Adult Education Program Manager

Job Responsibilities

Key Roles and Responsibilities :

• Recruits, interviews, selects and supervises 12-15 volunteer English as a Second Language Instructors per semester
• Develops and implements professional development training for volunteer English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers
• Provides ongoing mentoring and support for volunteer ESL teachers
• Coordinate coverage for classes or serve as a substitute teacher in English as a Second Language classes, as needed
• Coordinates and updates program outreach, waitlist, or registration processes
• Completes intake procedures with potential program participants; actively promotes the program and recruits students for the adult education program on an ongoing basis
• Maintains records on each ESL student, ensuring that attendance records, intake forms, and evaluations are completed and recorded in a timely manner
• Maintain consistent communication and program attendance reminders to all participants during the active weeks of class
• Plans and executes an end-of-semester program graduation event to recognize student participants and volunteer teaching efforts
• Leads the development of the adult education program, including the curriculum, scope, and sequence of the program
• Assists the Senior Director of Strategic Growth with grant writing and reporting for the Adult Education programs
• Led the implementation of the summer Conversemos Language Exchange, including recruiting participants and coordinating program launch and closure events
• Manages the asynchronous, online courses offered during the summer, including monitoring signs-ups, payments, and participant progress
• Prepares and monitors adult education program budget
• Leads the development of adult education policies and procedures manual
• Coordinates the purchasing of books, materials, and supplies for adult education classes
• Coordinates and supervises childcare during adult education classes, as needed
• Attends meetings and conferences relating to adult education on behalf of Conexión Américas
• Develops and maintains excellent customer service, both verbally and in writing
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff, and agency information

General Organizational Support :

• Attends organization-wide staff meetings and retreats
• Communicates in a positive and effective manner Conexión Américas’ mission and programs to program participants and the general public
• Attends and provides support as needed to organizational events and fundraisers throughout the year, including fundraising breakfast and The Latin Party

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to those listed above. As with every other job at Conexión Américas, every person in the organization will assist in any way necessary to respond to new demands and to ensure a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must participate in the Conexión Américas background check process
• Experience teaching English to non-English speakers required
• Bachelor’s Degree required; teaching experience preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Spanish required, biculturalism preferred
• Flexibility, initiative, and ability to work as a team member required
• Experience interacting with diverse groups of stakeholders required
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail required
• Exceptional ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks required
• Ability to work independently, handle various roles, and work in a fast-paced environment with deadlines and strict timelines required
• Results-oriented with analytical and problem-solving skills required
• Excellent computer skills, including Zoom, Google Suite, MS Word, Canva, Excel, and database management experience required;

ability to learn new systems in a timely fashion required

• Reliable transportation required
• Ability to carry up to 50 lbs. Required
• Demonstrated appreciation for Latino culture and people required
• Strong understanding of Latino culture and Latino issues in the US preferred
• Familiarity with the Nashville community preferred
• Experience and knowledge of nonprofit organizations’ operations and general office procedures preferred
• Flexible schedule required classes take place twice per week during the evenings (6-8 pm, via Zoom)
30+ days ago