Interise builds an inclusive economy through small business development, supporting the growth of minority-owned businesses and small businesses located in low-and moderate-income communities. Interise's award-winning curriculum uses a peer-learning method to provide business owners with the knowledge, know-how, and networks necessary to grow and scale. Interise companies historically create new jobs at 5x the rate of the private sector and are responsible for the creation of over 30,000 new jobs. 


Position Summary

Interise is currently hiring part-time independent contractors to teach its StreetWise StepsTM curriculum to up to 20 participants as a part of the Small Business Administration's Emerging Leaders Intiative. We are a national organization seeking qualified and talented individuals to help us deliver our mission in; 

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The program includes one orientation session, and 13 instructor-led classes scheduled between April and November of 2021.

Responsibilities
Instruction:

  • Prepare and facilitate 13 classes using the StreetWise MBA™ 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 their 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;
  • Prepare participants for their Live Case presentations by providing feedback and coaching in advance of program sessions. (A total of 8 live cases throughout the curriculum) 
  • Provide each business owner with prompt written or verbal feedback on the creation and iteration of their Strategic Growth Action Plans (Growth Plan). Growth Plan iterations will be submitted for feedback at the end of each of the 5 modules
  • 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 MBA™ 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 for the 3 years following year of participation

Participant Recruitment and Retention:

  • Provide local program sponsor and their staff recruitment guidance as needed

Expertise and Qualifications:

  • BA or BS required, Master’s degree 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;
  • Bilingual speaking capabilities a plus   
  • 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 inclusive environment of learning and personal accountability; including facilitating the development of a trusting, respectful 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, excellent  written and verbal communication, 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. lease 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.

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