Program Facilitator (Bilingual - Spanish), Compañeros de Clase Globales - Contract Position

Our Organization: iEARN-USA, a founding member of the iEARN International community, is a leader in international student exchange programming. Our Vision and Mission are to create a more interconnected, peaceful, and just world by developing and empowering an inclusive global community of students and educators who bridge cultural divides and work together to make a meaningful difference in the world. iEARN-USA develops and facilitates K-12 virtual exchange programs, implements high school study abroad programs, delivers professional development and global networking for educators, and assists in the development of program content worldwide.

Compañeros de Clase Globales: iEARN-USA’s Compañeros de Clase Globales is a fully-funded virtual exchange program between the US, Mexico, and Guatemala that inspires and develops youth into global leaders of the 21st century. The program engages Spanish-speaking students through cross-cultural and collaborative learning, discovering each other’s cultures, examining compelling real-world issues, and exploring ways they can make a difference. Projects draw on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and are designed to seamlessly integrate into existing Social Studies, Language Arts, and STEM lessons. Across each project, classrooms explore a common idea building on global competences. Each project has four main components: classroom activities, live online sessions, sharing work and feedback, and taking action through classroom, school, or community presentations of their learning. The exchange culminates in a virtual showcase to celebrate the participants' projects and their impact.

iEARN-USA’s Compañeros de Clase Globales is funded by the Stevens Initiative, which is housed at the Aspen Institute and is supported by the Bezos Family Foundation.

Overview of Assignment

The Program Facilitator (Bilingual-Spanish) supports the implementation of a 9-week virtual exchange program conducted in Spanish, focusing on real-world issues and fostering global connections. Serving as the primary contact for assigned educators, the facilitator ensures participant engagement, provides educator support, and contributes to post-program follow-up and evaluation. Working closely with the Senior Facilitator, they prepare for the program launch by reviewing course materials and co-facilitating training workshops. During the program, the facilitator leads synchronous sessions, moderates breakout rooms, monitors asynchronous activities, and offers guidance and feedback on student projects. They also track participant progress, maintain regular communication with educators, and provide updates on program outcomes. This is a Contract Assignment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Training & Program Preparation (10-12 Hours per Week):
  • Attend online facilitator training (4 hours).
  • Co-facilitate Online Teacher Training Workshops (up to 4 hours).
  • Work with the Senior Facilitator to complete preparation work including review of all course curriculum, guides, and materials and prepare for program launch (up to 12 hours).
• Project Implementation (10-12 Hours per Week):
  • Project Facilitation:
    • Facilitate 4 synchronous sessions in Spanish per partner class throughout the program, providing differentiated support to participants who are native and non-native English speakers with varying levels of tech competency.
    • Facilitate a 20-25 minute breakout room in Spanish in other partner class synchronous calls as needed, ensuring participation and student led conversations.
    • Model high-quality discussion responses and offer feedback and coaching on projects in iEARN-USA's LMS platform, Schoology, assisting with asynchronous activities and project development as participants prepare for participants for their final project showcase.
  • Meetings:
    • Attend weekly meetings with the Senior Facilitator.
  • Educator Support:
    • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned educators, providing support to assigned educators, sending weekly progress reports, and hosting three teacher check-in calls (30 minutes) throughout the exchange.
  • Monitoring & Tracking:
    • Track and monitor participants' participation, progress, and engagement in synchronous settings and asynchronous activities, including attendance, submissions, and discussion forms.
    • Complete other related assigned work, if requested by the Senior Program Facilitator.
  • Post-Program:
    • Participate in post-program debrief sessions with Senior Facilitators, Educators, and Country Coordinators.
    • Collaborate with the Senior Program Facilitator to finalize enrollment numbers, distribute the post-program survey, and identify certificate recipients who successfully met the project requirements.

Qualifications:

• Fluent in both English and Spanish (verbal and written proficiency required).
• Bachelor’s degree in education, language studies, intercultural communication, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of classroom teaching experience (high-school/secondary level preferred).
• Previous experience in bilingual or dual-language programs, virtual exchanges, or similar educational projects (preferred).
• Experience facilitating or teaching in an online setting, preferably with students or educators.
• Ability to create and guide student-centered learning experiences, including managing discussions and breakout sessions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including participants from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Sensitivity to the needs of native and non-native English and Spanish speakers.
• Familiarity with virtual learning platforms, such as Schoology or similar LMS tools.
• Proficiency in using video conferencing tools like Zoom to host and facilitate synchronous sessions.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues and support participants with varying levels of tech competency
• Strong ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities, meeting deadlines effectively.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with team members, educators, and program coordinators.
• Strong interpersonal skills for serving as a primary point of contact for educators and providing ongoing support.
• Flexible and adaptable to address evolving program needs and tasks.