Teen Programs Assistant

Teen Programs Assistant

Girls Inc. of Metro Denver

Denver Metro

Nonprofit, Part-time, Education, $25 - $25

At Girls Inc. of Metro Denver (GIMD), we believe the Girls Inc. Experience™ equips girls to navigate gender, social, and economic barriers and grow into healthy, educated, and self-sufficient adults who advocate for themselves and others.

Position Summary:

The Teen Programs Educator facilitates hands-on, innovative programming for teen participants across Girls Inc. of Metro Denver's full range of teen program areas — including advocacy & civic engagement, business & entrepreneurship, STEM, career success, and college success programming. This is a part-time, seasonal, non-exempt hourly position. Programming may include year-round workshops, clubs, and events. The educator will facilitate lessons and activities aligned to the relevant program area, support day-to-day program logistics, and help ensure a safe, engaging environment for participants.

This role requires availability for 2 Saturdays per month to support weekend programming, in addition to weekday hours.

Program Delivery

• Implement curriculum, goals, objectives, and evaluation methods across assigned teen program areas (advocacy & civic engagement, business & entrepreneurship, STEM, career success, college success).
• Facilitate daily/weekly lesson plans and sessions as assigned.
• Actively assist with program-related logistics such as structured free time duty, opening/closing, van driving, etc.
• Provide direction, motivation, and management of program participants.
• Provide a safe and fun environment for participants.
• Assist with special events, including weekend programming (2 Saturdays/month).
• Assist with organizing and cleaning general program spaces.
• Perform other job functions as needed.

Documentation and Compliance

• Complete evaluations for each session and enter class attendance in the Girls Inc. database.
• Complete evaluations, incident reports, and any other required documentation in a timely and confidential manner.
• Follow organizational policies, mandated reporting guidelines, and ethical standards.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and trainings as requested.

• Ability to work across multiple program areas in a fast-paced, dynamic teen programming environment.
• Must be able to pass a background check and meet all licensing requirements.
• Excitement and/or experience facilitating one or more of: STEM, advocacy/civic engagement, entrepreneurship, career readiness, or college readiness concepts and activities.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• An appreciation for diverse populations, cultures, and economic experiences. Exhibits commitment to social justice values and anti-oppression analysis.
• A high school diploma and at least 2 years of teaching lessons or delivering programs for middle and high school youth.
• Knowledge of youth development and youth-centered programming principles.
• Familiarity with Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) tools and practices.
• Understanding of youth development and gender-specific programming strategies.

• 1–3 years of experience in youth development, after-school programming, or similar work.
• Experience facilitating youth programming for groups of at least 15 participants.
• Experience working in positive youth development settings.

• Availability for 2 Saturdays per month for weekend programming.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Prolonged periods of driving while on field trips.
• Possess a valid Colorado driver's license with a driving record that allows employees to be covered by agency auto insurance and drive agency vehicles (must have at least 2 years of driving experience).
• Access to a personal vehicle to travel to internship host sites and multiple program sites in Metro Denver. Mileage reimbursement provided.

• In-person, program-site environment with youth engagement daily/weekly.
• Casual, supportive, girl-centered culture.
• Required to move between program spaces and engage with girls directly.
• Collaborative, mission-driven team culture.

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