Lead Education Coordinator

Lead Education Coordinator

Job Description

TITLE: Lead Education Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Education Program Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Exempt, Full Time

LOCATION: San Jose, CA; 100% on-site

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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Amigos de Guadalupe is seeking a full-time Lead Education Coordinator. The ideal candidate understands the unique challenges facing highly impacted communities of color, where access and resources are limited, and opportunity gaps persist.

Working collaboratively with the Education Program Manager and other assigned staff, the Lead Education Coordinator serves as the day-to-day operational and instructional leader for the After School Program and other assigned educational initiatives. This position is responsible for ensuring high-quality program implementation, supervising and developing education staff, supporting student achievement, and fostering strong relationships with families and community partners.

The Lead Education Coordinator helps establish and achieve program goals designed to address systemic inequities in education and improve academic outcomes for youth and families. This role provides direct supervision, coaching, training, and performance management for assigned staff and serves as a key resource in maintaining program quality, consistency, and effectiveness.

The Lead Education Coordinator may also assist in the design, launch, and evaluation of new educational programs and services in partnership with the Education Program Manager to support student success and organizational growth. In the absence of the Education Program Manager, the Lead Education Coordinator may serve as the primary operational lead for assigned educational programs and activities.

The Lead Education Coordinator is expected to be (or become) knowledgeable in California Common Core Standards, including social-emotional learning competencies, and to embrace Amigos de Guadalupe’s 2-Generation (2-Gen) approach to family services and philosophy of Radical Hospitality in all interactions with students, families, staff, and community members.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Program Oversight and Quality Assurance

• 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.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and support lesson planning for academic programs.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of Common Core Standards and youth development best practices.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to actively supervise and engage with children in classroom, outdoor, recreational, and community settings.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel between program sites as needed.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and printers.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary is $70,304.00 - $71,000.00

• 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

Additional Information

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required background clearances.

Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment is an at-will employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported.

Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

At Amigos, we value curiosity, humility, collaboration, and continuous learning. We encourage applicants with a growth mindset and passion for community impact to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.