Academic Operations Manager
The Literacy Council of Northern Virginia is seeking an Academic Operations Manager (AOM) for its English language and literacy academic program serving immigrant adult learners. This full-time position with benefits will coordinate program logistics, support teacher needs, and manage day-to-day operations of classroom programs. The AOM is also the go-to person for LCNV partners with respect to contractual requirements.
In particular the Academic Operations Manager will develop schedules and calendars, coordinate the overall scheduling of the classroom programs including registrations and graduations, coordinate logistics of Children’s Room component of Family Literacy courses and supervise its staff, deliver materials to class sites, order books and supplies, create class rosters and enrollment records, pair tutors with students needing additional assistance, manage meetings with partners, and other duties as assigned.
Candidates with a four year college degree and at least two years of relevant prior work experience will be considered, with preference given to those with a background in education and successful track record coordinating logistics and project management. Skills in Microsoft Word, and Excel, are essential. We are looking for an dependable, diplomatic, self-starter with excellent communication skills to join a congenial, mission-driven nonprofit academic environment that serves adults from other countries and their children. Some evening hours and travel between class locations in Fairfax County required. EOE/AA. Send resume and cover letter to firstname.lastname@example.org or Human Resources, Literacy Council of Northern Virginia, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA 22042. Position closes March 13, 2015.
ESOL classroom teachers
The Literacy Council of Northern Virginia is seeking experienced ESOL teachers for an 8 to 12 week session. Part-time positions (6 hours/week) are available in Herndon, Springfield, and Alexandria, Va. Please send resume and cover letter to Teaching Position, Literacy Council of Northern Virginia, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA 22042 or via email@example.com. EOE/AA
Become an AmeriCorp Instructor
The Literacy Council of Northern Virginia, in partnership with Loudoun Literacy Council (www.loudounliteracy.org) in Leesburg and BEACON for Adult Literacy (www.beaconliteracy.org) in Bristow, is recruiting AmeriCorps members for a service term of one year, beginning in early September. Our AmeriCorps members serve as lead classroom instructors for adult beginning learners of English. They teach the basic skills of reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English in order to empower them to participate more fully and confidently in their communities. Members are fully trained to fulfill the following duties:
- teach a maximum of three classes at LCNV sites;
- supervise volunteers and collaborate with partners at LCNV sites;
- participate substantively in LCNV’s organizational management.
Contact us directly at firstname.lastname@example.org in case of inquiries.