TK - 2 Facilitator

The mission of Inner Spark Learning Lab (fka STEM to the Future) is to support elementary and middle school aged Black and brown youth in realizing their inherent freedom and potential, guiding them towards self-actualization and personal revolution. We foster environments where youth can explore their identities, align with their purpose, and develop the confidence and skills to create their desired realities for themselves and their communities.

Our social justice and STEAM-based learning experiences equip Black and brown elementary and middle school-age students with insight to solve issues of equity within their communities.

ISLL is founded and led by educators and creatives from diverse backgrounds who share a deep passion for youth and their capacity to do amazing things. Our team values discovery, open communication, empathy and creativity in everything we do. We’re united by our shared values, a deep commitment to our community, and to our mission of motivating and inspiring Black and brown youth to create the world they want and deserve.

Our employees include athletes, parents, artists, writers, activists, and more.

The TK-2 Facilitator demonstrates excellent instructional skills, the capacity to engage young learners effectively, and a strong commitment to nurturing students' personal growth and foundational life skills. They will bring strong classroom management skills and an openness to adopting new strategies and approaches into their practice. While we value expertise in STEAM subjects, we particularly emphasize the ability to build relationships with students and their families, foster self-confidence, critical thinking, and social-emotional development within a collaborative learning environment.

This role delivers content but builds it, ensuring that ISLL's programming reflects liberatory pedagogy, student voice, and the specific cultural and educational needs of the school community. With responsibility for up to nine classes at a single site, this role requires both instructional expertise and strong organizational capacity.

• Implement a holistic educational approach that balances STEAM content with personal growth opportunities, helping students in grades TK-2 develop self-awareness, confidence, and essential interpersonal and foundational skills
• Create a supportive classroom environment that promotes inquiry-based learning, emotional intelligence, and social skills development, encouraging young students to take intellectual risks through collaborative, age-appropriate projects that build resilience and self-efficacy
• Order necessary materials and prepare activity kits in advance, ensuring sessions are fully resourced and ready for student engagement
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with families regarding student growth and progress, grounded in our learning cycle framework of listening, trying, reflecting, and adapting
• Plan, facilitate, and attend events where students can showcase their learning and development accomplishments, coordinating logistics and materials to ensure a successful experience
• Build and nurture relationships within the school community, including staff and families, through both in-person and digital engagement, bringing experience in community building and/or a genuine openness to developing those connections
• Facilitate ISLL's programs across up to nine classes at the assigned school site, maintaining quality and consistency across all sessions
• Create engaging, student-centered learning environments that reflect liberatory pedagogy and ISLL's core values
• Build and sustain trusting relationships with students, fostering psychological safety and a strong sense of belonging
• Act as a mentor and advocate for students, supporting their development as thinkers, leaders, and community contributors
• Support students in leading school-wide events or initiatives that highlight their learning and community impact
• Provide coverage for the other on-campus facilitator during absences, in coordination with the Dreamweaver.

• Serve as the primary ISLL program presence at…