Adult Education Coordinator

Position: Part-time Adult Education Coordinator

Location: West Hartford Town Hall

Work Period: Monday-Thursday 10:00 am

• 1:00 pm (approximately)

Monday-Thursday Flexible evening hours up to 3 hours/week

Fridays Half-day trainings & meetings approximately once per month

44 Weeks/Year (18 weeks September

• December/ 26 weeks January

• June)

Compensation: $45/hour. There are no health benefits for this part-time position.

Benefits: A work Smart Phone is provided.

DESCRIPTION:

West Hartford Adult Education (WHAE) provides free Adult Basic Education (ABE), English as a Second Language (ESL), citizenship and high school diploma preparation classes to adult learners of West Hartford and the surrounding communities. WHAE provides quality educational services to over 300 students per year who desire to develop: English language, literacy, numeracy, and technology skills for further education, job training, and better employment. We also provide instruction in civics to help prepare students to pass the USCIS Citizenship Exam. The Vision of WHAE is to ensure that all students achieve the learning goals they have set upon entry into our program. By improving students' skills in the areas of academics, language, technology, and workforce development, we will increase their opportunities to enter college, to obtain an industry-recognized credential, to expand their career choices, to enjoy a family-sustaining wage, and to become effective citizens of their community.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Lead local, state and federal grant-funded program planning and provide oversight of program operations.

• Supervision of curriculum, instruction, assessment and delivery of services in alignment with College and Career Readiness Standards.

• Design and implementation of student recruitment and retention strategies.

• Strengthen and maintain interagency collaboration with partnering providers and community agencies.

• Manage program time, space and resources.

• Lead budget development for department grants.

• Coordinate professional learning opportunities.

• Promote transitions from adult education to postsecondary education and training through career pathways.

• Maintain current training and knowledge of local, state and federal mandates.

• Ensure accountability and provider compliance across all program areas.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a valid Connecticut teaching credential authorizing instruction to adults in the subject area (#088 or #111; 092 preferred). Demonstrate knowledge, teaching and counseling experience with adult learners of different levels of proficiency.

• Bilingual proficiency desired.

• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; utilize technology, web-based programs and multimedia resources (or exhibit a willingness to learn). Applicants must demonstrate the ability to build a learning community among adult educators and students toward achievement of desired goals and outcomes. It is essential for applicants to be accurate and timely in submitting documentation. The ability to work with teachers, staff, administration, and community stakeholders in a collaborative, productive and supportive manner is an important disposition for this position.

Equity and Anti-Racism Vision

We, the members of West Hartford Public Schools, dedicate ourselves

to the pursuit of equity. Equitable schools are those that value and

honor ALL in our community as unique individuals capable of

maximizing their true potential. We make a solemn promise to identify

and dismantle all elements of systemic racism and historical inequities.

We vow to clear paths, with a relentless duty to those in traditionally

marginalized groups. We pledge to partner with ALL families in the

service of the success of each child.