Education Coordinator
Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice & Empowerment · San Jose, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteEducation$29–$30/hrFull-time
Primary Duties
- Support the initiation, implementation, and evaluation of all education programs and operations, including after school and summer programs, field trips, enrichment activities, coordination with volunteers and mentors, sports programs, and student nutrition programs.
- Support the implementation of the Scholarship Program.
- Aid in the hiring, supervision, management, and evaluation of all education staff members, including full and part-time staff, tutors, and volunteers.
- Ensure a safe learning environment for all students and staff.
- Maintain equipment and inventory related to educational programs.
- Provide case management of the educational needs for families served.
- Support the preparation and implementation of pre- and post-program assessments.
- Adhere to the 2-Gen approach to learning in support of students and families.
- Promote radical hospitality with all community members.
Job Responsibilities
- Lesson planning for all academic programs.
- Reliability in working assigned hours.
- Teach, direct, and supervise students.
- Maintain daily attendance reports and support data gathering for aggregate reports.
- Maintain data entry requirements.
- Maintain inventory of materials and equipment.
- Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of students at all times.
- Act as a positive role model for students, exhibiting professional behavior with all constituents.
- Demonstrate awareness of systemic failures and support filling those gaps with knowledge of community needs and equity issues.
- Report any academic or behavioral concerns to the Education Manager immediately and address them appropriately.
- Pursue conflict resolution techniques and positive behavior intervention and support.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and professional development trainings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of Common Core Standards.
- Proficiency in balanced literacy, lesson planning, and implementation.
- Strong classroom management skills, including Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS), Conflict Resolution techniques, and Social-Emotional learning strategies.
- Excellent classroom management within a child-centered program.
- A college degree in education or a related field, or a degree in progress; a valid teaching credential is preferred, or equivalent experience in directing programs.
- Experience working with children in various school settings.
- Successful experience working within local educational, governmental, and/or nonprofit agencies.
- Ability to work in racially diverse communities, under-performing schools, and low-economic areas.
- Must pass fingerprinting and a background check.
- CPR and/or First Aid training is preferred.
- Spanish bilingual is preferred.
- Valid California Driver’s License.
Compensation and Benefits
Hourly Rate: $29.00 - $30.00
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
- Medical, Dental, Chiropractic, and Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time off
- Paid Holidays and Sick Time
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People with disabilities and members of other marginalized groups are highly encouraged to apply. The organization does not discriminate against employees or potential employees and is an equal opportunity employer with regard to gender, gender identity, age, disability, ethnicity, race, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation.