Keep appropriate records, files, and documentation to facilitate effective program delivery, including rosters, attendance records, and summaries of questions and/or reflections on what students learned.
• Ensure the classroom has the needed materials and supplies. Including making sure the supplies are readily available and properly stored after each session.
• Responsible for prompt responses to emails and texts; advance notification about absences must be given, including personal time off or sick time.
• Other related duties and responsibilities will be assigned as needed. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in a professional position where you have demonstrated the ability to positively impact our youth and address the diverse needs of students.

• Possession of a growth mindset, a willingness to learn new technologies and teaching techniques.  

• Engaging communication skills, including the ability to hold students’ attention while discussing subject matter, and willingness to engage parents/guardians as partners in the camp or classroom experience.

• Demonstrated ability to be a flexible team player.

• Strong commitment to the 3PointFoundation’s mission.

• Experience working with youth, preferably in education or athletic programs.
• Experience in lesson planning, curriculum development, and standards-based research/grading.
• Elementary or Secondary Education degree and/or licensure.

• The 3PointFoundation values linguistic diversity and believes candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom and to 3Point’s culture and diversity.
• Eligibility to work in the United States is required

Compensation

This is a part-time position with a pay range of $26-$32 an hour ($55,000-$66,000 annually).  Please inquire if you are interested in full-time.

Benefits for part-time staff:

• 5 sick/personal days/year

• 16 paid holidays/year if scheduled to work

Benefits for full-time staff:

• Health insurance

• Competitive Vacation Package 

• 7 sick/personal days/year

• 16 paid holidays/year

• 401(k) retirement plan, after 6 months of employment 

Apply

An applicant should send a tailored cover letter highlighting relevant work experience and a resume in PDF format to: [email protected], subject line: Enrichment Teacher.

Nondiscrimination Policy:

The 3PointFoundation does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities based on race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

The 3PointFoundation is an equal employment opportunity employer. We seek a broad and diverse pool of candidates and strongly believe that our organization benefits from the perspectives and talents of a diverse staff.

3PointFoundation provides unique, free, sports-based learning programs to 4th-8th-grade students in the Boston Public Schools district to enhance social-emotional development through sports. 

Our goal is to utilize basketball skill-building activities to develop and foster a life-long commitment to health and fitness through sports that lead to success in the school day, the community, and a global society.

Purpose of the job:

Create a fun and inclusive learning environment where students learn basketball to grow their basketball skills as you integrate Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) concepts such as respect, inclusion, leadership, teamwork, perseverance, positive language, and personal/social responsibility. 

Job Description:

3Point’s Basketball Program is a developmental basketball program for students in middle school, and coaches are expected to emphasize the life lessons of the sport of basketball in addition to teaching basketball skills. To support the ongoing individual development of its team of basketball coaches, you will be expected to commit to attending professional development opportunities that are offered by the organization. 

Qualifications:

1. Be at least 18 years of age.
2. U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident status. 
3. Possess a high school diploma or GED.
4. Expectations of inclusion, enthusiasm, patience and good organizational skills. 
5. Criminal history background and National Sex Offender Public Registry Website (NSOPW) checks are conducted on all 3Point staff members when an offer is made. Your employment is always contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to be a team player
• Understand the fundamentals of basketball and how to teach them in developmentally appropriate ways.
• Ability to motivate students to reach their potential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and problem-solve.
• Be culturally and socially aware.
• Be committed to teaching school-age children. 
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Ongoing access to reliable transportation to and from your assigned school site.

Education and Experience:

• Experience playing and/or coaching a basketball team regardless of grade level or gender.
• Connection to the Boston community and/or Boston Public Schools is preferred but not required.
• Experience working with adult volunteers is preferred but not required.
• Experience interacting with diverse communities and the ability to integrate into an existing school community.

Work Environment:

• Time is spent between classrooms and gyms
• Support the lead instructor during enrichment blocks
• 4-10 hours in program a week, additional 1 hour of planning time, potentially more during summer hours
• Hours consist of time served between 1-6 pm M-F with occasional weekend basketball events. 
• Two to Four 12-week sessions a year during the school year, between September and June and/or 5 weeks during the summer program

Compensation: 

• $20-$25 an hour, 5 sick days a year, paid Holidays if regularly scheduled to work.

How to apply:

An applicant should send a tailored cover letter highlighting relevant work experience and a resume in PDF format to: [email protected], subject line: Basketball Instructor.

This is an AA/EOE position.  Persons of color and women are strongly encouraged to apply.