Director of Education

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.

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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
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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.