Job Description

About Us: Florida Citizens Alliance (FLCA) champions K-12 education reform in Florida. As a 501-C3 nonprofit, FLCA’s mission is to improve Florida’s K-12 education by uniting and empowering teachers, students, and parents. The Microschool Initiative encourages Christian churches and families in Florida to adopt a God-centered approach to education and explore public school alternatives. Through strategic partnerships with respected providers, we aim to empower families with a wide range of educational choices that reflect their faith and values, paving the way for transformative learning experiences.

Role Overview: As an Education Consultant aka “Ambassador” for the Microschool Initiative, you will be crucial in supporting and guiding individuals and Churches in establishing and operating successful non-traditional learning environments (microschools). You will be responsible for a specific geographical territory, where you will identify potential microschool founders (clients) and equip them to open a public school alternative. You will leverage your experience and passion for alternative education to mentor and advise your clients, ensuring they meet their goals and their microschools are set up for long-term success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consulting and Mentorship: Provide advice and guidance to clients (microschool founders) based on your experience, and your ability to research and problem-solve. Help them navigate the challenges of starting and running their non-traditional learning environment. 
• Schoolbox Course Completion Support: Work with clients as they complete SchoolBox courses, ensuring they stay on track and meet their objectives.
• Regular Meetings: Conduct a minimum of 8 meetings with each client (2 hours per SchoolBox course), focusing on course content and other relevant topics. Attend a bi-weekly internal team meeting remotely.
• Timely Communication: Maintain clear and timely communication with clients to address their needs and concerns. Present bi-weekly status updates for your region at the bi-weekly team meeting.
• Community Engagement: Build strong relationships within the community, heavily focusing on churches, to foster support for microschools and the broader goals of the Florida Citizen’s Alliance.

Ambassador Expectations:

• Communicate clearly and promptly with clients.
• Be available to meet with clients after each course completion.
• Provide advice and guidance based on personal experience in education.
• Report any concerns about client suitability or school viability to the Program Director.

Ideal Candidates: 

We are looking for individuals who possess the following qualities:

• A strong desire to create and support non-traditional learning environments.
• Dedicated to living a life of service to God and others.
• Demonstrated perseverance and resilience in the face of challenges (GRIT).
• Understand the importance of establishing Biblical Kingdom rule in education.
• Has a strong support network and engages actively with their community.
• Deep understanding of current educational issues, both good and bad.
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity and maturity in all actions.
• Desire to serve God and the community.
• Passion for improving education and creating values-based learning environments.
• Seeking a meaningful and fulfilling role in life.

Skills and Experience:

• Leadership and/or management experience.
• Strong organizational and/or communication skills.
• Experience in education, community service, or a related field.
• Strategic planning and/or project management abilities.
• Advocacy and/or networking skills.

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