Professional Learning Facilitator (Multilingual Learners/ESOL)

EdConnective•Richmond, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Professional Learning Facilitator (Multilingual Learners/ESOL), you’ll ensure educators and leaders receive high-quality professional learning experiences that are engaging, practical, and grounded in research-based practices for supporting Multilingual Learners. Your energy, expertise, and ability to facilitate meaningful learning will directly influence instructional practice and, ultimately, student outcomes. In this role, you’ll help educators deepen their understanding of effective language development, sheltered instruction, and equitable access to grade-level content, while translating research and best practices into actionable classroom strategies. Most facilitation will be conducted virtually (Zoom), with occasional opportunities for in-person delivery.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in higher education, academic research, laboratory work, K–12 education, or a combination of these contexts.
Experience using or understanding how AI is applied in research, such as data analysis, modeling, workflow automation, or literature synthesis, OR a willingness to speak from real academic research experience while integrating provided AI examples.
Demonstrated success facilitating interactive workshops for adult learners, both in person and virtually.
High energy, enthusiasm for the craft of teaching and learning, and a passion for educator growth.
Strong presence in front of groups and the ability to read a room, adjust pacing, and maintain engagement.
Tech-savviness and comfort navigating Zoom, Google tools, virtual collaboration platforms, and digital materials.
A growth mindset and openness to feedback.
A self-starter attitude, reliability, timeliness, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Bring high-quality workshop content to life with your own energy, presence, and facilitation style.
Share authentic insights from academic research or university-level experience to help educators understand how AI is reshaping research practice.
Create spaces where educators feel seen, heard, and engaged.
Use powerful learning structures to spark educator insight and conversation.
Guide participants through meaningful “aha” moments that connect AI’s real-world research applications to classroom practice.
Build connections quickly, turning groups of educators into collaborative learning communities.
Lean into your love of teaching adults, modeling the same instructional moves we want educators to use with students.
Navigate virtual and in-person dynamics with confidence, curiosity, and flexibility.
Represent EdConnective with professionalism, warmth, and genuine enthusiasm for educator growth.