Program Coordinator — D6 Program

About this position

Zero Dropouts is dedicated to designing innovative student development opportunities in collaboration with school districts, communities, and students. Our mission is to co-create solutions that recognize, foster, and unleash students’ unrealized potential so that their lives are transformed as they thrive in their education and work.

Next GED+ programs provide youth ages 17–20 with flexible, supportive pathways to earn a high school equivalency credential while gaining essential life skills and exploring future career and education opportunities. In addition to academics, we prioritize wraparound support and connect students with resources that address barriers to learning and engagement. At no cost to youth, including GED testing fees, Next GED+ creates an accessible and empowering environment, equipping young people with the tools and confidence to thrive.

Our foundational beliefs guide every aspect of our work:

We are inspired to solve the deeply complex mysteries that face our world. Our innovative approach drives us to uncover hidden truths and create tailored solutions that address the unique challenges of our clients and communities.

Anti-deficit ideology focuses on recognizing and valuing the strengths, abilities, and potential of individuals and communities, rather than highlighting their shortcomings or deficiencies.

People develop knowledge and skills through an active learning process that encourages interactions with teachers, peers, and their communities. We meet people where they are in their learning journeys, centering their experiences and identities in the process to foster both independent learning and collaboration.

We use a ‘power with’ approach that emphasizes collaboration, mutual support, and collective empowerment in our relationships with youth, partners, and each other. Instead of hierarchical or competitive dynamics, it focuses on sharing power, fostering partnerships, and working together to achieve common goals.

We believe that organizations and groups operate as dynamic living systems. This perspective emphasizes interdependence and collaboration, fostering resilience and adaptability. By nurturing supportive relationships and collective growth, we create conditions and environments where all members can thrive.

You are a licensed educator and program coordinator — and in this role, you are both  will split your time between direct instruction with students in the classroom and the operational and relational work that keeps the program running smoothly.

As an educator, you design inclusive, responsive learning experiences that meet students where they are — academically, socially, and emotionally. You foster a classroom culture rooted in belonging, curiosity, and shared purpose. You believe deeply in the potential of every student, and you hold that belief even when students struggle to hold it for themselves.

As a coordinator, you manage the logistics, communication, and follow-through that keep partnerships healthy and students supported. You are organized and systems‑minded, comfortable holding a high volume of moving parts without losing the personal touch that makes this work matter.

Above all, you see education as a tool for transformation — not only by building academic strength, but by instilling a sense of belonging, agency, and possibility that empowers students to thrive in school, in work, and in life.

• Create and deliver engaging lessons and activities that align with students’ needs, interests, goals, and abilities through whole class lessons, small group sessions, and/or one‑on‑one instruction.
• Design and implement learning experiences and targeted interventions that go beyond test preparation to foster durable skills, positive learning habits, and readiness for real‑world application.
• Embed college, career, and civic readiness into instruction, helping…