Program Associate, National (West Coast)
About the position Responsibilities • Facilitate professional learning for educators and school leaders through in-person and online workshops and seminars. • Recruit new schools and districts to implement Facing History's programs by leading introductory sessions and establishing partnerships. • Cultivate, maintain, and document relationships and communication with educators and school leaders. • Collaborate with program staff in planning professional learning opportunities across multiple states. • Adapt the regional portfolio based on organizational needs. Requirements • BA/BS; MA preferred. • Minimum 5 years of secondary classroom teaching experience (grades 7-12). • Minimum 3 years of experience leading professional development and/or adult coaching in educational settings. • Familiarity with social-emotional learning, school culture, and civic education. • Experience with culturally responsive teaching and equity initiatives. • Knowledge of a humanities-based content area: either European or US history or ELA and/or literacy strategies. • Experience designing and facilitating technology-enabled professional learning experiences using digital tools. Nice-to-haves • Experience teaching the Holocaust and other examples of genocide and collective violence. • Familiarity with or willingness to learn how to use databases and/or Salesforce for tracking engagement. • Online digital media literacy and comfort with integrating web-based and social media technologies. Benefits • Medical with a health reimbursement account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Life & AD&D insurance • Long-term & short-term disability insurance • 403(B) retirement plan with discretionary organizational contribution • Generous paid time off • Employee assistance program • Travel assistance plan • Pre-tax commuter spending accounts • Flexible spending accounts • Voluntary Colonial Life group plans • Robust wellness programs • Weekly virtual yoga and meditation Apply tot his job