Breakthrough Summerbridge Instructional Coach

About the role

Breakthrough Summerbridge, founded in 1978 at San Francisco University High School (UHS), is a tuition-free, year-round intensive academic enrichment and advocacy program. The position of Breakthrough Summerbridge Instructional Coach Summer 2026 is a full-time role.

Responsibilities

• Program Dates: June 8 - July 31, 2026
• Pre-summer Attend pre-summer IC training session on Saturday, May 2nd from 8am-4pm at UHS
• Complete pre-summer curriculum planning, as assigned
• Consult with BTSB administrative staff regarding curriculum
• Refine existing unit plans in specific content area, as needed
• Conference with program staff to plan teacher orientation workshops (see dates below)
• Attend, participate in, and lead orientation week workshops
• Facilitate or co-facilitate teacher training workshops on topics such as classroom management, lesson planning, DEI and teaching practices specific to content area
• Guide TFs through lesson planning and general preparation for the summer
• Plan and lead a teaching team meeting
• Plan and lead weekly grade-level Professional Learning Community (PLCs) meetings
• Participate in weekly check-ins with the Director of Programming and Instruction and other ICs
• Complete TF rubric for each assigned TF weekly to monitor growth in TF competencies
• Work with IC team to determine professional development needs for TFs and lead at least one professional development session
• Communicate regularly with BTSB Director of Programming and Instruction regarding TF progress
• Ensure your assigned TFs complete their Student Evaluation reports according to the BTSB guidelines
• Engage fully in the Breakthrough Summerbridge community
• Substitute teach as needed in the case of TF absence
• Schedule and lead snack and/or lunch on a rotating schedule
• Collaborate with colleagues in a challenging, fun, and supportive environment
• Work with a diverse group of highly motivated students, staff, and teachers
• Learn how to receive and deliver actionable feedback
• Supervise “Makeup Days” on Friday mornings
• Submit a final evaluation of each of your assigned TFs to SB Admin Team
• Host final growth conferences with each TF to review the final evaluation and end of summer letter
• Oversee and support TFs in completing end of summer deliverables, including Celebration presentations and student evaluations
• Create a curriculum map with TFs to provide revisions and suggestions on curriculum for next summer
• Evaluate overall summer program in Exit Interview and feedback surveys

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
• Outstanding track record as a professional teacher for at least three years (preferably in grades 6-12)
• Outstanding knowledge of subject matter and broad knowledge of available resources
• Ability to deliver positive, constructive, and honest feedback, both written and verbal
• Superior presentation, writing, and organizational skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to hold others to high standards while also offering support and maintaining positive relationships
• Familiarity with the following platforms: Google Suite, Zoom, (Google Classroom knowledge is helpful)
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously