Childrens Program Director

Business Description :

The Intergenerational Literacy Program is an education nonprofit that helps families grow together through language and literacy. Based at the Welcome Center at Roberts Academy, ILP offers classes and activities that support parents and children in learning, connecting, and building confidence. We provide weekly English classes with childcare, conversation groups online and in person, one-on-one tutoring, and individual practice appointments. Families can also find resources to support early learning and communication between home and school.

Job Description:

The Children's Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and overseeing a literacy-based after-school tutoring program and additional activities during the school year for students at Roberts Academy, a Pre-K to 8th Grade school in Cincinnati, OH. The program and activities are for students whose parents or family members participate in adult English language learning classes as well as for other students at Roberts Academy who are identified by the school as needing additional literacy tutoring through the lens of ESL/ family literacy support. This role involves additional collaboration with the Roberts CLCI team and school administration, external partners, and volunteers. The Coordinator is responsible for ensuring alignment of programs with the vision and goals of the Intergenerational Literacy Program, its parent organization Community Learning Center Institute (CLCI), and with Roberts Academy.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure systems are designed and implemented for effective management of existing and future programs, including coordination, communication and promotion across all audiences Develop, recruit, train, and maintain relationships with volunteers Develop and collaborate with partners (CLCI, Roberts Welcome Center, Learning Grove, etc.) Collaborate with the Adult Program Coordinator to create a holistic family learning experience, aiming to support academic achievement, personal development, and social-emotional well-being Collect and maintain program data for internal evaluation, working with the CLCI administration team to ensure program and funding goals are met Support student engagement & achievement through the development of curricula, methods and materials that enhance student and family learning.

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

Previous experience with and enjoyment of working with children. Previous experience in program coordination, education, or youth services; or other relevant experience Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to engage students, staff, volunteers, and families in a positive and supportive manner. Knowledge of educational and enrichment resources available in the community is a plus

Hours:

Must be available for after-school programming and Mondays/Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 pm Weekly planning sessions with the Adult Program Coordinator and other team/volunteer meetings as needed Other daytime hours can be flexible, though the coordinator is expected to be on-site at Roberts Academy throughout the week

Pay:

$51,500.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person