About the Logan Learning Lab

The Logan Learning Lab launched in the summer of 2018 to make Logan’s model of education accessible to a greater number of underrepresented gifted students - students of color and low-income students, from neighboring public schools. While participating in the Lab, students learn on- and off-campus about units in an area of interest and share their learning with others. This two-week, immersive program allows students to explore a topic they are passionate about with support from a team of student buddies and teachers. Students and families take home portfolios of their work that can be a resource for navigating their school/district. The Lab programming is intentionally designed to allow students to experience a learner-centered model and, hopefully, help parents reimagine what learning - and school - can be, and help families build advocacy tools. Participation, food, and transportation are offered at no cost. 

Direct Supervisor:

The Lab Co-Director reports directly to the Associate Head of School.

Responsibilities:

The Summer Lab

• Set, manage, and adhere to the calendar, budget, and programming (both curriculum and logistics) of the Lab each summer

• Plan, schedule, and attend all Lab-related meetings and events

• Develop and update online content and Lab promotional materials

• Recruit students for the Lab

• Hire and train Lab Staff and Teachers

• Recruit, train, and manage Logan “buddies” for the Lab

• Organize, track, and manage all forms and paperwork (lab applications, transportation, medical, food/lunch program, student off-campus trips, etc.)

• Procure and manage supplies and learning materials

• Track and document expenses and transactions 

• Conduct safety drills with staff and students 

• Manage the Lab office space and coordinate with the facilities team for preparation, use and clean up of all rooms and campus spaces used during the summer Lab.

• Document the student experience through program tracking, images, video and save all media in the designated Lab Drive.

• Maintain, create, and assess the program through observation in collaboration with the Co-Direcor directly reporting to the Head of School. 

• Work with Lab teachers to develop student portfolios that can be tools for families in navigating their current schools

• Foster a learning environment for students and lab teachers that encourages high morale and creative learning processes

• Be mindful of the educational, physical, social, and psychological needs of the students and work with other Lab staff to develop a plan for meeting those needs

• Cultivate relationships with Lab families to provide support in their understanding of our program and their student’s academic and social-emotional growth

External Outreach/Fundraising

• Build relationships, support storytelling, and facilitate reporting for current and future funders

• Ensure positive relationships between the Logan community and community partners (funders, students, parents, staff, Logan Board, etc.)

• Document data about the Lab, as requested by the administrative team to facilitate the fundraising cycle and promote the Lab.

• Partner with Logan administration on communicating details of the summer program as well as highlights to be shared broadly

Qualifications/Skill Set

• Advanced degree in education or related field

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with both kids and adults

• Experience working in close collaboration with teachers, families, community partners, and school administrators

• Highly detail-oriented and exceptional at follow-through

• Ability and willingness to keep information confidential

• Experience with IEP, 504, and accommodation plan development

• Experience with and understanding of gifted students and twice exceptional learning profiles

• Demonstrates cultural competency and skills by engaging with and learning from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences

• Approaches work with energy, kindness, humor, maturity, curiosity, and flexibility

• Creative, collaborative, and agile

• Good listener

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening

• Clean motor vehicle record and ability to drive students for programming support.

Time Commitment 

• Lab dates: June 6 - June 20th excluding June 19th in recognition of Juneteenth

• Planning time: June 20th

• Follow-up/ongoing (named events/gathering/information sessions). Some Saturdays and nights needed in the spring to communicate with families.

Status

The Logan Learning Lab Co-Director is a stipend position.  There will be monthly stipends from start of the position through July 2025. The potential start date is April 1st.

Salary 

The stipend is up to $1,667 per month.

How to Apply

Please submit your résumé and cover letter to [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Logan School for Creative Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Logan School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.