Education Coordinator, Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture

Posted by on April 21, 2014

We are currently seeking to hire a full-time Education Coordinator. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing educational content of Al-Bustan’s in and out-of-school programs and liaising with schools and community organizations to present and facilitate integration of Arabic language, arts, and culture
• Promoting teacher-ready curricular units to further students’ understanding and appreciation of Arab history, culture and arts
• Planning for and managing of one-week professional development course in June
• Planning for and managing of Al-Bustan Camp, held every July

Requirements:

• Must have completed at least undergraduate degree in elementary or secondary education
• Must have experience teaching in elementary or secondary schools and developing curricular material

Highly Preferred:

• Conversant or fluent in the Arabic language

Skills:

• Able to take initiative and reach out to work with diverse constituencies, including school administrators and educators, and teaching artists
• Creative thinker who is able to conceive, create, and implement curricular content
• Excellent writing, speaking, and interpersonal communication skills
• Able to effectively engage with children and youth
• Highly knowledgeable about the Arab region, arts, and culture
• Well organized with attention to detail and ability to multi-task and coordinate overlapping activities
• Computer proficient in MS Word and Excel

This position reports to the Executive Director. To apply, contact the Executive Director, include cover letter and resume with 3 references.

http://albustanseeds.org/contact/