Education Programs Coordinator Job Description

Agency Overview

LALDEF is a nonprofit that was founded in 2004 to serve the needs of the immigrant community in Mercer County. At our organization, we value diversity. LALDEF promotes the rights of all immigrants, with a focus on the Latin American community in the Mercer County area, facilitates access to health care, education and legal representation; advocates for the integration of immigrants; and fosters intercultural communication to strengthen our communities.

Job Summary

LALDEF seeks an outstanding teammate join our team as the part-time Education Programs Coordinator. This position will work closely with the Education Programs Administrative Assistant to manage the five education programs offered at LALDEF, including Adult ESL, Basic Literacy, High School Equivalency Prep, Computer Literacy, and Citizenship Prep, in addition to other education-focused initiatives. This position is ideal for an experienced educator interested in working with immigrant students from diverse backgrounds, and collaborating with social impact organizations in Mercer County. This is a 10 hour per week part-time position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee program elements for LALDEF's existing education programs and new initiatives.
• Coach and supervise school-based case managers at two local Trenton middle schools to advocate for non-English speaking immigrant students.
• Serve as resource for LALDEF clients in need of educational support by providing clients with in-house program information and outside resources as needed.
• Design and develop curriculum for new education programs and adjust current curriculums, as needed.
• Oversee a large caseload of LALDEF clients participating in the various education programs, serving as their point-of-contact to the organization, and connecting them with other departments and LALDEF resources.
• Manage current and new student outreach initiatives, registration periods for various programs, and new student recruitment by designing advertising materials and document creation.
• Attend ESL, HSE, and Computer Literacy Workshop classes during highlighted moments throughout the semesters.
• Recruit, select, train, coach, and retain volunteers for the various program teaching teams.
• Design and deliver professional development trainings for new and returning teachers to elevate their program knowledge and teaching skills.
• Manage teachers and their classroom needs, and serve as a resource and thought-partner.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local colleges/universities and partner institutions
• Identify new relationships for collaboration between partner organizations.
• Support LALDEF's various initiatives and provide ongoing support to LALDEF teammates, as needed.

Required Attributes:

The ideal candidate should be an experienced educator with coaching and leadership experience who also possess the following personal attributes: flexibility, the ability to multitask, excellent communication, strong command of computer programs including Google Suite and Microsoft Office, interpersonal skills, organizational, and research skills. The candidate should think independently, but also utilize teamwork strategies when faced with difficult tasks. A Bachelor's degree is required.

Strongly Preferred Attributes:

Experience teaching K-12 or adult education.

Experience with program development and implementation, and curriculum writing.

Supervision

Position reports to the Executive Director.

Benefits

Remote work opportunities available.

Level of Language Proficiency

English - Fluent (written and verbal)

Spanish - Highly advanced to proficient (written and verbal)

How To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.

LALDEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity.

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

NO CALLS PLEASE