Family Literacy Program Coordinator

Adult Education Family Literacy Program Coordinator needed to coordinate a Family Literacy Program with Western Connecticut Regional Adult and Continuing Education (WERACE), the Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Center, and the Family Resource Center (FRC) at Morris Street School. 

SUMMARY/GOAL OF THE POSITION:
Responsible for coordination of the Family Literacy Program at Morris Street School

ESSENTIAL TASKS OF THE POSITION (Illustrative not inclusive):

Coordinate dinner meals for program; Act as the first point of contact for program staff; Share communications between staff members of the program with the WERACE and FACE Center Directors; Effectively manage forms and data needed for quality data collection; Continually monitor cohort attendance and engage cohort members who struggle to attend sessions; Meet regularly with the Program Facilitator and WERACE and FACE Center Directors to review program data; Perform other tasks and responsibilities associated with Family Literacy Program and grant funding, as delegated by the WERACE and/or FACE Center Director KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of adult learner and alternative educational methods and have the ability to apply these methods for adult, at-risk teens and multicultural students; Ability to teach students of diverse abilities and backgrounds and overcome barriers to success in a multi-level class; Ability to relate well to different groups of students of different ages and ability levels; Exceptional computer skills and be familiar with software programs; Ability to use a variety of audio-visual equipment; Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and through correct written grammar and usage; Must have strong desire to work with people from a broad range of backgrounds; Must be a team-player who can collaborate with colleagues; Must attend in-service, staff meetings and state training; Must maintain clean and professional environment; Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills; Exceptional computer skills and be familiar with software programs
QUALIFICATIONS:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE No Prior experience required. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma required Background checks required WORK YEAR: Program will run from February 27 through May 16, 2024, on Tuesdays and Thursday nights from 5:30-8:30pm. Coordinator is expected to be on site each night the program is in session from 6:15-8:45pm.  SALARY: This is a Part-Time, Non-Union position. Stipend for this position is $1,375.
There are no benefits associated with this position. Application Process

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