After School Program Facilitator (Opa Locka)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: 20/hr

About Girls Inc.

Girls Inc. of Greater Miami is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building the next generation of strong, smart, and bold leaders. The Girls Inc. Experience provides comprehensive and interactive leadership development to equip girls with the knowledge and skills to reach their full potential and the support to actively realize it.

Through our free summer programming, we equip 2nd-5th grade girls - particularly girls from low-income communities and girls of color - with the knowledge and skills to create positive changes in their lives and to become leaders who will change the world.

Our professionally trained staff and volunteers provide mentorship, safe spaces, and skill building that address the unique challenges girls face. We cultivate physically and emotionally safe environments where girls are encouraged to take healthy risks, learn from experiences, and grow.

As a member of the Girls Inc. team, you will have the opportunity to work with passionate individuals who are committed to creating a world where every girl can reach her full potential.

Description

The Summer Program Facilitator is responsible for implementing our after school activities including Life Skills, Homework support, Snack, outdoor games and other activities as they are added. All activities are intended to be hands-on, minds-on to engage girls in life skills training. Activities and discussions are designed to increase knowledge, strengthen self-confidence, cultivate communication and foster trusting, productive relationships among students and between students and staff.

Schedule

Weekly:

Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: 2:30pm - 6:30pm

Monday: 1:00pm - 6:30pm

Wednesdays: 1:30pm - 6:30pm

In Person Development Workshops:

(10:00-3:00pm (tentatively))

August 4th-11th, 2025

September 23rd, 2025

October 2nd, 2025

October 20nd, 2025 (TBD)

November 3rd, 2025 (TBD)

January 5th, 2026

January 16th, 2026

March 20th, 2026

April 3rd, 2026

June 5th, 2026

Expected Hours Per Week

20 - 25 hours per week (not including the workshop hours listed above)

Responsibilities

• Program Facilitation:
  • Oversee group of no more than 20 girls for the duration of programming time, from school dismissal until final pickup upon program completion
  • Utilize engaging strategies to create an interactive environment
  • Scaffold learning for participants
• Establish a Safe Space:
  • Adhere to schedules
  • Manage materials
  • Follow emergency protocols
  • Set and reinforce established Girls Inc. behavioral expectations
  • Actively include all participants
• Create a Supportive Environment:
  • Implement emotion coaching
  • Foster a growth mindset
  • Involve parents and caregivers appropriately
  • Maintain open communication channels with relevant parties
• Planning & Reflecting:
  • Prepare lessons and materials in advance of programming
  • Reflect on the efficacy of engagement strategies and emotion coaching practices.
• Professional Development:
  • Participate in all professional development opportunities
  • Complete tasks related to professional development
  • Apply learned strategies to program facilitation
  • Receive coaching and feedback with humility and openness
• Adhere to Policies:
  • Understand and follow all organizational policies and procedures
  • Attend scheduled meetings
  • Guide program volunteers and interns effectively
  • Record daily attendance as instructed
  • Follow procedures for obtaining and distributing snack
  • Administer surveys and other data collections as instructed
  • Cover programming in event of facilitator absence
    

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or equivalent (60 hours of undergraduate work);
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, with a focus on girls;
• Committed to working with youth from a variety of demographics and communities and possess a high level of competency in cultural, linguistic, familial, ability, etc. diversity;
• Must be punctual, prepared, have a positive attitude and be 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;
• Must have group facilitation skills and a commitment to developing classroom management skills;
• Must be a high-energy, caring, self-starter, innovative;
• Organized and able to effectively maintain information for planning and record keeping purposes;
• Proficient in Google Workspace and willingness to learn Girls Inc. specific databases;
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate effectively and work collaboratively with youth, families and professionals;
• Must have a valid driver license, reliable and consistent transportation and the ability to work and travel to your school site daily Monday-Friday, as well as occasionally to Opa Locka for Facilitator Trainings.