Lead Cohort Instructor
Part Time • Hybrid - US
Benefits:
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Lead Instructor will report to the Program Director and act as the main facilitator of cohorts, create weekly cohort outlines, manage tasks, and work closely with the Cohort Engagement Instructor.
The Lead Instructor will cultivate a positive and affirming culture for participants to imagine and develop their ideas into projects. Lead Instructors will lead 8-9 weeks of cohorts consisting of 15-18 young adults between the ages of 14-20. The Lead Instructors will work collaboratively with guest professionals. In addition to supervising cohort participants, Lead Instructors are the primary adults responsible for Studio Justice participants safety and security.
With the supervision and guidance of the Program Director, Lead Instructors will teach and demonstrate Studio Justice program values, lead participants in restorative justice practice for conflict resolution. ELSO temporary staff members and volunteers are responsible and positive role models who reflect the diversity of the cohort participants.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Cohort Development (40%)
Work with the Program Director to develop the program including syllabus, curriculum, community partnerships, participant recruitment, and public events.
Cohort Curriculum:
Develop the cohort curriculum within the ELSO mission, vision, and program framework
Responsibilities include weekly cohort curriculum planning, ensure weekly cohorts run according to outline.
Support the PD in identifying key industry and community leaders to be guest instructors.
Support the onboarding and preparation of guest instructors and volunteers.
Prep weekly curriculum in advance of each session, confirm with PD
Research and organize college tours and site visits
Public Event:
Lead the organization and planning of Vital Voices, the final presentation occurring last week with a
public audience.
Collect and manage student work, organize final presentations, start communication processes with possible panelists, communicate thoroughly with selected panelists.
Cohort Instruction (40%)
Act as main lead of cohort sessions with 15-18 youth participants over 8-9 weeks (Lead Instructor will receive support from the team)
Conduct team meetings with the SJ team
Actively communicate with youth participants and receive feedback to continue to grow the cultural competency of the program.
Office hours: Lead Instructor will hold office hours once a week (1-2 hours) on a fixed day for participants to log into as needed. Office hours are held on zoom.
Cohort Administration (20%)
Application:
Collaborate with the ELSO Communications Team to create and share cohort applications, keep track of process and documents, participate in the selection process, etc.
Collaborate with Cohort Engagement Instructor and facilitate application acceptance/decline
process.
Attendance:
Take weekly attendance, reach out to participants who exceed the allowed number of absences. Support the Program Director in working with the Communication Team for any support needed
Work alongside the Program Director to implement post-program follow up including evaluation and meeting
The ELSO Way
Serve as role a model and mentor for cohort participants and volunteers
Practice ELSO Community Agreements, follow behavioral management and safety protocols, assume responsibility for behavioral management of participants and problem solving issues as they arise using a Restorative Justice approach
Ensure health and safety of participants (including emotional, and physical well being) with practices such as listening, watching, reporting any safety or behavior issues that interfere with youth's ability to participate fully in the program
Teamwork
The Lead Instructor will report to the Program Director and act as the main facilitator of cohorts, create weekly cohort outlines, manage tasks, and work closely with the Cohort Engagement Instructor.
The Lead Instructor will cultivate a positive and affirming culture for participants to imagine and develop their ideas into projects. Lead Instructors will lead 8-9 weeks of cohorts consisting of 15-18 young adults between the ages of 14-20. The Lead Instructors will work collaboratively with guest professionals. In addition to supervising cohort participants, Lead Instructors are the primary adults responsible for Studio Justice participants safety and security.
With the supervision and guidance of the Program Director, Lead Instructors will teach and demonstrate Studio Justice program values, lead participants in restorative justice practice for conflict resolution. ELSO temporary staff members and volunteers are responsible and positive role models who reflect the diversity of the cohort participants.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Cohort Development (40%)
Work with the Program Director to develop the program including syllabus, curriculum, community partnerships, participant recruitment, and public events.
Cohort Curriculum:
Develop the cohort curriculum within the ELSO mission, vision, and program framework
Responsibilities include weekly cohort curriculum planning, ensure weekly cohorts run according to outline.
Support the PD in identifying key industry and community leaders to be guest instructors.
Support the onboarding and preparation of guest instructors and volunteers.
Prep weekly curriculum in advance of each session, confirm with PD
Research and organize college tours and site visits
Public Event:
Lead the organization and planning of Vital Voices, the final presentation occurring last week with a
public audience.
Collect and manage student work, organize final presentations, start communication processes with possible panelists, communicate thoroughly with selected panelists.
Cohort Instruction (40%)
Act as main lead of cohort sessions with 15-18 youth participants over 8-9 weeks (Lead Instructor will receive support from the team)
Conduct team meetings with the SJ team
Actively communicate with youth participants and receive feedback to continue to grow the cultural competency of the program.
Office hours: Lead Instructor will hold office hours once a week (1-2 hours) on a fixed day for participants to log into as needed. Office hours are held on zoom.
Cohort Administration (20%)
Application:
Collaborate with the ELSO Communications Team to create and share cohort applications, keep track of process and documents, participate in the selection process, etc.
Collaborate with Cohort Engagement Instructor and facilitate application acceptance/decline
process.
Attendance:
Take weekly attendance, reach out to participants who exceed the allowed number of absences. Support the Program Director in working with the Communication Team for any support needed
Work alongside the Program Director to implement post-program follow up including evaluation and meeting
The ELSO Way
Serve as role a model and mentor for cohort participants and volunteers
Practice ELSO Community Agreements, follow behavioral management and safety protocols, assume responsibility for behavioral management of participants and problem solving issues as they arise using a Restorative Justice approach
Ensure health and safety of participants (including emotional, and physical well being) with practices such as listening, watching, reporting any safety or behavior issues that interfere with youth's ability to participate fully in the program
Teamwork
Positively represent ELSO Inc. and support the ongoing health and vitality of the organization Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies, etc.
Support maintenance of ELSO branding, supplies, office space, and administrative systems by understanding and following policies, processes, and procedures for supply organization, file storage and naming conventions, branding guidelines, communications logs, departmental budgets, purchase and reimbursement requests, etc.
Be friendly, accessible, and responsive to the public in all aspects of job duties, including communicating professionally and knowledgeably about ELSO Inc's mission, fundraising efforts, and programming. Commit to following ELSO, Inc.'s approach to problem-solving both internally as well as with partners, contractors, volunteers, program participants, funders, donors, and the general public.
Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
21+ High School Graduate, or GED complete, can be currently in college, with design experience Experience in learning, designing, and implementing curriculum and programming for youth ages 14-20 Volunteer and/or work experience with youth ages 14-20 in an after school or classroom setting and/or outdoor setting
Experience working with culturally competent lessons and activities for Youth of Color from diverse backgrounds
Proficiency with, or willingness to learn, Zoom, Adobe Acrobat, Google applications such as gmail, drive, docs, sheets, slides, forms, etc., as well as presentation and instructional software such as Miro and Sketchup. Must be able to pass a background check as required by the Oregon Department of Education for positions that work directly with youth (Oregon State Department of Education Disqualifying Crimes 342.143) and have clean driving record for 1 year prior to application
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Passion and experience in guiding BIPOC youth through student-driven learning experiences Experience in design/construction industries including, but not limited to: architecture, engineering,
landscape, development, planning, construction
Familiarity with Justice & Design Frameworks including: Critical Race Theory, Trauma Informed Care, Design as Protest, and Black Space Manifesto
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Created in 2015 by two Black women, ELSO Inc. provides culturally relevant education and leadership development opportunities that invite Youth of Color to Experience Life Science Outdoors (ELSO). Our mission is to teach and frame science and nature-based education through a lens that centers and elevates the stories, ways of knowing, individual needs, and lived experiences of Black and Brown communities. ELSO seeks to reduce the achievement gap in STEAMED (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math, Environment, Design) education and professions while creating a sense of belonging for Black, Indigenous and People of Color in the natural and built environments. ELSO uses a multi-cultural approach to STEAMED education that is rooted in environmental justice and cultural history. We are demonstrating a model for STEAMED education led by People of Color.
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