Job Description
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About Momentum Education:
Momentum Education is an educational nonprofit dedicated to helping first-generation, low-income students get to and through post-secondary education—whether a four-year degree, two-year degree, or vocational certification—and ultimately secure employment that pays a living wage.
Momentum operates two core programs: a High School Program and a Post-Secondary Program.
High School Program:
- Test Preparation: A summer SAT Bootcamp designed to help students earn a college-ready score.
- Application Support: Monthly meetings with students to support college and community college applications, financial aid completion, and post-secondary enrollment.
Students earn micro-stipends throughout the program to encourage engagement and performance.
Post-Secondary Program:
We continue supporting students in post-secondary education with Academic Advising and Career Support.
Students earn micro-stipends for completing key milestones, including survey submission, maintaining a 3.0 GPA, and securing internships.
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About the Position:
Momentum Education seeks a High School Manager with experience as an educator and strong knowledge of the college application process. The High School Manager is responsible for ensuring that at least 80% of participating students enroll in college or community college and earn a college-ready SAT score.
This is a full-time, in-person role based in Houston, Texas and reports to the Executive Director.
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Key Responsibilities:
The High School Manager will:
- Design and continuously improve curriculum for the Summer SAT Bootcamp
- Train and support college student SAT Bootcamp Tutors
- Track and analyze student SAT progress and performance
- Teach SAT content as needed
- Develop curriculum to support college, community college, and vocational application and enrollment
- Visit partner high schools at least four days per week to guide students through the post-secondary application process
- Plan and execute one monthly field trip to a local job site
- Design and administer surveys to track student engagement and outcomes
- Maintain accurate student records and notes in Salesforce
- Communicate consistently with students via email and Momentum Education’s platform
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Skills & Experience:
The ideal candidate will have:
- At least two years of experience working in education
- A score of 1400 or higher on an SAT diagnostic
- Experience teaching or tutoring students
- A strong commitment to Momentum Education’s mission and interest in remaining with the organization for three or more years
- Proven ability to build trusting, positive relationships with students
- Comfort using Salesforce, Google Docs, Slack, Trello, and Zoom
- Willingness to work in person at multiple Houston-area high schools
- Willingness to work typically from 8:30am - 5:30pm with an hour for lunch; however, some days may start earlier and end later depending on project and deadlines.
- A Bachelor’s degree and authorization to work in the United States
- A personal cell phone, working laptop, and reliable transportation
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Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary: $60,000 annually, with opportunity for annual raises
- Benefits: Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Paid vacation time
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How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email their resume and letter of interest to Raj Salhotra atraj@momentumedu.org.