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In-Person (Lawrence, MA)

Full Time: (10-6, hours can vary)

Pay range: $75,000-$95,000.

TPZ's in-person programming runs school day and after-school Mondays - Fridays throughout the year. This role will be primarily based in Lawrence for the after-school program but may require travel to teach at other locations within MA as we scale TPZ’s program. There may be occasions to participate in weekend experience, e.g.: staff retreat or event; however, those will be communicated well in advance to account for planning and coordination.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Possible Zone (TPZ) is seeking an Educator-Advisor.

Imagine facilitating dynamic 'Labs' where high school students explore Careers of the Future through hands-on projects like cybersecurity escape rooms and AI web development. Building on this momentum, you will support students as they develop career readiness competencies such as teamwork, collaboration, and problem solving and develop products that showcase their growth.

Beyond the projects, you will envision mentoring students through Advisory experiences that connect their work to real career pathways and post-secondary success. You won’t do this work alone; you can expect support from our STEAM experts and an adult professional learning community that sparks your creativity and encourages ongoing coaching. Make this your reality by joining The Possible Zone Program team.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate LaunchLab experiences including authentic project development, structured feedback cycles, advisory sessions, fieldwork experiences, and presentations of learning to authentic audiences.
• Guide competency development by helping students curate evidence of growth and document their proficiency across TPZ’s core competencies.
• Support documentation development by using a variety of platforms and resources to document student learning, competency growth, and authentic products.
• Cultivate inclusive learning communities by establishing shared norms, relationships, and routines that create psychologically safe spaces for risk-taking and authentic learning.
• Collaborate with industry partners to design and implement fieldwork experiences, guest expert sessions, and real-world project connections aligned with Careers of the Future.
• Engage in curriculum co-creation by contributing to ongoing LaunchLab development, piloting new Labs, and refining competency-based assessment approaches.
• Facilitate career pathway exploration by connecting Lab experiences to post-secondary planning, internship preparation, and professional network building.
• Implement competency-based assessment by tracking student progress, collecting authentic evidence, and supporting students in demonstrating growth across all TPZ competencies.
• Utilize data for continuous improvement by analyzing student outcomes, engagement patterns, and competency development to inform instructional decisions.
• Coordinate with external partners including industry sponsors, community organizations, and higher education institutions to enhance authentic learning opportunities.
• Participate in professional learning including sessions with the Program Team, collaborative student-centered team instructional coaching cycles, co-planning with other educators, training on STEAM and maker skills.
• Engage families as partners in student success by providing regular, personalized progress updates, connecting families to program opportunities and experiences, and building relationships that extend student learning beyond the classroom.
• Engage in ongoing department specific and organization-wide meetings, professional learning, and other events
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Professional Experience: At least 3 years of experience working with high school students in either formal or informal settings.
• Pedagogical Expertise: Experience with culturally-responsive, competency-based, and project-based learning approaches, with strong understanding of social-emotional learning and identity development.
  • Preferred: Experience in supporting ELLs and students with different learning styles/ languages
• Competency Development Focus: Understanding of how to explicitly teach and assess transferable skills like communication, problem-solving, and teamwork within technical contexts
• Content knowledge: Experience working with digital fabrication equipment and/ or design software. Experience in 1 or more of the following:
  • Computer Science/IT: Coding, web development, cybersecurity, AI/machine learning, Adobe Illustrator
  • Advanced Manufacturing: 3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting, CAD, robotics, digital fabrication, textiles, TinkerCAD
  • Healthcare/Life Sciences: Biotechnology, medical devices, health informatics, food science, urban agriculture, hydroponics/aquaponics
  • Construction, Infrastructure, Energy: Renewable energy systems, sustainability, environmental science, smart grids, human-centered design, next gen construction and building management
• Commitment to continuous learning, comfort with ambiguity, and ability to model resilience and adaptability for students.
• Demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit that inspires students to explore passions and dreams while providing the scaffolds or supports to actualize them.
• Creative spirit and collaborative nature culture that is brave and safe; effectively manage learning experiences
• Strong facilitation; you believe learning is an active process, and support learners in driving their learning
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Embraces change and navigates multi-cultural spaces with openness and awareness
• Comfort with travel to various sites, changing schedules, and evolving curriculum as TPZ’s program continues to develop.
• Ability to work with a diverse audience of varying numbers and experience levels
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and troubleshoot in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Bilingual speakers preferred: English reading, writing, and speaking required. Spanish speaking preferred.

Compensation amp; Benefits

The salary range for this position is $75,000-$95,000
TPZ offers performance-based compensation with merit and bonus potential. Our Compensation philosophy is designed with checks and balances to ensure pay equity and to fairly recognize and reward employees' contributions.

TPZ provides full-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including, but not limited to:

• Company-subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (80% of the individual premium is paid by TPZ)
• Professional Development opportunities, including the use of state of the art STEAM Makespace/FabLab
• Basic Life insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability at no cost to the employee
• Mental Health and Wellness resources through partnerships with Calm and Wellable
• Commuting stipend for walking, biking, transit, or gas
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Up to 25 days of paid time off per year
• Approx. 20 paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave