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 Coordinator is responsible for supporting the 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 Essential Duties Curriculum & Training
- 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
Team Collaboration
- 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 and community-based education
- 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
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
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
Essential Competencies
- 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.