U School Classroom Facilitator

Job Responsibility: Department University of Alberta - Senate Salary range $47,918.92 to $64,697.48 Hours per week 35 Grade 7 Posted date June 18, 2024 Closing date July 2, 2024 Position Type Full Time - Operating Funded

Description

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position has a term length of one year plus a day and offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page.

This competition will be used to fill up to two positions.

Location - Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton. This role is in-person.

Working at the University of Alberta

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Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

Working for the Department

U School is a program of the University of Alberta Senate that inspires students from socially vulnerable, Aboriginal (FNMI) and rural communities to discover the world of post-secondary education. Engaging in a week-long site-based immersive education experience, students in grades 3 to 9 see their classroom lessons come alive at the U of A. Experts from the campus community share their own educational journeys and lead hands-on sessions that tie back to the Alberta curriculum. U School participants are inspired to begin exploring new opportunities as they meet University of Alberta students, faculty, staff, alumni, volunteers and senators.

Position

The U School Classroom Facilitator will be the key university contact for each class (both teachers and students) during their week long visit. U School is based on the Inquiring Minds learning model and includes pre - and post visits to each school.

The Classroom Facilitator will be responsible for U School student engagement and safety, student journals and activities, classroom leadership, teacher support and engagement, volunteer support and recognition, detailed record keeping, and the creation of positive working relationships with participating faculties and campus units. The Classroom Facilitator supports the design of program schedules as well as all aspects of volunteer engagement including recruitment, training, communications, tracking of volunteer hours, follow-up, appreciation and ongoing relationship management. The Classroom Facilitator also assists in creating positive donor and sponsor relationships.

In collaboration with the U School Program Lead, the individual serves as a key contact for U School student participants, teachers, parents, school administration, program volunteers and presenters. This position leads a minimum of one half of U School programming.

This position reports to the U School Program Lead.

With the voluntary nature of the work of the Senators and the Chancellor, this position must possess an understanding of the support and engagement of volunteer ambassadors and advocates.

With Senate's broad range of activities and issues, this position must develop a good understanding of the interests and concerns of the Chancellor and Senators as well as the strategic priorities and key messages of the University's senior administrative team.

Duties

> Classroom Facilitation

U School student support and class facilitation - Host U School classes on campus during scheduled times

• Welcome students to campus - facilitate site-based learning experience
• Support student engagement and ensure student safety in cooperation with the class teacher
• Review U School rules, guidelines, and expectations
• Collect required forms from teachers
• Ensure classes arrive at sessions around campus in a timely manner
• Support classroom teachers in interview and journaling sessions
• Support classroom teachers in classroom management
• Lead 'Explore the U' sessions
• Create concrete connections to the University of Alberta for U School participants
• Administer week-end student evaluation of the program
• Distribute week-end materials to teachers (thank you lists, evaluations, classroom certificates)
• Remind students of week-end responsibilities (thank you cards, posters/essays for contest)
• Photograph students and teachers during sessions and distribute photographs to schools
• Assist with all aspects of U School convocation celebrations each June

Teacher support and engagement through the week on-site and through the year - connect with incoming U School teachers prior to the scheduled week

• Complete pre-visits and post-visits with each class - 1 hour sessions at school supporting class for full-year U School experience
• Send reminder email 10-14 days prior to the week
• Answer questions about the week as required
• Co-plan and lead sessions at Teacher Development Day in August

Volunteer support and recognition - Liaise with U School volunteers

• Send reminder emails to presenters, classroom mentors, and interviewees 4-7 days prior to the scheduled week
• Answer questions about the week as required
• Manage and support volunteers while with class, including welcoming, class introductions, and required paperwork
• Support volunteer recognition including assisting with informal appreciation events, student thank you cards, class emails, and letters of reference
• Other duties as required by the U School Program Lead

UAlberta faculty and unit relationships - Build and sustain networks for current and future U School programming

• Welcome and support faculty, staff and student presenters and mentors
• Connect U School students with stories and examples of research, teaching, and service
• Create a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment for learning, discovery, and citizenship
• Provide U School Program Lead with recommendations of faculty and staff for possible future programming

> Support for Program Administration

U School administrative support in close cooperation with other members of the U School program team at the direction of the Program Lead and Senate Director

• Update volunteer records on a weekly basis
• Update student and teacher records on a weekly basis
• Update classroom schedules
• Organize files with student photos and projects
• Assist with program promotion

U School sponsor recognition

• Act as an informed ambassador for U School with all sponsors and community supporters
• Support the U School Program Lead at sponsor events and in sponsor conversations

Qualifications

• Post-secondary bachelor's degree, preferably in education
• Two years' related classroom experience would be considered an asset
• Excellent facilitation and oral communication skills suitable for diverse learners in grades 4 to 9
• Experience or familiarity with socially vulnerable populations would be considered an asset
• Experience or familiarity with the Inquiring Minds learning model would be considered an asset
• Experience in supporting volunteers and volunteer committees, including familiarity with the principles of volunteer management and support
• Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent presentation and organizational skills
• Demonstrated competencies in the areas of teamwork, professionalism, results orientation, flexibility/adaptability
• Excellent computer skills including expertise using Google Drive and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsers)

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight July 2, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time.