Working At NYAP
Position Summary
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.\u202f Will ensure the delivery of high-quality instruction that reflects NYAP's values, culture, and mission, across various mediums and meets funding agency requirements.\u202f The Education Coordinator supervises teaching and administrative personnel.\u202f\u202f
RESPONSIBILITIES\u202f
The Education Coordinator for La Jornada will perform administrative duties including, but not limited to:
Perform all work in a manner consistent with the National Youth Advocate Program's Mission, Values and Philosophies.\u202f
Serve as the educational leader at the assigned site.\u202f
Ensure that all staff have been provided with the necessary training as required by program to deliver necessary services.\u202f
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.\u202f
Ensure curriculum and lesson plans are developed to meet the educational and developmental needs of individual children.\u202f
Monitor classroom activities to ensure children's needs are met and to provide support to teaching staff as needed.\u202f
Ensure children's progress and services are documented and assessed.\u202f\u202f
Assist with staff selection, orientation and training.\u202f
Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians and program administration.\u202f
Ensure nutrition program component meets state and local licensing standards.\u202f
Ensure all area program records are maintained in a confidential manner and site reports are timely, complete and accurate.\u202f
Perform all duties in accordance with personnel policies and fiscal guidelines.\u202f
Perform other duties as requested by the Education Director.\u202f
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS\u202f
Master's degree in education from an accredited school. Experience working with elementary school age children\u202f\u202f
3 years of supervisory experience in the field of education.\u202f
Must currently hold or be eligible for valid state licensure if required and related to job responsibilities.\u202f
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.
OTHER SKILLS\u202f
Some travel is required.\u202f
Must be open and willing to work non-traditional work hours as well as on-call responsibilities.\u202f
Provide excellent internal and external customer service.\u202f
Must possess good verbal, listening, and written communication skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
Ability to travel frequently and drive vehicle while sitting for extended periods, with frequency varying based on program demands.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
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