Education Coordinator

Location : Lake Worth, FL

Job Type : Direct

Hours : Full Time

Required Years of Experience : 3+

Required Education : Associate's, Bachelor's

Travel : No

Relocation : No

Job Industry : Not for Profit - Charitable

Job Description :

Local Non-Profit that serves the Palm Beach and Belle Glade communities seeks an Education Coordinator. The organization has 4 programs providing resources such as food and clothing, education, healthcare and others. The position is based out of the Lake Worth office.

Purpose of Position: To provide quality education to farm worker families with the purpose of building self-sufficiency and improving their quality of life.

Job Responsibilities:

Identify, and recruit families who would benefit from our education programs.

Conduct daily tutoring and homework assistance sessions with students.

Provide reading, writing and mathematics classes to different groups of students during the summer.

Conduct ESOL, Literacy, Computer and other classes for adults throughout the year.

Work with parents, school personnel and program volunteers to help children increase their grades.

Accompany parents to parent-teacher conferences.

Provide assistance in enrolling children in school.

Provide translation/interpretation services when necessary.

Conduct regular home visits to discuss student’s academic performance with the parents.

Work with program volunteers during the tutoring sessions.

Prepare lessons, and make sure students have all necessary materials.

Monitor students release after the sessions end.

Maintain attendance records.

Provide monthly reports to supervisor.

Maintain complete, accurate and confidential client files including case notes.

Input client data into the agency’s database, complete tracking and outcome reports measurement forms, and close client files according to the program guidelines.

Monitor and work to meet program’s goals as directed by supervisor.

Provide referral information to clients and make referrals to other partners and agencies as needed.

Facilitate monthly parent’s support groups

Attend staff meetings and other mandatory training and represent the organization in interagency meetings.

Develop and maintain relationships with other community partners.

Complete time sheets and all other agency paperwork in a timely and organized manner.

Work a flex schedule, including evenings and weekends, as necessary to best serve clients.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Work effectively as team member with other staff

Maintain a pleasant, positive and helpful attitude.

Required Qualifications :

Qualifications:

Associate's degree (or higher) in education or similar, OR 3+ years of experience working in education

Teaching experience; Experience with ESOL, Literacy, Computer classes, etc. preferred

Must be bilingual in English/Spanish.

Computer knowledge necessary.

Must be service-minded with professional appearance and attitude.

Clean driving record.

Physical Requirements: Ability to drive safely and to carry out the above responsibilities. Some lifting and moving of donations (clothing, furniture, bags of food) required.