| Organization Overview Girls Inc. a national organization whose mission is to inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold. Our comprehensive approach to whole girl development equips girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers and grow up healthy, educated, and independent. These positive outcomes are achieved through three core elements: people - trained staff and volunteers who build lasting, mentoring relationships; environment - girls-only, physically and emotionally safe, where there is a sisterhood of support, high expectations, and mutual respect; and programming - research-based, hands-on and minds-on, age-appropriate, meeting the needs of today’s girls. Informed by girls and their families, we also advocate for legislation and policies to increase opportunities for all girls and address the systemic barriers that impede girls’ success, particularly girls in low-income communities and girls of color. Position Overview Girls Inc. of Chicago has an exciting opportunity for a Part-Time Youth Program Facilitator. The Youth Program Facilitator is responsible for implementing and adapting a wide variety of enrichment activities for grades K-8th, during both in- and/or after-school program (1:30-5:30PM) settings. Facilitators will be responsible for conducting curriculum-based activities and discussions designed to increase knowledge, strengthen self-confidence, and cultivate communication and other pro-social skills. Primary Responsibilities - Create, prepare for, and facilitate daily hands-on and intentional activities within our Core Essential Services (Healthy Living, Academic Enrichment and Support, Life Skills);
- Develop relationships with girls & their families and provide individual support ensuring their ability to effectively engage in the program;
- Ensure girls’ safety both physically and emotionally through active supervision, as they engage in program activities;
- Effectively track each girls’ progress in the program, using a comprehensive tracking database in support of program evaluation;
- Support with the planning and implementation of special events/projects, in and out of the school(s);
- Conduct essential tasks to ensure the maintenance of program equipment and materials;
- Attend regular staff meetings, trainings and work in collaboration with staff at the partner school(s);
- Provide feedback on impact of the programming to the Program Manager;
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge and Skills - Passionate about the Girls Inc. mission and values and working with youth in grades Kindergarten-8th
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of early childhood education, youth growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning and knowledge of equity issues facing girls of color
- Must be punctual, prepared, have a positive attitude and is at ease with, (and adept at) using a variety of lively program techniques (brainstorming, role-playing, etc.)
- Must be self-directed, detail oriented with proven written and oral communication skills, as well as group facilitation skills
- Must be a high-energy, caring, self-starter, innovative and have high level of competency in cultural diversity
- Must have reliable and consistent transportation and the ability, to work between the hours of 7:30am-6pm in the following South side of Chicago neighborhoods: Chatham, Douglas, North Kenwood, West Englewood, Hegewisch, Riverdale. *Part-time Afterschool Program Facilitators are expected to work (at a minimum) Monday-Thursday, 1:30PM-5:30PM.
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