US-Brazil Connect seeks Team Leaders- Apply by Feb 11, 2013

US-Brazil Connect is developing a Leadership Team to support the preparation of US Fellows, and to oversee, support and strengthen service delivery to our Brazilian partners. Two complementary roles will comprise the team: Team Coordinators and Team Leaders. Each of the seven groups in Brazil will have a minimum of one Team Coordinator and one Team Leader.

Approx. 5-10 hrs.week Feb-June), then shifts to full-time for one month in Brazil (June or July travel dates).

SEND Cover letter and resume to Meg Barritt by Monday, Feb 11th [email protected]

 

The Team Coordinator and Team Leaders share these leadership responsibilities:

• Serve as a key member of the US-Brazil Connect Leadership Team; provide input and assist with planning to achieve overall goals and objectives. Work collaboratively with Program Manager and other members of the Leadership Team.
• Provide team leadership, ensuring the program remains true to the mission, values, and goals of US-Brazil Connect and our partners
• Ensure physical and emotional safety of Fellows and U.S. team members by adhering to US-Brazil Connect and SESI/SENAI safety policies and procedures, local directives and home college policies.
• Provide support to fellows in the classroom through coaching and observation
• Support healthy group dynamics among American community college team, quickly address negative dynamics and create positive, supportive environment
• All Leadership Team Members must participate in a Leadership Team Workshop on February 23^rd and 24^th, as well as one more weekend workshop in late May or early June, TBD.

In addition, the Team Coordinator provides essential communication, coordination and logistical support:

• Act as central communication liaison between Leadership Team and US-Brazil Connect Program Manager
• Serve as key contact for Brazilian partners during implementation, including day-to-day logistics and problem-solving
• Oversee on-site coordination and logistics

The Team Leader provides essential support through coaching, team development and direct work with Brazilians:

• Directly coach a group of Brazilian students for the month-long immersion
• Provide technical assistance to Fellows to strengthen their coaching skills, lesson plans, etc.
• Actively support the creation of strong group dynamics and teamwork

Team Coordinator Job Description

Organizational Summary: US-Brazil Connect (www.us-brazil.org) links US college students (Fellows) and Brazilian technology high school students in a transformative cross-cultural learning experience. The U.S. Fellows prepare for and serve in a month-long coaching and facilitation role, designed to create a fun English immersion environment for Brazilian high school students.

Position Summary: The Team Coordinators serve as key members of the Leadership Team responsible for preparing and overseeing the on-site work of teams of 5-15 US Fellows during the month-long program in Brazil. The Team Coordinators report to the US-Brazil Connect Program Manager.

 

Key Responsibilities – Preparation Phase

• Serve as a key member of the US-Brazil Connect Leadership Team; provide input and assist with planning to achieve overall goals and objectives. Work collaboratively with Program Manager, other Team Coordinators and Team Leaders.
• Maintain strong and regular communication with Program Manager on team progress, challenges and questions
• Contributes part-time (approx. 5-10 hours/week) from early February through early June to prepare Fellows for program implementation in Brazil
• Attend and actively participate in a weekend-long Leadership Workshop, February 23^rd and 24^th, and Fellows Workshop ad the end of May or early June
• Facilitate the delivery of US Brazil preparation course, via a hybrid online and small group model
• Facilitate creation of healthy group dynamics among Fellows via team-building activities, online activities, and one Fellows Workshop
• Support Facebook communication between US Fellows and Brazilian high school students, led by Fellows
• Provide referral to resources or other support to fellows individually, as needed
• Collaboratively plan the course schedule for the month-long program and organization of student groups

 

Key Responsibilities – Implementation Phase

• Serve in a full-time leadership and coordination role for one month at one of six sites in Brazil
• Provide team leadership, ensuring the program remains true to the mission, values, and goals of US-Brazil Connect and our partners
• Ensure physical and emotional safety of Fellows and U.S. team members by adhering to US-Brazil Connect and SESI/SENAI safety policies and procedures as well as local directives
• Ensure Fellows’ adherence to own college codes of conduct and US-Brazil Connect Fellows Conduct Agreement
• Serve as key contact for relationships with local SESI/SENAI coordinators, including day-to-day logistics and problem-solving
• Maintain strong communication with Program Manager regarding progress, challenges, any Fellow status issues and emergencies
• Organize and assign American fellows to groups of Brazilian high school students, monitor course schedules, instructional pairings, and other program quality duties
• Provide support to fellows in the classroom through coaching and observation
• Support healthy group dynamics among American community college team, quickly address negative dynamics and create positive, supportive environment
• Consistently monitor program to ensure quality service delivery by Fellows
• Collect data to assess program impact and identify areas for improvement
• Adhere to standards of professional conduct, acting prudently and reasonably
• Contribute to written products produced by the team
• Lead incident response or emergency management efforts, as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong leadership skills required, experience leading groups preferred
• Energetic team player with ability to create an inclusive environment
• Responsible with a proven track record of being reliable and dependable
• Anticipates problems before they arise, addresses them with excellent problem solving skills
• Strong discernment required; ability to recognize own scope of responsibility and act prudently within that or to escalate relevant issues to Program Manager
• Highly organized with strong multitasking skills; interest in coordination and logistics
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to use a variety of technologies (e.g. Microsoft Office suite, social media)
• Flexibility and desire to travel to Brazil (one month during summer)
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently
• Tolerance for ambiguity and change
• Intercultural experience and experience with international exchange programs
• Familiarity with Portuguese is not required

 

 

Team Leader Job Description

Organizational Summary: US-Brazil Connect (www.us-brazil.org) links US college students (Fellows) and Brazilian technology high school students in a transformative cross-cultural learning experience. The U.S. Fellows prepare for and serve in a month-long coaching and facilitation role, designed to create a fun English immersion environment for Brazilian high school students.

Position Summary: The Team Leaders serve as key members of the Leadership Team responsible for preparing and overseeing the on-site work of teams of 5-15 US Fellows during the month-long program in Brazil. The Team Leaders report to the US-Brazil Connect Program Manager.

Key Responsibilities – Preparation Phase

Work with US Fellows

• Serve as a key member of the US-Brazil Connect Leadership Team; provide input and assist with planning to achieve overall goals and objectives. Work collaboratively with Program Manager, Team Coordinators and other Team Leaders.
• Contributes part-time (approx. 5-10 hours/week) from early February through early June to prepare Fellows for program implementation in Brazil
• Attend and actively participate in a weekend-long Leadership Workshop, February 23^rd and 24^th, and Fellows Workshop ad the end of May or early June
• Facilitate the delivery of US Brazil preparation course, via a hybrid online and small group model
• Facilitate creation of healthy group dynamics among Fellows via team-building activities, online activities, and one Fellows Workshop
• Provide referral to resources or other support to fellows individually, as needed
• Collaboratively plan the course schedule for the month-long program and organization of student groups

Work with Brazilian high school students

• Serve as a coach to a group of Brazilian students via Facebook (4 hrs/week)

 

Key Responsibilities – Implementation Phase

Work with US Fellows

• Serve in a full-time leadership and coaching role for one month at one of six sites in Brazil
• Provide team leadership, ensuring the program remains true to the mission, values, and goals of US-Brazil Connect and our partners
• Ensure physical and emotional safety of Fellows and U.S. team members by adhering to US-Brazil Connect and SESI/SENAI safety policies and procedures as well as local directives
• Ensure Fellows’ adherence to own college codes of conduct and US-Brazil Connect Fellows Conduct Agreement
• Collaborate with site-specific Leadership Team to manage day-to-day logistics and address any challenges as they arise
• Maintain strong communication with Team Coordinator regarding progress, challenges, and issues with Fellows
• Provide support to Fellows in the classroom via strong, hands-on technical support to Fellows to successfully execute facilitation role, including assistance with lesson ideas, demonstrating teaching techniques, or other strategies
• Support healthy group dynamics among American community college team, quickly address negative dynamics and create positive, supportive environment
• Consistently monitor program to ensure quality service delivery by Fellows
• Collect data to assess program impact and identify areas for improvement
• Adhere to standards of professional conduct, acting prudently and reasonably
• Contribute to written products produced by the team

Work with Brazilian high school students

• Work directly in a coaching and ESL facilitation role with a group of Brazilian students
• Assess Brazilian student progress using group evaluation tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong leadership skills required, experience leading groups preferred
• Energetic team player with ability to create an inclusive environment
• Coaching, facilitation or teaching experience required
• Strong interest in working directly with a group of 12-13 Brazilian high school students during the implementation phase
• Strong skills in one or several of the following areas is highly desired:
  • ESL teaching experience, including ESL curriculum development
  • Leadership development, particularly of college-age students
  • Team development, with an emphasis on strong communication and inclusion
  • Anticipates problems before they arise, addresses them with excellent problem solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and the ability to use a variety of technologies (e.g. Microsoft Office suite, social media)
  • Flexibility and desire to travel to Brazil (one month during summer)
  • Tolerance for ambiguity and change
  • Intercultural experience and experience with international exchange programs
  • Portuguese is not required