Lead Education Coordinator

Lead Education Coordinator

Amigos de Guadalupe Mission Statement Inspired by the power of our vibrant, determined community, our vision at Amigos de Guadalupe (“Amigos”) is to bring about transformational change in East San José. At Amigos, we ensure that the basic needs of our community are met, deliver high‑quality programs, and mobilize and organize for justice. We do this by providing housing and rental assistance, mental health services, immigration legal services, education programs, and community organizing programs that advocate for systems change.

Curriculum Leadership: Oversee the development and review of all lesson plans, implementation, and continuous improvement of the After School Program curriculum and daily program operations. Program Quality Assurance: Develop daily attendance protocols and monitor program implementation to meet contract standards, ensure safety, compliance, and alignment with organizational goals, educational standards, and best practices in youth development. Staff Observation and Feedback: Conduct regular classroom and program observations and provide constructive coaching and feedback to improve instructional quality and student outcomes. Program Support: Support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs and operations, including summer programs, field trips, enrichment activities, volunteer and mentor coordination, sports, and nutrition programs. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate attendance records, assessment data, program documentation, equipment inventories, and required reports. Staff Leadership, Supervision, and Development Direct Supervision: Provide direct supervision and day‑to‑day leadership to assigned education staff, including coordinators, instructors, tutors, interns, and volunteers. Performance Management: Establish clear performance expectations, conduct regular one‑on‑one meetings, provide coaching and feedback, address performance concerns, and support employee growth and accountability. Training and Professional Development: Develop and facilitate onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development opportunities to ensure staff possess the skills and knowledge necessary to support student learning, growth, and development. Talent Acquisition and Workforce Development: Support recruitment, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, scheduling, and retention efforts for education staff and volunteers while helping to build a strong and diverse talent pipeline. Team Culture: Foster a positive, inclusive, collaborative, and mission‑driven work environment that promotes employee engagement, professional growth, and high performance. Family and Community Engagement Community Liaison: Serve as a primary point of contact for families at assigned program sites, connecting students and families with educational and support services offered by Amigos de Guadalupe. Parent Engagement: Actively cultivate family involvement, parent workshops, and partnership in support of student success. Radical Hospitality: Demonstrate Amigos’ 2‑Gen approach and philosophy of Radical Hospitality in all interactions with students, families, colleagues, and community partners.

Teach, direct, and supervise students. Supervise assigned education staff and volunteers. Conduct regular staff meetings and facilitate effective communication among team members. Provide coaching, mentoring, and ongoing support to education staff. Monitor staff performance and provide timely feedback to promote accountability and professional growth. Assist with recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and training of staff and volunteers. Maintain daily attendance records and support aggregate reporting requirements. Manage data entry and program documentation requirements. Inventory and maintain program materials and equipment inventories. Ensure student health, safety, and well‑being at all times. Promote compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and safety standards. Serve as a positive role model and demonstrate professional conduct with students, families, staff, and community partners. Recognize systemic inequities and implement equity‑driven practices that support student success. Report academic, behavioral, operational, or personnel concerns promptly to the Education Program Manager. Utilize conflict resolution, restorative practices, and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) strategies. Attend and participate in meetings, trainings, professional development activities, and community events as assigned. Other duties as assigned.

Proficiency in balanced literacy, lesson planning, instructional delivery, and educational program implementation. Strong classroom management skills, including PBIS, conflict resolution, restorative practices, and social‑emotional learning strategies. Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, coaching, mentoring, or training staff, volunteers, interns, or youth development professionals. Experience developing and facilitating staff training and professional development activities. Ability to effectively manage child‑centered educational programs and multiple priorities. Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field, degree in progress, or equivalent combination of education and experience; teaching credential preferred. Minimum of two years of leadership, supervisory, or program coordination experience in educational, youth development, nonprofit, or community‑based settings preferred. Experience working with children in school or out‑of‑school settings. Demonstrated success collaborating with educational institutions, governmental agencies, and nonprofit partners. Experience working in racially diverse communities, underperforming schools, and low‑income neighborhoods. Ability to pass fingerprinting and background checks. CPR and First Aid certification preferred. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred. Valid California Driver’s License required.

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Chiropractic coverage Life Insurance Generous Paid Time Off Paid Holidays and Sick Leave 401(k) Retirement Plan after 1 year of employment