Job Description

Job Description

Education Coordinator Caminos Program

Are you a passionate and experienced educator with strong leadership skills and a heart for working with immigrant youth? Cunningham Childrens Home is seeking a dedicated Education Coordinator to lead our educational team within the Caminos Program , a safe and nurturing placement program for unaccompanied children who have recently migrated to the United States.

About the Caminos Program

The Caminos Program offers secure, trauma-informed care for youth seeking reunification with family and the opportunity to pursue their education and immigration cases. Our school operates year-round, accommodating students with varying lengths of stay.

This is a federally funded program in partnership with the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), and requires adherence to all ORR policies and procedures relating to the care and supervision of unaccompanied children. Familiarity withor a willingness to learnthese policies, including legal and regulatory considerations, is essential.

Position Summary

The Education Coordinator will provide strong educational leadership and administrative oversight of the program's school operations. This includes:

• Designing and developing effective educational programming


• Overseeing outcome-based academic and behavioral progress


• Supporting trauma-informed practices for students, families, and staff


• Supervising school staff and ensuring high-quality instruction


• Teaching in the classroom when needed

This role requires close collaboration with other program areas and departments across the agency.

Qualifications for Education Coordinator

Education Certification

• Masters degree in education or related field preferred


• Bachelors degree considered with 5+ years of relevant experience


• Certified teacher (required)


• Type 75 or administrative endorsement is a plus, but not required

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years successful teaching experience


• At least 1 year of supervisory/administrative experience in a school setting


• Experience with:
  • Student interventions
  
  
  • Curriculum development, instruction, and assessment
  
  
  • Monitoring academic and behavioral progress
  
  
  • Individualized educational services
  
  
  • Facilitating extracurricular activities
  
  
  • Stakeholder relations (families, staff, external partners)

Skills Attributes

• Strong leadership and team management abilities


• Flexible and proactive in a dynamic educational environment


• Commitment to trauma-informed care and culturally responsive practices


• Bilingual Spanish/English fluency is highly preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance


• 11 Paid Holidays + Paid Leave


• Flexible Spending Dependent Care Accounts (FSA/DCA)


• Short-Term Disability, Accident Critical Illness Coverage


• Retirement plan with up to 6% company match


• Relocation assistance available


• Employee wellness program


• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

Additional Information

The Education Coordinator position is contingent on grant funding and requires a physical exam and extensive background check prior to employment. Cunningham Childrens Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a values-driven organization committed to spirituality, teamwork, integrity, and respect.

Cunningham and the Community:
Urbana is part of the twin cities of ChampaignUrbana in east-central Illinois, about 140 miles south of Chicago, 125 miles west of Indianapolis, and 170 miles northeast of St. Louis. Home to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the area combines the energy of a college town with the warmth of a close-knit community. Residents enjoy diverse dining, parks, festivals, and a rich cultural scenemaking it an ideal place to live, work, and grow.

Founded in 1895, Cunningham Childrens Home is a leading child welfare and educational services agency, supporting more than 977 youth and families each year through residential treatment, special education, and community-based programs.

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Job Tags

Temporary work, Work at office, Relocation package, Flexible hours,

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