Bilingual Education Coordinator

National Youth Advocate Program • Gurnee, IL

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Education Coordinator for La Jornada is responsible for the management and administration of an educational center designed to meet the varied needs of children, in a safe, nurturing and structured learning environment. Will ensure the delivery of high-quality instruction that reflects NYAP’s values, culture, and mission, across various mediums and meets funding agency requirements. The Education Coordinator supervises teaching and administrative personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited school.
• Experience working with elementary school age children.
• Must currently hold or be eligible for valid state licensure if required and related to job responsibilities.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smartphones and tablets, printers, fax machines, and photocopiers, as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Bilingual (English Spanish). Fluency in Spanish is required.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/300,000 bodily liability coverage.
• 21 years of age, valid state driver’s license, reliable personal vehicle, and a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Some travel is required.
• Must be open and willing to work non-traditional work hours as well as on-call responsibilities.
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service.
• Must possess good verbal, listening, and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program’s Mission, Values and Philosophies.
• Serve as the educational leader at the assigned site.
• Ensure that all staff have been provided with the necessary training as required by program to deliver necessary services.
• Provide on-site management and leadership to the education center for UAC at assigned location.
• Develops and maintains training needs assessment system for all staff.
• Ensure curriculum and lesson plans are developed to meet the educational and developmental needs of individual children.
• Monitor classroom activities to ensure children’s needs are met and to provide support to teaching staff as needed.
• Ensure children’s progress and services are documented and assessed.
• Assist with staff selection, orientation and training.
• Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians and program administration.
• Ensure nutrition program component meets state and local licensing standards.
• Ensure all area program records are maintained in a confidential manner and site reports are timely, complete and accurate.
• Perform all duties in accordance with personnel policies and fiscal guidelines.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Education Director.

Benefits

• 33 Paid days off each year! (11 holidays + 22 days PTO)
• Healthcare Benefits for you and your family.
• Pet insurance that provides discounts and reimbursements.
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k), Summer Hours Off (Half-day Fridays and Work Anniversary Trips!)
• Mileage Reimbursement, Phone Allowance, Student Loan Repayment Assistance, CEU’s and ongoing trainings/education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level