Learning Facilitator, #1310: Ingenium Charter School, Canoga Park, CA

Ingenium•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ingenium Schools is creating communities where everyone experiences joy and meaning in learning. We prepare our students to be the best learners, leaders, and collaborators by empowering them with the capacity and tools to continually improve themselves and the world around them. Since 2009, Ingenium Schools has helped students build confidence, leadership, and a lifelong love of learning with the Ingenium Learning System, an easily replicable, standards-based educational model that promotes personal mastery. Ingenium Schools currently operates several charter schools, serving students throughout Los Angeles County. The primary function of a Learning Facilitator is to support the classroom teacher(s) by providing high quality instruction to students. The Learning Facilitator implements instructional support planned by a certificated teacher to students in a variety of settings (individual, small group, large group) under the supervision of a certificated teacher. The Learning Facilitator may engage in basic assessment and data collection designed by and at the direction of a certificated teacher to support the certificated teacher in a broader assessment plan and for analysis purposes. The Learning Facilitator will provide behavior management within the context of instruction and in alignment with classroom, school, and organizational expectations. The Learning Facilitator may help with all other school responsibilities as needed, including but not limited to: office support, support with events and student recruitment, and general student supervision.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma
Associate’s Degree, passage of CBEST, or 48 college credits (accredited university), required
CPR/First Aid (provided by Ingenium post-hire, if needed)
Negative TB test and clear background check required
Must have the ability to demonstrate and/or show competency in the following areas:
Assigned subject matter areas; knowledge of child cognitive development
Methods and practices of child instruction and tutoring
Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation
Administrative practices and procedures, including record keeping and filing
Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing
Use tact, discretion, courtesy and patience in dealing with sensitive and difficult students and situations
Appropriate and effective approaches to discipline; Restorative Justice concepts
School objectives, policies and regulations
Basic computer skills
Must maintain regular attendance; position requires consistency and school has legal duty to provide adequate supervision; last-minute call-outs impact student safety
Lift 40 pounds using proper technique
Must have adequate vision to effectively review documents in varied formats i.e. paper and digital
Must have adequate hearing to respond to members and interact with the public.
Ability to stand/walk for up to 5 hours
Ability to run up to 100 yards
Bending at waist, kneeling or crouching to assist students
Dexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activities
Accepts and demonstrates the school values
Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs
Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions
Builds rapport and relates well to others
Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another
Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better student experience
Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members
Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.
Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree, in childhood education and/or development highly desired
At least one year experience working with children of varied ages highly desired

Responsibilities

Support classroom systems and procedures for small group and individual learning
Manage student behavior when working in small groups to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning
Work with individual or small groups of students to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher(s); assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance
Support larger groups of students as needed
Operate and care for equipment or instructional materials used in the classroom; help students master equipment or instructional material assigned by the teacher
Track critical student information and maintain accurate student records when working in small groups as directed and planned by a certificated teacher
Support in identifying unique student needs and collaborate with staff to implement solutions for learning challenges as directed by a certificated teacher
Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machine
Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies
Oversee student activities and assists in observing and controlling student behavior in the course of instruction
Assist in maintaining a clean and orderly learning environment to ensure the health and safety of students; assist in cleaning the classroom and class supplies and equipment in the course of instruction
Assists with general school supervision as needed and requested in all areas of campus
Assists in the office as needed and requested
Actively participates in professional development activities as required for the responsibilities of the position
Demonstrate knowledge of, and support Ingenium Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the Code of Conduct
Actively participate in student recruitment, including but not limited to: attending recruitment events, student orientations, and community events to represent the school and inform the community of Ingenium Schools
Assists with distribution of marketing materials in the community, as needed
All other duties as assigned