Education Facilitator, Multi-Grade (46164)

THE POSITION: 

Reporting to the Director of Education Services, the Education Facilitator, Multi-Grade is responsible for providing classroom supervision and implementing trauma-informed curriculum activities in a manner that promotes the educational development of each student.    The position is full-time and works year round.

Key Responsibilities:  Include but not limited to the following:

• Create an atmosphere for students that operationalizes our mission to provide the children we serve with a safe haven, high-quality care and hope for the future. 
• Create an educational atmosphere which exemplifies our values of compassion, excellence and integrity. 
• Ensure the Children’s Shelter mission and values drive student decisions. 
• Provide high-quality classroom instruction and oversight of the children.
• Utilize appropriate lesson plans and other activities which stimulate and encourage the     educational and social development of each child. 
• Directly provide day-to-day educational instruction and classroom management as assigned.  Classroom subjects and assignments may change based on various factors; the Education Facilitator is not hired to teach a specific subject or class.

• Build an environment that considers all aspects of wellness: nutrition, health, safety, decisions and choices, mental, as well as physical well-being.  

• Monitor and document daily the progress of all children in the classroom through the use of daily logs and the gradebook, and take appropriate actions to increase each child’s progress.  
• Maintain a clean and orderly classroom and school environment, including common areas, gym, and library.
• Provide supervision for lunch duty, recesses, field trips, outings, etc.  Some of which will require participating with the youth in indoor and outdoor activities.
• Participate in the development and implementation of a hybrid summer program that incorporates typical summer learning experiences with various learning activities.
• Establish effective professional relationships with peers, support staff, volunteers, supervisors, and other professionals. 
• Sustain relationships that result in active student engagement in the learning process. 
• Develop relationships and provide meaningful opportunities for volunteers to engage with the children at school. 
• Treat all people fairly and with dignity and respect. Protect the rights and confidentiality of students and staff. 
• Demonstrate personal and professional standards and conduct that enhance the school and Children’s Shelter. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

• Basic knowledge of Google and other database programs. 
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to: computers, telephone systems, calculators, and copiers. 
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills. 
• Flexibility, reliability, and self-motivation. 
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism, interpersonal skills, and strong communication skills.
• High-energy, self-starter with a passion for NWACS’s mission is essential. 
• Exemplify NWACS’s values and uphold high professional and ethical standards. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail; ability to work in a high-paced environment and manage multiple projects and deadlines. 
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills. 
• Flexible and adaptive style; an individual who can positively serve the varying needs of children who have been traumatized. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience providing trauma-informed or special education services. 
• Twenty-one years of age or older. 
• High School diploma or equivalent. 
• Physical stamina and agility are required to care for active children and youth. 
• Physical ability to use authorized techniques for the management of aggressive behavior.
• Valid driver's license, proof of personal automobile insurance, and acceptable driving record required to drive shelter vehicles for shelter business.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, teaching experience is a plus. 
• Experience working with children with trauma 
• Experience exercising Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and Therapeutic Aggression Control Techniques (TACT) 
• Relevant college courses or college degree (e.g., Education, Social Work, Human Services, etc.) 
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel is a plus. 

Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands

The demands described are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Tasks may involve walking, standing, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and lifting for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must pass all criminal history and child maltreatment background checks.
• Must submit to pre-employment a drug screen as well as random drug screens when directed.
• Must maintain confidentiality and privacy regarding all Children’s Shelter residents' information in accordance with NWACS policy and all applicable Federal and state laws/regulations.
• Attend and participate in mandatory training, staff meetings, and all other events, as required.
• Set, maintain, and communicate appropriate personal and professional boundaries.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner per NWACS procedures.

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it.  Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

Salary : $20 - $22