Education Programs Lead - GED, ESOL & Career Prep

Vineyard Cincinnati Church; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vineyard Cincinnati Church is seeking an Education Program Manager to oversee educational programs that help Healing Center guests gain knowledge, skills, and confidence for stability and long-term goals. Responsibilities include managing GED/ESOL, financial literacy, and job readiness programs, plus coordinating Thrive and volunteer instructors.

The role requires developing curriculum, scheduling, budgeting, and promoting programs to guests and the community, ensuring accessibility and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social services, nonprofit management, workforce development, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience with adult basic education, GED, ESOL, digital literacy, workforce readiness, coaching, and program tracking databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee educational programs (GED, ESOL, financial literacy, job readiness, life skills).
• Manage Thrive program: recruitment, scheduling, facilitator coordination, curriculum planning, participant support.
• Identify new classes based on guest and community needs; regularly evaluate program effectiveness.
• Offer classroom, tutoring, and online learning options; manage budget, materials, technology, and resources.
• Lead, train, and assess volunteer teachers and tutors; manage scheduling and placement.
• Develop training opportunities for instructors; escalate issues to HC Volunteer Program Manager.
• Stay current on adult education practices and learning technology; promote programs via website and social media.
• Maintain clear procedures for educational programs and ongoing program tracking.

Skills

Mission & Values Alignment

Strategic & Systems Thinker

Adaptability

Volunteer Development

Time Management

Communication

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Decisiveness

System Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Learning Management System

Database Management

Job description

Vineyard Cincinnati Church is seeking an Education Program Manager to oversee educational programs that help Healing Center guests gain knowledge, skills, and confidence for stability and long-term goals. Responsibilities include managing GED/ESOL, financial literacy, and job readiness programs, plus coordinating Thrive and volunteer instructors.

The role requires developing curriculum, scheduling, budgeting, and promoting programs to guests and the community, ensuring accessibility and