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Peninsula Bridge

Peninsula Bridge

Education Administration Programs

San Mateo, California 1,255 followers

Empowering highly motivated first-gen, low-income students to achieve college and career success

About us

Peninsula Bridge transforms the lives of highly motivated, low-income students by preparing and supporting them for success in college preparatory high school programs and four-year colleges. Peninsula Bridge has been nurturing students’ potential and encouraging them to reach for the stars since 1989. Peninsula Bridge provides a 12-year continuum of support from 5th grade through high school and college graduation, with an integration of non-cognitive skill development, STEM and project-based, hands-on learning. The comprehensive support ensures that students have the academic and social-emotional skills to thrive in high school and college. Programs are rigorous and engaging. Our primary goal is to provide educational access and support, while fostering the personal confidence, sense of belonging and self-esteem needed to pursue educational and lifetime dreams. With a high-quality teaching staff, mentoring and tutoring, an innovative curriculum and long-term commitment from participants, Peninsula Bridge prepares students to meet the challenges of academic success. Students attend programs year-round beginning with a five-week summer program at six independent school campuses on the Peninsula. Middle school programs are heavily focused on rigorous academics and personal development and high school and college programs are focused on advising and mentoring students to successfully graduate. Students also benefit from field trips, career exposure and support securing internships and jobs to create a sense of academic applicability in their lives. We are making a significant impact on the local community by leveling the playing field and closing the achievement gap for hundreds of underserved yet high-achieving students each year—inspiring a new generation of diverse college graduates, working professionals and community leaders who represent our future in a rapidly changing world.

Website
http://www.peninsulabridge.org
Industry
Education Administration Programs
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
San Mateo, California
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
1989
Specialties
12-year continuum of support: 5th grade through high school and college graduation

Locations

  • Primary

    177 Bovet Road

    Suite 120

    San Mateo, California 94402, US

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Employees at Peninsula Bridge

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  • Be the Equation. Watch Them Multiply Peninsula Bridge is looking for an experienced 6th/7th Grade Math Teacher to join our After School Academy at our Menlo School site in Atherton — and help first-gen scholars build the math skills that will carry them all the way to college and beyond. In this role, you'll teach engaging, Common Core-aligned Math classes to groups of 15–20 middle schoolers across alternating semesters — 6th grade one semester, 7th grade the next. All lesson plans and materials are provided, so you can focus on what you do best: connecting with students and making math come to life. This is a part-time, on-site role — just 2 days a week, after school. 📍 Menlo School (Atherton) — Tue/Thu 🕐 3:45–5:45 pm | September 2026–May 2027 💰 $75/hr for teaching | $35/hr for meetings & admin If you're a passionate educator with 3–5 years of experience and a heart for equity and first-gen students, we'd love to meet you. Full Job Description & Application Info: https://bit.ly/3RgPtnu 📧 Send your resume + cover letter to: careers@peninsulabridge.org 👉 Please share with your networks to help us find our next impactful team member!  #MiddleSchoolMath #MathEducation #FirstGenScholars #EducationEquity #AfterSchoolPrograms #TeachingJobs #BayAreaEducation

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  • Inspire Readers. Empower Writers. Change Lives. Peninsula Bridge is looking for an experienced 6th/7th Grade ELA Teacher to join our After School Academy — and help first-gen scholars build the literacy skills that will carry them all the way to college and beyond. In this role, you'll teach engaging, Common Core-aligned reading and writing classes to groups of 15–20 middle schoolers at our Menlo School (Atherton) or Synapse School (Menlo Park) sites — or both! All lesson plans and materials are provided, so you can focus on what you do best: connecting with students and making learning come alive. This is a part-time, on-site role — just 2 days a week, after school — with the option to work at both sites for 4 days a week total. 📍 Menlo School (Atherton) — Mon/Wed | Synapse School (Menlo Park) — Tue/Thu 🕐 3:45–5:45 pm | September 2026–May 2027 💰 $75/hr for teaching | $35/hr for meetings & admin If you're a passionate ELA educator with 3–5 years of experience and a heart for equity and first-gen students, we'd love to meet you. Full Job Description & Application Info: https://bit.ly/4tMaKUs 📧 Send your resume + cover letter to: careers@peninsulabridge.org 👉 Please share with your networks to help us find our next impactful team member! #MiddleSchoolELA #LiteracyMatters #FirstGenScholars #EducationEquity #AfterSchoolPrograms #TeachingJobs #BayAreaEducation

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  • Build Confidence. Spark Curiosity. Open Doors. Peninsula Bridge is looking for an experienced 5th Grade Math/ELA Teacher to join our After School Academy — and help first-gen scholars build the foundational skills that will carry them all the way to college and beyond. In this role, you'll teach engaging, Common Core-aligned Math and ELA classes to groups of 15–20 elementary schoolers at our Crystal Springs (Belmont) or Menlo School (Atherton) sites — or both! All lesson plans and materials are provided, so you can focus on what you do best: connecting with students and making learning come alive. This is a part-time, on-site role — just 2 days a week, after school — with the option to work at both sites for 4 days a week total. 📍 Menlo School (Atherton) — Mon/Wed | Crystal Springs (Belmont) — Tue/Thu 🕐 3:45–5:45 pm | September 2026–May 2027 💰 $75/hr for teaching | $35/hr for meetings & admin If you're a passionate educator with 3–5 years of experience and a heart for equity and first-gen students, we'd love to meet you. Full Job Description & Application Info: https://bit.ly/4t8e2jz 📧 Send your resume + cover letter to: careers@peninsulabridge.org 👉 Please share with your networks to help us find our next impactful team member! #ElementaryEducation #MathAndELA #FirstGenScholars #EducationEquity #AfterSchoolPrograms #TeachingJobs #BayAreaEducation

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  • Plant the Seed. Watch Them Grow. Peninsula Bridge is looking for an experienced 4th Grade Math/ELA Teacher to join our After School Academy at our Crittenden site in Mountain View — and help first-gen scholars build the skills that will carry them all the way to college and beyond. In this role, you'll teach engaging, Common Core-aligned Math and ELA classes to groups of 15–20 elementary schoolers. All lesson plans and materials are provided, so you can focus on what you do best: connecting with students and making learning come alive. This is a part-time, on-site role — just 2 days a week, after school. 📍 Crittenden (Mountain View) — Mon/Wed 🕐 3:45–5:45 pm | September 2026–May 2027 💰 $75/hr for teaching | $35/hr for meetings & admin If you're a passionate educator with 3–5 years of experience and a heart for equity and first-gen students, we'd love to meet you. Full Job Description & Application Info: https://bit.ly/3R5tFLn  📧 Send your resume + cover letter to: careers@peninsulabridge.org 👉 Please share with your networks to help us find our next impactful team member! #ElementaryEducation #MathAndELA #FirstGenScholars #EducationEquity #AfterSchoolPrograms #TeachingJobs #BayAreaEducation

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  • 🎓 Exciting news from Peninsula Bridge! We are thrilled to announce our 2026 Goldberg Scholars — 15 outstanding high school seniors selected to join our scholarship program in partnership with the Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation. These students will receive a powerful combination of support throughout their four-year college journey, including: 💰 Approximately $15,000 per year in financial support to cover non-tuition needs often left unmet by traditional financial aid 🤝 A dedicated Peninsula Bridge mentor providing consistent guidance throughout college 🌐 Access to Goldberg Connectors — a professional network helping scholars land summer internships and career opportunities 🏕️ An invitation to Leadership Weekend — a space to build community, learn from experts, and grow as leaders We are so proud of each and every one of these scholars. Their hard work, resilience, and potential inspire everything we do at Peninsula Bridge. We can't wait to walk alongside them on this journey. Read about our amazing scholars here: https://bit.ly/4uPl6DZ Congratulations to the Class of 2026 Goldberg Scholars! ✨ #PeninsulaBridge #GoldbergScholars #CollegeAccess #FirstGeneration #Scholarship #StudentSuccess #HigherEducation

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    Ven Fang learned early that opportunity doesn't come to you — you go after it. They haven't stopped since. 🎓 Raised in San Mateo as the child of Chinese immigrants, Ven is a junior at Hillsdale High School with a 4.47 GPA, 500+ hours of community service, and a passion for healthcare already taking shape. This summer, they'll complete a 7-week paid internship with Kaiser Permanente — their second consecutive summer of clinical experience — on the path to becoming a nurse anesthetist. But Ven's range goes beyond the clinic. Artist. Tutor. Camp counselor. Community volunteer. Best Animation Award winner at the 2025 Hillsdale Film Contest. 🎨 "Through PB, I realized that college — and everything after it — is actually achievable. You just have to be willing to work for it." Read their full story here: https://bit.ly/3PbVj8T #FirstGeneration #CollegeSuccess #CommunityImpact #HealthcareLeaders

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  • Today, we're proud to spotlight one of our incredible first-generation scholars, Guadalupe "Lupita" Diaz Garcia 🌟 Raised in Mountain View, Lupita has spent her time at UCLA conducting cancer biology research, leading community health initiatives, and translating her lifelong passion for access and equity into a path toward medical school. Since joining Peninsula Bridge in 5th grade, Lupita has grown into a leader, scientist, and changemaker — and she's just getting started. 💙 Read her full story here: https://bit.ly/4dRgC9S #FirstGeneration #CollegeSuccess #CommunityImpact #LatinasInSTEM

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  • Empower Pathways. Shape Futures. Peninsula Bridge is seeking passionate Volunteer Career Coaches to help our first-generation college scholars become career-ready, confident, and prepared for meaningful summer internships and post-graduate opportunities. As a Career Coach, you’ll be paired with a college junior or senior and meet virtually each month, guiding them through resume and cover letter development, networking, interview preparation, and industry exploration. With your mentorship, scholars gain the confidence, skills, and connections to take the next step toward their career goals. If you believe in empowering talented first-gen students to reach their full potential—and want to make a direct impact on their professional journeys—this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference. 🕒 One virtual meeting per month | June 2026 – June 2027  📅 Apply by April 30: https://bit.ly/4upi3lF ✉️ Questions? komal@peninsulabridge.org 👉 Please share with your networks to help us connect with inspiring mentors ready to guide the next generation of first-gen leaders! #CareerPathways #FromCollegeToCareer #MentorshipMatters #NetworkToSuccess

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  • Empower Scholars. Transform Futures. Peninsula Bridge is looking for a dedicated Academic Advisor for High School Programs to support and guide first-gen scholars in grades 9–12 on their path to college success. In this role, you’ll provide individualized academic advising and social-emotional support to a caseload of up to 50 students, while building strong partnerships with families, high schools, and community organizations across the San Mateo–Mountain View region. You’ll track academic progress, implement targeted interventions, lead Saturday Academy workshops, and connect students to summer opportunities and internships that expand their horizons. If you’re passionate about education, equity, and empowering first-gen students to thrive in high school and beyond, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference. 📍 Full-time | Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) | $35/hour DOE Full Job Description: https://bit.ly/4rSdLRS Ready to Apply? careers@peninsulabridge.org 👉 Please share with your networks to help us find our next impactful team member! #AcademicExcellence #HighSchoolSuccess #NextGenLeaders #CareerReady

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    Today, we’re proud to spotlight one of our dedicated and inspiring corporate partners, Hatch. For more than a decade, this Peninsula-based sleep company has supported families in building healthier sleep routines — and in recent years, they’ve also supported Peninsula Bridge scholars in building meaningful career pathways through internships. Through our partnership with Hatch, scholars like Fiorella Vilchez have gained hands-on professional experience, strengthened their skills, and expanded their sense of what’s possible for their futures. Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4rYy2Fg #InspireTheFuture #BrightFutures #LifelongLearning

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