PowerTools LLC · 1 day ago
Youth Program Facilitator
Brooklyn, NY
Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$35/hr - $35/hr
2+ years expPowerTools, LLC is an educational consulting firm based in NYC that focuses on social emotional learning and youth development. They are seeking a Youth Program Facilitator to lead in-person sessions aimed at fostering belonging and engagement among students in a public school setting.
Business Consulting and Services
Hiring Manager
Nina Dibner
Responsibilities
Represent the mission, core values, policies and procedures of PowerTools
Directly co-supervise up to 20 7-11th graders per 45-minute session, with the assistance of a school staff member
Facilitate with fidelity the pre-designed session plans provided by PowerTools
Maintain a well organized and resource rich environment to ensure activities are offered in a timely, efficient manner
Create a positive, respectful and inclusive “vibe” that promotes belonging, peer connection, and student voice/choice
Meet regularly with PowerTools and school-based staff regarding session planning, facilitation coaching, and to reflect on student engagement and support
Enact classroom management aligned with strength-based and “guided discipline” protocols (training provided pre-program)
Support students in developing social emotional learning skills such as communication, collaboration, and self-awareness
Adapt facilitation approaches based on group dynamics and student needs
Complete related documentation
Purchase snacks (cost covered by PowerTools) and bring them to the session
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED required
Strong group facilitation and relationship-building skills
Ability to adapt plans in real time and respond to student energy and interests
Clear, professional oral and written and non-verbal communication skills
Punctuality, reliability and comfort working within a public school setting
Alignment with a strength-based, trauma-informed approach to youth development
Fluency in Google Suite (Docs, forms, sheets)
Preferred
Associate's degree in a related field or two years of successful experience working with students in appropriate school level
Two years experience in school-based or community-based youth programs
Familiarity with social emotional learning frameworks, trauma informed practice, and/or restorative practices
Benefits
Snacks (cost covered by PowerTools)
Training and program support meetings
Company
PowerTools LLC
PowerTools works nationally with schools, businesses, organizations and educational institutions to maximize their power and potential.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase