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JMG is seeking applicants for our ELO Coach position.

Job Overview

Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs), a form of microcredentialing, allow students to earn academic credit through diverse, hands-on experiences outside the conventional classroom with an emphasis on community-based career exploration. They are highly personalized opportunities for students to engage in learning in ways that make sense for them and connect their learning to everyday life in meaningful ways. ELOs are a unique mix of academic instruction and assignments, such as papers and presentations, and combine experiential learning components like project-based learning, internships, and job shadows.

The ELO Coach provides coaching, training, and programmatic support to Maine school districts related to Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs). This includes assisting in the development, onboarding, and support of new and existing schools utilizing the ELO approach as well as assisting in ongoing ELO training for faculty, staff, and, as applicable, businesses. Part of the ELO Coach's job may be in troubleshooting and communications.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support school personnel as they incorporate and implement the ELO approach in their districts.
• Assist teaching staff, students, and business personnel in piloting, implementing, and incorporating the ELO approach in their schools and classrooms.
• Provide in-person and virtual support sessions as needed to district personnel.
• Design, implement, and evaluate training experiences at a statewide level.
• Collect feedback and implement improvements to the JMG ELO Coaching model.
• Assist in ELO promotion statewide, including assisting in developing ELO marketing materials as needed.
• Collect required ELO data on an ongoing basis.

Working Conditions

This year-round, full-time position is primarily remote and will be based in a home office. Semi-frequent travel within in Maine may be required.

The start date for this position is October 2024

Founded in 1993, JMG partners with public education and private businesses to offer results-driven solutions to ensure all Maine students graduate, attain post-secondary credentials, and pursue meaningful careers. *JMG was ranked the #1 mid-sized company in 2021 by Best Places to Work in ME. *Please visit our website at JMG.org to learn more.

JMG takes an inclusive approach to all our hiring practices and wants to hire those who best align with our mission and goals. Research shows that individuals from historically marginalized groups tend to self-select out of opportunities. If you see yourself in this job description but feel like you may not meet a strict interpretation of every single criterion, we encourage you to apply anyway!

JMG does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. JMG encourages applications from diverse populations, women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.