Global Education Ambassador; Contracted part-time position

YWCA Global Education Ambassador (Contractor hourly role)

Are you passionate about empowering children and celebrating global cultures? Do you want to make a difference in your community by teaching important values like empathy, inclusion, and curiosity?

The YWCA South Florida Global Education Program brings creative, culturally rich, and literacy-boosting experiences to children in after school and summer programs. Our goal is to help students become compassionate global citizens — through books, hands‑on projects, games, and inclusive conversations. We’re looking for energetic, reliable, and creative Ambassadors to teach our pre-designed weekly lessons. You’ll work at one or more local sites (e.g., Hialeah, John Dupuis, South Miami Heights), teaching in small group rotations, with support from the site’s counselors.

• Lead Global Education activities for students (Grades K–5) 2–3.5 hours/day.
• Deliver lessons that include reading, discussions, hands‑on projects, games, and cultural exploration.
• Support students’ social‑emotional learning, literacy, teamwork, and global thinking.
• Communicate with the Global Education Manager and attend weekly check‑ins or curriculum meetings.
• Collaborate with counselors and site staff to ensure smooth sessions.
• Help track participation and offer feedback.
• A typical day might include rotating through three small groups (K–1st, 2nd–3rd, 4th–5th) with engaging 45‑minute lessons that utilize books, games, and creative projects.

• Friendly, clear communicators who love working with kids.
• Commitment to cultural awareness, equity, and inclusion.
• Comfortable leading reading and activities with elementary‑aged students.
• Available between 2:30–6:00 PM, Monday–Friday (after school hours).
• Willing to travel to Miami‑Dade partner school sites.
• Teaching certification is not required
  , though a college degree and experience working with youth are strongly preferred.
• Preferred but not required:
  Experience in teaching, camps, youth programs, SEL, or literacy.
• Preferred but not required:
  Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus!
• Preferred but not required:
  College students or graduates in education, social work, psychology, or related fields.

• Hourly rate: $23/hour
• Part‑time: 2–3.5 hours per day, up to 18 hours/week.
• Location:
  
  Hialeah, South Miami, John Dupuis Elementary, etc.
• Commitment:
  Now through the school year, with the option to renew for summer.
• Requirements:
  Background check and drug test clearance.

• Training on our curriculum and delivery approach.
• Access to professional growth opportunities through YWCA’s Office of Race & Gender Equity.