Ingenium
Learning Facilitator, Ingenium Charter School, Canoga Park, CA
Ingenium, Canoga Park, California, us, 91309
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Learning Facilitator Schedule: 32.5 hrs/week
Job Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Reports to: School Principal Pay: $22.00/hour starting; Salary Schedule
Special: May require weekend work, nights
and early mornings, as needed
ABOUT INGENIUM SCHOOLS
Ingenium Schools is creating communities where everyone experiences joy and meaning in learning. We prepare our students to be the best learners, leaders, and collaborators by empowering them with the capacity and tools to continually improve themselves and the world around them. Since 2009, Ingenium Schools has helped students build confidence, leadership, and a lifelong love of learning with the Ingenium Learning System, an easily replicable, standards-based educational model that promotes personal mastery. Ingenium Schools currently operates several charter schools, serving students throughout Los Angeles County.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary function of a Learning Facilitator is to support the classroom teacher(s) by providing high quality instruction to students. The Learning Facilitator implements instructional support planned by a certificated teacher to students in a variety of settings (individual, small group, large group) under the supervision of a certificated teacher. The Learning Facilitator may engage in basic assessment and data collection designed by and at the direction of a certificated teacher to support the certificated teacher in a broader assessment plan and for analysis purposes. The Learning Facilitator will provide behavior management within the context of instruction and in alignment with classroom, school, and organizational expectations. The Learning Facilitator may help with all other school responsibilities as needed, including but not limited to: office support, support with events and student recruitment, and general student supervision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & JOB DUTIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Support classroom systems and procedures for small group and individual learningManage student behavior when working in small groups to ensure all students are fully engaged in learningWork with individual or small groups of students to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher(s); assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidanceSupport larger groups of students as neededOperate and care for equipment or instructional materials used in the classroom; help students master equipment or instructional material assigned by the teacherTrack critical student information and maintain accurate student records when working in small groups as directed and planned by a certificated teacherSupport in identifying unique student needs and collaborate with staff to implement solutions for learning challenges as directed by a certificated teacherPerform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machineProvide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and suppliesOversee student activities and assists in observing and controlling student behavior in the course of instructionAssist in maintaining a clean and orderly learning environment to ensure the health and safety of students; assist in cleaning the classroom and class supplies and equipment in the course of instructionAssists with general school supervision as needed and requested in all areas of campusAssists in the office as needed and requestedActively participates in professional development activities as required for the responsibilities of the positionDemonstrate knowledge of, and support Ingenium Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the Code of ConductActively participate in student recruitment, including but not limited to: attending recruitment events, student orientations, and community events to represent the school and inform the community of Ingenium SchoolsAssists with distribution of marketing materials in the community, as neededAll other duties as assignedJOB QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or General Equivalency DiplomaAssociate's Degree, passage of CBEST, or 48 college credits (accredited university), requiredAssociate's Degree, in childhood education and/or development highly desiredAt least one year experience working with children of varied ages highly desiredLICENSES/CREDENTIALS:
CPR/First Aid (provided by Ingenium post-hire, if needed)Negative TB test and clear background check requiredKNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
Must have the ability to demonstrate and/or show competency in the following areas:
Assigned subject matter areas; knowledge of child cognitive developmentMethods and practices of child instruction and tutoringCorrect English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuationAdministrative practices and procedures, including record keeping and filingCommunicate clearly and effectively orally and in writingUse tact, discretion, courtesy and patience in dealing with sensitive and difficult students and situationsAppropriate and effective approaches to discipline; Restorative Justice conceptsSchool objectives, policies and regulationsBasic computer skillsPHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must maintain regular attendance; position requires consistency and school has legal duty to provide adequate supervision; last-minute call-outs impact student safetyLift 40 pounds using proper techniqueMust have adequate vision to effectively review documents in varied formats i.e. paper and digitalMust have adequate hearing to respond to members and interact with the public.Ability to stand/walk for up to 5 hoursAbility to run up to 100 yardsBending at waist, kneeling or crouching to assist studentsDexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activitiesPROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
The Learning Facilitator will present a competent and positive image of Ingenium Schools by supporting student learning via tutoring and other support services.
In addition the Learning Facilitator will exhibit and represent behaviors consistent with the expectations within the Ingenium Schools competency guidelines listed below:
Accepts and demonstrates the school valuesDemonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needsWorks effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptionsBuilds rapport and relates well to othersMakes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to anotherEmbraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better student experienceStrives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for membersPursues self-development that enhances job performance.Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process
Job Title: Learning Facilitator Schedule: 32.5 hrs/week
Job Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Reports to: School Principal Pay: $22.00/hour starting; Salary Schedule
Special: May require weekend work, nights
and early mornings, as needed
ABOUT INGENIUM SCHOOLS
Ingenium Schools is creating communities where everyone experiences joy and meaning in learning. We prepare our students to be the best learners, leaders, and collaborators by empowering them with the capacity and tools to continually improve themselves and the world around them. Since 2009, Ingenium Schools has helped students build confidence, leadership, and a lifelong love of learning with the Ingenium Learning System, an easily replicable, standards-based educational model that promotes personal mastery. Ingenium Schools currently operates several charter schools, serving students throughout Los Angeles County.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary function of a Learning Facilitator is to support the classroom teacher(s) by providing high quality instruction to students. The Learning Facilitator implements instructional support planned by a certificated teacher to students in a variety of settings (individual, small group, large group) under the supervision of a certificated teacher. The Learning Facilitator may engage in basic assessment and data collection designed by and at the direction of a certificated teacher to support the certificated teacher in a broader assessment plan and for analysis purposes. The Learning Facilitator will provide behavior management within the context of instruction and in alignment with classroom, school, and organizational expectations. The Learning Facilitator may help with all other school responsibilities as needed, including but not limited to: office support, support with events and student recruitment, and general student supervision.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & JOB DUTIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Support classroom systems and procedures for small group and individual learningManage student behavior when working in small groups to ensure all students are fully engaged in learningWork with individual or small groups of students to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher(s); assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidanceSupport larger groups of students as neededOperate and care for equipment or instructional materials used in the classroom; help students master equipment or instructional material assigned by the teacherTrack critical student information and maintain accurate student records when working in small groups as directed and planned by a certificated teacherSupport in identifying unique student needs and collaborate with staff to implement solutions for learning challenges as directed by a certificated teacherPerform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials; operate copy machineProvide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and suppliesOversee student activities and assists in observing and controlling student behavior in the course of instructionAssist in maintaining a clean and orderly learning environment to ensure the health and safety of students; assist in cleaning the classroom and class supplies and equipment in the course of instructionAssists with general school supervision as needed and requested in all areas of campusAssists in the office as needed and requestedActively participates in professional development activities as required for the responsibilities of the positionDemonstrate knowledge of, and support Ingenium Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the Code of ConductActively participate in student recruitment, including but not limited to: attending recruitment events, student orientations, and community events to represent the school and inform the community of Ingenium SchoolsAssists with distribution of marketing materials in the community, as neededAll other duties as assignedJOB QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or General Equivalency DiplomaAssociate's Degree, passage of CBEST, or 48 college credits (accredited university), requiredAssociate's Degree, in childhood education and/or development highly desiredAt least one year experience working with children of varied ages highly desiredLICENSES/CREDENTIALS:
CPR/First Aid (provided by Ingenium post-hire, if needed)Negative TB test and clear background check requiredKNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
Must have the ability to demonstrate and/or show competency in the following areas:
Assigned subject matter areas; knowledge of child cognitive developmentMethods and practices of child instruction and tutoringCorrect English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuationAdministrative practices and procedures, including record keeping and filingCommunicate clearly and effectively orally and in writingUse tact, discretion, courtesy and patience in dealing with sensitive and difficult students and situationsAppropriate and effective approaches to discipline; Restorative Justice conceptsSchool objectives, policies and regulationsBasic computer skillsPHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must maintain regular attendance; position requires consistency and school has legal duty to provide adequate supervision; last-minute call-outs impact student safetyLift 40 pounds using proper techniqueMust have adequate vision to effectively review documents in varied formats i.e. paper and digitalMust have adequate hearing to respond to members and interact with the public.Ability to stand/walk for up to 5 hoursAbility to run up to 100 yardsBending at waist, kneeling or crouching to assist studentsDexterity of hands and fingers to demonstrate activitiesPROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
The Learning Facilitator will present a competent and positive image of Ingenium Schools by supporting student learning via tutoring and other support services.
In addition the Learning Facilitator will exhibit and represent behaviors consistent with the expectations within the Ingenium Schools competency guidelines listed below:
Accepts and demonstrates the school valuesDemonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needsWorks effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptionsBuilds rapport and relates well to othersMakes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to anotherEmbraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better student experienceStrives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for membersPursues self-development that enhances job performance.Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process