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Nashville International Center for Empowerment

Youth Education Site Coordinator – McMurray Middle School

Nashville International Center for Empowerment

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Job Summary

Nashville International Center for Empowerment, established in 2005, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) ethnic community-based organization dedicated to ensure refugees and immigrants achieve their full potential now and for generations to come. The Youth Education Site Coordinator will report to the Youth Education Program Manager and will work closely with education program staff. This is a part time, 20 hour position.

Job Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities:

  • Provides oversight, including teaching, to middle school after school programs and summer youth programming
  • Contributes to curriculum for Middle/High school youth programs to support enhanced academic achievement, particularly in the subject of literacy
  • Collects quantitative data to show the growth of students enrolled in the programs
  • Develops relationships and partnerships with family resource centers, schools, and community resources
  • Maintains a culturally sensitive and supportive environment for refugee and immigrant students
  • Manages student behavior to ensure quality instruction
  • Conducts outreach to recruit students for programming
  • Demonstrates accurate knowledge of TN state standards, testing, and accountability
  • Arranges transportation for all applicable programming
  • Completes all required NAZA trainings
  • Confidentiality concerning donors, clients, and interoffice is expected
  • Responsiveness to the requests of donors, clients, and volunteers is required
  • Reports to Youth Education Associate Manager

Qualifications

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

  • Ability to work in a diverse team.
  • Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
  • Ability to plan, prioritize, manage, control and execute tasks on timely matters
  • Ability to present a strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
  • Have high levels of motivation, self-reliance, and independence
  • Knowledge of positive youth development and effective teaching practices, especially for English Language learners

Requirements:

  • Confidentiality concerning donors, clients, and interoffice communication
  • Responsiveness to the requests of donors, clients, and volunteers
  • Strong written and oral English proficiency
  • Willingness to work non-traditional hours on occasion, such as nights and weekends
  • Familiarity with Microsoft excel, information databases, internet and email
  • Commitment to live and work in Nashville, Tennessee
  • Reliable transportation
  • Availability Monday through Thursday from 4pm to 6pm for in-person programming

Experience:

  • Minimum 3 year’s relevant work experience AND a Bachelor’s degree
  • Experience in a school setting, instructional position, or nonprofit organization required
  • Experience with diverse population groups preferred

Additional Information

Benefits

Paid vacation

How to Apply

Contact Information and Procedure:

Send cover letter, résumé, and salary range to careers@empowernashville.org. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. No calls. Applications without requested information will not be considered.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.

Nashville International Center for Empowerment does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion (creed), gender, gender identity/expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors and vendors.

Details

  • Date Posted: July 22, 2021
  • Type: Part-Time
  • Job Function: Programs and Service Delivery
  • Service Area: Education
  • Salary Range: $18/hour
  • Working Hours: 20 hours/week