Nonprofit Leadership Teacher Facilitator

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 Skills development, reinforcing essential social and emotional and work force
development skills. 
 

POSITION:
The Lead Facilitator is a trained Effective Leadership Academy (ELA) team member whose primary
function is to facilitate all ELA programs.

EXPECTATIONS:
 Responsible for delivery and facilitation of all ELA programs; CAMP LEAD, Pathways to Success,
LEAD’s, Career Leadership Academy (CLA) and other key ELA programming, delivered both inperson
and virtually online.
o Program delivery typically averages 70% to 90% of weekly schedule

 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 its participants during programming which includes but is not
limited to tracking attendance, recognizing and addressing inappropriate behaviors,
observing and documenting all aspects of student performance

 Maintain positive relationships with students, teachers, school administration, and
depending on the program, parents and/or community members.

 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.

 Collaborate with ELA staff on a variety of daily administrative tasks, professional development, and special projects.

 Hybrid work model:
 

QUALIFICATIONS
 Bachelor’s degree in education or associated field
 Committed passion to making a difference in the lives of youth
 Experience working with diverse populations of youth
 Team player and strong interpersonal and communication skills
 High energy and positive mental attitude
 Ability to be agile and adapt to changing situations
 Adheres to the ELA curriculum with fidelity, as well as all copyrights and trademarks
 Desire to grow within an organization is preferred
REPORTS TO: Head of Talent Acquisition

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/FUNCTIONS, 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 each way while traveling to programming and/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
 For virtual programming and/or meetings:
o Self-provide a secure, private, and stable internet connection
o Be able to work in a private, reduced-noise environment free from distractions and
interruptions
o Be able effectively operate Zoom meetings
o Be able to perform ELA programming function via Zoom
o Sit/remain in a stationary position for at least 60 minutes
 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 accommodation will be made to enable employees with
disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship to the
employer.

WHAT MAKES ELA GREAT:
 Hybrid work model
 Mileage reimbursement monthly at the current Federal rate
 Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits after 30 consecutive days of service
 Life insurance benefits after 30 consecutive days of service
 401k with match after 90 consecutive days of service
 Generous PTO allowance
 11 Paid Federal Holidays
 Fun, quarterly team events
 A supportive, dynamic team that drives an amazing mission!

To apply send resume to Jake Hastings jhastings@effectivela.org
Salary: $44,500