Education Workshop Co-Facilitator (Marin and Sonoma County)

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Type of Position:

Contractor. Must be located in the Bay Area, ideally, Marin, Sonoma, or SF county

Compensation:

$800 for co-facilitating at the all-day event (In Person in Marin County) and $45/ hour for workshop planning (Remote)

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced educator who can assist the owner of Executive Functions, Inc. with professional development workshops for Special Ed teachers in Marin County. The Co-facilitator must be engaging, creative, comfortable presenting to groups and committed to creating an impactful workshop experience for participants. As a Workshop Co-facilitator, you will collaborate with the lead facilitator to ensure smooth delivery of workshop activities and an exceptional participant experience. This is a contractor position with flexible opportunities, ideal for someone with prior experience in education or workshop facilitation.

Ideal Qualifications:

• Previous experience facilitating workshops, preferably for school districts.
• Familiarity with school district systems, policies, and processes to effectively support special educators.
• Experience or familiarity with special education is highly valued but not required.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, including assertive communication and the ability to address concerns directly and constructively.
• He/ she enjoys interacting with others and builds connections quickly.
• Excellent calendar management skills to handle scheduling commitments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in workshop planning meetings (Remote)
• Help facilitate group activities, maintaining participants' engagement during workshops.
• Design and lead icebreaker activities.
• Support participants throughout the workshop.
• Responsible for gathering and organizing workshop supplies as needed.
• Create posters and other materials under the lead facilitator’s direction.
• Take photos during the workshop for records.
• Review and contribute to workshop plans as needed.
• Assist with tailoring activities and materials to suit the diverse needs of special educators, ensuring responsiveness to their feedback and requirements.

Additional Information:

This role is a per-project contractor position.

The contractor is responsible for providing their own equipment and materials necessary to fulfill their role. This includes: transportation to the event, phone, and Zoom for Remote planning meetings.

Feedback will be provided as needed to ensure alignment with project goals.

The contractor will submit an itemized invoice for their time at the end of the project (Workshop) for payment. Payment will be made within 3-5 days of receipt.

Project Date (Must be available on this date):

March 3rd, 2025

How to Apply:

• Please film and send a 3-minute video leading an icebreaker that would help teachers feel engaged.
• Submit your resume, a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant experience, and two references.
• Seent directly to: sean@efspecialists.com.

Submit your information no later than: Feb 9th, 2025