Adult Education Coach

The Adult Education Coach plays a vital role in advancing AVANCE’s Caminos al Futuro educational programs by supporting adult learners enrolled in the GED Initiative, CDA Credential Program, Career Readiness, and Financial Literacy classes. This position is essential in helping parents and caregivers strengthen their educational and career pathways, ultimately improving the well-being of their families.

The Adult Education Coach is responsible for directly supporting participants in the GED, CDA, and Career Readiness programs by providing instructional assistance, tracking progress, and ensuring participants stay engaged and on track to meet their goals. They will lead Career Readiness classes, contribute to the planning and implementation of the CDA cohort, and offer curriculum support for GED coursework as needed. Through individualized guidance and targeted educational support, the Adult Education Coach empowers AVANCE families to achieve academic success and long-term self-sufficiency.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement adult education program activities in partnership with the Adult Education Manager.
• Support core initiatives including GED preparation, Career Readiness, Financial Literacy, and the CDA (Child Development Associate) cohort.
• Lead engaging Career Readiness lessons, ensuring all required materials and supplies are prepared for each session.
• Conduct site visits to AVANCE centers to observe CDA candidates in practicum settings and provide meaningful, growth-oriented feedback.
• Assist adult learners with GED coursework and offer light case management support to help remove barriers to success.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files; track participant progress toward individual goals.
• Collaborate with Development Coaches to develop and implement individualized support plans for participants.
• Communicate regularly with the Adult Education Manager through check-ins and progress updates.
• Respond to assignments from the Programs Leadership Team and support team-wide initiatives as needed.
• Perform additional duties that contribute to the overall success and impact of AVANCE’s adult education programs.

Education

Required:  

o Associate degree or pursuing AA degree and/or certification in education, social services, human sciences, business, related field, or a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience. 

Preferred: 

o Bachelor's degree in education, social services, human sciences, business, or related field. 

Work Experience

Required: 

o A minimum of one (1) year of experience, training, or knowledge about human/family development, coaching, career readiness, and/or adult education. 

o A combination of education, experience, and working with training programs may be considered. 

Preferred: 

o 2 Years of previous experience, training, or knowledge about human/family development, coaching, career readiness, and/or adult education.

Additional Skills Required 

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (oral and written) is required.

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including strong literacy, writing, editing, and proofreading abilities.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat; comfortable with basic internet research.

• Demonstrated ability to meet high-performance goals and deadlines, including the ability to work effectively under pressure.

• Strong presentation, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to generate, analyze, and summarize reports.

• Excellent follow-up skills and a forward-looking mindset—proactively seeks opportunities and solutions.

• Ability to work independently and as a highly resourceful team player, managing multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.

• Strong relationship-building skills with staff, leadership, community partners, and external stakeholders.

• Knowledge of career readiness strategies and experience supporting at-risk populations in areas such as human and family development.

• Understanding of job search skills, including resume building, interviewing, networking, and use of social media.

• Flexibility and creativity, with a willingness to work varying hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

• Emotional maturity and enthusiasm for AVANCE’s mission.

• Reliable daily transportation, valid driver’s license, clean driving record (subject to annual MVR check), current auto liability insurance, and bondable by AVANCE, San Antonio, Inc.

• Ability to travel to various training sessions and sites as needed.

Travel 

Travel required locally or occasionally long-distance up to 30% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.

Equipment  

Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, resource materials and equipment, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to the position. 

Working Conditions  

Mental and Physical Demands

General office and sedentary. Regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Use of personal computing equipment. Maintain emotional control under stress; work with interruptions and deadlines; perform tasks that involve walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing; occasionally lift or carry objects weighing 10-30 pounds. Work evenings and weekends as needed.

Environmental Factors  

Occasional exposure to biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.). Occasional exposure to weather-related conditions when working in the outside environment/neighborhoods, and events.