Education & Career Readiness Coordinator

The Education & Career Readiness Coordinator is responsible for centralizing academic intervention, summer educational programming, and vocational curriculum development to provide year-round educational support to youth served by the program. This position provides one-on-one and small-group academic tutoring, develops and implements a structured onsite summer school program, and designs vocational and career readiness curricula to prepare youth for successful transitions into adulthood. The Education & Career Readiness Coordinator must demonstrate strong instructional skills, curriculum development ability, and a commitment to improving educational achievement, reducing learning loss, and increasing graduation and workforce readiness.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong instructional and curriculum development skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to listen actively.

• Organized with attention to detail.

• Commitment to professional development and proactive research.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong technical skills (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Google Drive) with the ability to learn new software and educational technology.

• Proficient in reading, interpreting, and applying ORR policies and procedures.

• Knowledgeable in classroom instruction, tutoring methods, and vocational/career readiness curriculum development.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in education, behavioral sciences, human services, or a related field.

• Experience in an educational, tutoring, or vocational training setting.

• Experience developing curriculum or instructional programming preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 21 years of age or older.

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

• Flexible schedule (evenings, weekends, holidays) to facilitate program services.

• Cleared tuberculosis test results.

• Must be able to pass a drug test.

• Must be able to provide proof of required vaccinations.

• Cleared background checks from appropriate entities, including Child Abuse and Neglect and FBI criminal background.

• Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.

• Must have a valid driver's license and be eligible to drive to facilitate program services as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May lift and carry up to 10 pounds frequently, up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds infrequently.

• Performs tasks that may involve standing or walking 50% of the day; sitting 50% of the day.

• May bend, stoop, reach, and grasp as necessary.

• Must be able to provide First Aid and CPR.

• Must be able to perform physical holds as instructed in Crisis Prevention Intervention training (CPI).