Coordinator of Curriculum - Welcome Center

Job Description

TITLE: COORDINATOR OF CURRICULUM

REPORTS TO: Executive Director, Welcome Center

SUMMARY: Oversees the curriculum development of English and Citizenship classes at the Welcome Center in the Kensington section of Philadelphia; supports the volunteer teachers of those classes

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Commits to the Mission/Vision of the Sisters of Saint Joseph
Advocates for immigrant rights
Oversees and evaluates placement testing and registration for students
Creates the class schedule, class assignments, and book assignments for both students and volunteer teachers
Structures modern curriculum for both English and Citizenship classes to be taught in-person and virtually
Researches and orders new books, resources, websites, subscriptions, etc. for volunteer teachers to access
Serves as primary support for volunteer teachers; organizes Orientations, regular check-ins, and feedback surveys throughout the year
Organizes differentiated PD for volunteer teachers: in-person and virtual, new and returning
Interfaces with similarly missioned agencies to strengthen curriculum and resources
Solicits and maintains contributions from volunteer teachers to the shared Google Drive
Oversees teacher input of student attendance to MyAttendance website
Vets prospective teacher volunteers with Executive Director
Fosters community and growth mindset among volunteer teachers related to charism
Leads "teacher circle" conversation planning group
Communicates Welcome Center events and outreach opportunities to volunteer teachers

COLLABORATING TEAMMATES AT THE WELCOME CENTER:
Executive Assistant: responds to student concerns communicated by volunteer teachers
Coordinator of Immigrant Services: assists with Citizenship class resources/understanding of naturalization process
Coordinator of Technology: organizes virtual classes

EDUCATION: BA/BS in Education, Administration, a related field, or comparable experience

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Teaching
Curriculum development

Coordination of professional development and/or coaching of teachers

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Organization of multiple systems
Interpersonal/relationship building
Self-motivated and self-directed research of resources
Flexible mindset working with people of diverse backgrounds and capacities

OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
ESL credentials
Teaching adult learners
Online teaching
Administrative experience
Coordination of volunteers

Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to Director, Human Resources, Pat Harrington, Pharrington@ssjphila.org

About the Employer

The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Philadelphia is a Congregation of more than 550 Catholic Sisters. Liberated by God's Spirit and attentive to the urgent needs of Earth and the global community we commit to be joyful, courageous witnesses to the Gospel imperative of active, inclusive love. We live our mission of unioning love through our ministries of prayer and presence, pastoral care, social services, education, and justice, peace & integrity of creation.