[Hiring] Temporary Reading Apprenticeship Facilitator @WestEd

Role Description

Reading Apprenticeship Essentials provides an introduction to the Reading Apprenticeship framework and its impact on student motivation and achievement, with an emphasis on participants’ practicing Reading Apprenticeship routines in the classroom. Reading Apprenticeship Essentials professional learning is facilitated both in person and digitally. Online facilitators are responsible for guiding participants through the learning experience during synchronous video calls, responding thoughtfully and timely to participant posts in Canvas, sensing and responding to individual and group needs, and modeling best practices as an online facilitator.

Online course facilitators will:

• Facilitate synchronous and asynchronous instruction modules including reviewing and responding to discussion posts
• Regularly communicate with participants about their progress as well as upcoming course activities
• Track participation in the Canvas course system
• Participate in planning and debriefing calls with the facilitation team
• Complete a final reflection and/or debrief meeting at the conclusion of the learning

In Person Facilitators:

• Facilitate in person full days of professional learning
• Respond to participant feedback at the end of each learning day
• Participate in planning and debriefing calls with the facilitation team
• Complete a final reflection and/or debrief meeting at the conclusion of the learning

Qualifications

• Certified Reading Apprenticeship facilitator
• Experience utilizing the Reading Apprenticeship framework as a teacher or instructional coach
• Ability to provide relationship- and strength-based consultation using inquiry and reflective practices
• Knowledge of best practices in online teaching
• Knowledge of the Canvas learning management system
• Knowledge of WestEd’s suite of Reading Apprenticeship professional development resources and publications

Requirements

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Successful candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Hourly: $50
• WestEd conducts a criminal background check and education verification for all new hires. Any offers of employment will be contingent on receiving a clear background check in accordance with applicable law.
• WestEd is a Drug Free Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
• The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.