Education Program Facilitator

We are seeking a creative, dynamic, and responsible Inclusion Facilitator who will facilitate play and interaction between children with and without disabilities through the organization’s Education Program’s as well as support the program’s coordination. The position will report directly to the Education Program Manager.

Program Description: Together, We Are Able is a proven program that delivers rich social and emotional learning through inclusive play. Through a combination of classroom workshops and interactive field trips to our inclusive playgrounds, students with and without disabilities gain awareness and compassion through the joyful vehicle of play.

Key Overall Responsibilities:

• Facilitate interaction between students with and without disabilities on Inclusion Matters by Shane’s Inspiration’s playgrounds.
• Coordinate bus transportation for school field trips and communicate directly with schools regarding scheduling.
• Support the delivery of classroom ability awareness workshops.

Inclusive Play Field Trips:

• Coordinate the field trips with schools and local recreation centers.
• Coordinate bus transportation for schools to and from the playground.
• Facilitate the field trips on the playground, actively supporting students with and without disabilities through play, games, and ongoing support.
• Transport playground supplies to and from the playground.
• Monitor playground supplies.
• Research games and activities to support students with a wide range of abilities.

Classroom Workshops:

• Support the Education Program Manager in delivering and scheduling classroom workshops for students in elementary, middle, and high school.

General Program Support:

• Gather and compile student and teacher evaluations.
• Help track program numbers.
• Support the Events Department at local events, providing community outreach and information on the program.
• Meet monthly with the Education Program Manager and Sr. VP of Programs for planning.
• Create promotional social media posts and content for the program.
• Provide logistical support for the Senior VP of Programs for meetings and national/international program replication.

REQUIRED:

• Experience working directly with children is a must either in teaching, recreation, or another professional role.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to actively facilitate physical, play-based activities on the playground for a period of 4 hours per field trip.
• Must be able to meet the program’s schedule, which is M-F 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Experience with basic Microsoft Office suite.
• Must pass Live Scan Background Check.
• Provide own vehicle with a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.