Education Coordinator
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Education Coordinator will coordinate and implement all aspects of education programming within the Self Sufficiency Area of Sacred Heart Community Service (SHCS). This position is designed to promote kindergarten readiness and assure the success for the grade school and middle school students. This position will strive to maintain practices that promote healthy social and emotional development for the community that Sacred Heart serves. The job responsibilities include communicating with parents or guardians about academic progress and Social & Emotional Learning, monitoring program goals, maintaining tracking systems, and supporting the development of program volunteers and promotoras. To accomplish program duties, this position will coordinate volunteers, facilitate meetings; provide parent/guardian conferences and linkages to local resources as deemed appropriate. The Education Coordinator will support the development of multiple programs to ensure that all participants are engaged in activities that contribute to eliminating the opportunity gap for low-income and future first generation college students.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
The Education Coordinator reports to the Education Manager. This position is full-time, hourly.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Program Coordination (60%)
\u25cf Recruits, engages, and retains the involvement of program participants from low-income neighborhoods in San Jose.
\u25cf Supports students and families to be in a safe and academically engaging environment.
\u25cf Develops and nurtures collaborative relationships with community members, volunteers, and partners that will strategically position Self Sufficiency programs to build a community united to ensure that every child and adult is free from poverty.
\u25cf Assists program participants with immediate crisis intervention, advocacy, problem solving and other appropriate interventions while maintaining professional boundaries.
\u25cf Provides explicit guidance and timely responses to interdepartmental staff on processes and procedures for referring customers into department services.
\u25cf Facilitates meetings and/or classes with community members, volunteers, and partners as appropriate.
\u25cf Coordinate and administer the CACFP and SFSP food programs
\u25cf Implements program evaluation tools (i.e., pre/post tests, satisfaction surveys, etc.), analyzes and reports on outcomes.
\u25cf Implement developmental screenings for children 0-5 years of age
\u25cf Develop curriculum for Early Childhood Education, After School Academy, Summer Academy and Resilient Family Program: Safe, Secure, & Love.
Leadership (25%)
\u25cf Provides support and training in the development of leadership among participants through program involvement such as co-leading program and enrichment.
\u25cf Implements the core values of SHCS by engaging volunteers and community leaders, providing volunteers with vision, encouragement, challenge, modeling, training, and empowerment. TheEducation Coordinator also works with the team in administering needs assessments, outreach, training, scheduling, and coordination.
\u25cf Conduct 1 on 1's and intentional meetings with all members of Sacred Heart Community Service
\u25cf Supports the planning and implementation of agency-wide programs, events, training, and outreach efforts.
\u25cf Represents SHCS through outreach to schools, faith communities, businesses, and community groups.
\u25cf Work alongside promotoras in the education programs and focus on their leadership development
Administrative (15%)
\u25cf Develops, tracks, reports, and analyzes program goals and objectives in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
\u25cf Implements program evaluation systems such as case files and other progress management systems with support from the Education Manager.
\u25cf Adheres to strict confidentiality agreements as deemed appropriate.
\u25cf Acts as a "mandated reporter" by working with the Education Manager to keep updated on periodic amendments and maintaining strict adherence to the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Law.
\u25cf Analyzes and reports on process objectives and outcomes to support the development of grant proposals and to ensure contract compliance. Education Coordinator works with the Education Manager to monitor grant requirements ensuring all service delivery goals are met and/or exceeded.
\u25cf Completes all administrative requirements for CACFP At-Risk supper and snack program
\u25cf Performs other duties as assigned
\u25cf Maintains and develops monthly work plan to reach all desired program outcomes
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Education Coordinator should have the following skills and experience:
\u25cf Strong commitment to our vision of a community united to ensure that every child and adult is free from poverty.
\u25cf Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
\u25cf Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent knowledge and experience required.
\u25cf Specialty educational certificate in a related field preferred.
\u25cf Two to three years experience working in a community based organization with preschool aged children setting.
\u25cf Experience with providing culturally competent support aimed at opening pathways for toddlers and youth
\u25cf Experience mentoring and developing leadership among volunteers and/or clients.
\u25cf Computer literate with proficiency in Google Apps, MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
\u25cf Excellent public speaking, writing and communication skills.
\u25cf Knowledge of grants monitoring and reporting processes preferred.
\u25cf Flexible, compassionate, and supportive attitude.
\u25cf Current certification in mandated reporting, first aid and CPR preferred.
The Education Coordinator also be able to:
\u25cf Complete and pass a background check.
\u25cf Qualify to be insured under Sacred Heart Community Service driving policy if necessary.
\u25cf Successfully pass a tuberculosis (TB) test if required to work with youth or handle food.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To consider the application, applicants must submit a resume & cover letter outlining their experience in information referral and community work.
COMPENSATION:
This is a full-time non-exempt position that pays $27.14/hour. This position is represented by the SEIU, Local 521 bargaining unit. Salary placement is per the union's negotiated salary schedule beginning at Step 1 and including step increases based on tenure.
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6-18
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18-30
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30
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Education Coordinator
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
November 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025 -- (3.5% COLA)
27.14
27.54
27.96
28.37
November 1, 2025 - October 31, 2026 -- (3% COLA)
27.95
28.37
28.79
29.23
November 1, 2026 - October 31, 2027 -- (3% COLA)
28.79
29.22
29.66
30.10
Excellent benefits include fully paid medical insurance for employees, and majority paid medical insurance for qualified dependents, dental insurance, vision insurance, 12 paid holidays, 10 paid sick days per year, paid vacation starting at 10 days per year, additional wellness benefits, basic life and long-term disability insurance, professional development and more.
Sacred Heart Community Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. SHCS is committed to building a team of people of diverse ethnic, cultural, and experiential backgrounds. We especially encourage members of historically underrepresented and marginalized communities, people of color, women, people living with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ+ people to apply. It is the policy of Sacred Heart Community Service to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, medical condition or genetic information, veteran status, national origin, disability, marital or other protected status. SHCS will conform to the spirit, as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.