Experiential Education Coach

Position

Overview

The Experiential

Education Coach (EEC) assists in overseeing the experiential

educational aspect of Embarc to ensure the quality and efficacy of the program. This includes designing and implementing professional development; monitoring and supporting teachers through classroom visits, coaching conversations, modeling and co-instructing curriculum for students; monitoring student performance data; developing systems to increase the capacity of school-based lead teachers and administration teams to incorporate experiential learning as part of the culture of their schools; and keeping the Head of Experiential Coaching informed in these areas. To accomplish these tasks, the EEC works closely with teachers, students, administrators, the community, school staff, Embarc program managers, and CPS as needed. The EEC reports to the Head of Experiential Coaching.

To ensure success in this role, candidates should have a deep belief in our collective ability to innovate in

educational spaces to be able to provide a robust and evolving

education that every child deserves. Candidates should feel comfortable engaging in spaces with both youth and adults, and see the assets in all stakeholders that can lead to shifts in mindsets, behaviors, and beliefs to create a more just and equitable

education system. This job requires you to be flexible and adaptable. In this role you will conduct work in person and virtually, you will work on some projects collaboratively and some independently, you will be using systems and models that have been proven to work and be creating and designing new systems and models as Embarc and

education continues to evolve.

Key

Responsibilities

Experiential coaching and professional development for Educators (50%) Keep current on new research, teaching methods, and best practices to support teachers with experiential

education implementation and transformational instructional coaching strategiesConduct consistent and ongoing coaching sessions with teachers around curriculum & teacher practice using a transformational coaching approachProvide transformational and experiential coaching to teachers throughout the year on using the curriculum, methods, and philosophy upon which Embarc is based Support teachers in the curriculum and

experience execution; celebrate successes and help problem solve around challenges while maintaining a growth mindset and instilling these practices in educatorsSupport lead teachers and school administrators in the implementation of the Embarc whole school model; aligning Embarc and school goals, supporting Embarc leadership in school engagement and onboarding; developing and maintaining systems to hone experiential leader

skills in school staffBe present in the schools and on

experiences on a weekly basis as the primary touchpoint and liaison between schools and EmbarcPropose new ideas to streamline processes, innovate, and drive our work forwardUse a variety of instructional coaching methods such as co-facilitating, modeling, observing lessons in the classroom, professional development, and reflection cycles that support student and teacher development as experiential leadersCollaborate with the instructional and program team to develop and implement ongoing and innovative professional development to deepen and enhance experiential learning practices across Embarc schools and program modelsClassroom and

Experience Management (20%) Thoroughly understand the mission of Embarc, its curriculum, and its coaching philosophiesCollaborate with program team members to select appropriate, meaningful, and relevant

experience options for students in accordance with developmental stages, school/community needs, and student interestsHone systems and procedures to execute smooth whole school

experience days for all stakeholders from administrators, to teachers, and most importantly students; continually build the capacity of the school community to own and maintain systemsBe on call during

experiences to support and ensure fidelity of

experience facilitation; collaborate with the program manager to facilitate and execute Embarc whole school

experience daysAct as liaison between Embarc, the schools, and businesses/organizations; while continually building the capacity of school-based personnel from teachers to support staff and administration to embed Embarc within their school systems and structuresSupport maintenance of the financial health of Embarc by reporting expenses to Fiance and collecting expense-related documentsBe knowledgeable of Embarc’s incident reporting systems and follow all necessary steps to ensure the safety of all students, staff, and partners during Embarc

experiences and work in collaboration with Embarc team members and Embarc leadership to maintain recordsDeliver materials to schools when necessaryResults tracking (10%) Be well versed in school data and be able to respond accordingly, review curriculum in response to data outcomes, and have conversations with teachers & Embarc admin to ensure that the curriculum is effectiveWork with Embarc teachers, as well as programmers to ensure accurate & timely data is obtained and respond to data in real-timeUpdate spreadsheets around dataUtilize Embarc data systems to maintain notes and data that capture quantitative and qualitative growthCollaborative Engagement with Embarc Team & Mission (20%)Participate and actively engage in team meetings, coach/Program Manager pair meetings, and other staff meetings Demonstrate a collaborative nature and eagerness to learn from others within the Coaching team and throughout the organization Demonstrate a growth mindset and an eagerness to ideate, test, reflect, and learn from past performance Demonstrate a desire to want to continuously improve the

educational

experience for young people through an insistence on impactful, organized, and well-developed programming Demonstrate a high level and ability to creatively problem solve and lead with a solution-oriented mindset in order to continuously propel the work forward Reciprocally work with other members across the programming team to determine

experiences for students; creatively problem solve based on schools’ needs/wants and Embarc capacity to develop a scope and sequence of Embarc programming at each school. Contribute to the development of the programming team by sharing learnings, practices, and successes across school models.Cultivate a healthy working relationship with Embarc teammates across departments to utilize the assets of each team member in a way that creates the most impactful programming for students.

Skills,

EXPERIENCES, AND COMPETENCIES:A deep belief that all students can succeed and should be given the opportunities and access to do so An understanding of alternative forms of

education and the missed opportunities that exist within the current standard of

education systems for underserved youthPreffered to have the

qualifications of a teacher as prescribed by the state of IllinoisHold at least a Bachelor’s Degree in

Education or related field from an accredited college or university Have knowledge and a deep belief in the importance of social-emotional learning as a key lever of growthHave previous

experience/knowledge of curriculum implementation, standards alignment, and data analysisHave at least five (5) years of successful teaching, coaching, administrative, and/or supervisory

experience in youth facing

educational spaceAn extremely high level of personal responsibility with exceptional goal orientation and a proven track record of success

Experience executing projects to meet and exceed ambitious goalsMeticulous attention to detail, record keeping, and organizational

skills with an ability to manage multiple tasksAn ability to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines with little supervisionExceptional electronic, oral, and written communication

skills and the ability to provide constructive feedbackFamiliarity with Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Spreadsheet, Word, Zoom, and PowerPointThe ability to work with a variety of people with different backgrounds and

experiencesA willingness to work occasional nights and weekends

Other

REQUIREMENTS:Experiential

Education Coaches are required to make off-site visits to Embarc’s various school and

experience sites. With this in mind, it is preferred for the Coach to have his/her/their own car or comparable means of transportation and a valid driver’s license and insurance. Embarc does currently reimburse for some travel related expenses.

TO APPLY:Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to Joe Schupbach, jschupbach@embarcchicago.org.

Embarc Is An

equal opportunity employer. Embarc evaluates applicants for employment on the basis of

qualifications, merit, and work related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, childbirth, medical condition, marital or familial status, family

responsibilities, veteran status, personal appearance, political affiliation, matriculation, or any other characteristic protected by law. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of such status.Please note all offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

APPLICATION PROCESS:When applying for employment at Embarc, candidates should expect to participate the following process:

Phone interview - 30 minutesWork sample request with 5 business day turnaround timeIn person interview - 60 minutesField

experience or virtual text discussion - 60 or 90 minutesReference check

We reserve the right to add to this process at our discretion depending on the position and the number of applicants.