Associate, Content Facilitator (Grades 4-8, 6-12) - Temporary

Teach For America • New Orleans, LA

1d • $26 • Hybrid

About The Position

Teach For America Greater New Orleans seeks part-time Grades 4-8 and Grades 6-12 Social Studies, English Language Arts, and Mathematics Content Facilitators for its initial teacher preparation program (seeking one facilitator per content area). The Content Facilitator will facilitate three (3) hours of synchronous professional development per month, primarily virtually via Zoom, but with the possibility of some in-person sessions (New Orleans). Up to two (2) hours per month will be required to plan and internalize sessions based on resources from the Louisiana Department of Education and the state-approved course syllabus. Additionally, up to three (3) hours per month will be required for the Content Facilitator to grade session deliverables and assessments, provide feedback to teacher candidates (corps members), and provide options for remastery. The ideal candidate is an alum of Teach For America and current teacher or school leader. They have strong organizational skills, an orientation towards relationship building and supporting others, and are a strong steward of the values of Teach For America.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• 5+ years of classroom teaching experience in the applicable content area
• Quantifiable success as a classroom teacher, with demonstrated success in reaching Broader Student Outcomes
• Strong understanding of early teacher development and foundational knowledge/understanding/orientations that lead to strong student outcomes
• Belief in and understanding of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy
• Previously demonstrated skills and belief in building relationships across lines of difference, connecting to adult learners, and creating and contributing to a strong culture
• Strong organization, time management, and verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adjust and be flexible in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Enjoys being a part of a collective coalition striving for rigorous development of teachers to reach equitable outcomes for kids
• Committed to developing themselves, others, and the broader institute community through intentional engagement, reflection, and feedback
• Adeptness with Zoom and other virtual platforms
• Ability to work weekend and evening hours

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Previous experience facilitating adult learning

Responsibilities

• Use the state-approved course syllabus and LDOE content module resources and/or TFA-provided curriculum to plan, prepare for, and internalize three hours of synchronous professional development each month, beginning in June and ending in May (primarily virtually via Zoom but with the potential for a few in-person sessions)
• Facilitate three hours of professional development each month synchronously via Zoom or in person, with all sessions held outside of regular school hours on weeknights or the weekend
• Score and provide feedback on session deliverables as indicated in the course syllabus
• Provide options for remastery as necessary
• Be available to teacher candidates for questions or support needed
• Participate in check-ins with TFA staff as requested
• Provide TFA staff with documentation regarding teacher candidate attendance, participation, and mastery

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time