Project Read Facilitator

The Project Read Facilitator is responsible for guiding and supporting a team of tutors to ensure effective and engaging learning experiences for students. This role involves planning and coordinating training sessions, managing group dynamics, and providing ongoing support and feedback to tutors. This role may involve working in various educational settings, including schools, tutoring centers, and online platforms. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed to accommodate tutors’ schedules.

1. Recruitment: Identify and attract qualified tutors through various channels such as career fairs and networking events.
2. Organize and Schedule: Develop and manage a comprehensive schedule for tutoring sessions, ensuring optimal coverage and efficient use of resources. Coordinate with tutors to accommodate their availability and preferences.
3. Training and Development: Design and deliver training programs for tutors to enhance their teaching skills and methodologies.
4. Support and Guidance: Provide ongoing support to tutors, addressing their questions and concerns, and offering constructive feedback.
5. Session Planning: Assist tutors in planning and organizing their tutoring sessions to ensure they are effective and engaging.
6. Resource Management: Develop and distribute educational materials and resources to support tutoring sessions.
7. Performance Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate the performance of tutors, providing feedback and recommendations for improvement.
8. Group Facilitation: Lead group discussions and activities to foster a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
9. Organize Events: Lead and coordinate events such as literacy workshops, family literacy events and community outreach activities.
10. Conflict Resolution: Address any conflicts or issues that arise among tutors or between tutors and students, ensuring a positive and productive atmosphere.
11. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest educational techniques and tools and incorporate them into training and tutoring practices.

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Bachelor’s degree in the area of Vocational Education/Education field preferred 

• Previous experience as a tutor, teacher, or training facilitator; strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage group dynamics
• Proficiency in using educational technology; strong computer skills 
• Empathy, patience, and a passion for education and helping others succeed.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Employee must maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance provider. If at any time the employee is unable to maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to GESMV’s liability insurance provider, they must immediately notify Human Resources. Employee must use own vehicle for travel within the GESMV service area; must have and maintain a reliable source of transportation.
• Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Applications
2. Proficiency in web-based data management systems and applications for computer instruction and employment
3. Ability to load software, troubleshoot basic problems, and learn about current software
4. Customer service-oriented with a pleasant disposition
5. Ability to follow through with projects and assignments in a timely and efficient manner
6. Uncompromising ethics and integrity
7. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well with a broad spectrum of people, including consumers and employees
8. Acceptance of GESMV’s Mission and Purpose
9. Ability to show care, warmth, patience, and nurturing to the target population
10. Ability to speak effectively with staff, program participants, and the general public

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or apply for the position, absent undue hardship.This job description is not to be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform additional job- related tasks as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.