About The Position
UnboundEd is seeking expert contract Facilitators across its Leadership, ELA, Math, and UnboundEd Planning Process (UPP) pathways to lead Local Learning Experiences in California and the Midwest United States. Facilitators guide educators and school leaders through interactive, standards-aligned professional development focused on actionable instructional practices that expand access and opportunity for all learners. They deliver UnboundEd-designed learning experiences, foster collaborative professional dialogue, and adapt facilitation to participants' needs while keeping learning grounded in high-quality instruction. This is a contract position, with facilitators engaged on an event-by-event basis. Facilitators deliver research-informed, standards-based content and help participants connect session concepts to classroom and leadership practice. They create inclusive learning environments, guide participant-centered discussions, encourage broad participation, and support courageous conversations about equity. They prepare by internalizing session materials and participating in required training, and engage with observation and feedback to strengthen their facilitation. During events, they adjust strategies to the room and collaborate with co-facilitators and support staff to maintain pacing, schedules, and smooth logistics. The role requires at least three years of classroom teaching experience and demonstrated expertise in standards-aligned ELA and/or Math instruction. Leadership pathway facilitators additionally need school or district leadership experience. Facilitators must be able and willing to travel for in-person workshops and summits in California and other Western states. Compensation is a competitive daily contract rate for facilitation, virtual preparation, and required training. Hotel accommodations and event-related travel expenses are covered, and a per diem for meals is provided in addition to meals during events.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of classroom teaching experience with a track record of effective instruction.
- For the Leadership pathway, school or district leadership experience in addition to classroom experience, such as principal, assistant principal, instructional coach, or district leader.
- Demonstrated expertise in standards-aligned ELA and/or Math instruction.
- Experience facilitating adult learners, including the ability to lead engaging workshops, manage group dynamics, and foster open, respectful collaboration.
- Experience with, or a strong desire to grow in, facilitating conversations about race, language, and socioeconomic status as they relate to instruction and student outcomes.
- Ability and willingness to travel to deliver in-person workshops and summits in California and other Western states.
Nice To Haves
- For the UPP pathway, a background in additional subject areas such as Science, Social Studies, CTE, or Fine Arts.
- Bilingual proficiency.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate engaging, high-impact sessions for educators and school leaders across Leadership, ELA, Math, or UPP pathways during Local Learning Experiences.
- Deliver UnboundEd-designed content with fidelity, supplementing rather than replacing core learning with personal expertise and examples.
- Present research-informed, standards-based content clearly and connect session concepts to participants' classroom and leadership practices.
- Help educators reflect on workshop learning and translate it into concrete action plans for their schools and districts; use varied checks for understanding.
- Create an inclusive, welcoming, productive environment where adult learners feel comfortable taking risks and engaging in thoughtful dialogue.
- Guide meaningful, participant-centered discussions about effective instruction, student impact, and barriers to student success.
- Encourage full participation, balance voices, and ensure participants do most of the thinking and talking.
- Facilitate productive dissonance by surfacing and addressing misconceptions, redirecting deficit-based language, and maintaining a safe space for courageous conversations about equity.
- Internalize session content and materials ahead of delivery and participate in required training.
- Engage openly with observation and feedback, and reflect on how personal identity and biases show up in the room.
- Adjust facilitation strategies to participant engagement, professional roles, and session goals.
- Collaborate with co-facilitators and event support staff to maintain pacing, adhere to schedules, and address logistical or technical needs.
Benefits
- Full coverage for hotel accommodations and travel expenses associated with event delivery.
- Generous per diem for meals, in addition to meals provided during events.
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Career Level
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