Education Coordinator

Black Mountain Home For Children • Black Mountain, NC

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth & Families is a Christ-centered ministry committed to glorifying God by caring for children, youth, and families. Through residential care, educational support, and wraparound services, Black Mountain Home provides a safe and supportive environment where youth can grow academically, emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. The Education Coordinator provides leadership and coordination for Black Mountain Home’s learning center and educational support services. This role works closely with youth, House Parents, Residential Services, school personnel, volunteers, and interns to support academic progress, school readiness, and educational advocacy for the children and youth in care. This role also serves as the primary liaison with the school system, represents Black Mountain Home in school-related meetings, manages educational programs and resources, and collaborates with House Parents and Residential Services to address academic needs, school trips, testing, summer school, and higher learning preparation.

Requirements

• Personally committed to the mission, values, and Christian ministry of Black Mountain Home.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong organization skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong tutoring skills.
• Strong academic support skills.
• Strong educational advocacy skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with youth, staff, schools, volunteers, interns, and community professionals.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Current NC Teaching License in appropriate area.
• Experience working with children with special educational needs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children and youth in an educational, residential, nonprofit, or ministry setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and coordination for Black Mountain Home’s learning center and educational support services.
• Support academic progress, school readiness, and educational advocacy for the children and youth in care.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the school system.
• Represent Black Mountain Home in school-related meetings.
• Manage educational programs and resources.
• Collaborate with House Parents and Residential Services to address academic needs, school trips, testing, summer school, and higher learning preparation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed