Education Coordinator

Position: Education Coordinator

Classification: Part-time, 25 hours/week 

Reports to: Program Director   

Primary Function:

Under the general supervision of the Program Director, the Education Coordinator will develop and lead academic enhancement activities in a trauma-sensitive environment. This includes, but is not limited to, tutoring and homework support for youth and teens ages 6-18.

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Plan, implement, and assess activities that enhance academic success in mathematics and language arts.
2. Develop appropriate instructional programs, materials, and resources that respond to members’ needs and address their age, gender, and cultural diversity.
3. Work with a variety of internal and external teams to promote learning and facilitate Education around new initiatives.
4. Promote and stimulate members’ program participation.
5. Provide guidance and role modeling to members.
6. Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of members.
7. Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure safety, quality in programs, and appearance of Clubhouse at all times.
8. Implement program assessment and evaluation through talking to members, participating in observations, administering surveys, and reflecting on teaching practice.
9. Oversee proper record keeping and reporting including activities and events conducted, breakdown of daily participation figures, notable achievements and any problems/issues.
10. Build collaborative working relationships with staff and parents.
11. Supervise and mentor Teen Volunteers.
12. Ensure productive and effective work environment.
13. Monitor program areas to ensure member safety.
14. Communicate with Program Director and staff about class schedules, program needs, objectives, etc.
15. Attend and participate in special programs, events, meetings, and training.

In addition to the specific professional job duties, must also possess the ability to:

• Be passionate about working with kids!
• Have experience leading young people through activities, following their curiosities and interests.
• Have skill and knowledge in some combination of the following: mathematics, language arts, social studies, humanities, science.
• Be resourceful, thrifty, and creative with materials, resources, and supplies.
• Work effectively with volunteers, parents, school officials, and other community members.
• Be self-motivated, industrious, and confident in taking initiative.
• Communicate clearly and kindly with co-workers, parents, and children.
• Be dedicated to social justice & culturally responsive teaching.
• Represent the Club positively in the community.

REQUIRED Skills & Experience: 

• High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of one year’s experience working with youth.
• Effectively use Microsoft Word, Outlook Mail, and Outlook Calendar.
• Strong knowledge of and experience in literacy and mathematics.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Ability to pass a DOJ fingerprint clearance and criminal background check.  

Disclaimer:  

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. 

To apply: Please send Resume AND Cover Letter to Noelle Marchetti, Program Director, at nmarchetti@alamedabgc.org.