Middle School/High School Facilitator

For 36 years, the Harlem Educational Activities Fund (HEAF) has partnered with families, schools, and community organizations to transform the lives of young people from under-resourced New York City communities. HEAF's high-impact programs provide academic enrichment, personal development, college preparation, and career exposure from middle school through college. As a leading educational equity and youth development nonprofit,
HEAF empowers students to become leaders who thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, equipping them with the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to succeed in school, career, and life.

Position Overview

The Facilitator & Program Support Aid supports HEAF Achieve and HEAF Inspire programming for students in grades 6-12 through instruction, lesson preparation, classroom and program operations, student supervision, family outreach, recordkeeping, chaperoning, and other program support. The role is designed for a youth-development professional who can move between facilitation and administrative support based on program needs.

 

Position Details

Job Type

• Part-Time, Temporary; Hybrid/Rotating Schedule

• September 2026-May 2027 (academic year). Active programming schedules follow HEAF's Fall and Spring calendars.

• Paid orientation and required pre-program training in September 2026. Orientation is paid at a flat rate of $50.

• Up to 10 hours per week, plus only pre-approved additional hours for required trips, workshops, events, or meetings. Compensation applies only to hours worked and does not cover school/program breaks.

• Core Fall schedule: in person Tuesday & Wednesday, 5:00-7:30 PM; virtual Monday & Thursday, 3:30-5:30 PM, within the 10-hour weekly allocation. Fall programming: October 6-December 16, 2026. Spring 2027 programming dates and weekly schedule will be confirmed before the Spring semester. Additional program, trip, workshop, or event coverage may be scheduled with advance notice.

• $25/hour

• PAL Harlem, 441 Manhattan Avenue, New York, NY 10026, and other HEAF/partner locations as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate engaging lessons and activities and adapt instruction when needed
• Support HEAF Achieve and HEAF Inspire through lesson planning, preparation, facilitation, classroom management, setup, and student supervision.
• Support student and family communications and outreach, recordkeeping, and other core program operations.
• Work with students in grades 6-12 in one-on-one and group settings.
• Foster a collaborative learning environment that encourages critical thinking, teamwork, and active participation.
• Incorporate real-world examples and age-appropriate learning strategies.
• Assess student understanding and provide constructive feedback.
• Complete assigned weekly administrative and program tracking tasks.
• Maintain regular communication with program leadership regarding student progress, curriculum, and program needs.
• Chaperone students during trips, school visits, workshops, and special events as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; graduate students are encouraged to apply
• 1-3 years of teaching or direct youth-development experience with middle and/or high school students (approximately ages 11-18).
• Experience with project-based or inquiry-based learning techniques.
• Strong interpersonal, classroom management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace.
• Commitment to HEAF's educational and youth-development philosophy.
• Ability to work collaboratively with HEAF staff and commit to the full academic-year contract term.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HEAF is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.