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Array Education · 1 month ago

Educator Training & Professional Development Facilitator (Part-Time)

Virtual

Part-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

nXu is a nonprofit initiative offering solutions for purpose, durable skills, and wellbeing. They are seeking a part-time Educator Training & Professional Development Facilitator to lead training sessions for adult learners in various educational settings, focusing on K-12 education and social-emotional learning.

EducationInnovation ManagementNon Profit

Responsibilities

Facilitate (both virtually and in-person) nXu’s educator training and professional development programming for diverse groups of adult learners in a wide-range of settings including, but not limited to, K-12 schools, community organizations, and nonprofit organizations

Internalize nXu’s content and programmatic offerings so as to generate confidence in nXu and its curriculum, as well as in the educators themselves to be able to deliver the content to their students

Possess a deep understanding of schools, educators, instruction & durable skill development content, to be able to respond real-time to educator questions

Create an inclusive environment with emotional safety for session participants, attune to the importance of equity & inclusion given the wide range of schools and educators with whom we are working

Work with nXu team members to develop and update technical assistance tools (activities, worksheets, planning tools, etc.) focused on supporting core trainings & PD sessions; and

In collaboration with other nXu team members, support the process of iterating on PD sessions & training content to ensure maximum efficacy

Qualification

K-12 education experienceAdult Learning TheoryFacilitation skillsVirtual facilitation skillsEquityInclusionTraining designEvaluationZoom proficiencyInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsFeedback implementation

Required

Exceptional facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills

Effective virtual facilitation skills, which include: High energy, Effective use of frequent and numerous engagement strategies, Rapid instructional & facilitation decision-making, Effective use of multiple community & culture-building strategies, Ability to maximize engagement and participation of 25+ educators

The ability to create an inclusive and equitable program culture for all program participants

Familiarity with the middle & high school classroom experience and teaching strategies needed for strong student outcomes, as well as an understanding of the professional learning needs of educators in this environment

A strong understanding of Adult Learning Theory and how best to communicate with and facilitate professional development to adult learners

Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating training, facilitation, and dialogue for varied groups, including adults, educators, and community members

5+ years of experience in K-12 professional learning

Belief in nXu's mission and a passion for helping young people and professionals explore, articulate and pursue their purpose in life

The ability to receive and implement feedback and coaching

Familiarity with Zoom and other remote learning tools & platforms

Comfort in working with a remote team, often independently

A bachelor's degree

Current authorization to work in the United States secured by the first day of employment