New Americans Education Coordinator

Lutheran Services Carolinas (LSC) is a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to serving individuals and communities across North and South Carolina. Founded in 1960 LSC provides a wide range of services for children families and seniors through compassionate care innovative programs and community partnerships. Guided by a commitment to dignity respect and service LSC strives to empower those we serve and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

One of LSCs Child and Family communities is seeking a full-time Education Coordinator in Asheville North Carolina.

• Full-time
• $20.60 - $23.08 per hour
• In-person position located in Asheville NC
• Additional $2.00 per hour if teammate opts out of benefits
• Benefit eligibility begins after 30 days
• Medical Dental Vision Retirement PTO and more
• Free medical insurance option ($0 premium)
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance and Scholarship Opportunities

The Education Coordinator works with newly arrived refugee and immigrant children and their families through the School Impact Program and Youth Mentoring Program. This position helps students improve academic performance social adjustment and school engagement while supporting parents in becoming active participants in their childrens education. The Education Coordinator serves as a liaison between students families and schools coordinating educational activities tutoring mentoring programs parent engagement initiatives and community-based learning opportunities.

• Engage eligible children in after-school programs designed to improve academic success and social adjustment.
• Coordinate tutoring mentoring educational enrichment and extracurricular activities.
• Support vulnerable youth populations including adolescents and LGBTQ youth through age-appropriate educational and developmental programming.
• Facilitate workshops and activities covering topics such as bullying prevention substance abuse awareness social development and life skills.
• Promote student participation in educational recreational and community activities.

• Assist families with school enrollment and orientation processes.
• Serve as a liaison between students families and school personnel.
• Consult with teachers counselors and school administrators regarding student progress and adjustment.
• Advocate for students and address concerns impacting educational success.
• Help families understand school expectations resources and opportunities.

• Develop and implement activities that encourage parent engagement in their childrens education.
• Conduct home visits and school visits as appropriate.
• Coordinate parent conferences and educational workshops.
• Assist families with school paperwork requirements and communication with schools.
• Facilitate educational activities including ESL opportunities and workshops that strengthen family involvement and school participation.

• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to program activities.
• Coordinate educational events and special projects.
• Collaborate with schools community organizations volunteers and service providers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Refugee Services Coordinator.

• Bachelors Degree required.
• Equivalent years of teaching experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Experience working with refugee immigrant or newly arrived families preferred.
• Experience working with children adolescents families schools or educational programs preferred.
• Experience coordinating educational youth development or community programs is a plus.

• Passion for working with children youth and families.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Awareness and sensitivity to cultural linguistic and socioeconomic differences.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with community partners and school personnel.
• Flexible patient and solution-focused approach to working with children and families.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related technology tools.

• Valid drivers license required.
• Reliable transportation required.
• Ability to transport clients in a personal vehicle when necessary.

• Primarily in-person work in Asheville NC.
• Combination of office school home and community-based settings.
• Frequent interaction with children families school personnel and community partners.
• Local travel required for school visits home visits meetings and program activities.
• Ability to sit stand walk and work at a computer for extended periods.

At LSC you will play a meaningful role in helping refugee and immigrant children thrive academically and socially while empowering families to actively participate in their childrens educational journey. Your work will directly impact student success strengthen family engagement and help build brighter futures for children across our communities.

Work Location: Asheville NC (In-Person)

Lutheran Services Carolinas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.