Learning Facilitator - Science

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Position Summary:

The Learning Facilitator works directly with their assigned Managing Instructor and the Campus Director along with other departmental personnel to perform position requirements, workflow and assist with other duties as defined. The Learning Facilitator is a vital member of the grade-level "House" team, working under the direct guidance of the Managing Instructor (MI) to ensure the academic success, engagement, and well-being of approximately 40-75 students. The Facilitator serves as the primary daily point of contact for students and families, providing proactive academic monitoring, technical assistance, motivational support, and resource navigation within the virtual learning environment. This role is highly collaborative, focused on implementing intervention and support strategies developed by the MI and the Success Mentor. The primary aim of the Facilitator is to align all responsibilities and deliverables with the strategic objectives and cultural vision of Blue-X Virtual.

Requirements:

Education/Certification:

? Must have a High School Diploma/GED

? Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University

? Valid teaching certification preferred but not required

? Various industry certifications preferred but not required

Experience

? 1+ years of Classroom experience

? 1+ years of virtual instruction and delivery experience preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

? Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

? Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and virtual communication tools (e.g.,

Zoom, Google Meet) preferred.

? High proficiency in using technology and data systems to track and manage student information.

? Strong time management and workload skills.

? Commitment to the vision and mission of virtual education and a deep understanding of student

engagement challenges in a remote environment.

? Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a consistently positive attitude.

Responsibilities and Duties:

? Student Support and Engagement

? Proactively engage and monitor student progress in the Learning Management System

(LMS) and supporting platforms.

? Execute targeted intervention strategies, student success plans, and daily check-ins as

directed by the Managing Instructor (MI).

? Conduct regular, positive outreach to students who are struggling or falling behind to

identify and remove barriers to participation.

? Monitor and support the assigned content learning lab.

? Providing routine grading and instructional feedback on student submissions.

? Contributes, collaboratively with the team, to achieve 20–25 hours per week of open

Learning Lab time.

? External Stakeholder Liaison managing reciprocated communication with families inside

your house.

? Consistently review student performance, engagement, and behavioral data that is

supplied by the MI and Success Mentor.

? Participate actively in House team meetings, providing qualitative input on student needs

and the effectiveness of current support strategies.

? Work closely with the MI and Mentors to ensure seamless execution of house-wide

academic goals and cultural initiatives.

? Ensure accurate and timely logging of all student interactions, attendance notes, and

communication records in the Student Information System (SIS) or Parent Square.

? Assist in preliminary grading or non-instructional feedback processes as assigned,

ensuring prompt return of work to students.

? Maintain transparent, regular, and professional communication with families regarding

student progress, assignment completion, and required interventions.

? All other related duties as assigned.

Equipment Used:

All equipment required to perform jobs duties and tasks previously described.

Physical / Environmental Factors:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Blue-X considers applicants for all positions without regards to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment Blue-X is an Equal Opportunity Employer.