Inclusion Matters by Shane's Inspiration,

Inclusion Facilitator

Posted
15 days ago
Employment type
Part-Time
Location
Los Angeles
Closing date

About this organization

Inclusion Matters by Shane’s Inspiration (IMSI) is an international 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to fostering a bias-free world for children with disabilities through the creation of inclusive playgrounds and educational programs that unite children of all abilities. We are entering our 28th year as the leader in inclusive play with 80 inclusive playgrounds open worldwide. Our education program has been ordered in 67 countries and has served over 55,000 students in over 250 schools in Los Angeles. Learn more at inclusionmatters.org/.

About this job

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.

Roles & responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Strong passion for the mission.

• Experience working directly with children is a must either in teaching, recreation, or another role.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to actively facilitate hands-on, 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 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a cohesive team environment.

• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities while maintaining the program’s schedule.

• Skilled in developing work plans with tasks and tactics that achieve strategic goals and outcomes for the program.

• Results oriented with a desire to attain new goals each year.

• Experience with basic Microsoft Office suite.

• Strives for excellence and continuous improvement.

• Understand and follow requirements of work environment including, but not limited to, open communication, professional attire, punctuality, preparation for meetings and coordinating work with all levels of employees.

• Must pass Live Scan Background Check.

• Provide own vehicle with a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

To apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to Marnie Norris at marnie@inclusionmatters.org. As part of your application, answer these two questions:

1. Please give an example of a teaching, recreation, or child-oriented program that you have delivered.

2. Please give an example of a significant challenge you faced in that program and the tools and strategies you utilized to meet that challenge.