Director of Education & Community Impact

Amigos de Guadalupe; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance and EAP

Paid holidays and sick leave

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Job summary

Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment in San José, CA seeks a Director of Education to lead youth- and family-centered educational programming. You will shape programs that address inequities facing first-generation Latino students and families, and work closely with the Founder and senior leadership.

The role requires 100% onsite work, strategic leadership, staff development, and strong community partnerships to improve outcomes and advance educational justice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in education, youth development, social services, or a related field
• Demonstrated success leading educational, after-school, summer, or youth development programs
• Experience supervising and developing diverse staff teams
• Experience working in historically underserved, racially diverse, and low-income communities
• Strong instructional leadership, program development, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of youth development principles, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and educational best practices
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills
• Valid California Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Design and implement education programs reflecting Amigos’ mission and community needs.
• Lead and evaluate all education initiatives, including after-school and summer programs.
• Develop staff and volunteers through coaching, training, and professional development.
• Build and maintain partnerships with schools, districts, nonprofits, and funders.
• Oversee budgets, expenditures, grant reporting, and program evaluation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Youth development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

California teaching credential

Spanish bilingual proficiency

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment in San José, CA seeks a Director of Education to lead youth- and family-centered educational programming. You will shape programs that address inequities facing first-generation Latino students and families, and work closely with the Founder and senior leadership.

The role requires 100% onsite work, strategic leadership, staff development, and strong community partnerships to improve outcomes and advance educational justice.