[Spring 2025] Program Facilitator - Opa-Locka (After School Counselor)

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

• • Monday - Friday (except Wednesdays): 2:30 - 6:15pm
  • Wednesdays: 1:30 - 6:15pm
    
  • Training: Once every other week from 11:00 - 1:00pm (tentatively)Schedule

Expected Hours Per Week

25 - 27 hours per week

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 (typically biweekly)
  • 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 HIVE Prep daily Monday-Friday, as well as occasionally to the office in Downtown Miami for Facilitator Trainings