K-8 ELA Professional Learning Facilitator

4 weeks ago

Newark, United States Teaching Lab Full time
Type of Vacancy: Contract (1099 Position)

Start date: August 2024

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: Compensation includes paid training and onboarding. Lead facilitation is compensated at $150/hour, and tech support at $50/hour, inclusive of preparation and follow-up time. These rates are starting figures. Teaching Lab values continuous growth; hence, consultants can increase their earning potential through our Facilitation Certification Program. Please note that work hours are not guaranteed.

Areas of interest: Experience facilitating professional learning and coaching to K-8 educators (teachers, teacher leaders/coaches, school administrators, district administrators) in curriculum implementation and equitable instructional practices.

Teaching Lab is an equal-opportunity employer committed to reflecting the diversity of the students we serve. We pursue equity as both a means and an end and enthusiastically welcome candidates of all backgrounds to apply for this role.

Teaching Lab seeks multiple experienced, skilled, and passionate educational consultants with a demonstrated commitment to racial and educational equity to facilitate high-quality, professional learning and instructional coaching experiences to teachers, teacher leaders/coaches, as well as school and district administrators school leaders through June 2025, with high probability for contract renewal. Ideal candidates are adept in high-quality curricula, research-based equitable instructional practices, and a demonstrated record of successfully providing both 1-1 coaching and group professional learning sessions. These roles require a unique blend of interpersonal skills, pedagogical knowledge, and a commitment to educational excellence.

Candidates must have the ability to drive to and coach in-person in Harlem, NY and Newark, NJ with two weeks or more advance notice. There are also opportunities for providing virtual facilitation and/or coaching.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Provide high-quality group professional learning experiences for educators and leaders to implement HQIM through equitable instructional practices, aligned with key facilitation competencies
    • Provide impactful individualized coaching to educators and leaders to enhance their instructional skills, focusing on driving improved student outcomes, aligned with key facilitation competencies
    • Be available for primarily in-person services, including necessary travel, and virtual assignments with two weeks or more advance notice
    • Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and self-reflection to ensure effective collaboration and nurturing lasting partnerships with Teaching Lab
    • Utilize pre-designed tools for data collection and impact assessment, adjusting service delivery to meet partner and in alignment with evidence-based practices for student outcomes
    • Embrace and uphold Teaching Lab's mission and vision, consistently demonstrating commitment and integrity in alignment with organizational values
    • When relevant, provide input and collaborate in creating and enhancing facilitation and coaching materials
    • Ongoing, engage in administrative and Teaching Lab programmatic responsibilities, including but not limited to: collecting and reporting data to measure the impact and progress toward project goals, conducting classroom and teacher coaching observations, collecting student work samples, administering educator surveys, supporting teacher leaders in administering student surveys, etc.
    • Attending (paid) internal planning and work meetings as requested
    • Completing other tasks assigned by the Project Lead to be responsive to the needs of educators
    • Continuously update knowledge on educational trends and research to improve coaching and facilitation techniques.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • 5+ totals years of experience in education and in implementing high-quality instructional materials
    • 2+ years of successful teaching experience with students from underserved backgrounds with demonstrated evidence of impact
    • 2+ years of experience coaching educators and facilitating impactful professional learning in a virtual and in-person context
    • Experience building and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders in an education context
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • Deep knowledge of at least one of the following:
    • ELA: Wit and Wisdom
    • ELA: CKLA
    • ELA: EL Education
    • ELA: EngageNY
    • ELA: Fundations
    • ELA: Heggerty
    • ELA: HMH
    • ELA: UFLI
ABOUT FACILITATION ROLES
    • At Teaching Lab, our coaches and facilitators embark on a dynamic and fulfilling journey with each project. Here's what you can expect:
    • Advance Project Notification: You'll be alerted about upcoming projects 3-6 weeks in advance, giving you ample time to align these opportunities with your schedule. A simple email response is all it takes to accept or decline.
    • Regular Communication: Staying updated is key. You're expected to check and respond to emails at least every two days, ensuring you're always in the loop.
    • Thorough Preparation: Once on board for a project, you'll dive into a collaborative preparation phase. You will work closely with the Project Team to grasp the nuances of partner contexts, expectations, and content. This phase is not just about preparation; it's about transformation through deliberate practice sessions, ensuring you're primed for delivery.
    • Travel and Logistics: When your session calls for travel, you'll manage your arrangements, staying within the guidelines of Teaching Labs' travel policies. This process ensures you are well-prepared and comfortable for your destination, enhancing your ability to deliver effective sessions."High Quality Session Delivery: As you conduct your sessions, you're not just facilitating,; you're bringing to life the essence of Teaching Lab's Facilitation Competencies. Every session is a chance to provide partners with an enriching and high-quality experience.
    • Reflective Debriefing: After each session, you will participate in a data-informed debrief with your project team. These are moments of growth, reflection, and continuous improvement.
    • Flexible and Project-Based Workflow: Embrace the flexibility that comes with a project-based role. Your work hours will vary depending on the project's scope, but the enriching process remains a consistent thread across all your engagements.
    • Common Questions: For those curious about the specifics, such as the number and names of schools, project schedules, and the nature of in-person versus virtual facilitation, rest assured these details are provided when staffed to an individual project. We ensure you have access to all relevant information, including any potential conflicts of interest, before committing to a project, allowing you to make informed decisions based on your availability and interest.
    • In this role, your impact extends beyond coaching or facilitating. You become an integral part of driving educational progress, guiding learning experiences, and upholding standards of excellence.
ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS
    • A 1099 Contractor is not eligible for Teaching Lab's benefits and perks
    • There is no guarantee of hours. Facilitators are scheduled on a "by project" basis and are generally notified 2-6 weeks before the learning begins to provide adequate time to prepare. The number of work hours and the specific hours are dependent on projects we have and when you are available.
    • Must be available during normal public school hours and each contracted day
    • We strive to ensure that quality talent is selected and performs work for Teaching Lab. Due to the nature of the services provided by Teaching Lab, we engage in environments that potentially put our 1099 Contractors in close proximity to children and youth under the age of eighteen (18). Therefore, in an effort to protect the children and youth, our partners, and employees, Teaching Lab conducts background checks as part of the selection and hiring process. This includes reference checks, and verifications/checks for a social security number, education, employment, criminal records search (national and county), global watch list, and sex offender status. Additionally, depending on a specific partnership/contract requirement, the criminal background check process could include fingerprinting. Reference checks are completed by Teaching Lab's People & Culture team. Other background checks are conducted by our third party vendor Checkr and/or the State specific criminal background check provider.

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