Educational Pathway Coach

Summary:

§  We are looking for an individual with experience and capacity to learn and embrace the challenges of teacher recruitment and retention, navigating complex systems and providing 1-1 guidance to a largely non-traditional student community aspiring to earn and advance in field of teaching. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

§  Participant recruitment for the program utilizing various in-person and virtual outreach approaches.

§  Provides 1-on-1 guidance to participants, including:

o   Providing guidance;

o   Monitoring academic and professional goal progress;

o   Connecting to and accessing other educational and employment services as needed.

§  Provides additional educational support services i.e. tutoring,  creates/delivers support service workshops

§  Builds and maintains positive relationships with partner agencies, institutes of higher education i.e. Leeward Community College, College of Education -University of Hawai’i- West O’ahu and Manoa, Department of Education.

§  Assists in data collection to support program implementation, evaluation, reporting and other communications.

§  Contribute to a team effort to accomplish mission and vision

§  Maintain confidential information.

§  Other duties as directed.

Minimum Education & Experience:

§  Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field.

§  Experience working with a Native Hawaiian or Hawaiian Homestead community.

§  Knowledge of college and university teacher education programs.

§  Knowledge of education systems.

Skills & Knowledge:

§  Excellent planning organization and time management skills.

§  Ability to relate well to students and prospective students, especially in individual and small group meetings.

§  Ability to provide academic and career guidance and motivate participants.

§  Knowledge of resources likely to be needed by community college students, such as sources of financial aid.

§  Ability to work a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends.

§  Excellent writing and verbal skills required to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences.

§  Ability to analyze problems, troubleshoot and develop effective solutions.

§  Ability to work independently, be flexible, and multitask.