Associate, Content Facilitator (Elementary) - Temporary
Teach for America
ROLE TITLE: Associate, Content Facilitator (Elementary)
POSITION REPORTS TO: Daimont Staples, Managing Director, Strategy & Impact
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications are due by Friday, April 3, 2026, by 11:59 PM ET
LOCATION: Greater New Orleans, Louisiana
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Teach For America Greater New Orleans seeks a part-time Elementary (Grades 1-5) Content Facilitator for its initial teacher preparation program. The Content Facilitator will design and facilitate twelve months’ worth of synchronous and asynchronous sessions in alignment with the state-approved Elementary 1-5 Course Syllabus. The Content Facilitator will facilitate three (3) hours of synchronous professional development per month, primarily virtually via Zoom, but with the possibility of some in-person sessions (New Orleans). Additionally, the Content Facilitator will design up to three (3) hours of asynchronous literacy coursework per month in alignment with the TFA-provided course syllabus. Additionally, up to two (2) hours per month will be required for the Content Facilitator to grade session deliverables and assessments, provide feedback to teacher candidates (corps members), and provide options for remastery.
The ideal candidate is an alum of Teach For America and a current teacher or school leader. They have strong organizational skills, an orientation towards relationship building and supporting others, and are a strong steward of the values of Teach For America.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Use the state-approved course syllabus and LDOE content module resources to design synchronous and asynchronous sessions (up to 6 total hours worth of content per month in alignment with the course syllabus) for use as Teach For America’s Elementary 1-5 curriculum in perpetuity
Plan, prepare for, and facilitate three hours of synchronous professional development each month, beginning in June and ending in May (primarily virtually via Zoom but with the potential for a few in-person sessions)
Provide TFA staff with content for asynchronous sessions one month prior to their launch date
Score and provide feedback on session deliverables as indicated in the course syllabus
Score and provide feedback on asynchronous sessions
Provide options for remastery as necessary
Be available to teacher candidates for questions or support needed
Participate in check-ins with TFA staff as requested
Provide TFA staff with documentation regarding teacher candidate attendance, participation, and mastery
YOUR EXPERIENCE
Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role (minimum qualifications):
Bachelor’s Degree Required
5+ years of classroom teaching experience in the applicable content area
Quantifiable success as a classroom teacher, with demonstrated success in reaching Broader Student Outcomes
Strong understanding of early teacher development and foundational knowledge/understanding/orientations that lead to strong student outcomes
Belief in and understanding of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy
Previously demonstrated skills and belief in building relationships across lines of difference, connecting to adult learners, and creating and contributing to a strong culture
Strong organization, time management, and verbal and written communication skills
Ability to make adjustments and be flexible in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
Enjoys being a part of a collective coalition striving for rigorous development of teachers to reach equitable outcomes for kids
Committed to developing themselves, others, and the broader institute community through intentional engagement, reflection, and feedback
Adeptness with Zoom and other virtual platforms
Ability to work weekend and evening hours
BONUS (preferred qualifications):
Master’s degree preferred
Previous experience facilitating adult learning
YOUR COMPENSATION:
The Associate, Content Facilitator (Grades 4-8, Grades 6-12) will be compensated at a rate of $25.68 per hour, not to exceed 192 hours per fiscal year (June-May).
DURATION
The start date for this position is June 8, 2026 ends on May 31, 2027.