Learning Coordinator

LEAP; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

LEAP in New Haven, CT seeks a Learning Coordinator as part of the Children’s Program. This full-time, in-person role supports curriculum design, materials management, and staff training for youth ages 7–24 across LEAP sites in New Haven.

You will collaborate with leadership to ensure engaging educational experiences and cultural relevance. The Learning Coordinator will work with LEAP staff aged 16–24 to coach kids and provide training, with opportunities for professional development and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with youth ages 7–24.
• Excellent leadership, time management, facilitation and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of youth development best practices and community-based education.
• Understanding of needs of first-generation and low-income students, students of color, and immigrant families.
• Cultural competency in African American and Latino communities.
• Ability to travel to program sites for coaching and site support.

Responsibilities

• Support design of curriculum elements for Children’s Program and Leaders in Training and related initiatives.
• Gather, organize, maintain and budget learning materials.
• Establish connections with libraries and bookstores to keep the library updated with culturally relevant books for youth.
• Support design and implementation of training programs for LEAP counselors and staff.
• Data management: manage information about curriculum and training implementation.
• Assist in assessing programming and program reports as requested.
• Collaborate with LEAP staff across departments and participate in training and professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Facilitation

Organizational skills

Youth development knowledge

Cultural competency

Travel to program sites

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

MSW or CT Teacher Certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Salesforce

AI tools

Job description

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Children's Programming Full Time Management New Haven, CT, US

Salary Range: $53,000.00 To $56,000.00 Annually

About LEAP

For over 30 years, LEAP has worked with children, teenagers, and young adults in New Haven, Connecticut in some of the lowest income urban neighborhoods in America. As the largest youth agency in our city, we provide academic support, social enrichment, and leadership development, but we do so in a unique way. We give older students (ages 16-24) the training, education, and resources they need to work as counselors to our younger students (ages 7-15). In doing so, we go beyond impacting individual lives through education and employment. We build a community with power and purpose.

All LEAP employees must adhere to LEAP's Core Values and Community Agreements.

Core Values:

• Social Justice - Advocating for fairness and equality while challenging systemic injustices


• Caring -Demonstratingempathy and concern for individual and community well-being


• Ethical Leadership - Leading with integrity, fairness, and moral courage


• Accountability - Taking responsibility for actions, outcomes, and commitments


• Collaboration - Fostering partnerships to achieve common goals and maximize impact

Community Agreements:

• Growth Mindset - Embracing challenges as learning opportunities


• Recognition & Appreciation - Expressing gratitude and celebrating achievements


• Conflict De-escalation - Resolving conflicts through open dialogue and cooperation


• Mutual Respect - Honoring diverse opinions, experiences, and boundaries


• Continuous Learning - Promoting ongoing personal and professional development

Position Summary

The Learning Coordinatoris responsible forsupportingthe design, implementation and materials management of LEAP’s curriculum and training components. This involves program initiatives for our Children’s Program ages 7-12 and Leaders in Training ages 13-15, reaching nearly 1,000 young people across New Haven. The Learning Manager works in creating meaningful and holistic educational experiences relevant and adaptable to what youth in New Haven need. It also involves training and coaching LEAP staff aged 16-24 to be able to work with kids on it.

This is a full-time, exempt (salaried) position based in New Haven, CT. The role is in-person and not eligible for hybrid work. It requires frequent interaction with children, teenagers, and young adults plus additional community partners. The ideal candidate is creative and has joy for learning. The position provides ample opportunities for professional development, including training, conference attendance, networking, and on-the-job learning experiences.

Reports to: Vice President of Leadership & Learning

• Support the design of curriculum elements for the Children’s Program, Leaders in Training program, and other educational and social development programs and initiatives.


• Gather, organize,maintainand budget for learning materials


• Establishing connections with libraries andbookstoresforkeeping our library updated and providing culturally relevant books for our youth


• Support the design and implementation of training programs for LEAP counselors and program staff

Data Management

• Manage information and data about curriculum and training implementation


• Support the assessment of programming and program reports as requested


• Work as part of a teamwith other Leadership & Learning members as well as with and for staff across LEAP’s departments


• Participate intrainingand professional development as required by LEAP

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience


• Professional or extracurricular experience working withyouth ages 7-24


• Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills


• Working knowledge of best practices within the youth development andcommunity-basededucation


• Knowledge of common needs of first-generation and low-income students, students of color, and students from immigrant families


• Cultural competency-based experience working in African American and Latino communities


• Ability to travel to program sitesfor coaching and site support

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a LEAP counselor, site staff member, or program participant


• Professional or extracurricular experience with peer mentorship, tutoring, and/or academic advising


• MSW or CT Teacher Certification is a plus


• Knowledge of New Haven communities and the Greater New Haven area

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint


• Experience with Salesforce preferred


• Experience and comfort effectively and accurately using AI tools toassistand improve work


• Ability to organize andmaintaindigital records and filing systems for collecting and reporting data


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Exceptional attention to detail with ability to manage time effectively, prioritize work, and meet deadlines


• Demonstrated tact and discretion in handling confidential employment and academic information


• Ability to work successfully both independently and collaboratively


• Adaptability and flexibility in a dynamic environment


• Commitment to LEAP’s mission and the communities we serve

Special Requirements

• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as needed for recruitment events, trainings, and organizational activities.