Education Coordinator

NOTE: If you are interested in the position, submit your resume and a cover letter to Jobs@albustanseeds.org.

Summary: Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture is seeking an Education Coordinator for its Philadelphia school programs, online Arabic courses, and summer camp. 

Job Description

The Education Coordinator is a full-time, community-embedded role at the heart of Al-Bustan's in-school education programs. Reporting to the Education Manager, the Education Coordinator is the organization's primary on-the-ground presence in Philadelphia schools — attending programs, supporting teaching artists, coordinating logistics, and ensuring that students and school partners experience Al-Bustan's work with care and consistency. This role is ideal for an early-career professional with a genuine passion for Arab arts and culture, a strong work ethic, and the organizational skills and interpersonal warmth to represent Al-Bustan well in school and community settings.

Key Responsibilities:

*Program Support & School Presence

  • Attend in-school arts education programs alongside teaching artists, providing logistical and administrative support to ensure smooth program delivery.

  • Transport and deliver program supplies, materials, and equipment to school sites as needed.

  • Serve as a consistent, welcoming Al-Bustan presence for students, teachers, and school administrators.

  • Assist with setup and breakdown of program activities, events, and showcases.

  • Observe programs and report back to the Education Manager on program quality, teaching artist needs, and school partner feedback.

*Coordination & Administration

  • Support the Education Manager in scheduling, communications, and day-to-day coordination across multiple school partners and teaching artists.

  • Maintain organized program records, including attendance, materials inventories, and program documentation.

  • Assist with data collection and program evaluation, including participant feedback and attendance tracking.

  • Support the coordination of education-related events, including student showcases, family engagement evenings, and educator workshops.

  • Assist with communications to schools, families, and teaching artists as directed by the Education Manager.

*Teaching Artist & School Partnership Support

  • Build positive, trusted relationships with teaching artists and school staff through regular, reliable presence.

  • Serve as a point of contact for logistical needs and questions between school visits and program sessions.

  • Help onboard new school partners to Al-Bustan's programs and expectations.

  • Support the Education Manager in maintaining school partnership documentation including MOUs and program schedules.

*Additional Responsibilities

  • Assist with organizational events and public programming as needed.

  • Support the Education Manager with online Arabic language classes for children and adults as needed.

  • Contribute to a collaborative, mission-driven team culture within Al-Bustan.

  • Other duties as assigned by the Education Manager.

*Location

  • Al-Bustan’s hub is located at 310 W Master Street Fl 2 Philadelphia PA 19122

  • The Education Coordinator will work onsite at partner school locations and at Al-Bustan’s hub.

  • This is not a remote or hybrid position.

Qualifications

*Required

  • 1–3 years of experience in education, arts education, community programs, or a related field; exceptional candidates with less experience will be considered.

  • Genuine interest in and respect for Arab arts, culture, and the Arab American community.

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail — ability to manage logistics, materials, and communications reliably.

  • Warm, professional interpersonal skills — comfortable building relationships with students, teachers, administrators, and artists from diverse backgrounds.

  • Ability to travel regularly to Philadelphia public and partner schools; access to reliable transportation required.

  • Comfort working in a small, lean nonprofit where flexibility and initiative are valued.

*Preferred

  • Valid driver's license.

  • Experience working in Philadelphia public or charter schools.

  • Familiarity with Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture or the broader Philadelphia Arab American community.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $47,000, full-time, exempt

  • Health and dental insurance

  • Paid time off and organizational holidays

  • Professional development support

How to Apply

To apply, please send a resume and a brief cover letter describing your interest in Al-Bustan's mission and your relevant experience to jobs@albustanseeds.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates of Arab heritage and from individuals with lived experience in Arab American communities.

About Al-Bustan:

Rooted in Arab arts and language, Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture is a unique organization that offers artistic and educational programming, fostering cross-cultural understanding and celebrating diversity. Al-Bustan serves individuals of all backgrounds, nurturing and affirming Arab American cultural identity while actively playing a constructive civic role within broader American society. Al-Bustan Seeds offers a diverse range of programs catering to youth and adults, providing a rich and immersive experience in Arab arts and culture. These programs include summer camps, in-school and after-school programs, concerts and performances, art and literature workshops, language classes, and more. Joining Al-Bustan's team means contributing to the enrichment of cross-cultural understanding, appreciation, and celebration, ultimately fostering a more inclusive and interconnected world.