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Teach For America · 3 weeks ago

Content Coordinator (Pre-Service Seasonal Staff)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$37.69/hr - $37.69/hr

3+ years exp

Teach For America is seeking a Content Coordinator (Pre-Service Seasonal Staff) to support the corps member learning arc around pedagogy and content learning. The role involves overseeing programmatic approaches, preparing Content Facilitators, and ensuring effective learning structures for corps members.

CharityEducationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Work in partnership with Pre-Service Deans to support the development of Corps Member learning

Build strong, asset-based relationships with each Content Facilitator they manage and the larger Content Facilitator and content coordinator team

Deeply understand the content and pedagogy outcomes, arc of learning, and the overall preservice outcomes and Corps Member experience

Design and facilitate synchronous staff training experiences

Utilize our shared systems and structures, support Content Facilitators and Regional Facilitators in internalizing, preparing, and rehearsing Corps Member Programming

Lead and collaborate on the implementation of regionally led spaces to optimize connections across instructional learning cycles and Corps Member arc of development

Build knowledge and skill in our Leading Toward Outcomes framework, including internalizing our shared outcomes as well as the tools and resources we’ll use to manage toward those outcomes in the summer

Complete training for any pre-service program updates

Approve logistical systems that will be used during execution by ops support

Engage in regular synchronous, virtual training experiences with Pre-Service Deans starting the week of April 6th, including 1:1 check-ins and role-specific meetings

Regularly observe and provide proactive and just-in-time feedback to Content Facilitators to gauge effectiveness and determine trends

Actively participate as a member of the Pre-Service leadership team, push information up and roll information down into weekly Content Facilitator meetings (LTO) that model and support Content Facilitator preparation of and readiness for Corps Member Programming

Collaborate with Pre-Service Deans and other Pre-Service staff to elevate any trends, make connections, solve problems, and develop responsive communication

Work directly and closely with Pre-Service Deans and others to ensure cohesion and clarity of the work across programmatic strands and through the layers, such that Content Facilitators are positioned to build awareness of and incorporate, as necessary, the response to trends in critical Corps Member learning spaces

Support Content Facilitators in developing a shared professional community by offering development opportunities through meeting structures (office hours), guidebooks, and exemplar videos; facilitate a VPLC to support building judgment around pedagogies of adult learning, etc

Work proactively and now to ensure that all the logistical aspects are in place for Content Facilitators, and work quickly to troubleshoot any issues (ex., coverage)

Engage in decision-making on who and when a Content Facilitator enters the fair warning process and the additional support needed

Perform quality review of decks to represent preparedness while maintaining the integrity of the session

Support the hiring and onboarding of any new Content Facilitators during Pre-Service

Act as a substitute or proxy for Content Sessions as needed

Building on one’s understanding of excellence in teacher leadership in order to support Content Facilitator and Corps Member development

Making connections with Content Facilitators to illustrate how content sessions directly relate to Teacher Leadership(TL) sessions

Regularly checking in with Pre-Service Deans to support the development of Corps Member learning

Checking into live sessions to provide feedback and support

Consistently utilizing org-wide systems and structures (i.e., email, Docebo, Slack, incident reports, etc.) to stay aware of important updates and announcements

Analyzing data and trends and sharing it across teams in support of Content Facilitator Development and Corp Member learning

Modeling belonging and value-affirming leadership practices

Qualification

Facilitation experienceInstructional coachingAdult learning theoryCritical thinkingCommunication skillsData analysisZoom proficiencyRelationship-buildingProblem-solvingCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required, 3 years of educational experience

At least 2-3 years of experience working with novice or experienced teachers in professional development settings, including facilitating sessions, giving teachers feedback, and providing instructional coaching (Facilitation experience, helping others prepare for facilitation)

At least 2-4 years of professional coaching or management experience, working with instructional coaches or other instructional leaders

Demonstrated ability to support the development of others through feedback, modeling, rehearsing, debriefing conversations, and leading development opportunities. Specifically, demonstrates a high level of comfort with supporting the judgment-building of others through both directive and facilitative development

Deep commitment to adult learning theory and principles of adult facilitation, including adeptness with Zoom and other virtual platforms

Exemplary interpersonal and relationship-building skills across lines of difference, particularly in situations demanding clear communication of priorities and/or quick consensus-building

Exceptional critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Demonstrated commitment to engaging in personal reflection, data gathering and analysis, and team development to reach outcomes

Ability to work occasional weekend or evening work hours required for Spring Training