Education Program Coordinator PT

Catherine McAuley Center•Cedar Rapids, IA

1h•Hybrid

About The Position

Education Program Coordinator Part-Time, Hourly Position Expectations: The Education Program Coordinator's duties fall into three areas of focus in Education Services programming. The first area of duty of the Education Program Coordinator is assisting the Education Program Manager in guiding and mentoring students and tutors; the second is teaching classes; and the third is assisting with record keeping and database entry. The position's hours are anytime between Monday and Saturday. This position has an option to work from home on a limited basis and requires supervisor approval. Accountability: The Education Program Coordinator is accountable to the Education Program Manager.

Requirements

Training in Adult Basic Education and/or a related field.
Speaker of other languages preferred.
Knowledge of the education resources and programs available in Linn County and surrounding areas.
Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning volunteers, clients, students, children, and staff or agency business.
Excellent written and verbal/oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others as a part of a team.
Ability to develop rapport with people of all ages, backgrounds, and economic resources, and treat others in a friendly, courteous and appreciative manner.
Flexibility and ability to handle stress and new or undefined situations.
Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects and tasks.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative, and manage multiple projects with changing priorities.
Computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite and databases, and/or ability to learn new software and systems.
Behave as a professional representative of CMC and communicate the mission and activities.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues related to literacy, immigrants, refugees, women, poverty, and mental illness.
Commitment to the CMC mission and the values of the Sisters of Mercy.

Nice To Haves

Speaker of other languages preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with administering and tabulating student test assessments and surveys.
Tutor students when needed/teach classes when needed.
Acts as a mentor and supervisor of volunteer tutors.
Assists in maintaining appropriate student, tutor and program files/statistics and data.
Interviews, tests, and evaluates new students in order to determine language level.
Monitors student progress in curriculum.
Assists in maintaining educational materials for use by tutors/students.
Assists with other aspects of program as requested by the Education Program Manager
Assists new pairings.
Helps maintain a safe, nurturing atmosphere for children.