Program Facilitator

Overview

The Program Facilitator (Group Leader) will work with a group of children ages 5 to 14 years old in after school and summer camp programs to plan and implement activities based on identified curricula in a manner that motivates and engages children and strengthens their academic and social-emotional skills.

Compensation: $17.00 - $25.00/hour

• Understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Be a positive role model for children and youth by displaying the School Age Values.
• Develop and maintain an effective classroom management system that encourages pro-social behavior and discipline.
• Plan and implement high-quality, age-appropriate program activities; including academic support, enrichment, physical activity, healthy living, SEL, or leadership development from identified curricula.
• Directly co-supervise a group of 20 to 25 children aged 5 to 14 years during program hours.
• Assist Activity Specialist with curriculum implementation within the assigned group.
• Assist and supervise children during special projects or field trips (including some weekends, holidays, or programming).
• Collect, organize, assess, and celebrate youth’s work.
• Interact with and maintain open communication with parents to better understand youth needs and how to manage the child/children.
• Attend curriculum/program meetings with the Program Director or relevant personnel monthly or as indicated.
• Participate in internal and external professional development related to the role, including alignment with educational standards.
• Maintain a supportive, respectful, organized, and resource-rich classroom environment to ensure timely, efficient activities.
• Escort children to and from all activities, including those outside of the center.
• Maintain participant files and documentation of required services and activities.
• Complete and submit weekly schedules, reports, and other required documentation.
• Take daily attendance and report absences to the Program Director.
• Work collaboratively with other agency youth programs and partners.
• Occasionally work evenings and weekends when needed.
• Be punctual, responsible, maintain a positive attitude, and provide encouragement to all students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Associate’s degree in a related field or two years of successful experience working with students at the appropriate school level preferred.

• Knowledge of positive youth development practices.
• Ability to interface with diverse youth and staff populations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal).
• Good command of English; bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

It is the policy of Children’s Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and to maintain a work environment free from harassment and discrimination. Children’s Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children’s Aid will conduct prompt and thorough investigations of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or violations of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and will take appropriate corrective action. Children’s Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who participate in investigations or report concerns.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department’s needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department’s processes. The position’s requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.