What are the responsibilities and job description for the Professional Learning Facilitator position at Voyager Sopris Learning?
Job Overview
Our Customer Success team is seeking a Professional Learning Facilitator for the Voyager Sopris Learning team to deliver and facilitate effective and engaging training sessions for our customers. Professional Learning Facilitators are responsible for demonstrating best practices around in-person and online facilitation, coaching, and supporting programs.
This is a part-time position requiring significant travel, with heaviest concentration of work in August and September. Candidate must live and maintain residence within 50 miles of one of the major international US airport: Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Denver (DIA), Detroit (DTW), Los Angeles (LAX), Las Vegas (LAS), Miami (MIA), Minneapolis (MSP),New York (LGA, JFK, EWR), Orlando (MCO), Phoenix (PHX), Seattle (SEA), San Francisco (SFO)
Job Responsibilities
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
Our Customer Success team is seeking a Professional Learning Facilitator for the Voyager Sopris Learning team to deliver and facilitate effective and engaging training sessions for our customers. Professional Learning Facilitators are responsible for demonstrating best practices around in-person and online facilitation, coaching, and supporting programs.
This is a part-time position requiring significant travel, with heaviest concentration of work in August and September. Candidate must live and maintain residence within 50 miles of one of the major international US airport: Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Denver (DIA), Detroit (DTW), Los Angeles (LAX), Las Vegas (LAS), Miami (MIA), Minneapolis (MSP),New York (LGA, JFK, EWR), Orlando (MCO), Phoenix (PHX), Seattle (SEA), San Francisco (SFO)
Job Responsibilities
- Facilitate professional learning sessions for educators across the country who use VSL programs
- Participate in onboarding and ongoing internal learning for our products
- Work collaboratively with the Manager of Professional Learning Facilitators to ensure the delivery of successful, engaging and effective learning experiences
- Collaborate with Strategic Implementation Success Managers to understand the intention behind each session and customization needed
- Review post-session survey data and apply the feedback toward professional growth
- Complete post-session reporting documentation within specified time frames: attendance reports, non-standard training scenarios, and district insights as needed
- Stay abreast of the latest research in the area of expertise
- Utilize various types of technology and systems with proficiency to perform job requirements
- Maintain regular communication with Manager of Professional Learning Facilitators
- Direct program experience as a district leader, instructional coach, or classroom teacher with LANGUAGE! Live, Step Up to Writing, or TransMath for at least one year is required
- Effective presentation skills for in-person and virtual settings utilizing a variety of collaboration and engagements strategies with adult learners
- Facility with various video conferencing platforms and embedded engagement tools to facilitate virtual service delivery
- Proficiency using technology-based productivity tools including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and other web applications
- Deep knowledge of current research and trends in literacy and mathematics education, as well as the challenges that school district partners face
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills (communication, problem solving, collaboration, and sensibility to build rapport with customers and co-workers)
- Flexible with changes in direction and the ability to overcome challenges that accompany change
- Organizational skills, particularly in the realm of time management, logistics, and scheduling
- Ability to travel across the country using various modes of transportation. This can include evenings, occasional weekends, and driving after dark
- Bachelor’s degree in education required. Master’s degree preferred.
- At least 3 years teaching experience in K-12 education
- At least 1 year of delivering professional learning sessions or coaching and consulting with teachers in applying best practices in classrooms with various populations of learners
- Experience with Voyager Sopris Learning curriculum
An Equal Opportunity Employer
We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.