Teacher Training & Outreach Content Creator at Still I Rise

• The selected candidate will remotely be in close contact with our schools and classrooms to collect useful key information about best practices that they will then showcase in our training materials, projects and other pieces of communication. The person will be responsible to effectively communicate the Still I Rise educational model to a variety of audiences. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Remotely observing classes in our schools, reviewing documents and attending regular calls in order to be fully informed about current on-site practice.
• In close liaison with departmental colleagues, preparing a suite of diverse, dynamic and learner-centred virtual teacher training courses by writing content and adapting existing material. Topics of the courses will range widely, including inquiry-based learning, inclusion of children from vulnerable backgrounds and mentor-teaching.
• Creating and updating content for Insieme, a student-facing virtual programme of workshops held in hundreds of schools across Italy. Translation of material may be provided if writing content in English.
• Tracking feedback forms and monitoring Insieme registrations in order to continually improve the programme.
• Preparing informational material about Still I Rise and approaching school leaders so that they may opt to implement their own initiatives inspired by elements of our educational Model.
• Be the department’s point of contact for our 'donor care' team by providing them with up-to-date qualitative information about our activities.
• Other associated activities requested by the Chief Schools Officer

Essential Skills & Requirements

• Capacity to quickly absorb on-the-ground practices via remote calls, remote observation of classes and reviewing of documentation, and to then communicate our Model, theory and practices effectively and engagingly to a variety of audiences.
• At least two years direct experience with teaching, classroom practices and pedagogical approaches
• Experience training educators in a virtual or in-person environment
• A demonstrated appreciation for modern, innovative and student-centred approaches to student learning and a desire for radical change to outdated approaches.
• Ability to communicate fluently in both verbal and written English
• Warm and professional communication with a variety of audiences
• Enthusiasm for teamwork and an ability to develop effective and productive collaborations with colleagues of a diverse set of backgrounds and approaches
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and remotely with proactivity and passion
• Highly proficient in Google Suite

Preferred Skills & Requirements

• Master’s Degree or its International Equivalent in Education or Related Field with 3-5 years work experience  
• Knowledge of the Italian school system  
• Proficiency in the Italian language
• Familiarity with teacher training online platforms, Canva and other presentation tools