Teacher Leadership Facilitator (Pre-Service Seasonal Staff)

ROLE TITLE: Teacher Leadership Facilitator (Pre-Service Seasonal Staff) 

TEAM: Pre-Service  

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET 

LOCATION: Hybrid or Virtual  

WHAT YOU’LL DO  

The Teacher Leadership Facilitator (TLF) is responsible for facilitating approximately 3 Teacher Leadership Seminars, 3 Learning Environment Sessions, and 3 Judgement Building Clinics focused on cultivating teacher leadership with new corps members (CMs). TLFs facilitate sessions for a consistent group of 20-40 corps members within 1-3 regions. As part of a cohort of 10-15 TLFs managed by a Teacher Leadership Coordinator (TLC), TLFs learn and grow alongside each other by rehearsing, reflecting on data, and taking responsive action. TLFs proactively communicate and collaborate with local teams and other staff members to intentionally support CM learning and development.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR  

Spring Training

• Internalize and rehearse Teacher Leadership Seminars, Learning Environment Sessions, and Judgement Building Clinics, which include, but are not limited to: 

  • Understanding and internalizing the arc of development of teacher leadership, learning environment, judgment building, and how the knowledge, skills, and mindsets explored translate to classroom practice 

  • Anticipating CMs’ responses to the content of individual sessions, and planning the corresponding facilitator moves to address any misconceptions or tensions

  • Personalizing the seminars, sessions, and clinics to align with the TLF’s unique experiences, style, voice, etc.

  • Rehearsing sessions in groups of TLFs with TLC support 

• Engage in reflection on one’s values and lived experiences; consider the implications for one’s facilitation and leadership

• Build and refine one’s understanding of the TLF role and responsibilities, and overall Pre-Service outcomes and operations (i.e., Docebo, Slack, incident reports, etc.) 

• Complete 30-40 hours of asynchronous learning before Pre-Service begins 

• Engage in regular synchronous, virtual training experiences with your TLC starting in the spring, including 1:1 check-ins and role-specific meetings 

Corps Member Training and Practicum

• Facilitate all* Teacher Leadership Seminars (3), Learning Environment Sessions (3), and Judgement Building Clinics (3) with CMs, which include:

  • Daily virtual facilitation during the first weeks, followed by weekly in-person or virtual facilitation during the last weeks 

  • Creating a welcoming learning environment for CMs and staff of all backgrounds

  • Fostering a sense of trust and belonging so that CMs can be vulnerable and authentic in dialogue and reflection 

  • Navigating challenging moments (e.g., mindsets and actions misaligned with  TFA’s Commitment to People, Community, & Pursuing Opportunity For All) and restoring community

  • Modeling for and encouraging CMs to engage in the self-work necessary to become a people-centered teacher leader

  • Reserving time at the end of each Teacher Leadership Seminar to gather data and feedback from CMs  

• Ensure that CMs have access to seminars/sessions/clinics by uploading materials and Zoom links to the learning management system, Docebo, in a timely manner

• Attend TLC-led meetings (e.g., Leading Towards Outcomes, session rehearsals, one-on-one coaching, office hours)

• Reflect on facilitation choices and relevant quantitative and qualitative CM data (e.g., end-of-seminar reflections, CM surveys) to understand the extent of CM learning and make data-informed decisions for upcoming sessions  

  • Share trends in CM data with TLC and other TLFs to strategize and action plan

• Collaborate with other staff members (e.g,. TLFs, local teams, Content Facilitators) to further contextualize seminars/sessions/clinics

*TLFs must be available to facilitate all sessions.  

A WEEK IN THE LIFE  

Over the course of any week, the TL Facilitator will spend time:

• Preparing to facilitate individual sessions, including adjusting slides, adding personal stories, or drawing connections to other learning

• Working closely with TLCs and other TLFs to rehearse sessions, reflect on feedback, and strategize for future sessions

• Gathering and analyzing data from sessions to better understand CM learning and make informed decisions for upcoming sessions

• Sharing their experiences to identify trends in CM experience across the Pre-Service program