IISTL
Pay Type: per year Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; Paid time off and holidays; Retirement plan
The
Director of Education
leads IISTL's educational programming for refugees and immigrants, ensuring access to high-quality English language learning, youth and adult education, citizenship preparation, and pathways to college and career success. This role provides strategic, operational, and people leadership across multiple education programs and manages a diverse team of staff, teachers, interns, and volunteers.
The Director of Education is a key member of the leadership team and is responsible for program excellence, compliance, financial oversight, staff development, and community partnerships, while advancing IISTL's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
Qualifications Required
Master's degree in TESOL or a closely related field
8+ years of ESOL teaching experience
3+ years of program and staff management experience
Preferred Skills & Experience
Proven experience in program or department leadership
Strong knowledge of refugee and immigrant educational needs
Grant management and budgeting experience
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
Experience with community outreach and partnership development
Key Responsibilities
Oversee development and implementation of curricula including ESOL, Citizenship, pre‑vocational, teen, and youth programs
Set program goals aligned with organizational strategy and funder requirements
Plan, implement, evaluate, and improve education programs
Ensure program quality, compliance, and adherence to legal and internal guidelines
Lead grant‑related activities including proposal writing, data collection, reporting, and quality improvement
Apply risk, change, and resource management strategies as needed
Management & Community Engagement (20%)
Lead regular staff meetings and ensure clear program communication
Supervise staff with ongoing feedback and annual performance evaluations
Build and maintain partnerships with schools, educational institutions, and community stakeholders
Represent IISTL professionally in the community
Oversee federal, state, and foundation‑funded contracts
Assist with departmental budgeting and financial monitoring
Ensure timely and appropriate use of grant funds
Support fundraising and grant‑writing efforts as applicable
Leadership & Supervision (20%)
Supervise program and project managers and resolve complex operational challenges
Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across programs and staff
Collaborate with senior leadership and other departments to integrate services agency‑wide
Provide regular reports and updates to senior management
Represent the organization publicly as needed
Additional Duties (5%)
Support organizational initiatives and special projects
Pursue relevant training opportunities for staff and programs
Perform other duties as assigned
Get ready to make a difference in the lives of refugees every day! If you believe that this position matches your requirements, applying for it is a breeze. To apply through our website or to view other job openings, visit iistl.isolvedhire.com/jobs/
International Institute of St. Louis: Our Story
The International Institute of St. Louis, a nonprofit organization, is our community's immigrant service and information hub. Our programs and services for immigrants, their families, and the wider community are locally and nationally acclaimed. We connect new arrivals with services and resources, engage foreign‑born and the wider community, and build a more inclusive
community .
Our Philosophy of Service:
We
SERVE
with integrity, empathy, and respect. We are
ACCOUNTABLE
to our clients, our community, and ourselves. We
CULTIVATE
our clients' dignity through choice. We support all aspects of immigrant and refugee journeys from
ARRIVING
to
THRIVING
.
The above statements describe the job's essential responsibilities and requirements. This is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.
Candidates of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
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The
Director of Education
leads IISTL's educational programming for refugees and immigrants, ensuring access to high-quality English language learning, youth and adult education, citizenship preparation, and pathways to college and career success. This role provides strategic, operational, and people leadership across multiple education programs and manages a diverse team of staff, teachers, interns, and volunteers.
The Director of Education is a key member of the leadership team and is responsible for program excellence, compliance, financial oversight, staff development, and community partnerships, while advancing IISTL's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
Qualifications Required
Master's degree in TESOL or a closely related field
8+ years of ESOL teaching experience
3+ years of program and staff management experience
Preferred Skills & Experience
Proven experience in program or department leadership
Strong knowledge of refugee and immigrant educational needs
Grant management and budgeting experience
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
Experience with community outreach and partnership development
Key Responsibilities
Oversee development and implementation of curricula including ESOL, Citizenship, pre‑vocational, teen, and youth programs
Set program goals aligned with organizational strategy and funder requirements
Plan, implement, evaluate, and improve education programs
Ensure program quality, compliance, and adherence to legal and internal guidelines
Lead grant‑related activities including proposal writing, data collection, reporting, and quality improvement
Apply risk, change, and resource management strategies as needed
Management & Community Engagement (20%)
Lead regular staff meetings and ensure clear program communication
Supervise staff with ongoing feedback and annual performance evaluations
Build and maintain partnerships with schools, educational institutions, and community stakeholders
Represent IISTL professionally in the community
Oversee federal, state, and foundation‑funded contracts
Assist with departmental budgeting and financial monitoring
Ensure timely and appropriate use of grant funds
Support fundraising and grant‑writing efforts as applicable
Leadership & Supervision (20%)
Supervise program and project managers and resolve complex operational challenges
Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across programs and staff
Collaborate with senior leadership and other departments to integrate services agency‑wide
Provide regular reports and updates to senior management
Represent the organization publicly as needed
Additional Duties (5%)
Support organizational initiatives and special projects
Pursue relevant training opportunities for staff and programs
Perform other duties as assigned
Get ready to make a difference in the lives of refugees every day! If you believe that this position matches your requirements, applying for it is a breeze. To apply through our website or to view other job openings, visit iistl.isolvedhire.com/jobs/
International Institute of St. Louis: Our Story
The International Institute of St. Louis, a nonprofit organization, is our community's immigrant service and information hub. Our programs and services for immigrants, their families, and the wider community are locally and nationally acclaimed. We connect new arrivals with services and resources, engage foreign‑born and the wider community, and build a more inclusive
community .
Our Philosophy of Service:
We
SERVE
with integrity, empathy, and respect. We are
ACCOUNTABLE
to our clients, our community, and ourselves. We
CULTIVATE
our clients' dignity through choice. We support all aspects of immigrant and refugee journeys from
ARRIVING
to
THRIVING
.
The above statements describe the job's essential responsibilities and requirements. This is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.
Candidates of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
#J-18808-Ljbffr