Program Assistant, Teachers Programs

SUMMARY:
Based in Washington, DC, the Program Assistant for the Teachers Programs assists in the implementation of intensive international exchange program for U.S. and international educators from number of countries in Middle East, South-East Asia and Central Asia. The Program Assistant will work closely with a dedicated team of Teachers Program staff members and report to the Teachers Programs Director.

The position will require close attention to detail, the ability to handle multiple tasks and work independently, and a readiness to communicate with diverse groups of people. While organizational skills and attention to detail will be an important plus for any candidate, experience, and interest in teaching in K-12 system and international education is also important. Occasional travel may be required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with recruitment, and selection of U.S. host schools, and U.S. and international educators;

Track incoming documents, and process and maintain applications and files;

Liaise with overseas partners;

Maintain databases and participant data;

Facilitate domestic and international travel of the U.S. and international participants, including correspondence, preparation of materials, and visa processing;

Provide maintenance and support to the participants while in the United States including the facilitation of housing and insurance, payment of stipends and bills, and liaising with host institutions;

Assist with organizing program workshops and orientations for U.S. and international educators;

Compile data and materials for grant proposals and reports;

Provide support for other teacher training programs as needed.

Qualifications

Demonstrated organizational ability and problem-solving skills within unstructured environments;

Ability to manage multiple priorities quickly and effectively;

Experience blending creativity with technical writing within consistent workloads;

Ability to work independently while contributing to an overall team effort;

Proven ability to exercise good judgment under pressure;

Effective interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills;

Teaching experience in secondary (6-12) education in the U.S. or abroad;

Computer skills, including strong knowledge of Word and Excel; knowledge of design programs such as In-Design preferred;

Experience in international education preferred;

Knowledge of Arabic, or Chinese is preferred; and

MA in teacher leadership, secondary education, international education or other relevant field is preferred.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

American Councils is committed to taking affirmative steps to enhance employment opportunities for minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities, and strives to ensure that meaningful employment and promotional opportunities are maintained for everyone. American Councils’ commitment to equal employment opportunity is based not only on federal requirements, but also on a longstanding commitment to maintaining a diverse workforce reflective of the communities in which we operate.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.