Educational Coordinator

Wichita, United States | Posted on 11/06/2025

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• State/Province Kansas
• Country United States

We are seeking a spiritually mature and organized Educational Coordinator to manage all academic components of our faith-based residential recovery program. This role is responsible for overseeing the core curriculum, managing student academic progress, and coordinating all educational, chapel, and outreach activities. The ideal candidate will have a heart for discipleship and a passion for helping men grow in knowledge and faith as part of their recovery journey.

• Curriculum & Instruction: Oversee the implementation of the Adult & Teen Challenge curriculum. This includes directly teaching classes, administering tests, and grading student work.
• Academic Planning (GSNL & PSNL): Design, outline, and manage the academic plan for the center. This involves creating the weekly Group Studies for New Life (GSNL) class schedule and developing individualized Personal Studies for New Life (PSNL) learning contracts with each participant.
• Student Counseling: Provide regular academic counseling and one-on-one support to participants, helping them overcome learning barriers and tracking their progress through their GSNL and PSNL requirements.
• Monday Night Chapel Coordination: Take primary responsibility for the weekly Monday night chapel service, including scheduling, coordinating, and hosting guest speakers, pastors, and teachers.
• Sunday Rally Coordination: Actively schedule and coordinate Sunday rallies and presentations at local churches to share program testimonies and build community support.
• Volunteer Management: Recruit, train, schedule, and provide ongoing support for volunteer teachers and tutors who assist with classes, GED prep, or other educational services.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and confidential student records, including test scores, class completion, and overall academic progress.
• Program
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with other staff members (such as the Vocational Coordinator) to ensure an integrated approach to each participant's recovery.

• A strong, mature Christian faith and agreement with the mission and values of Adult & Teen Challenge.
• Affiliation with the Assemblies of God is preferred.
• A passion for teaching and discipling men in recovery.
• Proven experience in education, ministry, or counseling.
• Strong public speaking, teaching, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and administrative abilities.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Ministry, Counseling, or a related field is preferred but not required. Relevant ministry or life experience will be strongly considered.