Teacher Leadership Facilitator (Pre-Service Seasonal Staff)

Teach For America•Bentonville, AR

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Teacher Leadership Facilitator (TLF) is responsible for facilitating approximately 3 Teacher Leadership Seminars, 3 Learning Environment Sessions, and 3 Judgement Building Clinics focused on cultivating teacher leadership with new corps members (CMs). TLFs facilitate sessions for a consistent group of 20-40 corps members within 1-3 regions. As part of a cohort of 10-15 TLFs managed by a Teacher Leadership Coordinator (TLC), TLFs learn and grow alongside each other by rehearsing, reflecting on data, and taking responsive action. TLFs proactively communicate and collaborate with local teams and other staff members to intentionally support CM learning and development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
At least 2 years of ECE-12 teaching experience with demonstrated student success
At least 3 years of professional work experience, with at least 1 year in direct facilitation work with adults
Exemplary facilitation of adult learning and development
Knowledge of the education system, including past and present-day opportunities and challenges
Relationship building via Zoom and other virtual platforms (e.g., Slack)
A core belief that people can learn, grow, and change, as well as a commitment to supporting that development in CMs
Demonstrated success working with individuals and groups whose experiences may differ from one’s own
Self-awareness, including the ability to learn from and make meaning of challenging experiences
Ability to model and purposefully share stories/experiences/learnings as a tool to guide others
A commitment to ongoing learning, including an openness to feedback and coaching
Fluency with and/or ability to quickly learn various tech platforms
Strong time management and ability to prioritize various responsibilities effectively
Ability to work occasional weekend or evening work hours

Nice To Haves

Previous Pre-Service, VSTT, or Institute experience strongly preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Internalize and rehearse Teacher Leadership Seminars, Learning Environment Sessions, and Judgement Building Clinics
Anticipate CMs’ responses to the content of individual sessions, and planning the corresponding facilitator moves to address any misconceptions or tensions
Personalizing the seminars, sessions, and clinics to align with the TLF’s unique experiences, style, voice, etc.
Engage in reflection on one’s values and lived experiences; consider the implications for one’s facilitation and leadership
Build and refine one’s understanding of the TLF role and responsibilities, and overall Pre-Service outcomes and operations (i.e., Docebo, Slack, incident reports, etc.)
Complete 30-40 hours of asynchronous learning before Pre-Service begins
Engage in regular synchronous, virtual training experiences with your TLC starting in the spring, including 1:1 check-ins and role-specific meetings
Facilitate all Teacher Leadership Seminars (3), Learning Environment Sessions (3), and Judgement Building Clinics (3) with CMs
Creating a welcoming learning environment for CMs and staff of all backgrounds
Fostering a sense of trust and belonging so that CMs can be vulnerable and authentic in dialogue and reflection
Navigating challenging moments (e.g., mindsets and actions misaligned with TFA’s Commitment to People, Community, & Pursuing Opportunity For All) and restoring community
Modeling for and encouraging CMs to engage in the self-work necessary to become a people-centered teacher leader
Reserving time at the end of each Teacher Leadership Seminar to gather data and feedback from CMs
Ensure that CMs have access to seminars/sessions/clinics by uploading materials and Zoom links to the learning management system, Docebo, in a timely manner
Attend TLC-led meetings (e.g., Leading Towards Outcomes, session rehearsals, one-on-one coaching, office hours)
Reflect on facilitation choices and relevant quantitative and qualitative CM data (e.g., end-of-seminar reflections, CM surveys) to understand the extent of CM learning and make data-informed decisions for upcoming sessions
Share trends in CM data with TLC and other TLFs to strategize and action plan
Collaborate with other staff members (e.g,. TLFs, local teams, Content Facilitators) to further contextualize seminars/sessions/clinics
Preparing to facilitate individual sessions, including adjusting slides, adding personal stories, or drawing connections to other learning
Working closely with TLCs and other TLFs to rehearse sessions, reflect on feedback, and strategize for future sessions
Gathering and analyzing data from sessions to better understand CM learning and make informed decisions for upcoming sessions
Sharing their experiences to identify trends in CM experience across the Pre-Service program