Learning Facilitator- Coaching Programs

At Forward Edge, we're dedicated to empowering schools to shape the future of learning.

The Coaching Programs team at Forward Edge is dedicated to training, mentoring, and connecting instructional coaches to create a brighter future for education. We believe that empowered coaches are essential to fostering the success of teachers and students. Our team, comprised of former teachers and coaches, is committed to helping fellow educators flourish. We specialize in promoting a systemic approach to instructional and technology coaching through strategies that are both aligned and responsive. If you're passionate about making a lasting impact on the future of education, we encourage you to join our team!

We are seeking an individual with a background in instructional or technology coaching in the K-12 sector who has excellent people skills, presentation and facilitation skills, and is energized by helping others succeed to fill the Coaching Programs Learning Facilitator role on the Forward Edge Coaching Programs team.

Summary of the Position:

The Learning Facilitator - Coaching Programs will be instrumental in fostering the growth and development of our training programs for instructional and technology coaches. This role involves planning, facilitating, and continuously enhancing training programs, overseeing the learning management system (LMS), and developing engaging learning resources.

 

What You’ll Do:

• Facilitate Learning: Lead engaging virtual training sessions and workshops for instructional and technology coaches.
• Maintain Learning Resources: Ensure digital learning resources are up-to-date, accurate, and relevant.
• Develop New Content: Design and create innovative training content tailored to the needs of instructional and technology coaches.
• Community Building: Actively participate in and foster a sense of community within the EDU Coach Network.
• Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and maintain training data to track program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• LMS Management: Oversee and maintain the Learning Management System, including user accounts, course enrollments, and reporting.
• Continuous Learning: Stay informed of current trends and best practices in coaching and adult learning.

Qualifications & Skills:

Minimum Qualifications

• Teaching Experience: At least three years of teaching experience.
• Coaching Experience: At least five years of instructional or technology coaching experience.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
• Facilitation Skills: Demonstrated experience facilitating engaging learning experiences for adult learners, with virtual facilitation experience preferred.
• LMS Proficiency: Experience using a Learning Management System.
• Design Skills: Familiarity with graphic design principles and tools (Canva experience is a plus).
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Instructional Design: Understanding of instructional design principles and adult learning theory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Content Area Expertise: Experience supporting a range of K-12 content areas.
• Collaboration: Experience collaborating with district-level administrators and colleagues. Strong asynchronous collaboration and communication skills.
• Coaching Models: Familiarity with and understanding of various coaching cycle models.
• Data-Informed Approach: Experience using data to inform coaching practices.
• Travel: Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% (preferred but not required).

Work Environment:

Flexible Work Arrangements: We offer remote, in-person, or hybrid work options based in Cincinnati, OH, to support your preferred work style and promote work-life balance.

Part-Time to Full-Time Potential: This position is currently part-time (10 hours per week) with the potential to transition to full-time as our team grows. We value your time and are committed to providing opportunities for professional growth within our organization.

 

Core Values at Forward Edge:

These core values aren’t just words on a page to us, we eat, breathe and live these values every day. They serve as the guidepost for our decisions and actions.

• We expect excellence- We believe in being confident in our abilities while remaining humble and open to feedback. We have a saying here, “you’re not done until you’re done, done” and that just means we go the extra mile to deliver exceptional results for our customers.
• We are problem solvers- We embrace all challenges as opportunities to learn and grow. We don’t just identify problems, we find solutions for our customers and internally at Forward Edge.
• Relationships matter to us- Maya Angelou said it best, “people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
• We are team players- We believe no one is too good to take out the trash. We are a team that supports each other in an inclusive environment, and offers to roll up our sleeves and help each other whenever needed.
• We believe you either grow or die- We believe in embracing change and constantly improving to stay relevant. We are never satisfied with the status quo and are always looking for ways to expand our potential and create value, individually and as an organization.