Since 2004, Interise’s unique approach of focusing
exclusively on existing small business owners interested in growth has created
tangible outcomes for business owners in low- to moderate-income communities.
As our most recent Impact Report indicates, Interise has established
itself as a proven leader in educating and training established entrepreneurs to grow their businesses, and in turn, their communities (see https://www.interise.org/our-impact)
Position Summary
Interise is currently hiring part-time independent contractors to teach its StreetWise StepsTM curriculum to up to 20 participants. We are a national organization seeking a qualified and talented individual to help us deliver our mission in St. Louis, MO.
The program includes one orientation session, and 13 instructor-led classes scheduled between April and November 2019.
Responsibilities
Instruction:
•Prepare and facilitate 13 classes using the StreetWise Steps™ curriculum, following the instructor’s manual and program standards;
•Establish and monitor learning in the self-directed CEO forums (approximately three or four groups with five participants each. Instructor does not attend);
•Reinforce the importance of the participants’ pre-session work in the delivery of the curriculum.
•Conduct at least one 30-minute consultation with each participants before Session 4, either on site or in-person;
•Work with the local program sponsor and his/her staff to identify and prepare local Guest Experts as designated in the curriculum. Provide a written and verbal briefing for all Guest Experts per the curriculum requirements;
•Provide feedback and coaching to participants on their Live Case presentations (total of 8 live cases throughout the curriculum);
•Provide written or verbal feedback on the Strategic Growth Action Plans (Growth Plan) that are produced at the end of each module, from Modules I – IV;
•Ensure that participants are prepared for the Growth Plan Presentations at the end of the curriculum.
Instructor Training and Support:
•Participate in the expense-paid residential Instructor training session which will review the StreetWise Steps™ curriculum, program standards, and teaching techniques.
•Participate in the assigned Instructor Support Group by attending curriculum preparation conference calls (one for each module) and 1:1 virtual coaching sessions with the Instructor Support Group’s Coach.
Evaluation:
•Ensure that the session and program evaluation process is followed; Participate in the on-going capture and distribution of best practices and the end-of-program instructor evaluation and debrief;
•Support the collection of participants’ annual assessments.
•Participant Recruitment and Retention:
Provide local program sponsor and his/her staff recruitment guidance as needed.
Expertise and Qualifications:
•BA or BS required, Master’s preferred
•Personal experience as an entrepreneur, having successfully started and grown a business, with current knowledge of financial, marketing and/or business strategy is highly desirable;
•Experience in teaching/coaching adult learners, preferably in the field of business is critical to being successful in this role;
•Demonstrated understanding of adult learning methods; including interactive teaching techniques, case-based learning, encouraging self-directed learning and reflection, and incorporation of participants’ past experiences and expertise;
•Ability to create an environment of learning and personal accountability; including facilitating the development of a trustful and honest learning relationship amongst the participants, ensuring that learning objectives are met, and communicating the importance of course assignments to the development of participants’ businesses;
•A toolbox of teaching skills that include skilled facilitation and presentation, excellent organization and time-management skills, ability to assess learning needs and respond appropriately—taking an individualized teaching approach as needed, good observation skills, appropriate analytical skills, fostering of reflection, giving and receiving feedback effectively;
•Personal Characteristics that include engendering confidence and trust; teaching competency with different personalities, cultures and learning styles; flexibility; adaptability; and ability to demonstrate that learning is an essential part of leadership.
Compensation:
Contract Fee: $14,000. Instructors receive
extensive pre-program and on-going training, individual coaching, and
peer-based learning throughout the duration of the contract. They are
part of a growing national network of StreetWise Steps™ Instructors. Please note: We are unable to consider applicants who are employed by the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Interise is an equal opportunity employer.
Ours is a multi-cultural team and we thrive on diversity.