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Assistant to the Director of Education

  • Hybrid
    • Sterling, Virginia, United States
  • Education

Hybrid

10-15 hours a week

Job description

The Assistant to the Director of Education will be assisting the Director of ADAMS Education Department in some tasks in the department including, new program development for adults, youth and children, review and update of the ADAMS curriculum and lesson plans, teachers’ training and assessments, and supervision of all structured educational programs at ADAMS Center.  

Job requirements

PRIMARY SERVICES

  • Work closely with the director on reviewing and developing curriculum for ADAMS education programs.

  • Plan for the orientation and training of new admin staff and program heads.

  • Help in preparing monthly, semi-annual, and annual reports.

  • Help in the coordination, planning and execution of professional development and curriculum support workshops.

  • Work closely with Education staff to ensure that all academic and administrative policies and procedures for each ADAMS program are properly aligned, coordinated, and well managed.

  • Write manuals and SOPs

RECRUITMENT and OUTREACH, COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT

 

The assistant to the Director will:

  • Develop and oversee new students’ recruitment plan. Will, with the help of program staff, conduct ongoing outreach at school(s) and in community, including classroom presentations, guest workshops, and participating at relevant events.

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES

  • Establish a system for evaluating programs and content to measure satisfaction and effectiveness.

  • Develop and maintain records needed for education staff evaluation

  • Ensure performance targets are met.

  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Education Director.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Necessary knowledge, skills and experience

  • An Assistant to the Director of Education is required to have a minimum of MS, preferably in Education or related field.

Recommended to have:

  • A minimum two-year experience working in school environment with youth in urban communities. Teaching experience preferred.

  • Experience with education programming for elementary, middle and high school youth in community-based and after-school settings.

  • Experience working with teachers on curriculum development related to school standards.

  • A demonstrated team working skills

  • A strong rapport and commitment to supporting youth. Ability to translate youth development theory into practice.

  • Excellent communication skills, including computer, IT and interpersonal skills.

 

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