Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Include But Not Limited To)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

General On Boarding duties: 

• Assist in coordinating preparations for the On Boarding program.
• Develop, adapt, and facilitate delivery of effective introductory training for all Mercy Ships locations, as needed.
• Collaborate with team to ensure that entry-level training are consistent with learning goals and continue to meet the needs of Mercy Ships.
• Coordinate preparations for training, as needed.
• Assist in the assessment of the needs of stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Design or adapt curricula for a multi-cultural audience, using adult learning principles.
• Facilitate classroom sessions and when possible small groups.
• Work with the Staff Development team to create online resources.
• Seek regular feedback on the effectiveness of training programs and makes adjustments as needed.
• Travel to other Mercy Ships locations, as needed, to facilitate and coordinate training programs.
• Model core values with staff and students.
• May be asked to collaborate on on-going staff development projects, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Kids On Boarding Duties (KOB) duties: 

• Serve as On Boarding liaison for KOB staff, parents, nannies, Academy staff, etc.
• Direct and implement KOB ages 5-12 (K-6) using set curriculum and adapting when necessary.
• Using a set criteria and in collaboration with the On Boarding Director, determine if a KOB program will be needed prior to each On Boarding.
• Hire and supervise KOB staff.
• Assess implication of families in each On Boarding program, working closely with the Child Safety Evaluate Child Safety implications and manage Child Safety process
• If applicable, create an alternative “Mini-KOB” for each On Boarding family group, specifically during a non-KOB On Boarding.

• Evaluate KOB program annually and make adjustments accordingly.

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Requirements)

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Experience in teaching and curriculum development; affinity for teaching both children and adults.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Cross-cultural communication skills and ability to adapt training to a multi-cultural, multi-generational environment.
• Good organizational skills and able to work independently in a flexible setting.
• Good problem solving skills (including conflict resolution skills)
• Able to relate well to other staff members and participants.
• Able to think strategically in design and implementation of programs.
• Basic computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Willing and able to travel to international countries, as needed
• Meet all expectations set forth by the Human Resource and Staff Development Departments.
• Follow the model of Jesus through Mercy Ships core values.
• Strong cultural intelligence.
• Supportive of Mercy Ships mission and vision, and committed to its core values.
• Understand and apply servant leadership, work collaboratively with integrity and demonstrate accountability

Education and Experience

The requirements listed below are representative of the education and / or experience required.

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• 3+ years’ experience in education, preferably experience with multiple age groups
• Experience working with the Mercy Ships Academy, preferred