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JCADA Teen & Young Adult Education Manager
Career Insights for Adult Basic Education / Literacy Instructor
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What they do
An Adult Basic Education or Literacy Instructor works with adults, including young adults who are out of school, to improve literacy and strengthen basic skills in reading, writing and math. Helps students to learn English or gain a high school diploma or equivalent certificate. Assesses students' educational levels, skills and goals, and differentiates instruction as needed for adults at different levels in one class. May focus on basic skills as needed for a particular occupation, or assist students with developing study skills or job search skills, or help students connect with social services.
$58,262 / year median in Maryland
+2% projected growth
Job Description
- Develop and facilitate interactive workshops for teens and young adults.
- Compile or develop content modules on relevant topics as needed.
- Develop and implement workshop evaluation metrics to show the value of our work to funders.
- Support content creation and upkeep of the JCADA Website Teen Corner.
- Administer programs from start to finish, including planning, scheduling, tracking, and reporting.
- Supervise Facilitators, including training, performance evaluation and scheduling. Preferred Qualifications
- Program development and curriculum creation;
- Comfort with public speaking and facilitating training for teens and young adults;
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and survivor-centered approaches;
- Data tracking and evaluation experience;
- Experience in nonprofit, advocacy, education, or community-based organizations. Key Attributes of a Successful Candidate
- Strong interpersonal, active listening, oral and written communication, and problem-solving skills;
- Punctuality both in the workplace & responding to clients in a timely manner;
- Sensitivity to the needs of members of diverse cultural backgrounds & diverse socio-economic backgrounds;
- Willingness to learn/implement self-care strategies to minimize effects of vicarious trauma or burnout as needed;
- Well-organized, attentive to details, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
- Creative and willing to think outside the box;
- Able to work independently and collaboratively;
- Capability and willingness to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality; and
- Ability to maintain and support a flexible schedule, evening and/or weekend hours are necessary.
Education and Experience:
Master's and/or Graduate degree in social work, public health, criminal justice, gender studies, education, or related fields. Or three - five years of experience with curriculum development, training, and facilitation in the field of IPV.- Knowledge of or strong desire to learn about intimate partner violence, teen dating violence, power and control, gender based violence, or related fields.
- Knowledge of or strong desire to learn about the Greater Washington Jewish Community.
- Knowledge of or strong desire to learn Jewish values and the integration of values into programs designed for the Jewish community.
- Experience working with cross-cultural audiences.
- Excellent relationship building, verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
- Experience or willingness to learn program evaluation, such as the fundamentals of evaluating workshops.