Associate Director of Education

Enlace Chicago; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

Retirement plan (403B)

Paid time off

Holidays

Résumé du poste

Enlace Chicago in Chicago, IL, seeks an Associate Director of Education to lead Safe Passage initiatives, Parent Mentor, and ECE outreach, aligning programs with the Little Village Quality of Life Plan.

You will supervise staff, build school and community partnerships, oversee grant compliance, data collection, and program evaluation, delivering measurable outcomes with an equity-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
• 2+ years supervising full-time staff.
• 1+ year experience with Chicago Public Schools.
• 4+ years experience in the Education space.
• Bilingual Spanish and English required.

Responsabilités

• Align education department goals with the Little Village Quality of Life Plan and Enlace’s strategy.
• Lead assigned education programs and initiatives (Safe Passage, Parent Mentor, ECE outreach).
• Build strong relationships with schools, families, and education stakeholders.
• Support grant reporting, compliance, and data collection across the Education Department.
• Use data and evaluation findings to strengthen programming and drive continuous improvement.

Connaissances

Bilingual Spanish and English

Formation

Bachelor's degree (Education / related field)

Masters preferred

Description du poste

About Enlace Chicago:Enlace Chicago convenes, organizes, and strengthens the capacity of stakeholders across Little Village to confront systemic inequities and expand access to economic and social opportunity. For more than 35 years, Enlace has served as a trusted community anchor—championing opportunity, improving lives, and building partnerships that drive lasting change.Through our work, we advance community health, protect human rights, empower futures, promote safety, and foster resilience for families throughout Little Village. Our core departments—Education, Community Safety, Mental Health, Community Health, and Immigration & Advocacy—deliver critical, culturally responsive services that uplift and support the strength and dignity of our community.Position Overview:The Associate Director will provide leadership and oversight for key education initiatives, including Safe Passage, Parent Mentor, ECE outreach, and other education partnerships, collaboratives, and tables. The position will help connect these efforts across the Education Department, identify opportunities for collaboration, and ensure that program implementation is aligned with Enlace’s broader education strategy and the Little Village Quality of Life Plan. The position works closely with the Director of Education and Education team to align programs with organizational priorities, manage staff, strengthen school and community partnerships.The Associate Director of Education also supports grant compliance, data collection, program evaluation, and continuous improvement while building relationships with schools, families, and community stakeholders. This role requires a collaborative, equity-centered leader who can manage multiple priorities, develop strong partnerships, and translate strategy into effective programming and measurable results.Key Responsibilities:Department Strategy & Program LeadershipAlign education department goals, priorities, and programming with the Little Village Quality of Life Plan and Enlace’s broader organizational strategy.Provide leadership and oversight for assigned education programs and initiatives, including Safe Passage, Parent Mentor, ECE outreach, and other department initiatives.Partnerships, Community Engagement & Systems ChangeBuild and steward strong relationships with schools, families, community organizations, and education stakeholders to strengthen opportunities and outcomes for Little Village students and families.Facilitate collaborative spaces and support community engagement, organizing, advocacy, and systems-change strategies that advance educational equity.Data, Grants & Program AccountabilitySupport grant reporting, compliance, and data collection across the Education Department’s grant portfolio, ensuring timely and accurate deliverables.Use program data and evaluation findings to assess outcomes, inform decision-making, strengthen programming, and support continuous improvement.Support the Director of Education in monitoring department-wide progress toward strategic goals and identifying areas requiring additional support or intervention.Core Competencies:Strategic Leadership & Team Management – Ability to lead complex programs, manage and develop diverse teams, set priorities, and drive accountability and results.Community Engagement & Partnership Development – Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships, facilitate cross-sector collaboration, and engage schools, families, and community stakeholders in advancing shared goals.Education Equity, Data & Systems Change – Strong understanding of education systems, Community Schools, data-driven decision-making, and community-centered strategies that advance educational equity and systems change.Bachelor's Degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Social Work, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field, Masters preferredMinimum of 2 years supervising full time staffMinimum of 1 year of experience working with or within Chicago Public Schools.Minimum of 4 years working in the Education spaceBilingual - Spanish and English requiredCompensation: The salary range for this position annually is between 75k and 90k.Salary is commensurate with experience in addition to the generous benefits package listed below.Benefits:Health benefits. Enlace Chicago offers you and your family access to a low-cost comprehensive health care plan, which includes medical (Bluecross Blue Shield), dental (Unum), and vision (UNUM/EyeMed) coverage. Enlace Chicago also provides life insurance coverage and short-term and long- term disability insurance at no cost to you with options of additional coverage.Retirement program. Enlace Chicago offers a voluntary 403(B) plan which begins at a 1% contribution. Enrollment is available after a 90-day grace period beginning on the first day of employment. An enrollment packet will be mailed to you.Paid time off. You will receive 96 hours of Upon Hire hours, which will be prorated depending on your start date. After your 3rd month, you will accrue 3.33 hours per pay period or a total of 6.66 per month . All vacation days are considered above and beyond the approved holiday schedule. Enlace has 12 paid holidays with a Holiday week between Christmas and New Year’s Day that will not be deducted from your PTO.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:At Enlace Chicago, we are deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all voices are heard and valued. We believe that diverse perspectives are essential to addressing the complex social challenges we seek to solve, and we strive to create a culture that promotes belonging, respect, and opportunity for all. Our mission is rooted in uplifting the stories of those who have been historically marginalized, and we actively work to ensure that our programs, partnerships, and workplace reflect these values. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and encourage candidates who share our passion for social justice, equity, and inclusion to apply.Enlace Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.Deadline for submission: Open until filled.