Facilitator; Mankato Area Public Schools

We are looking for a Facilitator to join our growing team at Project Success. Project Success is a youth development nonprofit organization that helps students connect to their purpose. We work with more than 16,000 6th-12th grade students and their families annually and have more than 225,000 alumni around the world. Learn more .

Our team of Facilitators work directly with 6th-10th grade students in Mankato Area Public Schools (MAPS), leading workshops throughout the school year that help students prepare and plan for their futures. Utilizing our proven curriculum, facilitators build long-term relationships with students and help them develop skills that will assist them in school and beyond. Facilitators also play an active role in supporting out-of-class programming including events, field trips, and other experiences that strengthen connections with students and the school community.

This role reports to the Mankato Site Director and is part of the Mankato Programs team at Project Success.

This role will require strong communication skills, excitement to engage with students, families and teachers, and the ability to use our curriculum to deliver engaging lessons that inspire young people. Our ideal candidate has strong experience working with young people, is detail-oriented and organized, and is excited to work collaboratively to innovate and meet student, teacher, and school needs. Facilitators undergo continuous training on culturally responsive and inclusive teaching methods, and the ideal candidate for this role must be willing to continuously learn and incorporate those learnings.

• Facilitate engaging workshops in the classrooms at MAPS partner schools throughout the school year
• Prepare and adapt lesson plans using Project Success curriculum to meet the needs of each school community and student population
• Support all students from a variety of backgrounds in discovering who they are, what they want, and how to make informed decisions for their future
• Utilize a variety of educational pedagogy as tools to enhance student learning
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with classroom teachers and school staff to coordinate schedules and create a positive presence in the schools
• Ensure Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility values are reflected in workshop content and facilitation
• Support the Facilitator team by stepping in to assist or sub in classrooms as needed

• Facilitate curriculum and activities during outside-of-class programming
• Support student recruitment efforts, including tabling at MAPS middle and high schools
• Staff events and field trips, actively engaging with students and families to create a welcoming environment
• Identify opportunities to strengthen programming and deepen student engagement within MAPS
• Collaborate with team members to ensure programming runs efficiently
  
  Assist with event preparation and day-of coordination, as needed

• Build and maintain strong relationships with students, teachers, and program partners
• Continuously learn and apply culturally responsive teaching practices
• Stay informed on trends and issues impacting young people in the community and incorporate that information into the work

We are looking for individuals that are passionate about the success of our students and share the mission, vision, and values of PS.

Project Success motivates and inspires young people to dream about the future, helps them take steps to get there and gives them the tools they need to achieve their goals.

Every child entering middle school will graduate high school with a plan for their future and have the skills and confidence that will take them through the rest of their lives.

• Kids First!
• Dependability, Reliability, and Trust
• A Non-Judgmental Environment
• Willingness to Grow and Change
• Love is the Key
• Develop Healthy Relationships
• Clear and Open Communication
• Sustain Excellence

Project Success strives to connect students to their purpose by creating programming that truly serves our students and families. We envision a Project Success where inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility are fully integrated into everything we do. We are an organization that cares deeply about students, families, and community, share our values, and are committed to practicing ongoing anti-racism work and I.D.E.A. principles.

Please note that while the below qualifications are preferred for this position, we do not expect any one person to necessarily have all the items listed. We highly encourage people with a wide range of education, experience, and skill levels to apply for this position.

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of similar experience or a combination of training, education, and experience that provides the…