Aim High is a sandbox for those who want to make a positive difference in their community
and believe in education justice and equity.
At Aim High, we are collaborative, creative and innovative individuals who believe that every student should have access to high-quality education regardless of their background. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about learning, building community and creating positive change.
Diversity
Culture
Community
Our headquarters are in San Francisco’s Mission District.
Site Director, Locations Throughout the Bay Area
Site Directors (SDs) oversee all aspects of an Aim High summer school campus to ensure high-quality implementation of the six-week academic enrichment and youth development program. This is a year round position with full-time summer hours and minimal (5-10 hours a month) requirements Aug-May. With support from other Aim High staff, SDs are responsible for hiring, training, and overseeing summer faculty, typically between 15 to 30 staff members, along with some student recruitment responsibilities and admissions decisions. Most Aim High sites have two Co-Directors, and therefore work together as an effective leadership team. Individuals with a strong commitment to Aim High’s mission and values with experience teaching or serving in an administrative capacity in K-12 or other youth-serving organizations are encouraged to apply.
Community Outreach Assistant
The Community Outreach Assistant position is a part-time, temporary position that focuses primarily on presenting the Aim High program to prospective new students/families throughout the admissions season. The Community Outreach Assistant will be an integral part of a successful admissions season. Candidates who have attended Aim High as a student or taught in the program as well as candidates who identify as LBGTQ, Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Academic Coach Work with site directors, program directors, and the Aim High teaching and learning team to ensure the training and coaching needs of Aim High teachers are met throughout the summer program. This position is open to individuals who are seasoned educators.
Assistant Teacher Co-teach Aim High’s core academic classes and lead enrichment classes and/or afternoon activities. This position is open to college students or individuals interested in pursuing the field of education.
Campus Coordinator Serve as a site-level administrative team member and manage site logistics and organization.
High School Intern Assist lead teachers in teaching a core academic class and support assistant teachers with afternoon activities.
High School Volunteer Volunteers support general office duties and supervision as well as assisting in afternoon activities.
Lead Teacher Teach Aim High’s core academic classes (Interdisciplinary Challenge, Issues + Choices, Math). This position is open to current educators or individuals with teaching experience.
Site Director Oversee all aspects of an Aim High summer school campus to ensure high-quality implementation of the six-week, academic enrichment and youth development program.
Student Support Specialist Create behavior support plans for students in need, help students & families access community resources and implement restorative practices on site. This position is open to individuals with experience in social work, school health, counseling or other related fields.