EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Job Description : Full-time Lead Facilitator

Effective Leadership Academy (ELA) is an educational non-profit that partners with schools and youth

serving community partners providing students and educators with a rigorous curriculum for 21st Century

grown from partnering with 3 schools in 2008, to developing relationships with over 240 school / community

organizations and impacting over 50,000 students.

This is an exciting time to join our growing team as we have recently expanded beyond Ohio and predict

continued growth.

POSITION :

The Lead Facilitator is a trained Effective Leadership Academy (ELA) team member whose primary

function is to facilitate all ELA programs.

In addition, the LEAD Facilitator will work with designated school partners to build strong working

relationships, coordinate existing programs, and strategically continue to expand these specific

relationships / contracts to ensure that ELA remain fiscally strong.

EXPECTATIONS :

Responsible for delivery and facilitation all of ELA programs; CLUB LEAD, CAMP LEAD, Transitions,

LEAD's, Chamber, and other key ELA programming, delivered both in-person and virtually online.

o Program delivery typically averages 70% of weekly schedule and at times can be up to 90%

This position requires travel to programming across multiple northeast Ohio counties so a valid

driver's license and your own personal and reliable transportation is required.

Deliver programs employing ELA divergent learning pedagogy, serving as "guide on the side," to

enable students to construct meaning from their experiences.

Manage the classroom and participants during training by tracking attendance, addressing

inappropriate behavior, and documenting performance, both strengths and development needs.

• Administer the pre / post assessments and develop program impact reports.
• Form relationships with students and build community and rapport, motivating and inspiring them, giving

them confidence to make positive choices in their lives for success in school and beyond.

Maintain positive relationship with students, teachers, school administration, and depending on the

program, parents and / or community members.

Maintain open communication to report any potential and / or current issues with ELA Director of

Operations.

Responsible for all administrative tasks related to program / program preparation, including

preparation of program materials / program review / updating PowerPoints to adjust for time and

school language.

• Participate in ELA training and professional development.
• Attend all ELA staff meetings.
• Work collaboratively and bring a positive mindset to teamwork.
• Creatively problem-solve and bring new ideas for efficiency and growth.
• Collaborate with ELA staff on a variety of daily administrative tasks and special projects.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or associated field, Master's Degree preferred
• Committed passion to making a difference in the lives of youth
• Experience working with diverse populations of youth
• Experience teaching programs both in-person and virtually preferred
• Strong skills in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and email
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Team player and strong interpersonal and communication skills
• High energy and positive mental attitude
• Ability to think on feet and adapt to changing situations
• Maintains confidentiality of all student information
• Adheres to the ELA curriculum with fidelity, as well as all copyright and trademark issues
• Desire to grow within an organization is preferred

REPORTS TO : Director of Programs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES, and WORKING CONDITIONS :

Ability to be present at ELA offices, NEO schools, businesses, or organizations to facilitate,

observe, or assist with programming when assigned

Ability to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand as well as observe

details within the workplace or in programming to engage coworkers, students, clients, and perform

essential functions

Stand and interactively present / facilitate material for several hours over the duration of

programming

• Ability to drive / sit for up to one hour while traveling to programming or client meetings
• Ability to lift and safely transport up to 20 lbs. of program materials from office to car to

school / organization and / or move up to 20 lbs. across office for various needs.

Must be able to be in a stationary position to operate computer, type, (for extended periods of

time / 50% to 75%) use copy and printing machine, and other office machinery as needed

• Ability to position self to maintain files in desk, cabinets, or facilitation materials
• The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as required

DISCLAIMER :

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of this role satisfactorily and,

if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with

disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship to the

employer.

Annual Salary Range : $43,000 - $45,000 (commensurate with experience)

WHAT MAKES ELA GREAT :

• Mileage reimbursement monthly
• Health, dental, vision benefits after 30 consecutive days of service
• 401k with match after 90 consecutive days of service
• Generous PTO allowance
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Hybrid work model
• Multi-year retention bonus
• Fun quarterly team events
• A supportive, dynamic team that drives an amazing mission!

Last updated : 2024-04-30