Program Associate, BioQuest

Serve as primary point of contact for middle school students, building meaningful individual relationships across the full cohort

Track student attendance, engagement, and growth, maintaining a comprehensive view of each student's journey through the program

Support family engagement through regular communication about upcoming events and student progress

Join school and family visits alongside the Program Manager to build continuity of relationships

Support delivery of BioQuest's summer programming, contributing to facilitation, student engagement, and daily operations

The listed responsibilities are not comprehensive, and additional tasks may be assigned as required

Curriculum & Resource Development

Co-create the middle school curriculum with the Program Manager, contributing classroom expertise and developmentally appropriate instructional design

Design engaging, hands-on activities that build science identity and remain accessible to diverse learners

Contribute to ongoing evaluation and refinement of programming, informing curriculum decisions with evidence from direct student experience

Collaboration & Communication

Maintain regular communication with the Program Manager regarding program needs, student engagement, and materials

Work collaboratively across the RTW Foundation team to support a welcoming, inclusive environment for students and families

Requirements

B.A. required in education, science education, or a related field; advanced training in education or STEM a plus

3–5 years of classroom teaching or structured youth education experience, including work with middle school students

Demonstrated curriculum development experience and knowledge of educational and developmental theory

Strong facilitation, public speaking, and classroom management skills

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage event logistics and multiple priorities simultaneously

A commitment to educational equity and experience serving first-generation, underrepresented, or Title I school communities

Flexible and able to work well in a team

Available Monday through Friday, 9 to 5 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends for community events (for example, our kick-off event and Back to School Fair falls on a Saturday)

Other Preferences

Background in a STEM field (biology, life sciences, or related)

Research experience (academic, laboratory, or applied)

Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

Knowledge of the NYC education landscape and equity challenges

The base salary for this New York-based position ranges from $65,000 to $80,000, depending on experience, skills, and responsibilities. Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and the level at which the role is hired. In addition to the base salary, the role includes a discretionary incentive compensation program, and a full benefits package, including medical and life insurance, retirement plans, tax-free savings options, and access to other healthcare programs.